The Basics of Electrology

Electrologists

Technicians who specialize in treating unwanted hair by destroying the growth centers of individual hair

Electrology

The practices of hair removal by employing electrical current to permanently remove human hair from the body

Epilation

the removal of body hair, including the hair root, by means of mechanical device, tweezer, or wax.

Laser Hair Removal,

Process called Selective Photothermolysis. When light makes contact with its target (the natural pigment) from a laser it destroys cells that have a lot of pigment. Dark hair absorbs the most heat. Hair transfers heat to hair follicles and destroys them, so hair can’t grow.

Vellus Hair

Peach Fuzz; Fine, short, usually unpigmented hair

Depilation:

the process of removing unwanted body or facial hair from the surface of the skin, leaving the root intact

The practice of electrology is described in what?

Modalities

What are the 3 modalities of Electrology?

Electrolysis, galvanic and blend

Does Epilation stimulate hair growth

Yes

Who created the Blend modality of Electrolysis

Arthur Hinkel