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The darker the hair, the richer in melanin (pigmentation) and the better the result. Light
and fine hairs are more difficult to eliminate, but may not be impossible. Individuals are
classified into 1 of 6 skin types:
|
Skin type |
Hair |
Eyes |
Skin |
Freckles |
Sun tan |
Degree often |
|
1 |
Red/Blond |
Blue or green |
Milky |
+++ |
Always |
0 |
|
2 |
Blond/Medium |
light to medium |
Clear |
++ |
Always |
Light tan |
|
3 |
Chestnut |
Medium to dark |
Matt |
+ |
Frequent |
Dark tan |
|
4 |
Brown |
Dark |
Matt |
0 |
Rare |
Dark |
|
5 |
Brown |
Dark |
Very matt |
0 |
Exceptional |
Very dark |
|
6 |
Black |
Dark |
Black |
0 |
0 |
Black |
Since the skin also contains melanin, it is important that it is not too dark. Cutaneous melanin
stops part of the light rays reaching the hair follicle and there is a large drop in efficiency as
well as a high risk of pain or burns. It is therefore recommended to avoid treating skin
types 5 and 6, and to temporarily put off sessions with individuals who have too dark a tan. |
