Electroepilator

In pursuit of beauty, women make sacrifices - a painful hair removal with an electrolytic epilator, which helps to get rid of unwanted vegetation forever.

Electroepilator is a device for removing unwanted hair permanently. It can be described as follows: a small box with on / off buttons, a screen and a connector for a pen with a needle, directly a pen with a needle, a bandage on the arm with a neutral electrode, a set of disposable needles for the procedure.

The essence of electrolysis is the destruction of the hair follicle by electric current, which comes to the bulb through a thin needleInjected under the skin. Cosmetic electrolysis procedure is considered the most effective in removing unwanted hair forever in the bikini area, on the face, legs and arms and on the body as a whole. However, it is not recommended to conduct its subspecies thermolysis in the axillary region due to the location of a large number of lymph nodes there.

A thin needle is inserted under the skin into the area of ​​the follicle and discharges of electrical current flow through it. Heat kills the body of the hair and the bulb without the possibility of recovery. The heat copes with dark, thin and thick, gray, bleached hair, in a word, with absolutely any. During one session, a small area of ​​skin is processed, since it is necessary to act on each follicle separately. 100% result of hair removal is achieved after a course of procedures that can last for a year and a half.

• Needle

The most effective type of electroepilators. The essence of this epilation is the introduction of a thin needle into the hair follicle (to a depth of about 0.5 mm) and exposure to an electric current. Usually, needle-type electroepilators are used in a specialized salon and have a high cost (but there are models for home use).

The needle electric epilator has needles made of various materials. Medical steel needles are a classic that is used for patients with a normal pain threshold and no allergies. Cosmetologists use needles with gold plating for inveterate allergy sufferers, and for those who do not tolerate pain with teflon.

• Tweezers

Each hair is caught with tweezers, through which a current is passed in a few minutes (usually 1-2). Electric hair removal with a tweezers is absolutely painless and safe, but experts questioned its feasibility: the hair does not have high conductivity, so the current does not reach the hair follicle, that is, it does not completely destroy it. Then scientists invented special electrically conductive gels - they help electricity to get to the papillae of the hair.

Electric needle hair removal is divided into several types additionally:

1. Thermolysis - alternating effects of high frequency current, which is supplied to the hair root by means of a medical needle. It is considered the most effective procedure for hair removal, because it completely destroys the follicle (it is simply removed by heat). Thermolysis is a rather painful procedure, but nevertheless, it is not always possible to remove the hair the first time. The exception is the curved shape of the follicle, which is susceptible to destruction for the second or third time and usually results from injury to the hair nipple - waxing, waxing, sugar, or a regular epilator.
2. Electrolysis - virtually painless method, which is based on the supply of direct current to the follicle through the skin surface. The needle is not inserted under the skin, and therefore does not violate its integrity. A constant current on the surface of the skin forms sodium ions, the latter in combination with tissue fluid form an alkali under it. Alkali “kills” the hair follicle, the latter is then easily removed along with the “body” of the hair. By the time this method is quite long - it takes several minutes to process each follicle, even if the epilator has several needles.
3. Bland method combines the two procedures listed above. The follicle is heated under the action of high-frequency current and is destroyed by alkaline acid through electrolysis. There are special devices "Bland", the setting of which occurs automatically according to the peculiarities of the client's skin (the type of dermis, sensitivity, pain threshold, and so on).
4. Flash - a type of thermolysis. It differs by supplying a current of even higher frequency (no more than 2000 kHz) and a shortened supply time, that is, the current is supplied by flashes. Very effective and less painful method of electrolysis, designed to work with fine hairs.
5. Sequenschial Bland it is less painful due to the reduction of the current amplitude pulse.
6. "Sequential Flash" - a variation of the classic flash method. The follicle is impacted by high-frequency sinusoidal alternating current, that is, the processing speed of each papilla increases and the quality causes hair of different thickness to die.

Electrolysis is the most effective method of dealing with unwanted facial and facial hair. He has a lot of pros and cons. To start onote the positives:

• Suitable for all types and colors of hair and skin, and even copes with light hairs (as opposed to photo and laser hair removal);
• It can be applied on any areas on the face and body, including the auricle, chin and nose;
• Eliminates unwanted vegetation by 100%;
• The procedure is carried out in the cabin or at home;
• The device for the procedure can be homemade.

Electrolysis has a whole number of features that can push a woman or man from her:

• Painful sensations during the procedure. The device for hair removal by electrolysis refers to the needle type, but does not imply the introduction of a needle under the skin, and therefore does not cause severe pain, unlike thermolysis with a needle penetrating to the hair follicle 0.5 mm.

• The need to complete the whole course, which can not be combined with other methods of hair removal and depilation. Electrolysis is done by a course of up to 30 procedures for one zone. During one session, no more than 30% of hair follicles are processed (in one area - legs, bikini, armpits), because the procedure is painful (especially needle-shaped). After the complete treatment of one zone, it is required to wait from 3 months to half a year in order for the “reserve” hairs to grow. Approximately 80% of body hair is in the stage of active growth, the other 20% are in “sleep mode”, and in order to awaken them, you must wait for their manifestation. It is strictly forbidden to remove hair with a razor or wax during the course of electrolysis.

• High cost of the course;
• The duration of one procedure. Imagine that each hair is processed, on average, 2 minutes (processing and insertion of the needle, the impact of the current), and only the treatment in the area of ​​the antennae can take from 15 to 40 minutes;

• Not always effective. Especially after waxing and sugar, when the structure of the follicle is severely disturbed and changes its shape to curved. It is not always possible to insert a needle of an electric epilator into a curved nipple, so it will take time to restore its structure.

• The high cost of the device.The price of models differs according to the type and characteristics, for example, the Cosmorem electric epilator-coagulator can be purchased for 12-13 thousand rubles, the cost of analogs for home and professional use can reach up to 50-60 thousand rubles.

• The procedure has contraindications. For example, pregnancy, breastfeeding period, diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous system, violation of the integrity of the skin and its disease (fungus, infections, neoplasms - warts, papillomas, birthmarks), varicose veins, oncology;

• It has side effects. Painful sensations after the procedure may persist, pimples may form, including purulent, redness and increase in skin density (swelling), microtubules, burns, enlarged pores, and pigmentation.

Electroepilators are suitable for home use, which remove hair for a time due to injury to the follicle, and not due to its complete destruction. It is worth talking about tweezers and disc models.

Tweezers have a head with a lot of tweezers that grab and pull out hairs with a bulb. Disc discs have several pairs of plates that come together and grab hairs, remove them and diverge again in order to capture a new batch of hair.

A needle electric epilator is also suitable for home use if a woman takes responsibility for her own health, safety, and has previously learned how to use the device. It is important to know how much power is applied to the current and how deep the needle is to be injected, how long to feed the current - this information is usually detailed in the instructions for the device and taught in cosmetology courses. The electric epilator for bikini, legs or facial area is rarely used at home, but there are many positive reviews about the device and how to work with it correctly on the web. "Experienced" users (without special education) say that it is possible to master the procedure from 5-6 attempts, when you find the optimal depth of needle penetration, expose the necessary power and time of exposure to current.

Each electric epilator is completed with detailed instructions for use, moreover, the official representatives of a particular brand have the opportunity to take courses on conducting a responsible hair removal procedure. Do not forget that needle electrolysis is a medical procedure, and requires the master (even home) qualifications, knowledge and skills to work with the device. Independent use of the epilator at home is quite possible. An example instruction looks like this:

• Connect the device to the network, put the needle in the holder;
• Treat the skin area with an antiseptic;
• Insert the needle into the pore, from which a hair grows 0.5 mm (the follicle is located at approximately this depth);
• Guide the needle in the direction of hair growth to get as close as possible to its papilla;
• Make sure that the needle is in the pore and press your bare foot on the plate - apply electric current;
• To stop the power supply, remove the foot from the plate;
• Remove hair with tweezers. If his “body” is easily pulled out of the pore, then the epilation was successful;
• Depart 3-5 mm from the treated pore and repeat the procedure.

Classic models of electric epilator have a special plate for supplying current - it will have to be pressed each time to process one follicle. There are advanced models with automatic current supply, the frequency of which is usually set in advance, and it is not necessary to give each time to the “pedal”.

It is worth noting the important points:

• Needles for the procedure are disposable, you can not use the same needle for different people;
• There should be no harsh, strong and intolerable pain; even if local analgesics cannot cope with the sensitivity of the dermis (provided that the pain threshold is too low), it is necessary to reduce the power of the device;
• If a dermal fluid forms on the needle, it must immediately be removed with a cotton pad or finger, otherwise it will not be able to penetrate into the pore;
• The thinner the diameter of the needle, the harder it is to get into her follicle;
• Epilation of the intimate area is considered the most difficult because of the high sensitivity of the skin. To make the procedure less painful, experts recommend using ointment analgesics.

No less important is the subsequent care after the procedure, namely:

• Treatment of the area with an antiseptic - a solution of alcohol or chlorhexidine immediately after the procedure, and repeated as necessary a decoction of calendula and trichopol;
• The ban on the adoption of water procedures during the day (do not soak the epilated area);
• The ban on the use of deodorant and any cosmetic products;
• Tanning - 2 weeks;
• To visit the bath and sauna - 7-10 days;
• The crusts formed after the procedure cannot be peeled off, use a softening skin lotion and regularly wipe the area with it.

The classical complete set of the electroepilator is suitable for carrying out a flash epilation. His work is reduced to the inclusion and the beginning of the immediate work, it is easy to manage, has a compact size and light weight. "Bumblebee 1000" is produced in Russia, and its average price is 34-38 thousand rubles.

In the line of models "Bumblebee 1000" presents a separate coagulator (a device for removing small skin lesions such as the vascular network, hair beards) and the epilator-coagulator.

It works by the type of thermolysis (a needle is inserted into the follicle) and is used both in home care and in professional care. The advantage of the device can be called an affordable cost (about 9-10 thousand rubles).

A needle flash-type epilator and coagulator are suitable for removing unwanted hair on the face and body, fighting skin formations like papillomas, warts, and spider veins. The full range is available at an affordable price - the average is 16-18 thousand rubles.

Epilator-coagulator has a higher power, unlike the previous analogue, and works like a “flash”.

1. "Bumblebee 1000" - the best Russian device for professional and home use at the expense of ease of management and the most effective type of "flash".
2. Spanish brand Ross ideal for professional work.
3. "Galatea" - Another domestic device for professionals.

You can make an expensive device with your own hands, for which you will need a metal spoon, a battery, wires, a needle holder and a set of thin corners. But still, if there are no engineering and technical skills, then it is better to purchase a ready-made factory electric electrolyte, so as not to risk your health.

Reviews are few and mostly positive. Users say that it is possible to carry out the procedure qualitatively on the legs - it is easy and painful to insert the needle, unlike the bikini zone, which is more difficult to reach. Home procedures are effective, but it is possible to treat the areas of the armpits, bikini and face after the arm has "jammed".

The procedure for hair removal using the epilator "Bumblebee-1000", see the following video.