Diode laser hair removal
800–810 nm (some 1060 nm)
The versatile all-rounder — works across most skin tones, often with built-in cooling.
The diode laser sits between alexandrite and Nd:YAG in wavelength (around 810 nm), giving a good balance of melanin absorption and depth. It handles a wide range of skin tones (Fitzpatrick II–V) and coarse hair well, and many modern diode systems (e.g. the "in-motion"/cooling designs) are marketed as low-pain and can be used carefully on darker skin. It is the workhorse of most modern clinics.
Strengths
- Works across most skin tones
- Effective on coarse hair
- Often low-pain with contact cooling
Limitations
- Deep dark skin (VI) still safer on Nd:YAG
- Efficacy still depends on hair pigment
Common systems that use it
Questions
Is the Diode laser safe for dark skin?
Yes. The Diode (800–810 nm (some 1060 nm)) is safe for darker and tanned skin — it is one of the recommended options for Fitzpatrick IV–VI.
Does the Diode hurt?
Comfort level: Moderate. Individual pain varies by area and settings; numbing cream and contact cooling make treatment much more comfortable.