In which stage should hair follicles be for optimal results during laser hair removal?

For optimal results during laser hair removal, hair follicles should be in the late anagen stage. This is the phase of active growth when hair is firmly anchored in the follicle and is most susceptible to the effects of laser energy. During this stage, the hair contains more melanin, which allows the laser to target the follicle more effectively, leading to greater destruction of the hair shaft and follicle.

In the late anagen phase, the hair is not only growing but also at its thickest and most pigmented, making it an ideal target for lasers designed to disrupt the hair's growth mechanism. Other stages of the hair growth cycle, such as telogen, catagen, or early anagen, do not provide the same level of efficacy because the hair may be too weak, detached, or not adequately pigmented for successful treatment.

Therefore, focus on conducting laser hair removal during the late anagen stage ensures enhanced effectiveness and long-term reduction of hair regrowth.