What tattoo colours are the hardest to remove?

May 6, 2021

Author: Jamie Tomlinson

Have you ever wanted to know what tattoo colours are the hardest to remove? We can answer that one for you. Every tattoo is different. Therefore needs the right wavelength to remove it. 

The Hardest Tattoo Colours to Remove

White is the hardest ink colour to remove.

White is the hardest ink colour to remove. Why? Think about the colour spectrum. Black ink absorbs all wavelengths and retains the most heat, making it easier to break down with laser energy. On the other hand, white ink reflects all wavelengths of light and absorbs the least heat, making it much more challenging to treat.

Image showing colour absorption against a black and white surface

How Laser Tattoo Removal Works

Laser tattoo removal works by directing the laser energy onto the tattooed area. The tattoo absorbs the laser light energy. Which then breaks the ink into tiny little particles. These particles are eliminated through the lymphatic system, the body’s natural cleansing system.

image showing which colours easy or harder to get rid of for tattoo removal

Easiest Colours to Remove

Easiest Colours to Remove

Black and Dark Inks: These are the easiest to treat because they absorb the most laser energy.

Moderate Difficulty

Reds and Warmer Colours: These require slightly more effort to remove.

Hardest Colours to Remove

Blues and Greens: These colours often need additional treatments.

Why Choose Goodbye Tattoos?

At Goodbye Tattoos, we want only the best for you. Which is why we use the best performing laser tattoo removal machine: The Quanta Q-Plus C laser.

This laser tattoo removal machine is recognised globally as one of the top-performing systems.

Advanced Technology with Three Wavelengths

We are able to treat a range of colours with the machine’s 3 different wavelengths: 1064 nm, 532 nm and 694 nm.

1064 nm – Black and Dark Tattoos
The most common tattoo colours are black and dark tones. For these, we use a wavelength of 1064 nm, which is highly effective for removing darker ink.

532 nm – Reds and Warmer Tones
For reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, we use the 532 nm wavelength.

694 nm – RUBY LASER – BLUE AND GREEN TATTOOS
The wavelength used for blue and green inks is called the Ruby laser. The Ruby laser has a wavelength of 694 nm.. However, it’s important to remember that coloured tattoos can take a little longer to remove than black or darker inked tattoos.

Collage of tattoo removal progress photos across a range of ink colours

Number of tattoo removal sessions required

On average, it takes between 6-10 treatments to remove a tattoo.

However, this depends on a range of variables: Tattoo colour; Skin tone; Layering of tattoos; Tattoo location on the body. The health of individual. The  amount of ink. Age of the tattoo. And whether the tattoo was done professionally or if it’s an amateur tattoo.

There you go. Hopefully that will make it a bit more easier to understand what tattoo colours are the hardest to remove.

Free Consultations for Tattoo Removal in Neutral Bay

At Goodbye Tattoos, we offer no-obligation, free consultations. Our friendly team will guide you through the entire process, ensuring you feel comfortable every step of the way.

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Start on your laser tattoo removal journey now and say goodbye to your unwanted tattoo. Call 1300 74 50 74 or email in**@go************.com

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