It sounds unrealistic to obtain a hair-free bikini line by using a simple permanent hair removal system. For those who want to get rid of unwanted hair forever, put on swimwear and thongs without worry, and be assured that their hair won’t grow back, there is a way. No, there’s no “app for that,” but there is a solution: electrolysis.
The Electrolysis System
Although shaving, waxing and laser treatments are cheaper, hair grows back within days, weeks or months. With electrolysis, hair is removed by using a current (either a galvanic or high frequency one, decided upon by the electrologist) through a fine needle, “zapping” the hair at its root.
Over the course of regular sessions – again, decided on by the electrologist – hair is systematically removed, one at a time, until growth has ceased. Following the natural hair growth cycle, appointments are usually spaced out for bikini line treatments about 6-8 weeks apart, lasting from 5-8 sessions. Each individual is unique, though, so the schedule can be altered as the treatments progress.
The length of treatment also fluctuates between individuals, although a year is a safe estimation for bikini line work. After the last session, the skin in the treated area will take a few more months to completely heal.
Electrolysis Cost
As every treatment schedule can change as the process goes along, so, too does the electrolysis cost vary. For a fairly routine bikini line, without any problems, the cost may be $2,500 CDN. For coarser hair, the cost can jump to $3,500 CDN.
These estimates are valueless, though, as the only way to determine an approximate electrolysis cost is to have a consult with a professional. Note that there are no other products necessary for this type of treatment, so be wary if a practitioner pushes their own beauty products.
Finding Electrologists
As mentioned above, having a consult with an electrologist is essential to bikini line treatment. The clinic should offer a free consultation and be open to answering any and all questions. Make sure to check out their credentials to verify they are specifically certified to do electrolysis.
As Jennifer Desloges, Founder of Jade Electrolysis and an electrologist herself, says, “Once I get to work, hair has no chance.” At her clinic in Vancouver, Canada, using the Desloges method of electrolysis, local aesthetic is used to reduce pain and each client is given personalized consideration.
It is essential to find practitioners like her for permanent hair removal, as results will be directly affected. Those who experience hair re-growth have most likely been treated by a practitioner who is inexperienced. It is therefore of the utmost importance to take the time in choosing the right electrologist for permanent results.
Remember: permanent hair removal solutions for the bikini line are possible, but they require research and a few free consultations with different clinics.
Lori Henry - A travel writer, Lori flits between exploring the world with incessant curiosity and huddling over her laptop writing.
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