Permanent Hair Removal

Electrolysis hair removal is a method used to permanently remove unwanted hair.

 

Regardless of the cause - heredity, metabolic, or hormonal conditions PCOS - electrolysis will permanently remove unwanted hair. Permanent hair removal using electrolysis has come a long way since its beginnings in 1875. A small electric current is transmitted by a fine, sterile probe directly into the natural opening of the hair follicle, destroying the dermal papilla, the matrix, and an area called “the bulge,” all of which cause hair to grow and regenerate.

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This current destroys the hair growth cells in the follicle, preventing future hair growth.

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There are three types, or modalities, of electrolysis used today - galvanic (current produces a chemical reaction), thermolysis (short-wave which produces heat) and a modality that blends the two. They all result in effective permanent hair removal.

 

Electrolysis is suitable for all skin and hair types and can be used on most parts of the body. The procedure requires multiple sessions for optimal results, as each hair follicle needs to be treated individually during its growth phase.

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Many factors influence hair growth, so you will need to return for several electrolysis visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. 

For electrolysis to work, your hair needs to be in its growing phase (it also has resting and shedding phases). 

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Most clients return once a week to begin, once hair growth reduces you will return then fortnightly, monthly etc until hair growth becomes sparse. Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour, and it can take up to 1-2 years to complete all the needed sessions.

The good news is that the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments is complete.

 

Laser hair removal for light hair (blonde, red, grey, or white) is generally less effective than for dark hair because traditional lasers target melanin, which is less abundant in lighter hair. 

 

Electrolysis is highly effective for removing white hair because it does not rely on the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle. Instead, it uses an electrical current to destroy the hair growth cells, making it suitable for all hair colours, including white, grey, blonde, and red.​