THE POWER OF ELECTROLYSIS
Electrolysis: Over 20 years of experience in electrolysis. Electrolysis is a permanent and very safe way for removal of unwanted superfluous hairs that is performed by a qualified and experienced electrologist. A fine filament, no thicker than a hair, is inserted into the follicle, which is the natural opening in the skin that contains the hair. The heat applied to the filament coagulates and decomposes the papilla, which is the source of nourishment to the hair. Your electrologist will ensure that the treatment is as comfortable as possible. Together you decide the timing and intensity of your treatments. Commitment is important in electrolysis for it ensures the results that you like will be achieved. Ask us
Electrical epilation is the permanent removal of superfluous or unwanted hair.
HISTORY
Galvanic or direct current was the first method of electrical epilation and the true meaning of the term electrolysis.
Electrolysis was first used in the late 19th Century by the ophthalmologist Dr Charles E Michel. Dr Michel treated ingrowing eyelashes by using a surgical type needle which he sanded down to achieve the desired diameter and a ‘wet’ battery from which he gained his galvanic current.
In 1924 the use of high frequency or shortwave diathermy was written about by Dr Henri Bordier of Paris.
By the mid to late 1930’s American electrologists were using both the slower but more effective galvanic and the quicker but less effective diathermy.
In 1945 electrologist Henri St Pierre and Arthur Hinkel applied for a patent for their combined current or blend epilator. By combining the currents, the benefits of both techniques were utilised.
Structure of the skin
METHODS:
1. GALVANIC/DIRECT CURRENT
In a galvanic or direct current, the electrons flow continuously in the same direction. Once the galvanic current passes through the electrolysis needle into the surrounding tissues causes the water and salt to break up into their component parts. This reforms to become sodium hydroxide or lye, hydrogen and chlorine gases.
Salt (Na Cl) + Water (H2O) + Direct Current = Hydrogen (H) + Chlorine (Cl) = Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
The lye is caustic and remains in the follicle to destroy the cells. Lye is produced along the full length of the needle; the upper or permanent follicle is dry so has a natural barrier. The lower follicle is moist and has more current action. The higher the intensity or the longer the time the more lye is produced in the follicle.
ADVANTAGES OF GALVANIC/DIRECT CURRENT
• A method used for permanent hair removal.
• Very effective in permanently removing deep coarse hairs.
• Used for distorted follicles as a chemical action is produced which drives the substances to the base of the follicle.
• Lye is caustic and destroys the root of the hair in the moist lower follicle.
DISADVANTAGES OF GALVANIC/DIRECT CURRENT
• Galvanism alone was used as a method of permanent hair removal; however application of current was long and could be painful as time was needed to allow for the production of lye.
• Although successful there was a high potential for scarring due to the caustic nature of the lye.
2. SHOR-TWAVE DIATHERMY
The high frequency alternating current used for shortwave diathermy or thermolysis is several million cycles per second. The rapid alternating current creates friction heat in the hair follicle. The high frequency alternating current passes down the needle. The heat produced develops in a pear drop shape beginning at the tip of the needle, and creates most heat in the lower part of the follicle.
ADVANTAGES OF SHORT-WAVE DIATHERMY
• A faster method of working.
• Effective on shallow fine hair.
DISADVANTAGES OF SHORT-WAVE DIATHERMY
• There can be a lot of regrowth.
• Not suitable for curved or distorted follicles.
INFLUENCES IN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHORT-WAVE DIATHERMY CURRENT ARE:
• Length of time current is applied
• Depth of probe and insertion
• Intensity of current
• Diameter of probe
• Moisture gradient
3. THE BLEND
The blend has both the galvanic and shortwave diathermy current running down the needle simultaneously. They both retain their own properties, i.e. the galvanic current produces lye and the shortwave diathermy produces heat. The heat produced by the shortwave diathermy is merely warming the follicle enabling the lye to become more caustic, hence accelerating the chemical reaction it also softens the tissue in the surrounding area allowing the lye to be absorbed more easily. The aim of treating each follicle with blend is to produce complete destruction of the lower follicle in the shortest amount of time.
ADVANTAGES OF THE BLEND METHOD
• The blend effect is wide and deep and is a quicker method than galvanic alone.
• Suitable for curved and distorted follicles.
• A more comfortable treatment.
• Allows the electrologist to tailor make her treatment to the clients’ needs.
• Less regrowth.
• All areas of the body can be treated.
ASK NEST SKIN, BODY & WELLBEING FOR THE METHOD THAT BEST SUITS YOU. CALL 07 38710477.