Electrology
practice of electrical hair removal to permanently remove human hair from the body using electrolysis
Electrology is the science and professional practice of permanent hair removal by electrolysis.
An electrologist is a practitioner of electrology who performs electrolysis. During the procedure, a hair-thin metal filament is inserted into the natural opening of each hair follicle and a controlled electrical current is applied. The current destroys the cells responsible for hair growth through either chemical action (galvanic), heat (thermolysis), or a combination of both (blend).
Modalities
All three modalities (galvanic, thermolysis, and blend) have their own merits, and one method is not better than another. The success depends on the skill of the electrologist, the type of hair being removed, the condition of the skin and the pain threshold of the client. All three methods, when properly performed, can be thorough at destroying the hair matrix cells, and leaving follicles incapable of regrowing hair.
Galvanic
This method is named after Luigi Galvani and uses a person's body as an electrolytic cell. Galvanic electrolysis was first reported in medical literature in 1875 by ophthalmologist Charles Michel as a method for removing ingrown eyelashes. A galvanic hair remover is essentially a positive ground power supply that delivers 0–3 milliamperes through the body.
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