There are two main methods of permanent hair reduction: electrolysis and laser. Anyone who says they offer permanent hair removal is offering misleading information. There is no such thing – this is a myth. Why? Because eventually some hair will grow where the hair has been in a dormant phase, so it is impossible to achieve 100% hair removal. But — one can expect about an 80% reduction in hair.
What is electrolysis? This is a method where electric energy is used through a tiny probe to kill the hair follicle. Hairs must be targeted one by one individually.
Laser uses heat energy of a very specific wavelength to target the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle. As with electrolysis, only hairs in the growth cycle are affected. Unlike electrolysis, many hair follicles are treated at once. Several kinds of lasers are available. At Clarite, we offer 2 lasers of different wavelengths including one which is safer for darker skin types or tanned individuals. Laser does not work on blond or white hair.