Electrolysis hair removal is an alternative to laser hair removal. The main idea behind electrolysis hair removal is that the hair growth center is destroyed with short- wave radio frequencies. This type of hair removal is better for candidates who cannot have laser hair removal as their skin is too dark or on the other hand who have light skin and gray hair.

The electrolysis hair removal process uses needle that directs electric or radio wave energy into through the skin and into hair follicle one follicle at a time. The energy is so strong that it destroys the follicle and the hair does not grow back for a long time.

This process is usually quite painless, but for some people with extra sensitive skin it might cause some soreness.

The similarity between laser hair removal and electrolysis hair removal is that both of them require multiple treatments, but as the results are quite long lasting and even in some cases almost permanent it is worth it. Even if the electrolysis hair removal does not result in permanent cease of body hair growth, it still makes the new hair that grows back a lot weaker and very light in color so it is almost unnoticeable on skin.