tweezer epilation

This method of epilation in classed as non-invasive. Instead of inserting a needle into a hair follicle, it originally involved holding the hair by tweezers while a high frequency or galvanic current is passed down into the hair follicle.

More recent equipment involves the use of a galvanic current applied through conductive gel and a probe held on the surface of the skin. This is felt to be more successful then the original method, achieving permanent hair removal over a series of treatments.

It is claimed that the effect on destroying the hair growth is the same as needle epilation. In the past clinical tests have questioned the effectiveness of the treatment, but more recently the tweezer/probe method has been used in conjunction with a Galvanic current and consequently is felt to be more effective.

Should a client be unsure about the use of a needle, tweezer/probe epilation offers an alternative application, however, it is not available in all salons as many therapists have more faith in the effects of needle epilation.

As with needle epilation, ensure your consultation answers all your questions and informs you of the frequency and duration of the treatments required

My local salon combines tweezer and needle epilation; can you explain the reasons for this?

A salon may use tweezer epilation for the initial treatments to clear the area quickly. As some of the hair grows back, the therapist may then change to needle epilation feeling this has a long term effect on destroying the hair growing cells permanently