Laser hair removal for dark skin
Told no somewhere else, or worried about burns and patchy results? Our Soprano Titanium combines three wavelengths, including the 1064nm Nd:YAG that suits melanin-rich and tanned skin, and every first treatment follows a patch test so your settings are matched to your skin.
Three wavelengths
755, 810 and 1064nm, matched to your skin
Patch test
At the settings we would use on you
4.9 on Google- Fitzpatrick I to VIEvery skin tone treated
- 1064nm Nd:YAGSuited to melanin-rich skin
- Patch testBefore every first treatment
- 3 clinicsMarylebone, Monument and Birmingham
The right laser, the right settings.
Laser hair removal works by targeting the pigment in the hair. With darker skin there is more melanin in the skin as well, so an older or badly set laser can heat the skin instead of the follicle. That is where burns, marks and the idea that laser is not for darker skin come from.
The Soprano Titanium solves this with the 1064nm wavelength, which travels deeper and is absorbed less by skin pigment, plus contact cooling to protect the surface. Your patch test then confirms the settings before your first full treatment.
- Fitzpatrick skin types I to VI, including Black and brown skin
- 1064nm Nd:YAG for melanin-rich and tanned skin
- Built-in contact cooling
- Patch test before every first treatment
- Fewer ingrowns and razor bumps as your course goes on
Start to finish.
Six to eight sessions is the honest range for most people, for a 60 to 80 percent reduction.
- 01
Consultation
We look at your skin and hair type and tell you honestly how many sessions it is likely to take.
- 02
Patch test
Done the same day as your consultation, at the settings we would use on you.
- 03
First treatment
At your next appointment, once we know your skin has settled. Our LMO prep step includes dry brushing.
- 04
Your course
Six sessions, four to six weeks apart, so each one catches a new growth cycle.
Your first appointment is a same-day consultation and patch test.
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Laser on dark skin, answered.
Honest answers, before you book anything.
Is laser hair removal safe on dark skin?
Yes, when the laser and the settings are right for your skin. Our Soprano Titanium treats Fitzpatrick skin types I to VI, including Black and brown skin, and every first treatment follows a patch test at the settings we would use on you, so nothing is guesswork.
Which laser is best for dark skin?
The 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength is widely used for darker skin because it reaches the hair follicle while being absorbed less by the melanin in the surrounding skin. Our Soprano Titanium includes 1064nm alongside 755nm and 810nm, so your therapist can match the treatment to your skin and hair.
Can laser cause dark marks or burns on dark skin?
Any laser carries a small risk of temporary skin changes, which is exactly why we patch test first, use built-in contact cooling and match your settings rather than using an average. Your therapist will talk you through the risks and aftercare at your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
Six to eight sessions is the honest range for most people, for a 60 to 80 percent reduction. Coarse or hormonal hair can need more, and we tell you at your consultation before you pay for a course.
Can it help with ingrown hairs and razor bumps?
Many of our clients come to us for exactly this. As your hair reduces there is less to grow back into the skin, so most people notice fewer ingrowns and bumps as their course goes on, particularly on the beard line, neck and bikini line.
Do you treat men with darker skin?
Yes. Beard line, neck, back, shoulders and chest are all treated at every clinic, and the same patch test and settings approach applies.
Three clinics, one standard.
The same laser, the same protocol and the same patch test at every clinic.
Book your patch test.
Start with a consultation and patch test at Marylebone, Monument or Birmingham. Questions first? Call us on 020 7788 4712.
