Electrolysis is a process that destroys hair by gently delivering a minor electric current to the base of the hair follicle through a very fine needle. This is done through the natural opening of the hair follicle, destroying the hair growth-tissue and substantially eliminating the hair.

People wanting to get rid of gray, very fine, blond, and white hair can go for electrolysis. Moreover, electrolysis can also be very effective in shaping small areas with hair, such as eyebrows, lip, underarms, bikini line, and more.

Electrolysis has been used for decades and has been found to be safe. At Salon D'Artista & Spa, we always use high-grade sterilized disposable equipment. In addition, we follow the strictest and up-to-date infection control recommendations of the American Electrology Association (AEA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

During electrolysis, some clients experience a pricking sensation, which they compare to the feeling of a hair being plucked. This sensation is your guarantee that the hair base is actually being destroyed. With advancing technology, electrolysis is more comfortable and effective than ever. You may visit our clinic for a free patch test and try it out for yourself — there's no better way to answer this question!

After treatment, the treated follicles may be slightly red. This usually subsides after a few hours. Your electrologist will discuss your post-electrolysis treatment with you. It is advisable to avoid the sun the day after treatment and use good sun protection (as always!).

With electrolysis, your skin and hair color don't matter. The follicles are always destroyed since electrolysis delivers the required energy directly to the root of the hair. Moreover, unlike laser, electrolysis does not rely on heat traveling through the hair.

This is by far the most difficult question to answer briefly. The time to completely remove all your unwanted hair depends on various factors, such as:

• The type of hair you have — straight, wavy, or curly
• What temporary methods of hair removal you have previously employed
• The kind of skin you have — normal, fine, or super-sensitive
• Your metabolic rate — how quickly your skin heals and how fast your hair grows
• The location of the hair — some areas must be treated more slowly than others
• The quantity of hair to be removed
• The cause of your hair growth
• The frequency of the treatments — the more regularly you take treatment, the quicker you will be rid of your superfluous hair