Electrolysis vs laser hair removal

Both are good at different things. Laser is fast on large areas of dark hair. Electrolysis is permanent, precise and works on every hair colour. Here is how to choose.

Electrolysis and laser compared
ElectrolysisLaser and IPL
How it worksTreats each follicle directly with a fine probeLight heats the pigment in many hairs at once
White, grey, blonde, red hairWorksDoes not work (no pigment to target)
Fine and light facial hairWorksOften left behind
Skin tonesAll skin tonesDepends on the device and settings; more care needed on darker skin
ResultPermanent removal of treated folliclesLong-term reduction; touch-ups common
Eyebrow shapingIdeal: hair-by-hair precisionNot used near the eyes for shaping
SpeedSlower: one hair at a timeFaster on large areas like legs
Hormonal hair (PCOS)Treats every hair, including light and regrowing onesReduces dark hair; new and light hairs may remain

Why "permanent" means different things

Laser devices are cleared for permanent hair reduction: fewer, finer hairs over time. Electrolysis treats the growth cells of each follicle so that follicle stops growing hair, which is why it is the only method the US FDA allows to be marketed as permanent hair removal.

When electrolysis is the better choice

  • Your unwanted hair is white, grey, blonde or very fine.
  • You want a precise eyebrow shape that never needs threading again.
  • Laser reduced your hair but some keeps coming back, especially on the chin or upper lip.
  • Your hair growth is hormonal and you need every hair treated, not only the dark ones.

When laser may suit you

For large areas of dark hair on lighter skin, such as legs, laser is quicker. Some people use laser first to reduce the bulk and electrolysis afterwards to finish the remaining hairs. Ramya is happy to talk this through honestly at a consultation.

What Ramya's clients say

Several of Ramya's clients came to her after laser. One had spent a lot on laser and medication for hormonal facial hair, only to see the growth increase; electrolysis with Ramya gave her the result she wanted. Read the reviews.

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Laser didn't work for you? Let's talk.

Start with a consultation. Ramya looks at your hair, explains the process and the likely number of sessions, and shares the price. By appointment only.

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