HairFire: Electrolysis At It’s Hottest

Since this is a blog about electrolysis, I should probably start out with answering the obvious question, “What is electrolysis?”

First of all, electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal. That’s right…permanent!

Here’s a basic explanation of the process:

One hair is treated at a time. A tiny probe is inserted into the hair follicle. Once it reaches the papilla, or base of the hair follicle, a current is applied to damage the follicle.

This damage blocks capillaries/blood from reaching the hair. Blood is important because it provides the necessary nutrients for each hair. Without this nourishment, the hair is unable to grow, become strong, and survive. After the damage has been done, the hair can easily slide out of the follicle.

Electrolysis not only damages the hair that was presently in the follicle, but it also stops the development of new hairs. Without blood, there is no growth.

Makes sense. Electrolysis is permanent hair removal.