Electrolysis for Teenagers

Physical changes such as unsightly hair can negatively impact body image and self-esteem as teens come into their own. For teenage girls, it may be the development of excess facial hair. For teenage boys, it may be the development of bushy, unwieldy eyebrows. Some teenagers are too ashamed to talk about their hair concerns, while others seek advice from their parents.

If you’re a teen or the parent of a teen, rest assured that there is a permanent solution for removing excess hair safely, comfortably and conveniently: electrolysis.

What is the youngest age for electrology treatments?

The early age for treatment depends on the motivation of the young person. It is important for most electrologists to ensure that it is the young person, not a parent, who decides that it is time for electrology treatments. Young girls are seeking treatment to remove hair from their upper lips as early as 12 years old. Both teen and pre-teen boys receive treatment to define or separate their eyebrows.

Can young people tolerate the treatments?

It is true that new methods, tools, and topical anesthetics help to reduce the discomfort of hair removal procedures. Furthermore, tolerance will develop with age. If the young person chooses not to undergo the procedure, the electrologist will offer suggestions for disguising the hair until he or she is less sensitive.

If the young person is too sensitive, what other options are there?

Cutting, clipping, or shaving are the best ways to hide the hair (it will not result in coarsening or increased density). Bleach will hide scattered hairs, to a degree. Depilatories remove the hair with chemicals, although they can cause irritation, possibly resulting in skin pigmentation problems.

Teen and pre-teen girls often get treatments on their upper lip, chin and sides of face. Young women and men will also have their eyebrows defined or separated, as well as hairline, neckline and body areas treated.

Why do young girls grow hair on their upper lip?

Genetics, hormones, and medications can cause hair growth at any age. Most people never learn the cause of their excess hair growth and accept the fact that electrology treatments are the solution to this universal problem.

Where can I get more information about electrolysis?

Answers to general questions about electrolysis are available on my FAQ page or you can reach out to me directly and I would be happy to help you