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Electrolysis, Epilation, Photoepilation

Electroepilation for dark skin: THE safe and effective solution!

2023-09-01

When it comes to getting rid of unwanted hair permanently, electroepilation stands out as an effective and secure option that suits all skin types, including darker skin tones. Unlike photoepilation, which can present risks and offer less satisfying results for dark skin, electrolysis has the advantage of a targeted approach, regardless of skin color. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of electrolysis for darker skin and why it’s considered the safest method to bid farewell to hair for good. 

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Electrolysis, Photoepilation

Transgender and hair removal: electrolysis, the obvious choice

2022-11-07

Transgenderism is when a person feels that she is the opposite gender from the one she was given at birth. In order to accept herself as her gender, a transgender woman may feel the need to wear feminine clothing, have surgery, and have definitive hair removal.

Indeed, hair removal can be a significant concern for many transgender women and gender non-conforming individuals, as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is usually not sufficient to limit facial, body, and chest hair growth. Therefore, hair removal in these areas is often an essential step in their transition. For long-lasting hair removal, there are two choices: photoepilation and electrolysis.

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Electrolysis, Epilation

ELECTROLYSIS AND PREGNANCY: YAY OR NAY?

2022-09-15

Your body is changing, your belly is growing, and you can’t see your legs anymore. Shaving them has become a hassle and at this point, you may even have asked your partner’s help. On top of that, due to hormonal changes, you may notice unusual hair growth on different areas of your body, such as your chin, stomach or nipples. Hair removal methods, such as waxing and chemical depilatory creams, may now be more irritating and harmful to your sensitive skin. If you are a regular laser hair removal client, you may be advised to stop going to your salon as a safety precaution until you have breastfed your baby. So, what about electrolysis? Continue Reading…

Electrolysis, Epilation

Insulated probes; a “must” in electrolysis!

2022-06-17

Although very effective, electrolysis was not really considered a comfortable treatment when it first began in 1875. However, this permanent hair removal technique has evolved so much over the years that it is now at the top of the list! Indeed, since the development of the 27 MHz ultrafast radiofrequency and new working techniques such as the PicoFlash, the MultiPlex, the Synchro and the EvoluBlend, electrolysis specialists are now able to maximize their results while offering an unequalled level of comfort to their clients. On top of that, the insulated probes make electrolysis even more efficient and comfortable. Such small things make all the difference! Here’s why… Continue Reading…

Aesthetics, Electrolysis, Uncategorized

What Greek Mythology (!) Can Teach Us About Hair Removal

2018-12-21

Hair Removal and Sisyphus’s Rock

Do you know the Greek myth of Sisyphus? After a life spent cheating the gods of Olympus, Sisyphus is sentenced to eternally haul a heavy rock up a mountain. Yet once he reaches the top, the rock always tumbles down the other side, forcing the hapless hero to start the journey all over again, and again, and again. Think Groundhog Day, minus the laughs.

And What Does Hair Removal Have to Do With This?

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