Lanugo hair (woolly hair)
Lanugo hair is the very first hair that develops in the womb. It is very fine, colorless, and soft—almost like a delicate down. In newborns, it covers the entire body but falls out shortly after birth. In adults, lanugo hair only occurs in rare cases, for example, during certain hormonal changes. Lanugo hair plays virtually no role in laser treatment, as it contains hardly any pigment and therefore does not effectively absorb the laser beam.
Vellus hair (downy hair)
Vellus hair is fine, short, and light-colored hair that covers almost the entire surface of the skin—for example, on the face, arms, or back. It contains very little melanin and is therefore often barely visible. Permanent removal of this downy hair by laser treatment is technically possible, but requires modern systems and several sessions, as the low pigment content reduces effectiveness.
At BellaDerma, we use innovative devices that can achieve gentler and more targeted results even for fine hair.
Terminal hair
Terminal hair is strong, long, and heavily pigmented. It usually develops from vellus hair, for example during puberty, when hormonal influences change hair growth. Typical areas are the head, beard, armpits, genital area, and legs.
Terminal hair is the ideal target structure for laser hair removal. It contains a lot of melanin, which means that the laser beam is absorbed optimally and the hair root can be specifically destroyed. This leads to particularly fast and long-lasting results.
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Conclusion: Which hair structure is best suited for laser hair removal?
- Terminal hair → Very well suited, best results
- Vellus hair (downy hair) → Possible, but more patience and special technique required
- Lanugo hair → Hardly relevant for laser treatment
At BellaDerma Berlin, each treatment is individually tailored to your hair and skin type. This means you benefit from safe, effective, and professional laser treatment, regardless of your hair type.
