How to Use At Home Electrolysis for Hair Removal

There are several do it yourself electrolysis methods on the market to remove unwanted hair in the privacy of your own home. The different ones can be compared in forums on the internet and the ones that have the highest ratings are the types that have a small needle to insert right into the hair follicle.
Since laser hair removal is expensive and not suitable for all types of hair, this is an effective and affordable method that works with some patience and time.

Things You'll Need

• At home electrolysis hair removal kit
• Quality tweezers
• Cup of warm water and salt
• Good size mirror

Instructions

1. ~~Buy the Electrolysis Kit~~

   Choose an at home electrolysis hair remover from a trusted source such as a store that carries them or the many internet sites. Make sure it has good feedback and a needle that goes into the hair follicle for the best results. A good one costs around $35 to $40 and comes with a battery, control knob for current regulation and a spare needle.

2. 

   ~~Purchase Some Quality Tweezers~~

   The tweezers that come with the hair removal kits are not very sharp so it is best to invest in a high quality pair of tweezers to remove the hair after it has been zapped. You can find a good pair at most drug stores or bigger type of full service grocery store for about $6 to $8.

3. ~~Set Up the Area First~~

   You will need a well it area with a good mirror so you can see the fine hairs clearly. Have a cup of warm water with a pinch of salt added to it to dip your fingers into so the electric current will travel through the needle to the hair root. It comes with a battery and you will need to plug the battery into the back of the kit and set it up near the cup of water so you can dip your fingers into it often.

4. 

   ~~Begin the Process~~

   Dip your fingers into the salt water to slightly dampen them, not too wet or it will drip and not work as well to remove the hair. Hold onto it at the metal part with wet fingers making good contact and slide the needle into the hair follicle following along to the hair root from the bottom up. Don't face it downward; always direct the fine needle into the hair the same way it grows.

5. 

   ~~Get the Feel of It~~

   You may have to try a few times until you feel like you have found the hair root. When you find the root, turn the dial on the electrolysis kit to 3 or 4. It should tingle slightly and this indicates it is working, if not, you can turn it up a notch but usually number 4 is enough to kill the hair root. Do not turn it up so high that it will burn the skin but in rare cases it may have to be turned up higher than 4.

6. ~~Watch for White Fluid to Surface~~

   Hold it there a few seconds until you see white fluid bubble out of the hair root, and then gently remove the needle. If no fluid appears then you may try again until you find the hair root but don't try more than three times in the same area in one day or it will leave slight red marks on your skin. Be very careful not to bend the needle as it is very flexible and do not leave the needle in the hair follicle for more than a few seconds. Continue the same process in different spots until you are tired of the process. Some people use it for an hour or longer and some only use the electrolysis hair remover for a half hour each session. Hair grows in cycles so this is not a quick process, but it is permanent hair removal in most cases.

7. 

   ~~Use the Tweezers to Remove Dead Hair~~

   After the hair is zapped, take the tweezers and remove the dead hair. It should pull out very easily; if it doesn't then you missed the root and can try again. The hair remover can be used on the face and legs but don't use it in tender areas as it can burn them. Continue sessions until the hair cycles are removed for good, which, depending on the amount of time spent in one session, can take up to a year or longer. Remember that once all the hair has been eliminated in each cycle it grows back in, it is gone for good and that makes the at home electrolysis hair removal system worth while!

Tips & Warnings

• Other hair removal methods such as laser hair removal can only be done on hair that is dark, and it is quite expensive so this is a good method for those who want to spend less and remove light colored hair.

• The needle is very flexible and can bend which is fine but do not try to straighten it too much or it will curl, if it does replace it with the extra one in the kit.

• Electrolysis can be done professionally but costs quite a bit more.

• Be careful not to burn skin by leaving the needle in too long but it will heal after a few days if it does.

• Always consult a doctor first if you have a medical condition.