Beauty Tips. ELECTROLYSIS
Electrolysis hair removal will permanently remove hair, but it takes repeated treatments and can be expensive. The hair is removed by sending an electrical current to the hair follicle to destroy the root, ensuring that the hair will not grow back. Most electrolysis machines use a needle to introduce a fine wire under your skin as the electricity conductor. Each hair is treated separately, which makes it very time-consuming. If the technician fails to target the root accurately, the hair can grow back, which is why you will need repeated treatments. The major risks of using electrolysis include: an electrical shock if the needle is not properly insulated; infection; and scarring caused by improper technique. The best way to find a trusty professional is to use the list of licensed and certified electrologists from the International Guild of Hair Removal Specialists at www.ighrs.org.
This article was published on Friday 21 September, 2007.
