How To Remove Hair With Electrolysis
Electrolysis is the only permanent method of hair removal. It can be used to get rid of hair on both the face and body. During electrolysis sessions, a licensed technician will insert a needle into your hair follicles and release a zap of electricity which kills the follicles, preventing future hair growth. If you wish to get rid of hair permanently, electrolysis will allow you to do so. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Schedule a consultation with an electrolysis technician. Many technicians will offer free initial consultations. The professional will assess the hair you'd like removed and give you an estimate of the number of sessions that will be required. Ask the technician about her safety practices, confirming that new needles are used for each client.
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Prepare for your first electrolysis session. Do not pluck or wax your hair for at least 4 weeks prior to the session. While you can still trim or shave the hair, you should not remove it from its roots. Avoid sun exposure since the sun's rays make your skin more vulnerable to damage.
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Follow your technician's after-care instructions. Your skin will likely be red and irritated after electrolysis sessions. Keep it clean and do not put makeup or lotions on the treated area for at least 12 hours.
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Maintain a consistent schedule with your electrolysis sessions. In order for hair follicles to be effectively destroyed via electrolysis, you must catch hair when it is in its growth stage. Generally, you should schedule your sessions every 2 to 8 weeks, depending on your hair growth patterns.
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Tips & Warnings
Electrolysis can be painful. If you are particularly sensitive to pain, take an over-the-counter pain killer, such as acetaminophen, prior to sessions. Electrolysis can also be expensive because repeated sessions are needed. Though rates vary greatly depending on the body area treated and one's geographical location, rates for a 15-minute session are usually between $20 and $50. Be aware that electrolysis can be a time-consuming process. Since each hair follicle must be treated individually, it can take a while to completely remove hair on a particular part of the body via electrolysis. If you have a lot of hair to remove, laser hair removal may be a better option since multiple hair follicles can be treated simultaneously. Laser hair removal is only approved as a permanent hair reduction method and it does not work on light-colored hair.
Do not rub or scratch your skin after electrolysis sessions. It will be very sensitive.
