If you’ve been hesitant about laser hair removal because of concerns about your darker skin tone, you’re not alone. At Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal, we understand your concerns. We’ve specialized in laser hair removal for dark skin for over 20 years. Our team uses the latest technology to treat all skin tones, including the darkest shades. Today, our experts are breaking down three persistent myths about laser hair removal for dark skin and explaining why they’re false.
Myth 1: Laser Hair Removal Isn’t Safe for Dark Skin
This is a very common myth that you can still find in many places online today. Like many falsehoods, it started with a kernel of truth. Many years ago, when laser hair removal technology was still in its infancy, it’s true that it wasn’t ideal for dark skin tones. Before, experts didn’t realize that using the same laser wavelength on different skin types could lead to problems. So, people with dark skin sometimes experienced problems like hyperpigmentation (blotches of pigmented skin) after laser hair removal.
To avoid such risks, we customize treatment to your skin type. We have over a dozen unique lasers, each of which has specific applications. We can calibrate a laser for your skin tone to get the best results.
Myth 2: Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work on Dark Skin
Another common falsehood is that laser hair removal doesn’t work on people with dark skin. That’s simply untrue, thanks to modern laser technology. Our experts use advanced lasers that can travel deep into the skin to target hair roots precisely, no matter what color of skin surrounds them.
Myth 3: Dark Skin Requires More Laser Hair Removal Sessions
How many sessions you need depends on multiple factors, including your hair density, the size of the treatment area, and your hair’s growth cycle. Other factors like your age, weight, hormones, and metabolism may also play into the rate at which your hair grows and its strength, which in turn influences how many sessions you need.
But you might have noticed we didn’t mention skin tone as a factor. That’s because it’s not. Every person is different, but on average, most clients (whether light or dark-skinned) have four to eight treatments, which we space 6 to 12 weeks apart.
Expert Laser Hair Removal in NYC For All Skin Tones
Dark skin and laser hair removal can go hand-in-hand, creating gorgeous glowing skin you’ll love. Don’t let old myths keep you from loving your skin. Call us at 212-750-2000 or request an appointment online today.
