1. Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Epilation
Lesson 1

2. What is electrolysis?
1st used in 1875 it is a method of permanent hair removal, although permanent it does not mean immediate
There are 3 main types, each one having different applications and uses.

3. Types & benefits
Short wave diathermy (thermolysis)– works by heat coagulation cutting off the blood supply to their hair follicle
Galvanic (electrolysis)– superseded by short wave diathermy. Works by chemical reaction within the tissues to destroy the hair.
Blend - combination of diathermy (thermolysis) & galvanic (electrolysis). Combining chemical effectiveness of galvanic electrolysis with the fast and effective heat (thermolysis) of diathermy to cause hair destruction

4. Legislation
Local Government Miscellaneous provisions act – registration of salon
H&S at Work Act
Environmental protection act – disposal of needles
PPE – wearing gloves
COSHH
Can you think of any more?

5. Hair follicle

6. Cross section of the hair