Laser hair removal is a vital step in affirming gender identity, offering a long-term solution for unwanted facial and body hair.
Laser hair removal for blonde hair
For patients who want a gentle, permanent alternative to shaving, plucking and waxing, laser hair removal is the go-to treatment.
Over a course of sessions, patients achieve smooth, hair-free skin and freedom from the tedious routines of hair removal.
One question that we are often asked is ‘does laser hair removal work for blonde hair?’
Here, we explain the process of laser hair removal, and how the advances in state-of-the-art, light-based technology mean that excellent outcomes can be achieved for every hair colour and skin type.

How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal directly targets the melanin in the root of a hair follicle with laser light energy. This generates controlled heat that disrupts the cells to inhibit hair growth.
Over a course of treatment, this gentle technique reduces hairs in both quantity and thickness, until they become virtually invisible.
A course of treatment sessions
Hair growth takes place in cycles, therefore at any point in time, some hair follicles are actively growing and some are in a ‘resting’ state.
Laser hair removal is most effective when a hair is actively growing, known as the anagen phase. The increased melanin during this phase absorbs more of the laser light to efficiently disrupt regrowth.
A course treatment (usually up to 8 sessions) ensures that as many hairs as possible are treated during this phase.
Laser hair removal for blonde hair
Blonde hair has significantly lower levels of melanin. In the past, this has made it more difficult for laser devices to effectively identify and heat the hair follicle to disrupt the cells.
Traditionally, laser devices also relied on the contrast between the pigment in the hair and the surrounding skin to accurately target the hair, without damaging the skin.
Blonde hair is usually associated with fair skin, so there is limited pigment contrast between the hair and skin. This created a challenge for older laser devices.
In addition, early laser hair removal technology emitted short pulses and wavelengths of light, which lacked the range to disrupt the bulb at the base of a blonde hair follicle.

The combined factors of a blonde hair’s lack of pigment, and the limitations of early laser technology, made permanent hair removal for blonde hair more challenging.
Laser hair removal for blonde hair at Melior Clinics
We use Cynosure’s Elite+ laser technology at Melior Clinics.
This advanced device includes several features that overcome the historic challenges of treating blonde hair, and enable us to achieve exceptional results for all our patients.
Dual-wavelength system
The Elite+ operates dual wavelengths that target both the melanin in hair follicle and the surrounding tissue. This feature ensures safe and effective treatment on a wide range of skin types and hair colours, including blonde hair.
Personalised approach
With Elite+, we can customise our treatment approach. Variable pulse durations give us the flexibility to respond to each individual patient’s unique needs. We consider factors such as the time of year, previous sun exposure, skin sensitivity, as well as skin type and hair colour.
Precise treatment
Adjustable settings mean precision treatment for our patients. We can accurately target coarse hairs and smaller areas, whilst avoiding the surrounding skin.
Exceptional results
90% of our patients report permanent hair loss after 3 to 6 sessions.
Find out more about our range of cost-effective laser hair removal packages. We offer laser hair removal at our London Harley Street, Huntingdon (also covering St Neots), Peterborough and Sevenoaks (also covering Tonbridge) clinics.
To book your laser hair removal appointment, book online, call us or email info@meliorclinics.co.uk.
More information about laser hair removal
For further information about laser hair removal, our ultimate guide to laser hair removal has full, detailed information about this effective treatment and what to expect.
You can also read about the differences between IPL (intense pulsed light) and laser treatments, and the timeframes of hair shedding.
For general information, the NHS offers advice and guidance.