Electrolysis

• A micro-pulse of electricity targets the growth structure of the hair root. The hair shaft is released by the process and permanently removed. This is the tried-and-true solution, performed by both electrology professionals and healthcare providers.

Permanence

• The only method recognized by the FDA as permanent hair removal.

Areas of the Body

• Electrolysis is suitable for all areas of the body, ages, and genders.

Skin/Hair Types

• Suitable for every hair and skin color or type.

Comfort Level

• Varies by client sensitivity. Comfort can be increased through relaxation, hydration, adjustments to treatment settings, topical anesthetics, and other methods.

Side Effects

• Redness

• Swelling

• Increase in ingrown hairs

• Scarring (rare)

Laser

• Melanin in the hair absorbs energy from the laser, creating heat which damages the hair follicle. Light hair, blond hair, red hair, white hair, gray hair, and dark/tan skin, are not suitable for laser treatment.

Permanence

• Provides hair reduction, NOT permanent hair removal. See AIE’s facts regarding laser and the FDA.

• There is an 80% chance that you will see some form of hair reduction or slower regrowth, with the lowest expectation being no change, or even the possible growth of more hair

  
  Areas of the Body

• Not recommended for eyebrows.

Skin/Hair Types

• Most effective for those with dark hair and light skin. Less effective for dark skinned/dark haired individuals, red/ gold hair, or those with light-colored; blonde/ grey hair

Comfort Level

• Can be painful; mild to significant irritation and skin discoloration is possible.

Side Effects

• ​Paradoxical hypertrichosis (hair growth is stimulated rather than reduced)

• Itchy skin

• Dry skin

• ​Redness

• Swelling

• ​Changes in skin pigmentation ( hyper- and hypo-pigmentation

• Acne

• ​Scab Formation, Crusting

• ​Infection

• ​Scarring

• Erythema,

• Edema