About Electronic Hair Removal
Electronic hair removal, also called electrolysis, is a way to permanently remove unwanted hair by "zapping" hair follicles with electricity. Electronic hair removal can be performed at home or in an office setting. Not everyone is a candidate for electronic hair removal, so if you are considering doing it yourself, be sure to get a professional opinion before you proceed any farther. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Hair removal and styling has been a part of fashion and culture since the time of the ancient Egyptians. During that time, all members of the royal family--male and female--underwent elaborate grooming rituals to remove every strand of hair from their bodies. Centuries later, Maria de Medici reversed this fashion entirely by prohibiting her ladies-in-waiting from shaving or plucking of any sort. Throughout the ages, however, the hair removal experience has been tedious at best and painful at worst. Electronic hair removal can be both, but once you have completed the process you will never have to deal with unwanted hair growth again.
Function
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Electronic hair removal works by causing permanent damage to hair follicles so that they can no longer produce hair. You--or your dermatologist--slide a long, hair-thin metal probe into a hair follicle. Once it is inserted, a jolt of electricity is delivered to the follicle so that it will be permanently disabled. When done correctly, the wand will not pierce the skin.
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Types
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Electronic hair removal can be done in several ways. Most experts recommend that you go to a licensed professional, since errors can cause numerous small wounds to the skin that can become infected and quite painful. However, you can also do electronic hair removal at home using a small, portable kit that can be purchased off the shelf at many retail venues.
Benefits
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Electronic hair removal has some serious advantages over razors, waxing and plucking. It is permanent, so once you are done with the process, you will not ever have to remove hair from that area again. In the long run, it can be beneficial to sensitive skin since you will no longer be irritating your skin by routine hair removal processes. You also eliminate the "in between" periods of hair growth where you may have stubble but not enough to shave or pluck. Electronic hair removal leaves you with smooth skin at all times.
Misconceptions
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Many people think that electronic hair removal is a simple process. However, quite the contrary is true. The process is painful and can seriously irritate the skin under the best of circumstances. Many people actually do not qualify for electronic hair removal because the procedure is so complicated. Furthermore, it can take more than one treatment to stop hair growth completely in some cases.
Warning
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If you have been advised against electronic hair removal in the past, do not attempt to do it yourself with a home electrolysis kit. You can severely damage your skin and even permanently disfigure yourself. Serious infections can also arise from improper hair removal.
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