Voncille V. Burdette CPE CI

President Georgia Electrology Association

Voncille V. Burdette CPE CI President Georgia Electrology Association

Owner Professional Electrolysis Service since 1983

Professional Certifications: Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) Certified Instructor (CI), Apilus Trainer for Associated Health and Beauty Products (East Coast) Director/Founder, Atlanta School of Electrolysis (the first Georgia electrolysis school approved by the Board of Education)

*Established in 1958

* largest international nonprofit membership organization for permanent-hair-removal professionals.

*The AEA promotes the highest standards in electrology education, practice and ethics and champions state licensing and regulation of the profession to protect the public interest.

*The American Electrology Association plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to its membership, the public, the medical community and government agencies.

Method

Electrolysis

A micropulse of electricity targets the growth structure of the hair

root. The hair shaft is released by the process and permanently

removed.

Laser Melanin in the hair absorbs energy from the laser, creating heat

which damages the hair follicle.

Waxing or

Sugaring

A thick layer of wax (or a heated sugar mixture) is applied to the skin

and pulled off with paper, removing the unwanted hair by the roots.

Shaving Wet skin is prepared with cream or soap lather and shaved with a

sharp blade (razor).

Tweezing and

Threading

Individual hairs are removed from the follicle by tweezers. Threading

removes hair by twisting hair in a thread and see-sawing across the

skin.

Depilatories

Chemical depilatories dissolve hair into a jelly-like substance, which

is wiped away

At-Home Hair

Removal

Epilators

A pulse of electricity is transmitted to tweezers holding the hair,

after which the hair is pulled out. There are many at-home epilator

devices advertised and sold as "electrolysis." They are not proven

effective in permanently eliminating hair growth.

Areas of the body

Electrolysis Electrolysis is suitable for all areas of the body, ages, genders.

Laser Not recommended for eyebrows.

Waxing or

Sugaring

Not suitable for some sensitive areas of the body; sugaring especially

may not be a good choice for nipples or genitals.

Shaving Not suitable for some sensitive areas of the body.

Tweezing and

Threading

Face and unwanted individual hairs; not suitable for large areas of

hair removal.

Depilatories Not suitable around the eyes, and other sensitive areas of the body.

At-Home Hair

Removal

Epilators

Face and unwanted individual hairs; not suitable for large areas of

hair removal.

Skin / Hair Type

Electrolysis Suitable for every hair and skin color or type.

Laser

Most effective for those with dark hair and light skin. Less effective

for dark skinned/dark haired individuals or those with light-colored

hair.

Waxing or

Sugaring Not suitable for people with diabetes or circulatory problems.

Shaving Works on all skin and hair types.

Tweezing and

Threading

Can be performed on all skin/hair types. Not recommended for

hormonally induced hairs.

Depilatories Not suitable for chemically sensitive skin.

At-Home Hair

Removal

Epilators

Works on all skin/hair types.

Comfort Level

Electrolysis

Varies by client sensitivity. Comfort can be increased through

relaxation, hydration, adjustments to treatment settings, topical

anesthetics, and other methods.

Laser Can be painful; mild to significant irritation and skin discoloration is

possible.

Waxing or

Sugaring Significant pain, especially in sensitive areas.

Shaving Relatively painless low-cost option, but may cause skin irritation.

Tweezing and

Threading

Can be painful and time-consuming.

Depilatories Painless but may cause irritation; strong chemical odor.

At-Home Hair

Removal

Epilators

May cause mild to moderate discomfort.

Permanence

Electrolysis The only method recognized by the FDA as permanent

Laser Provides hair reduction, not permanent hair removal. See the FDA's

Laser Facts.

Waxing or

Sugaring

No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is

required

Shaving No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is

required.

Tweezing and

Threading

No permanent reduction of hair is achieved. This method can

significantly interfere with the effectiveness of other hair removal

methods.

Depilatories

No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is

required.

At-Home Hair

Removal

Epilators

No permanent reduction of hair is achieved; lifetime maintenance is

required.

Voncille V. Burdette CPE CI

President Georgia Electrology Association