Home Electrolysis: Worth It?
Having body and facial hair where you do not want it requires some form of hair removal be it shaving, plucking, waxing, laser or electrolysis. This mini-guide will discuss home electrolysis and whether it is worth taking the chance to do it yourself. Personally, I would not recommend it but when you want a longer lasting hair removal method and do not have access to a professional or you cannot afford the procedure then it is your choice. Electrolysis done by a trained professional is the process of electrical current being applied to the hair follicle via a tiny needle to remove individual hairs and kill the root to halt further hair growth. It is not typical for the average consumer to have access to the professional equipment required for this procedure thus it is not recommended.
You can get home electrolysis kits online or in a retail beauty supply store but these do not provide the same professional results as in a salon.Normally home kits do not use a needle and do not penetrate the hair follicle like professional treatments so results are likely to be temporary.If you do have the necessary equipment but don't know how to use it you are putting yourself at risk of injury or even permanent skin damage.It is your choice if you want to use home electrolysis on yourself, but you should be aware of the consequences.
Whether you use your own home kit or professional electrolysis equipment you need to make sure that all your instruments are well sterilized before using it. You may also want to invest in a topical pain killer before you do this yourself as you may as well expect this to hurt when you try home electrolysis.You will probably get inferior results to a electrolysis professional if you do it yourself and you will also be risking skin damage or infection. You will most likely not get permanent results since you are not a trained electrolysis professional whether you use professional equipment or a home kit. If you choose to use this method and do it yourself you will also need to prepare your skin by exfoliating and cleaning the areas from which you plan to remove hair. Please take every precaution to be safe and keep your electrolysis equipment sterilized.
