Electrolysis hair removal treatment is 100% effective and fully FDA approved. There are common questions about the treatment, but if we don’t answer your question below, please get in touch with us.
How does electrolysis work?
Electrolysis uses electricity to eliminate the hair follicle. A small needle is injected into the hair follicle and uses an electrical current to destroy the cell initiating hair growth. This electrical current chemically modifies the water and salt content in the skin to generate sodium hydroxide, which is acidic enough to destroy the follicle cells. It’s this chemical process that makes electrolysis 100% effective on all skin types and hair colours.
Why does electrolysis work on white, grey, red and blonde hair when other hair removal methods don’t?
Electrolysis targets the hair follicle and its growth cells directly, versus laser hair removal which targets the hair pigment. As a result, laser removal has difficulties removing hair with little to no pigment, like grey, white, blonde or even red hair. Laser hair removal also is not recommended on darker skin types because of the ways it targets pigment. Further, laser will reduce growth, but the FDA labels the process as a temporary hair removal method.
Alternatively, electrolysis targets the growth cells in the hair follicle itself so that the treatment is 100% permanent. It is effective across skin types and hair colours, and safe for all areas of the body.
Naked Electrolysis is a member of Skipping Stones Trans Affirming Network. What does that mean?
Our team completed courses from Skipping Stones, a Calgary-based charity dedicated to championing gender diversity, inclusion and acceptance in our community. As a member of the Trans Affirming Network, we commit to enacting their 10 actions listed on their website here, including creating an inclusive facility for trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals.
Is electrolysis unsafe or painful?
Electrolysis is very safe as it only targets the hair follicle, rather than the area around the hair. The hair removal treatment does not use harmful chemicals, and instead initiates a localized natural chemical reaction. There may be some amount of discomfort during the treatment as a tiny needle is inserted into the hair follicle and passes a small electrical current; many clients have described a prickling feeling similar to getting a tattoo. You may choose to use a mild aesthetic cream or a pain killer before treatment if you have concerns about individual pain tolerance and sensitivity of the treatment area.
How many sessions does it take for permanent hair removal?
There may be several electrolysis treatments needed for hair to be fully removed permanently due to the presence of multiple follicles in each hair. Inactive follicles may regrow the hair in between sessions with specific regrowth cycles. The total number of sessions required to fully eliminate the hair will differ from person to person. Our consultations include discussing the likely number of sessions depending on your target area, your skin type and hair colour, and more.
How do I prepare for electrolysis treatments?
Avoid shaving or waxing the targeted area as the hair must be long enough to tell which direction it is growing from. Once treatments have begun, it is never okay to pluck, wax or thread the hair — doing so will cause the follicle to heal from electrolysis and reverse the treatment.
Are there side effects from electrolysis?
Most common side effects are redness, tenderness and some possible swelling after each electrolysis treatment. There is also a small chance of minor bruising if the treatment touches a blood vessel.
What does electrolysis after treatment care look like?
Keep the treatment area clean for 24 hours. Don’t scratch or touch the area with your hands as this could transfer bacteria. If you must touch the area, wash your hands first. Avoid using makeup products or deodorant for the first 24 hours after treatment.
If you are experiencing redness or swelling, you can apply ice to the area, or soak in the area in an Epsom salt bath to help with healing. Redness and swelling shouldn’t last more than a day.
If a long treatment occurred on a smaller area (such as the upper lip, underarms, etc), you may develop tiny scabs or small whitehead-looking bumps. Do not pick these. These are normal and are due to the chemical reaction within the hair follicle. These will heal within a week.
Using Polysporin or vitamin E cream for 2-3 days after treatment will help with the healing process. Showers and baths are fine.
It is important to avoid tanning beds or direct sunlight on the treatment area within the first few days. Your skin will be particularly susceptible to UV light after treatment.
You may shave or cut the hairs between treatments, but it is important to not wax, tweeze, thread or remove hair from its root as this can reverse your treatment.
If you plan to donate blood, they will ask about electrolysis. You can inform them that Naked Electrolysis uses sterilized single-use and disposable filaments for each client for each treatment.
How does electrolysis work?
Electrolysis uses electricity to eliminate the hair follicle. A small needle is injected into the hair follicle and uses an electrical current to destroy the cell initiating hair growth. This electrical current chemically modifies the water and salt content in the skin to generate sodium hydroxide, which is acidic enough to destroy the follicle cells. It’s this chemical process that makes electrolysis 100% effective on all skin types and hair colours.
Why does electrolysis work on white, grey, red and blonde hair when other hair removal methods don’t?
Electrolysis targets the hair follicle and its growth cells directly, versus laser hair removal which targets the hair pigment. As a result, laser removal has difficulties removing hair with little to no pigment, like grey, white, blonde or even red hair. Laser hair removal also is not recommended on darker skin types because of the ways it targets pigment. Further, laser will reduce growth, but the FDA labels the process as a temporary hair removal method.
Alternatively, electrolysis targets the growth cells in the hair follicle itself so that the treatment is 100% permanent. It is effective across skin types and hair colours, and safe for all areas of the body.
Naked Electrolysis is a member of Skipping Stones Trans Affirming Network. What does that mean?
Our team completed courses from Skipping Stones, a Calgary-based charity dedicated to championing gender diversity, inclusion and acceptance in our community. As a member of the Trans Affirming Network, we commit to enacting their 10 actions listed on their website here, including creating an inclusive facility for trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals.
Is electrolysis unsafe or painful?
Electrolysis is very safe as it only targets the hair follicle, rather than the area around the hair. The hair removal treatment does not use harmful chemicals, and instead initiates a localized natural chemical reaction. There may be some amount of discomfort during the treatment as a tiny needle is inserted into the hair follicle and passes a small electrical current; many clients have described a prickling feeling similar to getting a tattoo. You may choose to use a mild aesthetic cream or a pain killer before treatment if you have concerns about individual pain tolerance and sensitivity of the treatment area.
How many sessions does it take for permanent hair removal?
There may be several electrolysis treatments needed for hair to be fully removed permanently due to the presence of multiple follicles in each hair. Inactive follicles may regrow the hair in between sessions with specific regrowth cycles. The total number of sessions required to fully eliminate the hair will differ from person to person. Our consultations include discussing the likely number of sessions depending on your target area, your skin type and hair colour, and more.
How do I prepare for electrolysis treatments?
Avoid shaving or waxing the targeted area as the hair must be long enough to tell which direction it is growing from. Once treatments have begun, it is never okay to pluck, wax or thread the hair — doing so will cause the follicle to heal from electrolysis and reverse the treatment.
Are there side effects from electrolysis?
Most common side effects are redness, tenderness and some possible swelling after each electrolysis treatment. There is also a small chance of minor bruising if the treatment touches a blood vessel.
What does electrolysis after treatment care look like?
Keep the treatment area clean for 24 hours. Don’t scratch or touch the area with your hands as this could transfer bacteria. If you must touch the area, wash your hands first. Avoid using makeup products or deodorant for the first 24 hours after treatment.
If you are experiencing redness or swelling, you can apply ice to the area, or soak in the area in an Epsom salt bath to help with healing. Redness and swelling shouldn’t last more than a day.
If a long treatment occurred on a smaller area (such as the upper lip, underarms, etc), you may develop tiny scabs or small whitehead-looking bumps. Do not pick these. These are normal and are due to the chemical reaction within the hair follicle. These will heal within a week.
Using Polysporin or vitamin E cream for 2-3 days after treatment will help with the healing process. Showers and baths are fine.
It is important to avoid tanning beds or direct sunlight on the treatment area within the first few days. Your skin will be particularly susceptible to UV light after treatment.
You may shave or cut the hairs between treatments, but it is important to not wax, tweeze, thread or remove hair from its root as this can reverse your treatment.
If you plan to donate blood, they will ask about electrolysis. You can inform them that Naked Electrolysis uses sterilized single-use and disposable filaments for each client for each treatment.
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