The 3 methods of Electrolysis
Galvanic Diathermy & Blend
The Galvanic Current
The galvanic current destroys by a chemical action in the follicle. When the current comes into contact with the moisture of the follicle it causes a chemical reaction to take place; the atoms and ions that make up the salt and water in the follicle separate, then reform to make sodium hydroxide (lye), hydrogen gas and chlorine gas. The caustic lye is the destructive action of galvanic, which dissolves or decomposes the dermal papilla.
Benefits of Galvanic:
• The Galvanic Direct current is always attracted to the area of greatest moisture – the dermal papilla.
• Lye fluid can reach all parts of the follicle
• Distorted and curved follicles are effectively treated.
• The moisture gradient of the skin ensures the action is kept at the dermal papilla.
• Lye remains in the follicle continuing it’s destructive action.
Add Short Wave Diathermy to this:
• You gain speed as the Lye is warmed making it work quicker.
• When blended the lye also becomes more turbulent, so it gets into the nooks and crannies of the follicle.
• The warmth of the diathermy makes the tissue surrounding the dermal papilla more porous allowing the caustic lye to diffuse the into making the treatment much more thorough.
Therefore benefits of Blend:
• Blend is quicker then Galvanic alone.
• Less painful than Short Wave Diathermy.
• 40-60% more effective – using combination of both currents.
• Effective on curved and distorted follicles.
• Happier, more satisfied clients.
The Treatment
The setting at which the hair will epilate depends on the moisture present in the lower follicle and what is suitable for one client may be too high or low for another.
