Electrolysis And Black Hair
Black hair demands special consideration when it comes to electrolysis technique. This is because black hair is unique in its texture. The image below is the only picture of a black hair follicle I could find at the time of this writing.
It is a myth that black hair follicles are always curved like the letter C. The image above is a more accurate picture of tightly curled or “kinky” hair follicles. There is a slight bend in the follicle and the texture of the hair becomes evident once it clears the skin.
Electrolysis And Black Hair
On black clients I notice the hair often grows in a different direction above the skin than it does beneath. Thus, I take great care with insertions to ensure an accurate treatment. Electrolysis on black hair textures takes more time and greater precision than electrolysis on straight hair. Since the average black client has many different hair textures on their face it tends to average out in terms of total treatment time.
The unique structure of black hair means that folliculitis is very common in black clients. Some clients have a face full of inflamed follicles, however, it’s most common to find just a few inflamed follicles. Prior to doing electrolysis I had no idea about the damage hair can do to the skin! The first sign of success with electrolysis is that the skin starts to clear up. There is less inflammation, fewer ingrowns and the hyperpigmentation begins to heal.
A perfect insertion and proper timing are crucial to success
All hair and skin types are treated successfully with electrolysis. Black hair follicles respond better to treatment designed for the specific needs of a curved follicle.
The key is to find someone who can provide the appropriate treatment for your hair type so you can achieve your hair removal goals as quickly as possible.
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