This is a newer method than galvanic, having been first established in , which offers a quicker alternative solution. It is performed in a very similar way to galvanic electrolysis, but instead of an electric current the needle delivers radio energy, at a designated high frequency.
The needle transmits the current which, due to its high frequency, vibrates the hair follicle, which in turn irritates the water molecules surrounding its base. Heat is produced and this thickens the fluid into a mass, destroying the target cell tissue. Although the treatment time is quicker, taking just a few seconds per hair, this type of electrolysis is generally not as effective as galvanic and is typically used for fine hair.
It is the newest of the three, having been in use since The galvanic current produces the acidic lye, whilst the high frequency current vibrates and heats it up. As it heats, the caustic strength of the lye increases still further. As the lye vibrates due to the thermolysis, it is dispersed and absorbed into every area of the hair follicle.
This method is best suited to fine body and facial hair and individual or scattered coarse hair. Galvanic Method. A full, thick beard will likely require 3 - 6 hours of treatment each week for up to 5 years to finally achieve permanently smooth skin.
The simple reason for this, is because the schools on the east coast focus on thermolysis, while the ones on the west coast focus on blend, largely because the inventor of the blend method was located in California, where he manufactured the units and had an electrolysis school. So, which method is best? Again, it comes down to how skilled your electrologist is with that particular modality. Blend is a little slower, but perhaps slightly more thorough, meaning that both thermolysis and blend are likely to get your removal completed in roughly the same amount of time.
This method relies on prospective clients having a vague notion of how electrology works to justify its claims. A conductive gel is spread over the treatment area and electricity is passed through a cotton swab touching the gel. Electricity supposedly travels down the hair into the follicle and permanently damages the hair bulb. This simply defies basic physics as hair is a poor electrical conductor and any charge is going straight from the swab and into the gel.
Similar to transdermal electrolysis, this variation uses an adhesive patch rather than a cotton swab to supposedly pass electricity from the patch, through the hair and into the gel. This method still cannot defy physics. These are home-use versions of IPL hair removers. The greatly reduced power of these devices compared to their commercial counterparts means they are about as effective as waxing but much slower and more expensive.
These devices are extremely dangerous. They use a wand similar to laser but emit microwaves to heat the hair using the same principle as thermolysis. Makers claim that, unlike laser, microwave can be used on all hair colours. The microwave method is relying on the skin being extremely dry while the follicles are full of moisture.
Unfortunately this is not the case. While there are a number of medications capable of retarding hair growth, none of them are found in nature and their use is heavily regulated.
Any over-the-counter substance claiming to reduce or stop hair growth is making false claims. Within a couple of years of the discovery of X-rays in , researchers were keen to try them as a cure for all sorts of diseases and abnormalities in the same way as researchers in recent times have attempted to cure all sorts of conditions with lasers.
It was not long before X-ray treatments were tried for hair removal. Patients were exposed to 20 hours or more of X-rays to make their hair fall out and not regrow. This method was shown to be permanent. Unfortunately, the deadly cancers acquired by nearly all the patients involved also proved to be permanent.
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Hair Follicle Diagram. Depilation Methods. Shaving Copper razors first appeared around 3, BC. Advantages Very fast and inexpensive. Requires little or no skill and requires no assistance. Cuts and other injuries have become rare since the invention of the safety razor.
Disadvantages Hair begins to appear above the surface of the skin within hours to days. Must be repeated daily to weekly to be effective. While multi-blade razors may have a smoother cutting action, the claim that they lift the hair from the follicle before cutting and thus produce longer-lasting results was proven false in an American lawsuit.
Side-effects A chance of shaving nicks becoming infected. Depilatory Creams and Powders The active ingredient in these compounds is calcium thioglycolate or potasium thioglycolate both of which attack the keratin strands within the hair to weaken it.
Advantages Lasts longer than shaving weeks as the hair is removed just below the surface of the skin leaving a slightly tapered end below the follicle opening.
Requires no skill and requires no assistance. Can be done as part of a bathing routine. Disadvantages These creams also attack and irritate the skin since the skin also contains keratin. The ideal length of time for the cream to be left on the skin will vary from person to person through variations in skin sensitivity and hair thickness. The creams have a strong and distinctive smell. Cream can stain clothing or towels if accidental contact is made.
Side-effects Mistiming removal of the cream can result in painful rashes from cream being left in contact with the skin beyond the advised removal time. Epilation Methods - Temporary. Tweezing Involves mechanically grabbing the individual hairs and pulling them out.
Advantages Tweezing removes individual hairs and is extremely accurate when selectively removing individual hairs is important such as with eyebrow sculpting. Disadvantages It is very slow and unsuitable for large areas of unwanted hair. Some areas may require professional assistance where extreme accuracy and shaping experience is needed. Some people find tweezing very painful. Side-effects Not to be used on nose hairs. The potential for infection in this body area is high.
Can cause ingrown hairs. Waxing Large areas of the skin can have hair removed through waxing. Advantages Inexpensive for temporarily removing large areas of hair. Most areas of the body do not need professional assistance. By far the fastest method for removing large areas of hair. Disadvantages Can be messy. Removal consistency is difficult to get right. Side-effects Hygiene principles need to be applied even in home use to avoid skin infections.
Skin burns can occur if wax is overheated. Rotary Epilator A motorised device that looks like an electric razor. Electrolysis has been likened to a stinging and pricking sensation, and each follicle has to go through it. Keep in mind that some areas of the body are much less sensitive than others. Many people read, listen to music, or even take a nap while being treated. Overall, electrolysis cost compares very favorably to other hair removal methods, including laser.
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