Hair & PMU removal
Electrolysis
Removes unwanted hairs one at a time, including light and grey hairs, over a course of sessions.
At a glance
- Appointment
- 15 to 60 minutes
- You book the time your area needs
- Course
- Several sessions
- Hair grows in cycles
- Downtime
- Little or none
- You can go back to your day
- Hair colour
- Any colour
- It doesn't rely on pigment
- Long term
- Lasting
- It can permanently remove the hairs it treats
- Price from
- £2
- Free 20-minute consultation
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology. Last reviewed October 2026. How we wrote this page
What electrolysis is
Electrolysis treats each hair on its own. A very fine probe is placed into the hair follicle, and a small electrical current damages the follicle so the hair can't grow back.
Hair grows in cycles, and not every follicle is growing at the same time, so you'll need several sessions to treat them all.
The American Academy of Dermatology says electrolysis can remove hair permanently, with no maintenance needed once the hair has gone. It works on any hair colour, including the blonde, grey and red hairs that lasers can't treat.
Who it’s for
Adults only
Treatment is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Often a good fit if you
- want to treat small areas, such as the chin, upper lip or eyebrows
- have light, grey or red hairs that laser can't treat
- have hairs on your face, where laser hair removal isn't permanent for women
- have a few stray hairs left after laser hair removal
Not suitable, or we’ll wait, if you
- have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device
- have a skin infection in the area
- have a history of keloid (raised, thickened) scars
- are pregnant, for some areas of the body
Not sure whether electrolysis or laser hair removal suits you better? We'll talk it through at your consultation.
Risks and side effects
- Common and expected
- A brief sting or feeling of heat at each treated hair. Some people find it uncomfortable.
- Less common
- Infection if equipment isn't sterile, and scarring or burns in inexperienced hands.
- Your skin tone
- People with deeper skin tones can develop raised scars called keloids after electrolysis. Please tell us if you've had keloid scars before.
Worried after your treatment?
If anything about your skin worries you, contact us straight away on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp) or call 07532 895989.
Prices
Electrolysis
Per appointment
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | £2 |
| 5 minutes | £10 |
| 15 minutes | £30 |
| 30 minutes | £49 |
| 45 minutes | £69 |
| 60 minutes | £85 |
Your 20-minute consultation is free. We’ll confirm your final price and plan before any treatment.
Your questions
Is electrolysis permanent?
It can permanently remove the hairs it treats. You need a course, because hair grows in cycles.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the area and how many hairs there are. Usually it's a course of regular short sessions.
Does it work on grey or blonde hair?
Yes. Electrolysis doesn't rely on the colour of the hair, unlike laser.
Does it hurt?
Each treated hair may sting briefly, and some people find it uncomfortable. Tell us at any point if you're uncomfortable, and we'll pause.
How do I choose 15, 30 or 60 minutes?
It depends on the area and the number of hairs. We'll suggest the right length at your consultation.
Related treatments
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Laser hair removal
Laser treatment that reduces unwanted hair over a course of sessions.
From £15
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Permanent make-up removal
Gradual, non-laser lightening of unwanted brow, lip blush or eyeliner make-up.
From £79
How we wrote this page
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology. Last reviewed October 2026.
- American Academy of Dermatology. 6 ways to remove unwanted hair
This page is general information, not medical advice. At your consultation, we'll talk through what's right for you.
Have a question about electrolysis?
Message us on WhatsApp, give us a call or send an enquiry with the form. Your 20-minute consultation is free, at our clinic on 8 Commerce Road, Wood Green.
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