Electrologists use more than one way to get rid of unwanted hair. The three methods used in electrolysis permanently remove hair from almost any place on the body. And at least one has been around for more than a century.

Before starting any electrolysis treatment, you should be comfortable and make aware of all three methods used to get rid of the hair you don’t want. Consult in detail with the treatment provider and ask questions along the way. Any skilled electrolysis near you should be able to guide you as to which method is appropriate.

At Alpha Electrolysis in Wallingford, CT, we advise our clients to take advantage of our free consultation. At that session, our certified and experienced electrologist will offer her professional opinion and guide your decision based on your hair color, skin tone, and other factors. We also serve clients in Cheshire, Branford, Durham, New Haven, North Haven, Cromwell, Middletown, Portland, Higganum, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Southington, and West Hartford.

Electrolysis has a long history

Electrolysis has been around for centuries, but over the years, technology has improved the process. Today, electrolysis has become an integral part of health and wellness for many. It is also a significant component of the beauty industry. 

There are a host of other ways to get rid of hair, but the attraction of getting rid of unwanted hair removal permanently eliminates a lot of costs and worry for consumers.

And, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Medical Association recognize electrolysis as the only permanent hair removal process.

Electrolysis eliminates all unwanted hair with unsurpassed results, according to the Electrologists Association of New Jersey. “Moreover, it does so for all skin and hair types and colors. No other hair removal method can claim such universal acceptability and success.”

The three types of electrolysis

Galvanic electrolysis:

This method used in electrolysis involves current from a tiny probe that produces a chemical reaction with salty fluid located at the root of the hair follicle. The chemical destroys the hair follicle, preventing the hair cell from regrowth.

Galvanic electrolysis has been around for more than 150 years. The method, also known as the multi-needle process or the short-wave, was named in honor of Luigi Galvani and proved successful. The process can use up to 16 needles at once, reducing the amount of time for treatment.

Galvanic was the first type of electrolysis in use. But today, it is not in common use among some electrologists. One reason is that the process is lengthy, and it takes a long time to see the results.

​​Thermolysis:

This method used in electrolysis calls for the use of heat. And like Galvanic, Thermolysis treatment permanently eliminates the hair growing cells in the follicle.

This process of using the heat method works two ways:

• Electrologists use a short-wave current that targets the hair follicle at a lower intensity for a more extended period.
• The flash method calls for using high-intensity current for less time in the follicle.

 Thermolysis is also called Radio Frequency, short wave, or diathermy.

Blend:

And the third method used in electrolysis is a blend of Galvanic current with Thermolysis current.