The biggest competition to electrolysis came about with the approval of laser treatment for hair removal. Laser treatments are relatively painless, quicker, and better suited for large areas of the body. Unfortunately, FDA reviews have shown that laser hair removal is NOT a permanent solution, so the FDA has only approved the treatments for "hair reduction" and not permanent removal.

Laser treatment can be extremely costly and is usually based on the area to be treated. Laser hair removal treatments are generally more effective on those with light skin and dark hair, though newer lasers are improving on treating lighter hair and darker skin types.

Choosing the Hair Removal Technique for You

Hair removal methods are all relative to your skin type, hair condition, area of treatment, and personal preferences. If you're adverse to painful methods, stick to shaving or depilatory creams. If you want serious, permanent removal then electrolysis is a method you should explore.