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Electrolysis - Why Women Are Rushing To The Salon To Get It Done!

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Electrolysis hurts more than just about any other hair removal method, and is among the most expensive too. So why do women rush to salons to get it done?

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Electrolysis is effectively performed at a salon, hurts more than just about any other hair removal method, and is among the most expensive ways to get rid of hair. So why do women rush to salons to get it done? Simple: it is one of only two permanent ways to get rid of unwanted hair. That fact alone has made spas and salons adopt electrolysis in mass numbers. Women are willing to spend hundreds of dollars to get rid of small patches of hair. Peace of mind has a cost, but some women claim that they save money in the long run by never having to pay for razors or waxes again. Women who are concerned about skin damage and aging are often enthusiastic about electrolysis, since it eliminates the need for tweezing or waxing, processes that can lead to sags over time.

How is Electrolysis performed?

During electrolysis, a very thin metal probe is inserted into the hair follicle and a current of electricity zooms through the probe and into the hair root. The root is destroyed and the hair cannot grow back. The dead hair and dead root are simply plucked out with a tweezer. Ideally, in the hands of a good aestheticism, the root is destroyed in a way that the hair follicle kind of contracts or collapses. Some women claim that this makes their skin smoother.

Which salon do I choose?

Before you cash in all your stocks and run to the nearest salon, though, be sure to investigate the salon you will be having the procedures at. Schedule a consultation and be sure to get recommendations about the salon and the specific person who will be working with you. As you can tell from the above procedure, this is a serious procedure. It involves electricity and probes. In the wrong hands, the mistakes could cost you a lot more than just welts or ingrown hairs. Permanent skin damage is possible, as is a hellish amount of pain, so be sure someone at the salon goes over all the salon's sterilisation procedures carefully, so that you can see for yourself the cleanliness of your salon. You should also have realistic expectations of the procedure. As any responsible clinic will tell you, there will need to be numerous sessions, even for small areas, since each individual hair has to be treated separately. Occasionally, a hair may grow back because the root was not completely destroyed in the first session. This makes electrolysis very time consuming and therefore best for small areas (such as the brows, face, and nipples).

How do I prepare for Electrolysis?

Your skin will be puffy and a bit red after a session, but it will be hardly visible, since only a small area will be affected. Before each session, you will need to prepare yourself for some pain. Many women find that taking an Advil or Aspirin before a session helps, and some spas and salons now provide women with pain-reducing gels or creams before a session. When you approach a salon about electrolysis, ask for tips about managing pain.

What about Home Electrolysis?

There are many products available for carrying out home electrolysis yourself, although salon and spa professionals have the expertise and equipment that give the best results.

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