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Electrolysis is a progressive and permanent hair removal method. With consistent treatment, hair growth becomes weaker, finer, and lighter until it eventually stops growing altogether.
Hair grows in three distinct phases and electrolysis is most effective when the hair is in the anagen (growth) phase.
Because hair grows in cycles, this is why multiple sessions are required to achieve permanent results.
Electrolysis is most effective when performed over a series of treatments. This ensures each hair follicle can be treated at the most effective stage of growth.
Electrolysis can only treat the hair present at the time of your appointment.
It is not possible to visually determine which growth phase a hair is in while it remains in the follicle; the phase can only be identified once the hair is removed.
For this reason, multiple treatment sessions are required to successfully target hairs as they enter the anagen phase.
The Hair Growth Cycle
The Hair Growth Cycle
Only a portion of the hair on your body is visible at any given time. Each hair follicle progresses through three distinct growth phases, and the length of each phase varies depending on the body area.
Anagen (Growth Phase)
This is the active growth phase, during which the hair follicle produces a new hair shaft. The hair is fully attached to the follicle and blood supply, the follicle structure is intact, and the hair is more hydrated. This makes anagen hairs the most responsive to electrolysis treatment.
Catagen Phase (Transition Phase)
This short transitional phase occurs when the hair detaches from its papilla (its blood supply) and the follicle begins to shrink. The hair starts to dehydrate, and electrolysis performed during this phase may weaken the follicle but is less likely to permanently destroy it.
Telogen (Resting Phase)
This is the resting phase, during which the follicle is inactive. The hair is no longer attached to the follicle and may shed naturally.The hair is fully dehydrated, and the root often appears grain‑like. Electrolysis performed in this phase will not permanently destroy the follicle.
The Treatment Process
The Treatment Process
A sterile, single‑use disposable probe is gently inserted into the hair follicle, which is a natural opening within the dermal layer of the skin.
The skin is not pierced or perforated — the probe follows the hair’s natural channel into the follicle (the pore) allowing treatment to be delivered safely and precisely.
A controlled electrical current is delivered by activating the pedal
The current produces heat at the tip of the probe, which destroys the cells and papilla responsible for nourishing the hair
The probe is removed, and the hair is gently lifted out with tweezers
When the follicle has been effectively treated, the hair slides out easily without resistance. You may experience a brief sensation of warmth, tingling, or mild discomfort, which varies depending on the treatment area and individual sensitivity.
A Progressive, Permanent Outcome
A Progressive, Permanent Outcome
Electrolysis is not a one‑off treatment but a carefully planned process. With consistency and appropriate spacing between sessions, hair growth is progressively reduced until permanent removal is achieved.
At BowerHaus, electrolysis is performed using advanced technology, precise technique, and personalised treatment planning to ensure safe, effective, and long‑lasting results.
Why Multiple Sessions Are Needed
Electrolysis is most effective when treating hairs in the anagen (active growth) phase. During this phase, the hair follicle is fully connected to the root and blood supply, allowing the electrical current to effectively destroy the cells responsible for hair growth.
When hairs are in the catagen (transition) or telogen (resting) phases, the follicle is no longer fully connected to the root. In these stages, electrolysis may weaken the follicle, but it is less likely to permanently destroy it. As a result, hairs treated outside the anagen phase may regrow and require additional treatment.
What This Means for Your Treatment Plan
Not all hairs are in the same growth phase at the same time
Hairs treated during the catagen or telogen phases may regrow and will need to be treated again once they enter the anagen phase
A complete electrolysis treatment plan involves multiple sessions, spaced over time, to ensure all hairs are successfully treated during their active growth phase
Electrolysis permanently destroys hairs treated in the anagen phase. When hairs are treated in the catagen or telogen phases, the follicle may be weakened, resulting in finer, lighter regrowth, but the follicle is not fully destroyed until treated during anagen.
With consistency and appropriate scheduling, multiple sessions allow for progressive reduction in hair growth and ultimately achieve permanent hair removal.
Common Temporary Side Effects
The following reactions are common after electrolysis and are temporary:
Redness: A normal inflammatory response to the heat and electrical current, which may cause short-term irritation or dilation of blood vessels in the skin.
Sensitivity: Temporary nerve sensitivity may occur in the treated area. This typically resolves within a few hours to a couple of days.
Minor pinprick marks and healing scabs: These are small, superficial micro-injuries caused by probe insertion and treatment. Scabs form naturally as part of the healing process and should be allowed to fall away on their own to reduce the risk of scarring.
Itching and irritation: Mild itching or dryness can occur as the skin repairs itself. Gentle moisturising can help soothe the area.
Localised swelling: Mild swelling may occur due to increased blood flow as part of the body’s natural healing response. This usually subsides within a few hours to one day.
All of these effects are temporary.
Recovery time varies depending on individual healing responses, which is why a test patch is always performed. This allows us to assess skin response, confirm suitability, and adjust treatment settings if required.
Regrowth
Hair regrowth following electrolysis can occur for several reasons and is a normal part of the treatment process. Various factors may influence regrowth, including:
Hormonal influences, which can stimulate new hair growth
Immature hairs that were not fully developed at the time of treatment
Distorted or deformed hairs, which may be more resistant to treatment
Partial destruction of the germinative (growth) zone of the hair follicle
In these cases, regrowth is often finer, lighter, and weaker, indicating that the follicle has been affected but not yet fully destroyed
Why Regrowth Happens During Treatment
During initial treatment sessions, not every hair within an area can be permanently removed. This is because not all hairs are visible or present at the same time, and hair grows in cycles.
New hair growth may appear in the weeks following your first session
These hairs are typically different hairs from those treated previously and are in a different stage of the growth cycle
Hairs that appear one to two weeks later were not present or treatable at the time of your earlier appointment
The hairs treated during one session are not necessarily the same hairs that will be visible at your next appointment. This is why consistent, scheduled treatments are essential.
With continued sessions, electrolysis progressively targets hairs as they enter the active growth phase, resulting in long‑term reduction and ultimately permanent hair removal.
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