Can a hair removal device be used to remove the hairline? Why can't a hair removal device be used to remove the hairline?

The hair removal device is a very common beauty device nowadays. It is much more effective in hair removal than some traditional methods, and it is not so painful. So, can the hair removal device be used to remove the hairline?

Can a hair removal device be used to remove the hairline?

Epilators cannot remove hair from the hairline, because they mainly remove some hair on the body, while the hair at the hairline is mainly head hair, and the growth rate of hair is the fastest among all hair on the human body. Using an epilator to remove hair at the hairline is too time-consuming, and the hair will continue to grow after being removed, which is meaningless and may also cause hair loss. Therefore, the hair removal device is not suitable for hairline removal.

Where does the hair removal device mainly remove hair?

The hair removal devices currently on the market mainly remove body hair, which refers to lip hair, armpit hair, chest hair, abdominal hair, bikini hair, hand hair, leg hair, etc. The hair in these areas is different from the hair on your hairline. First of all, it doesn't grow as fast as the hair on your hairline, nor does it grow as long. Secondly, the hair on the body is not as thick as the hair on the hairline. If you use a hair removal device for body hair removal to remove the small hair on the hairline, it is very likely that a large number of hair growing on the hairline will lose activity from the roots of the hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

The principle of hairline loss

The hairline removal is achieved by utilizing the theory of laser selective photothermal effect. Laser of a specific wavelength can penetrate the epidermal hair follicles without damaging the epidermis. The melanin in the hair shaft selectively absorbs the laser energy, and the hair follicles are coagulated and necrotized by the heat. The hair will no longer grow, ultimately achieving the purpose of permanent hair removal. Typically, 3-5 sessions of hairline treatment are required to ensure permanent results.

Is it harmful to repeatedly treat hairline loss?

Although hairline loss requires repeated treatment, it only damages the hair follicles and does not harm the skin around the hair follicles because only the melanin in the hair follicles and hair shafts can absorb light energy and become hot due to the accumulation of light energy.