Hair Removal Hornchurch Essex
Hair Removal.
Delivering exceptional results with the care and attention you deserve.
Lycon Waxing
Using only the finest resins, natural ingredients and aromatherapy oils, Lycon delivers superior performance, removing stubborn hair as short as 1mm.
The elite Lycon brand offers Hot Wax and Strip Wax, complemented by pre and post waxing lotions and retail home care products designed to make your waxing treatments easier and virtually pain free, once tried you will never want to be waxed by anything else.
Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal
Electrolysis has been recognised and highly respected for many years for its permanent hair removal benefits ideal for all hair colours including white hairs but ideal for facial hairs that are blond, grey or red, which the laser does not target.
For successful and effective results, each individual hair requires repeated treatments. This is because each individual hair has its’ own growing cycle. Electrolysis has to target the hair in Anagen to achieve optimum results as it is the destruction of the dermal papilla which is required, therefore results are not immediate and take a little time… but electrolysis does work and it is permanent.
How does the treatment work?
A fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle and a controlled electrical current is delivered. This destroys the follicle’s growth cells while leaving surrounding skin intact. Each hair is treated individually, making the process highly precise and suitable for any skin type or hair colour.
Is electrolysis hair removal painful?
You may feel a brief stinging or tingling sensation as each follicle is treated, often described as a tiny pinch. Pain levels vary depending on the area being treated and the sensitivity of your skin, but most clients tolerate it very well. Numbing cream can be used before treatment applied 20-30 minutes prior to treatment, come in with it on.
How many sessions will I need?
Hair grows in cycles, so multiple sessions are required for permanent results. Typically, 12–20 sessions are needed for most areas, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Some clients with large treatment areas will require longer and/or more frequent sessions. Your practitioner will create a personalised plan based on hair type, density, and the area being treated.
What results can I expect?
Electrolysis offers permanent hair removal. Treated hairs are destroyed and will not grow back, while untreated follicles may require future sessions. Most clients notice a visible reduction after the first few treatments, with gradual improvements over subsequent sessions.Â
Full removal of hair in a treatment area varies from person to person depending on health conditions, density of hair growth, thickness of hair, frequency of treatment, and it can take 6 months to a couple of years in some cases.
Clients with polycystic ovaries often have slower treatment results than those without.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects are usually mild and temporary, including:
- Redness or slight swelling at the treated area
- Tenderness or minor discomfort
- Small scabs in some cases, which heal naturally
- Rarely, temporary skin pigmentation changes
Who cannot have electrolysis hair removal?
You should avoid electrolysis if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have active infections or open wounds in the treatment area
- Have severe skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis flare-ups) or keloid scarring
- Are undergoing certain medical treatments or have uncontrolled health conditions (your practitioner will advise)
How should I care for my skin after treatment?
- Keep the area clean and avoid touching, scratching, or picking at the skin
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, or harsh skincare products for 24–48 hours
- Apply recommended soothing creams or gels to calm the skin
- Avoid waxing, plucking, or threading hairs between electrolysis sessions
Is electrolysis suitable for all hair and skin types?
Yes! Unlike some laser treatments, electrolysis works on all hair colours, types, and skin tones, making it a truly versatile permanent hair removal solution.
The treatment
Electrolysis has been recognised and highly respected for many years for its permanent hair removal benefits ideal for all hair colours including white hairs but ideal for facial hairs that are blond, grey or red, which the laser does not target.
Electrolysis is the only FDA approved method of Permanent Hair Removal and we use the Sterex SX-B Epilator Machine that offers Diathermie, Galvanic and Blend methods of removal and treatments are tailored to suit you in both time and type of electrolysis used.
In the hands of a well-trained electrolysist it is a perfectly safe and highly effective treatment. One of the 3 different methods of electrolysis will work on (and is suitable for) ALL hair types and colours and ALL skin types and colours.
The different electrolysis methods
Short wave diathermy or thermolysis uses an alternating current at a high frequency and low voltage. This causes the water molecules around the follicle to vibrate resulting in the production of heat, stopping the blood supply to the root, which weakens and eventually destroys the hair.
Galvanic DC (Direct Current) causes a chemical reaction in the salt and water in the follicle. This reaction creates a chemical called Sodium Hydroxide or Lye, the Lye stops the nourishment to the cells that cause hair growth.
Blend method is the most recent method which combines Galvanic (DC) and Thermolysis (AC). This is the most effective method because the lye is more efficient at weakening the hair when heated. This is said to be the quickest and most comfortable method especially good for curly or distorted hair follicles.
How electrolysis works
For successful and effective results, each individual hair requires repeated treatments. This is because each individual hair has its’ own growing cycle called Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. This is not unlike the ‘cycle of life’ with Anagen being the ‘alive’ and growing stage, Catagen the ‘collapsing’ stage where the hair collapses away from its source of food and nourishment (the dermal papilla) and the Telogen stage where the hair is ‘tired’ and dying and disconnected completely from its dermal papilla.
For Electrolysis to work, it has to target the hair in Anagen to achieve optimum results as it is the destruction of the dermal papilla which is required. Therefore, results are not immediate and take a little time… but electrolysis does work and it is permanent.