Laser Hair Removal: A Buyer's Guide
What to know before choosing a home or clinic laser — skin type, wavelength and safety.
1.Know Your Skin & Hair Type
Skin tone and hair colour affect device suitability. Different wavelengths are used for different treatment contexts.
2.Wavelength Matters
- 755 nm — commonly selected for fine hair on fair skin
- 808 nm — a versatile professional diode-laser wavelength
- 1064 nm — commonly selected for darker skin tones
- IPL — lower-energy light technology often used in home devices
3.Safety Checklist
- Verify certifications and operator training
- Confirm cooling capability
- Use an appropriate patch-test protocol