Which type of hair is typically more responsive to laser hair removal?

Dark, coarse hair is typically more responsive to laser hair removal due to the contrast between the pigmentation of the hair and the surrounding skin. The lasers used in hair removal target the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicles. Dark, coarse hair contains a higher concentration of melanin, making it easier for the laser to effectively heat and destroy the hair follicle while minimizing damage to the surrounding skin.

In contrast, gray hair due to aging lacks melanin, making it significantly less responsive to laser treatments. Fine and light-colored hair also tends to have less pigment, resulting in reduced effectiveness with laser hair removal methods. Peach fuzz or vellus hair is often very fine and light as well, so it usually does not respond well to lasers designed for hair removal. Consequently, dark, coarse hair is the optimal type for successful treatment in laser hair removal procedures.