Usually temporary hair removal always occurs after Laser hair removal regardless of the patient characteristics or laser hair removal device used but permanent hair removal is greatly influenced by the skin color and hair color of the patient. To elaborate the effectiveness of the Laser hair removal the terminology of Ideal candidate for laser hair removal is usually promoted. This ideal candidate for laser hair removal has some specific set of features which safeguard that best results are obtained for this candidate. The ideal candidate for Laser hair removal is defined in terms of following characteristics.

Hair Color

The hair color is an important hair character which determines the outcome of the treatment. The best results of the Laser hair removal are obtained for dark black hairs. The procedure is not as effective on blonde or red hair. The dark hair have more amount of the laser sensitive pigment "melanin" which helps in better targeting and effective removal of these hair with minimum damage to the skin.

Skin Color

In the laser hair removal procedure skin color is also important as dark skin color absorbs more laser light and resultantly there are more chances of skin damage as compared to light skin. Due to this reason tanned skin is also not suitable until the tan fades.

Suitable Hair Characteristics

Hairs in any given area of treatment vary greatly in color, thickness and texture. Thick and strong hairs are better treated than thin and feeble. Similarly coarse hairs are treated better than the fine hairs. So, for best results the hair should be thick and coarse.

History of Previous Treatments

The previous treatments and the method used and their results also influence the outcome of the laser hair removal. It is generally noted that the laser hair removal works better for those which have not under took any other hair removal treatments like electrolysis, plucking or waxing.

Patient Preferences

Patient preferences also dictate the outcome of the treatment and client's commitment for the task is another plus point for him or her to qualify as an ideal candidate. The patient should be willing to commit a substantial amount of time to the laser treatments, which are spaced out over a period of months. The patient should also have realistic treatment goals.

General Physical Conditions

In order to meet the perfect requirements of an ideal candidate, the client should be physically and mentally sound. The ideal candidate should be preferably non-smoker with a negative history of scaring with previous laser hair removal treatment or any other laser treatment. The candidate should not be suffering from any pathological disorders causing excessive hair growth like Hirsutism, ovarian tumors and hypothyroidism. These problems should be ruled out during the pre-operative care of the person before the laser treatment.

Conclusion

If u have all these characteristics you will have best results for your laser treatments with minimal side effects. But its not possible to strictly look for these characteristics in a prospective client. Moreover, new laser equipments have made it possible to treat people with more broader ranges of skin and hair color effectively. So, even if u don't have the characters of the ideal candidate for laser hair removal, u can still enjoy good results with lasers.