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Voncille V. Burdette CPE CI President Georgia Electrology Association
Owner Professional Electrolysis Service since 1983
Professional Certifications: Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) Certified Instructor (CI), Apilus Trainer for Associated Health and Beauty Products (East Coast) Director/Founder, Atlanta School of Electrolysis (the first Georgia electrolysis school approved by the Board of Education)
*Established in 1958
* largest international nonprofit membership organization for permanent-hair-removal professionals.
*The AEA promotes the highest standards in electrology education, practice and ethics and champions state licensing and regulation of the profession to protect the public interest.
*The American Electrology Association plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to its membership, the public, the medical community and government agencies.
Method
Electrolysis
A micropulse of electricity targets the growth structure of the hair
root. The hair shaft is released by the process and permanently
removed.
Laser Melanin in the hair absorbs energy from the laser, creating heat
which damages the hair follicle.
Waxing or
Sugaring
A thick layer of wax (or a heated sugar mixture) is applied to the skin
and pulled off with paper, removing the unwanted hair by the roots.
Shaving Wet skin is prepared with cream or soap lather and shaved with a
sharp blade (razor).
Tweezing and
Threading
Individual hairs are removed from the follicle by tweezers. Threading
removes hair by twisting hair in a thread and see-sawing across the
skin.
Depilatories
Chemical depilatories dissolve hair into a jelly-like substance, which
is wiped away
At-Home Hair
Removal
Epilators
A pulse of electricity is transmitted to tweezers holding the hair,
after which the hair is pulled out. There are many at-home epilator
devices advertised and sold as "electrolysis." They are not proven
effective in permanently eliminating hair growth.
Areas of the body
Electrolysis Electrolysis is suitable for all areas of the body, ages, genders.
Laser Not recommended for eyebrows.
Waxing or
Sugaring
Not suitable for some sensitive areas of the body; sugaring especially
may not be a good choice for nipples or genitals.
Shaving Not suitable for some sensitive areas of the body.
Tweezing and
Threading
Face and unwanted individual hairs; not suitable for large areas of
hair removal.
Depilatories Not suitable around the eyes, and other sensitive areas of the body.
At-Home Hair
Removal
Epilators
Face and unwanted individual hairs; not suitable for large areas of
hair removal.
Skin / Hair Type
Electrolysis Suitable for every hair and skin color or type.
Laser
Most effective for those with dark hair and light skin. Less effective
for dark skinned/dark haired individuals or those with light-colored
hair.
Waxing or
Sugaring Not suitable for people with diabetes or circulatory problems.
Shaving Works on all skin and hair types.
Tweezing and
Threading
Can be performed on all skin/hair types. Not recommended for
hormonally induced hairs.
Depilatories Not suitable for chemically sensitive skin.
At-Home Hair
Removal
Epilators
Works on all skin/hair types.
Comfort Level
Electrolysis
Varies by client sensitivity. Comfort can be increased through
relaxation, hydration, adjustments to treatment settings, topical
anesthetics, and other methods.
Laser Can be painful; mild to significant irritation and skin discoloration is
possible.
Waxing or
Sugaring Significant pain, especially in sensitive areas.
Shaving Relatively painless low-cost option, but may cause skin irritation.
Tweezing and
Threading
Can be painful and time-consuming.
Depilatories Painless but may cause irritation; strong chemical odor.
At-Home Hair
Removal
Epilators
May cause mild to moderate discomfort.
Permanence
Electrolysis The only method recognized by the FDA as permanent
Laser Provides hair reduction, not permanent hair removal. See the FDA's
Laser Facts.
Waxing or
Sugaring
No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is
required
Shaving No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is
required.
Tweezing and
Threading
No permanent reduction of hair is achieved. This method can
significantly interfere with the effectiveness of other hair removal
methods.
Depilatories
No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is
required.
At-Home Hair
Removal
Epilators
No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is
required.