Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal Review

Electrolysis has been around for over 100 years, making it the most well established permanent hair removal method available. Numerous clinical studies have been conducted that have demonstrated that electrolysis is very effective and has minimal side effects. In fact, it is the only method available of permanent hair removal that is approved by the FDA. Electrolysis permanent hair removal works through the insertion of a small metal sterile rod into each and every piece of hair. Once the rod has been put into place, an electric pulse is sent through the shaft of the hair which damages the hair follicle.

The pulse only damages hair at a certain stage of the growth cycle, and since hair can be at different stages when you have a treatment, only a certain proportion of hair will be damaged in any given cycle. This means that a successful electrolysis treatment will involve multiple sessions over a period of time. Depending on the density of the hair follicles in the area being treated, between 15-30 sessions could be required. The more dense an area, the more treatments that will be needed. Most electrologists recommend having each session spaced out by one or two weeks in order to allow the hair to cycle between treatments. Since each hair follicle is treated individually, the time for each session varies based on how dense the area is and how large the area to be covered is. Most individual sessions need between 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Electrolysis permanent hair removal can be used on virtually any area of the body - except inside the ear and nose and on top of a mole. With that being said, larger areas can take quite a bit of time so this method is ideal for a smaller area like the bikini area, areas of the face, and the underarm area. This technique is also great for any skin color and any hair color. Some of the other permanent hair removal techniques (e.g., laser) do not work well on darker skin or lighter hair so electrolysis is a great option for people with either of these.

One of the keys to a successful electrolysis treatment is using a good electrologist. The better the electrologist, the better the results and the lower the risk of side effects. There are undoubtedly many electrologists in any given area, so it might take a bit of research to find the right one. The best strategy is to ask around. Do your friends or colleagues have any recommendations? A second option is to search for reviews online. More than likely any salon you are looking into using has at least one review online.

Once you find a potential electrologist, it is a good idea to check to see if that person is licensed by your state. This is only applicable if your state regulates electrology which some do not (see below for a list of states with licensure regulations). One last thing I would recommend in choosing the electrologist is to pay attention to the actual salon when you arrive for your appointment. If it seems unsanitary then you may want to rethink your decision. Finally, there are electrolysis machines available for personal use, but improper use can be dangerous so do some research about proper use before using one at home.

States that regulate electrolysis

Alabama, Arkansas
California, Connecticut
Delaware, Florida
Hawaii, Idaho
Indiana, Iowa
Kansas, Louisiana
Maine, Maryland
Massachusetts, Michigan
Montana, Nebraska
Nevada, New Hampshire
New Jersey, New Mexico
North Carolina, North Dakota
Ohio, Oklahoma
Oregon, Rhode Island
Tennessee, Utah
Wisconsin

Lilly Adair is a beauty addict that has tried numerous beauty products over the years. For more information about hair removal techniques that are permanent, please visit the Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal review.

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