Does Home Permanent Hair Removal Really Work?

Some things get easier with practice —

like cooking or dancing (well, maybe not dancing). Other things — like at-home hair removal — only seem to get more frustrating.

There’s a billion dollar industry marketing everything from 15-blade razors (not really, but kinda) to intricate wax kits. You may find temporary results, but the time spent can quickly outweigh the convenience.

And then there’s at-home laser treatments such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Diode Laser Hair Removal or at-home electrolysis devices. These devices target hair follicles, promising to slow down future growth. They’re easy to use, and great at targeting small areas with unwanted hair. Surely a quantum leap in DIY hair removal, right?

Not quite.

In order to prevent consumers from hurting themselves (after all, accidents happen), these devices are intentionally manufactured with weaker settings. While this does help stop the “surprise sizzle”, it also means the results are far from permanent.

But knowing is half the battle, and in the war against strawberry legs, razor bumps, and excessive lip/chin hair, there’s no shame in calling in the professionals.

We're not here to kill your vibe.

In fact, at-home remedies can slow down the growth of some hair if you’re short on funds.

But if you’re looking for a permanent solution for that fuzzy upper-lip; those out-of-control eyebrows; that temperamental bikini-area, there’s only one FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal – professional electrolysis.

Some things, like mouth-watering cooking, you can do at home. But some results are worth leaving home for.

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Electrolysis uses a refined, bendy probe to deliver heat directly to and destroy hair roots.

It doesn’t rely on hair or skin color, as opposed to other hair removal methods. This is why it’s the only method that can even treat white, gray, red, and fuzz hair and any skin color.

It’s therefore the only FDA-approved method to claim permanent removal (others can only offer permanent reduction).

Electrolysis Advantages

	Waxing	Laser Hair Reduction	Electrolysis
Method	Wax adheres to and pulls out hair	Applies energy to entire skin, which descends through pigment	Delivers energy precisely to roots with refined, bendy probe
Preciseness	Approximate	Approximate (~½ applicator)	Perfect (individual hair level)
Skin color	All	Struggles with dark & tan	All
Hair colors	All	No white, gray, blond, red, or fuzz. Partial for light brown	All
Feeling	Ripping pull	Rubber band snap	Small pricking sensation
Permanence	Temporary results	Permanent reduction	Permanent removal

I was pleasantly surprised by how minimal the discomfort was during my electrolysis treatment. Compared to other methods I've tried, it was virtually painless, leaving me feeling confident and at ease.

Ellie M, our client

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Client Testimonials

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“Everyone here is helpful, kind, and mindful of what the process is like for the client”

I am currently lying on the table at Nios getting electrolysis on the stomach, and I must say I feel so safe with these Electrologists. They always ask, “are you ok? How are you feeling?” In addition, their clientele includes a lot of trans folks and I myself am trans- I feel very affirmed and respected for who I am. I’m currently seeing Jennifer and Tara on a standing basis, and they are both fantastic! I highly recommend Nios!

“Nios the facility is great- very clean with a friendly front desk staff”

However, if you're like me, the most important piece of the electrolysis experience is the electrologist his or herself and I must say that Tshazia definitely makes the weekly commute from Jersey to Manhattan worth it. I've been booking with Tshazia for about the past month and a half and I am already starting to see results. I am getting my face treated- which can be a very sensitive area. Tshazia always makes sure that I am as comfortable as possible and she really educates me about the process along the way. Plus, she is just an all around caring and awesome human being. Booking with her really makes my hour long (sometimes more) sessions fly by!

“Love this team so much!”

The service & attention to detail alone brightens my day every session and almost makes me forget about the pain/discomfort associated with the Electrolysis!

Permanent Home Hair Removal: Does it Work?

Some things get easier with practice —

Not quite.

We're not here to kill your vibe.

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