Is Hair Electrolysis the Best Permanent Solution?

Written by on January 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

There is an age old question of whether hair electrolysis is the best solution for removing unwanted hair and the answer as always is “it depends”. You see when looking at laser hair removal vs electrolysis it would seem that electrolysis comes out on top as it is the only proven method of permanent hair removal. But the problem is that it is so slow and laborious and this means that it is very time consuming and expensive.

This makes facial hair electrolysis a viable process and probably the best solution for dealing permanently with unwanted hair there but makes it pretty impractical for excess hair when you are treating larger expanses of the body. If you are looking at back hair removal or leg hair removal for example don’t think about electrolysis in the first instance unless you have more time on your hands than you know want to do with and deep pockets enough to deal with the high electrolysis hair removal cost. (Although individual sessions are not so expensive as laser hair removal treatment, you need many more of them over a longer period). So take your money and don’t spend it on electrolysis. Laser hair removal is the answer in this case. Although you may not get rid of every hair permanently you will get rid of most of your unwanted hair relatively quickly. And if you so desire you can then deal with the stragglers with electrolysis if you want.

Clean and Easy One Touch (Click image for details)

Clean and Easy One Touch (Click image for details)

Unfortunately you need pretty deep pockets for laser hair removal too so if professional treatment of either type is beyond your budget but you have a bit of time and patience you can buy an electrolysis hair removal system for home use quite cheaply. It is not like getting professional electrolysis services however as you need to build up skill with practice but you will eventually be able to remove your hair permanently if you are determined enough and even achieve permanent facial hair removal as well as removal of body hair if that is your aim.

Of course the best method of electrolysis permanent hair removal is still attending a clinic which has a specially trainer operator to remove your hair but if that is not a option for you because you are unable to attend the appointments or you don’t have the funds the One Touch electrolysis hair remover might be the answer for you.

Before you decide check out the reviews of this electrolysis machine to see what buyers have to say about it. You will see that they are quite mixed so don’t expect miracles and remember that you will need patience and perseverance if you use it.

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The Ultimate Hair Removal Machine

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The ultimate hair removal machine is one that you can use yourself in the privacy of your own home to zap your hair until you never see it again. It causes no pain or discomfort at all, it doesn’t make a mess, is easy to use and you are done with it in a few minutes.

Does such a magic hair removing machine exist?

Well, not quite! But we are getting close with some of the newer innovations on the market these days although lets face it, removing hair from the root which is surrounded by nerve ends is never going to pain or discomfort free unless you are anesthetized.

So what are these new permanent hair removal machines? Unfortunately you will hear about many more machines in advertisements than can actually do the job so you do have to be careful not to believe all you read about every “permanent hair removal machine”.

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Biggest hair removal wish? The ultimate hair removal machine

Here are the two that I have looked into quite a bit. They have, it has to be said, mixed reviews but in many cases that is due to the unrealistically high expectations of some customers rather than a fault with the machines. Permanent hair removal is always going to be a slow process needing plenty of patience but if you are willing to learn the skills and techniques, these machines will do the job.

1. Laser Hair Removal

The laser hair removal machine which seems to have the best reviews from genuine customers is the Silk’n. It is only for those who want to remove body hair and who have dark hair and fair skin but if you belong in that category you should take a look at this. Unfortunately home laser hair removal machines have not been developed which deal with darker skins (although there are some machines in clinics which claim to have success with darker skins even professional laser treatment is not as effective with darker skin coloring). Also the machine is not considered safe to use on your face so do not buy it for that purpose.

2. Electrolysis

There is a permanent hair removal machine which has been around for years and which is the only solution in my view for treating facial hair at home for permanent removal. This electrolysis machine gets little attention because it takes a bit of practice and patience to get used to it and make it work for you but it is effective if you are determined to deal with an unwanted hair problem at home. It is the One Touch electrolysis hair removal machine. Whereas the home laser machines cost a few hundred dollars this little machine costs little. Just don’t expect miracles unless you are prepared to work with it. And it probably not wise to practice on your face until you know what you are doing and are happy with the results you are getting from working on a leg or arm!

Instead of waiting for your three wishes from the genie, and asking for one of those pain free no fuss models, check out these two machines and see if they are worth buying in the absence of a miracle.

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Laser Back Hair Removal

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Laser treatment is one of the best ways of treating a hairy back. After all it is quite a difficult area to treat yourself so you are probably faced with having expensive salon waxing treatments every few weeks anyway. You may as well cough up the cash for laser back hair removal and be done with the pain, expense and hassle of waxing your back hair for once and for all.

If you have heard tales about a possibly exorbitant laser back hair removal cost and you are worried about not being able to pay you might be pleasantly surprised. Yes, each session does cost a few hundred dollars and you might need a course of 5 or 6 sessions but most clinics are aware that most of us do not have that kind of money to shell out in one go and they often offer a payment plan these days.

Laser back hair removal

Laser back hair removal can be very helpful if you wish to get rid of a lot of hair from your back and shoulders

If you are used to waxing then the pain of laser hair removal on your back will not worry you at all. It is much less intense than the pain of having your hair ripped out using hot wax and strips of cotton. You will feel the treatment like tiny sharp pings from elastic bands as the laser moves over your skin and this is generally masked by a soothing cooling gel. Your skin will be a little red once you have been treated but this will quickly subside and the hairs will be shed over the following weeks. See what to expect during and after laser treatment.

Unfortunately for you if you have different coloring, back hair laser removal is more suitable for those with pale skin and dark hair. The bigger the difference in pigment between the two the more effective the treatment. There are now machines which work to a certain extent on those with darker skins but the treatment is not as effective and it costs just as much.

For those with the right coloring you should see a permanent and drastic reduction in hair growth after the recommended course of treatment if not complete back hair removal. According to current regulations laser hair treatment clinics are unable to promise that hair will not grow back or that it will all be removed. The only method of permanent back hair removal is actually electrolysis but this is such a long and painstaking process that it is surely worth trying laser back hair removal first to see how you respond and then if you have a few hairs that still bother you that have not responded well to laser treatment to get those treated with electrolysis.

In fact, if you are looking for the best solution for hairy back removal, this combination of treatment has a lot going for it so it is well worth considering. The alternative is to have tops ups of laser treatment though that is expensive and if hair has not responded initially to a series of laser removal sessions it is likely that it will not do so in the future either. One thing is for sure, you won’t want to go back to waxing so you need to think about how you will handle any regrowth if it occurs.

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Female Facial Hair Removal

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There are several solutions for female facial hair removal so there is no need to despair if you have a problem with unwanted facial hair. What you do not want to do, in any event, is to mimic the male method of facial hair removal and start shaving the hair off. All you will do if you do that is to give yourself a potential 5 o’ clock shadow and stubble problem.

Here are the methods I would consider useful for unwanted facial hair removal for women.

1. Depilatory Cream

Depilatory ranges such as Nair hair removal cream and Veet usually have special facial hair removal creams with a more sensitive formula than general depilatory creams. They are very effective at removing hair and, as long as they do not irritate you, they leave skin looking healthy and smooth.

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Stubble needs to be removed daily : This is the kind of problem you don't need on your face

Remember to do a patch test if you use a facial hair removal cream in case your skin reacts badly to the chemicals in the product. The main problems with these creams is that you have to repeat the process every few days as the hair grows back quickly (although not so quickly as shaving).

2. Bleaching

Bleaching is not really a method of removing facial hair but it can be useful to disguise very fine yet dark down growing on your face. Once the hair is lightened it will be much less obvious. It may be all you need to do to correct your problem so it is worth a try if the hair growth is fine. You can bleach specially formulated for facial hair such as Jolen cream bleach.

3. Waxing

You can buy facial hair removal wax strips which allow you to pull the hair out from the roots using cold wax so that there is no chance of burning your face with a hot wax solution. These cold wax strips are generally quite effective and you can cut the strips in sizes to suit and sort out the problem in the privacy of your own home. Your skin will be a little sore after waxing but redness should settle down within an hour or two.

4. Laser Hair Removal

You can have professional facial laser hair removal and, if you have skin and hair which reacts well to the treatment, your hair growth will be noticeably reduced and may even disappear for good. Laser treatment is fairly expensive but as the face is such a small area it is in the reach of many. You will probably need six or so sessions costing around $100 each. Laser treatment works best if your skin is light and your hair is dark and may not work at all on fair hair or dark skin.

5. Electrolysis

The best way of all to remove facial hair for women is electrolysis. Although electrolysis is quite slow and you may need a number of sessions over many months it is going to be permanent by the end of your course of treatment and you will never have to worry about the problem again. In the absence of a facial hair remover in the shape of a magic wand it is the best solution we have to female facial hair removal at the moment and there does not seem to be anything coming up to replace it. See Permanent facial hair removal for more about facial electrolysis or laser treatment.

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How to Reduce Laser Hair Removal Costs

Written by on January 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Laser Hair removal costs are prohibitive for many. There’s no doubt about it. So if you have an unwanted hair problem that would respond well to laser treatment but you only have a limited budget it makes sense to look into reducing the cost of laser hair removal in any way you can. But there are some ways that are sensible and others that you need to be aware of because an affordable laser hair removal treatment is not aways the same as a good one – and cheap laser treatment may cost you more in the long run in both money and peace of mind.

Before you even think about the cost for laser hair removal visit a few clinics to get a feel for the standards of care and facilities you might expect to receive when you have treatment. Collect information about their pricing but don’t be swayed by any special offers or deals. They will pressure you to sign up there and then but don’t be pushed into signing up for anything until you are ready.

Reduce Laser Hair Removal Costs

Cut Laser Hair Removal Costs

If you think you might not be able to resist, visit clinics out of town that will not be convenient for you to use on an ongoing basis. You will still get a feel for what you are looking for in a clinic and an idea of the average cost of laser hair removal that you can use as a comparison for other clinics in the future. If this seems like too much work and effort, at least phone to get details and prices from clinics in your area and then visit the three that you think offer the best value.

Because the costs of laser hair removal are so high some clinics are liable to hide some of their charges even if it is just to avoid mentioning that you might have to pay extra for items such as cooling gel so always ask what is included and inquire about any additional services or items you might need so that you can assess the full cost at each clinic. Check that the clinic is using the latest technology and that it is suitable for your skin and hair type. Ask whether there is a guarantee too if the treatment does not work as well as expected.

What you are trying to do is not to find the cheapest laser hair removal cost but the best value. So make your choice based on which clinic will offer you the best combination of both service and price. What is far from cheap is to be treated in a clinic which has out of date equipment and which charges you a relatively low price for treatment which does not work for you.

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