Technology Overview
Diode Laser
Diode laser technology is the working standard for professional hair reduction. This overview explains how the technology works, where its limits are and which Alix platforms cover which requirement.
- Manufacturer Know-how
- Product Hub Data
- Training Included
01 — Decision
How a diode laser works
Six aspects that explain the technology without marketing shortcuts.
Selective absorption
Laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and converted into heat. Surrounding tissue stays comparatively unaffected when parameters are chosen correctly.
Wavelength
The wavelength determines penetration depth and absorption behaviour. Which wavelengths a specific system provides is listed on its device page.
Pulse duration
Pulse duration decides how the energy is delivered over time — a central parameter for comfort and effectiveness.
Cooling
Contact cooling protects the epidermis and makes longer sessions tolerable for the client.
Hair cycle
Only hair in the active growth phase reacts. This is why treatments are planned as a series, not as a single session.
Skin types
Suitability depends on skin type and hair structure. Assessment happens during consultation, never as a blanket promise.
02 — Comparison
Diode laser is strong when...
- You treat larger areas with high throughput
- You need reproducible parameters across a team
- You want guided protocols instead of operator-dependent settings
- You treat a broad range of hair and skin types
02 — Comparison
Other technologies may fit better when...
- The focus is pigment or tattoo removal
- Skin resurfacing is the main indication
- Body contouring is the business case
- A combination platform serves several indications at once
03 — Systems
Alix diode laser platforms
All specifications come live from our Product Hub. We deliberately do not display values that are not maintained there.
04 — Framework
What comes with the system
Consultation first
We clarify treatment range, room situation, target group and capacity before recommending a platform.
Induction and training
Commissioning includes setup, induction and training at the Alix Academy.
Service over the lifecycle
Maintenance, software updates and a defined service process are part of the support.
Financing on request
Purchase, hire purchase or leasing — the available models are described on our financing page.
05 — Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions are usually needed?
Hair grows in cycles, so treatments are planned as a series. The realistic number for a client is assessed individually during consultation.
Which wavelengths does Alix use?
That depends on the platform. Each device page lists the wavelengths maintained in our Product Hub.
Is a diode laser suitable for dark skin types?
Suitability depends on the system configuration and on individual assessment. The device pages show the technical coverage.
What training is required?
Operators are trained at the Alix Academy. In Germany, NiSV requirements apply — we explain these in the German knowledge section.
Talk technology before you talk price.
We explain which platform fits your treatment offering — and which one does not.