Electrolysis is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Electrolysis is not a quick fix. That being said, it is one of the most effective and long lasting hair removal methods on the market. In this blog article, we are going to discuss why electrolysis takes time and the steps you can take to make the process more efficient and effective.
In a society based on instant gratification, everyone wants everything on demand. From meal delivery to car services and even glamsquad, just about anything is immediately available with the touch of a button. While we all eagerly await the day an app for hair removal is invented, it’s important to recognize that even though electrolysis does take time, it reaches the “root” of the problem unlike other methods (laser, waxing, shaving, and others). Through a series of consistent treatment sessions, electrolysis will permanently destroy the hair follicle, preventing it from ever growing back.
The length of time electrolysis takes is different for everyone. Most clients that come in for weekly sessions (or every other week) for at least the first six months of treatment will notice results by 18 months (this is an industry-wide standard of time it takes for clients to be generally hair-free). However, there are a variety of factors that contribute to how long it will take for you to see permanent results. These include factors such as: the area that is being treated, your history of hair removal techniques, how closely you adhere to a treatment schedule, how strong the level of heat is being sent to the hair shaft, how experienced the technician is, stress, any medication you are on, what type of electrolysis is conducted (blend, thermolysis, galvanic) and more. Each of these factors can make hair follicles stronger, thicker and harder to get rid of. While there are indeed some clients see great results within just a few sessions, this is not all that common. Most clients take months or even years to see fully long lasting results. Even with the most successful treatments, some clients may schedule “touch-ups” for up to a decade or more. We strive to be transparent with our clients so they have practical expectations.
There are several steps you can take to make your electrolysis sessions more effective. If you come more often in the beginning, it will help to yield faster results because the hair is getting killed at its weakest point. Each hair needs to be treated several times so that the follicle is fully destroyed. This will ensure it does not grow back. Another step you can take to speed up this process is to make sure that you are adamant about adhering to a treatment schedule. By staying on a consistent schedule (whether once every two weeks, once a month, or another plan), this ensures that the hairs are given enough time to start a new growth phase and are at an optimal treatment stage. At Limoges Beauty, a professional electrologist will work closely with you to help determine a treatment schedule that works best for you and your goals. A final, and very important tip to ensure effective electrolysis is your hair care between sessions. As soon as your electrolysis sessions are initiated, we recommend absolutely no waxing, tweezing or threading between sessions. If you destroy the hair root through these techniques, it can increase blood flow to the area, cause irritation and more hairs may grow in.
Like watching paint dry, electrolysis takes time. Improvements are not immediate but electrolysis often works better than any other hair removal method. In fact, it is the only FDA approved hair removal method available. So start your journey today and set up a consultation with one of our electrologists!