The Blend-is a combination action
of both (DC - The Chemical Lye) and (AC - Heat) at the same time, which creates a dual action destroying the hair cells.
In each of these methods a fine, sterile probe often referred to as a needle is inserted
alongside the hair in the follicle opening. A probe is different from a needle in that it is a solid wire. It is not hollow
as a needle. A radio frequency is then applied to destroy the derma papilla and germ cells of each individual hair that control
the development of that hair.
The
Electrologist then slides the hair out of the follicle grasping it with sterilized forceps. Once these hair cells are destroyed
completely the hair will not grow back from that follicle. The body will be unable to regenerate hair in that follicle. This
may take several treatments.
Why does it take so long for the hair to stop growing?
With every treatment the hair will become
finer and weaker. When you remove the hair you must then wait for it to grow back again before you can re-treat it. The normal
growth cycle varies with each individual hair. This could take anywhere form one week to several months.
Size,
shape, and density of the hair are also factors that affect the number of treatments needed for permanency.
Sensitivity of the skin is another reason for repeated treatments. A balance must be achieved in that the intensity of the
heat used must be high enough to dislodge the hair from its follicle but not so high that it causes singeing of the outside
surface of the skin. Treatments may take longer to insure the safety of the skin.
Glandular and hormonal changes due to puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can also affect the length of time
before permanency is obtained.
Emotional stress, changes in diet and body weight, heredity, disease,
past surgeries and the use of drugs such as: steroids, birth control pills, and many others can increase hair growth by coaxing
hair follicles which have not been treated with electrolysis out of dormancy.
Glandular and hormonal changes due to puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can also affect the length of time
before permanency is obtained.
Emotional stress, changes in diet and body weight, heredity, disease,
past surgeries and the use of drugs such as: steroids, birth control pills, and many others can increase hair growth by coaxing
hair follicles which have not been treated with electrolysis out of dormancy.
With all the talk about laser hair removal why would I be interested in electrolysis?
Laser is not effective for blond, red, white, gray, or fine hair. If someone tells you they have a laser which treats this
type of hair, don't believe them. They are using some type of short wave electrolysis.
