Electrolysis Or Waxing?

Many women today are seeking alternatives from waxing for hair removal. One option on the rise is Electrolysis, which involves permanently removing the hair at its root and is perfectly safe. A very fine, sterilized needle or probe is inserted into the hair follicle that is attached to a machine that releases a quick, mild current of heat, causing the hair to come free from the bottom of the hair follicle. Once released, the hair is lifted out with tweezers. In a recent survey, women who had been waxing for years and developed sensitivity to this method like Electrolysis as an alternative.

The safety is dependent on the operator, and to prevent infection some professional Electrologist use disposable needles which are discarded after each use or they will save your personal needle for your next visit. It will take repeated visits for all the hair to be removed. Since an Electrologist can only treat visible hairs, a waiting period allows the dormant hairs to begin growing so they can be removed. Eventually visits become less frequent, therefore Electrolysis can prove to be more cost-effective than waxing in the long run, because the results are permanent. This can also be a gentler alternative for your skin versus waxing.

To learn more visit The Society for Clinical & Medical Hair Removal, Inc. http://www.scmhr.org/clinicians/ or American Electrology Association http://www.electrology.com/