Types of Electrolysis
Electrolysis refers to the destruction of hair roots with an electric current. Three types of electrolysis are:
- Galvanic Electrolysis
A DC current passing through the needle causes a chemical reaction in
the hair follicle which produces sodium hydroxide, also know as lye,
which destroys the hair follicle.
- Thermolysis Electrolysis
An AC current passing through the needle causes vibration in the water
molecules surrounding the hair follicle which produces heat. (Similar
to the principle behind a microwave oven.) The heat damages the hair
follicle. This method is much faster but less reliable than galvanic
electrolysis. Thermolysis is also known as 'short-wave radio frequency
diathermy'.
- Blend Electrolysis
This method tries to combine the benefits of the galvanic and
thermolysis methods by passing an AC and a DC current through the
needle at the same time. It is much quicker than the galvanic method.
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