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 Beauty and fashion, health updates, pets, gadgets Some information about permanent hair removal Electrolysis Electrolysis was discovered over 100 years ago by an American doctor Charles E Michel. Since then millions of men and women have benefited from this form of treatment. Probe electrolysis is the only effective way of permanent hair removal and is recognised as so worldwide. Unwanted hair growth is a fairly common problem, especially with today’s society being influenced by the attitude that a lady should be ‘fuzz free’.  • Some forms of medication • Hormonal changes i.e. puberty, pregnancy and menopause • Genetic, racial and hereditary causes • Stress can be a contributing factor – any highly stressful situation may trigger the adrenal glands causing a hormonal reaction which can permanently cause fine soft body hair to develop more coarsely and darker • Excess sunburn has also been known to trigger a more severe hair growth How electrolysis works The electrolysist inserts a very fine probe alongside the hair in the hair follicle, a very slight amount of electrical current is then applied through the probe, which destroys the cells which produce the hair. The skin is not punctured or harmed in any way, and for most people the entire process causes very little discomfort (most people find tweezing and waxing more painful). Electrolysis treatment programmes are tailored to suit the individual’s needs. Some factors determine the number and length of treatments required, such as the number of hairs to be treated, the sensitivity of the skin, the particular area to be treated, the client’s work/social commitments and other previous methods of hair removal. After the initial full consultation the electrolysist should provide a schedule of recommended treatments, days, times etc. The closer this is followed, the more effective the treatment. Other methods Other methods of hair removal provide only temporary relief to the problem of unwanted hair and, in some cases can even make the condition worse. Waxing and plucking/tweezing in certain areas strengthen the hair root, resulting in darker and thicker re-growth and in some cases causing in-grown hairs. The cost of a lifetime’s pursuit of temporary hair removal i.e. waxing, creams and razors can sometimes be more expensive than electrolysis. Nicola Roberts is the owner of Bellissima Hair and Beauty in Los Gigantes and San Eugenio Alto, and can be contacted on 922 867 343 or 922 719 355.
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