Skin tones and hair colors of all varieties can be accommodated, though specifics will depend on each individual patient. People with darker complexions were once at greater risk for cell damage in the area surrounding hair-follicles; with laser technology it has now become possible to safely remove the hairs of dark-skinned patients with lasers while using wavelengths less intense that will not harm the skin, creating a safer and gradual process.

People with black or brown hair typically benefit most from laser hair removal treatments due to melanin content in their locks; red, gray, and blonde locks typically contain no pigment or contain pheomelanin which make laser less effective on them. Consult a laser hair specialist if your locks contain red, grey or blonde colors for alternative hair removal techniques.