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“As an expert in treatments, my clients are always asking me for advice about different types of hair removal,” says beauty expert Carolina Brennan.
“Each client - whether they are young or menopausal - will have their own individual hair growth problems and I like to be able to offer a solution to all of their hair removal needs. As a result, I am always looking at new treatments and equipment for effective, long-term hair removal solutions.”
Keeping up to date with the newest hair removal systems will mean your salon will be able to offer the most cutting edge treatments, giving the best possible results.
“Hair removal is a multi million euro industry with hair removal treatments always top of the agenda, says Elaine Stoddart, head of Training and PR at Sterex. “Not content with temporary methods, consumers demand lasting and effective results that can promise and deliver!”
Electro-laser-what?
It can be hard getting to grips with the different kinds of hair removal methods, with IPL, Ultrasound, Epilation, Diathermy, Galvanism, Electrolysis and Laser to contend with! Understanding these techniques is the first step to knowing which system is going to be best for you, your salon and most importantly, your clients.
terms Epilation
Epilation is the process of removing hair from the body. Hair is removed by various methods, including waxing, epilation devices, electrology, sugaring, lasers or by plucking with tweezers. Epilation differs from depilation (another hair removal method) because it removes hair from under the skin’s surface, leaving the skin hairless for a longer amount of time.
Electrolysis
A tiny fine probe (about the size of an eyelash) is inserted into the hair follicle where a tiny burst of energy is targeted at the root of the hair. This burst of energy prevents nutrients feeding the hair and the hair becomes weaker and finer. After repeated treatments the hair is no longer able to grow and complete hair free results are obtained.
explained . . . Thermolysis or Short Wave Diathermy
Thermolysis utilises an alternating (oscillating) current of very high frequency and low voltage ranging from 2-30MHz or 3-30 million cycles per second. An alternating current constantly changes direction moving repeatedly from negative to positive then back to negative. The frequency of an alternating current can be altered from low to high by increasing the number of oscillations per second.
Galvanic Electrolysis
‘Galvanic’ means ‘direct current’ (a current that flows in one direction only) and was the first method of electrical epilation. It uses a direct current through a circuit consisting of one negative and one positive electrode. When a direct current passes through an electrolyte containing ions, the ions carry the current and move in opposite directions. When this is applied to tissue salts and moisture or a salt / water solution, electrolysis takes place.
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
An IPL system works by emitting an intense pulsed light which is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and the hair follicle. When absorbed by the pigment, this light energy turns into heat, in turn, heating up the hair follicle to a high enough temperature to cause destruction to the growing capacity of the hair follicle, without causing any significant reaction to the surrounding skin and its structures. The hair follicle then loses its capacity to produce any more hairs. It is important to note that the light’s target is pigment so if the hairs are white or grey and therefore contain little or no pigment the treatment will not work.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used to focus acoustic energy directly into the hair shaft, channelling ultrasound energy precisely to the hair root, where the energy is converted into heat. As a result, the hair roots’ temperature rapidly exceeds the level that is required to cause long- term damage to the hair’s re-growth mechanisms.
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When choosing a machine, Angela Barbagelata-Fabes, Chairman of The Carlton Group, advises: “Versatility and the ability to offer a treatment that is appropriate for the client are key considerations. Another key consideration is client comfort,” she adds. “Advice prior to purchase and good after sales support are also important.”
“Electrolysis complements Laser and / or IPL treatments and together they make the perfect combination offering speed of treatment with the added benefit of permanency,” Elaine continues. “Electrolysis, with its versatility of being able to treat all hair types and colours as well as all skin types and colours, ensures that no client will ever need to be turned away. It provides the answer across the spectrum, i.e. from the client with mild hypertrichosis to the severely hursuite, through to the transgender client wanting Gender Reassignment Surgery and requiring many hours of genital work.”
Read on to see a variety of the hair removal systems on the market that will help your clients become hair free and care free...
Hair removal using theiPulse treatment
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