Yes! It is effective on all skin and hair types. It's the only FDA approved method for permanent hair removal and has been around for a century and has advanced exponentially with new technology.

Waxing, plucking and threading are all aspects of the same idea, removing hair for a temporary timeframe, which is why it’s a constant battle. Laser, while it can be effective for some people, light skin and dark hair mainly, it’s usually only temporary and the hair returns within a few years. With laser there is a potential to stimulate more hair growth in certain individuals as well, so it can be an expensive gamble. Electrolysis on the other hand, is direct and concentrated into a single hair follicle eliminating the over stimulation caused by other forms of hair removal.

A tiny thin probe is gently slid into the hair follicle alongside the hair and a small amount of current is applied to create a chemical and heat reaction within the follicle, essentially killing off the hair papilla and growth cells effectively disabling the follicle from regrowing hair.

Everybody is different and has their own level of sensation threshold so the feeling can vary from person to person. Most people describe it as a pinch and as the treatment continues the body adjusts to the new sensation and can become less sensitive to the feeling. With the advent of todays technologies, the process is more comfortable that ever.

The length of time depends on the amount of hair to be removed, its coarseness, the cause of the excess hair and other factors. Many hairs will be eliminated with one treatment, but some may require two or more treatments. That is why electrolysis, along with other forms of hair removal, involves a series of treatments over a period of time. Once the hair follicle has been effectively disabled, hair will not grow back and the effects will be permanent.

For electrolysis to work we need access to the hair itself. All other forms of hair removal must be stopped and only shaving is to be used so the hair remains actively growing and emerging from the skin surface to be removed by electrolysis. Yes growing out your hair can be uncomfortable, but it’s a short term nuisance for a lifetime free of unwanted hair.

There are many factors that contribute to the growth of unwanted hair. Below is a list of the main contributors, but we encourage you to seek out more in-depth information from your medical provider. Heredity can play a role on hair growth amounts and patterns linked to ancestral lineage, if your mother or grandmother had facial hair chances are you will as well. Body Chemistry Changes. Menopause, pregnancy & puberty can all cause changes in hair growth as the hormone balance in the body shifts with age and life changes. Malfunctions of the Endocrine Glands. Some diseases of the thyroid, ovaries, pituitary, and adrenal glands are known to stimulate hair growth. PCOS, Cushings, & severe Thyroid conditions require treatment by a physician as well as electrolysis hair removal to stop the hair growth. Medications. Several common prescription pharmaceutical drugs can cause unwanted hair growth. Check with your doctor if you experience sudden new hair growth after starting a new medical treatment. External Influences. Hair growth can be stimulated by friction from body casts, sunburns and other forms of hair removal processes, including laser and waxing. Stress. Emotional or physical stress can stimulate the adrenal glands, causing the release of hormones that can change fine body hair into more coarse and darker hair.