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Did you know? About the Electrolysis Probe
The Electrolysis Probe How Electrolysis works is important for you to know. The easy, simple way to explain it is that your electrologist finds each individual hair one by one through inserting an electrolysis probe with an extremely fine needle and inserts it straight into each and every hair follicle. A small amount of electric current is then [...]
What is hirsutism?
Have you ever heard of the term hirsutism? Hirsutism is an abnormal growth of hair on a person's face and body, especially on a woman. The hair is dark and coarse and usually appears where men typically grow hair, on the chest, face, and back.
How many human hairs are there in a centimeter?
Did you know there are 65 hairs per centimeter? That's approximately 165 hairs in one inch. For comparison, a fingernail is about one centimeter wide.
Hair growth
The hair you see is not all the hair you have. Hair grows in cycles. That's why it takes more than one appointment to permanently clear an area.
Electrolysis is FDA Approved
For over 100 years, electrolysis hair removal has offered a safe and permanent solution for both men and women. It works for all combinations of hair color, skin color, hair type, and skin type. The Food and Drug Administration declared laser and similar devices can only claim to reduce hair growth, not permanently remove it. [...]
Electrolysis aftercare
Ask your electrologist for aftercare advice. They can recommend the product that is right for your skin and treatment program.
Before your electrolysis appointment
Clean skin releases unwanted hair more easily. Remove makeup prior to your electrolysis appointment, so the hair follicles are clean and accessible. Gently exfoliating your skin before your treatment opens up the follicles and lets the unwanted hair slide out more easily. For a more comfortable treatment, avoid caffeine for a few hours before your appointment.
How many hairs are there on the human body?
Did you know on the entire surface of the human body, there are about 5 million hairs; but many of them are difficult to see.
Diet, exercise and hair growth
If you or a loved one has ever been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), controlling their weight through diet and exercise may help. Studies suggest that obese women with PCOS may be less likely to develop hirsutism if they eat a low-calorie diet.