Hair Removal Techniques For Facial Hair - Electrolysis

Hair Removal Techniques For Facial Hair - Electrolysis

Touted as permanent hair removal, electrolysis involves inserting a fine needle into the hair follicle and electronically charging the root of the hair to kill it. However, a new root cell can form in the same area, causing regrowth. Compared to other hair removal methods, electrolysis is relatively new (see History of Hair Removal), time-consuming and expensive.

In the late 1800s, physicians tried killing the hair root by inserting and twisting a barbed needle with sulfuric acid into the hair follicle. During the 20th century, this process was refined into what we know as electrolysis. It involves inserting a fine needle into the hair follicle and electronically charging the root of the hair to kill it; however, a new root cell can form in the same area, causing regrowth. Compared to other hair removal methods, it is relatively new, time-consuming and expensive.

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