ELECTROLYSIS IN NEW YORK

Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA to claim permanent hair removal. It's a highly effective and versatile treatment that can treat all hair and skin colors. And it does so with extreme accuracy - allowing full control to make any shape you want.

Electrolysis
introduction
Electrolysis permanently destroys hairs by gently delivering a small amount of heat to the base of the hair follicle through a very fine, flexible probe. Electrolysis is the only proven and safe way to permanently remove hair - there is no other hair removal system that can claim to be as effective! Laser practitioners often compare their treatment to electrolysis. But the FDA no longer allows laser hair removal to advertise its services as permanent removal, only as permanent reduction. And laser hasn’t been evaluated for long-term safety. But don’t take our word for it. The FDA website on laser facts is one place where you can start your research. Nios is redefining the practice of permanent hair removal and electrolysis by establishing the highest safety procedures and training its electrologists more than any other electrology practice.
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Electrolysis vs.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal practitioners often compare their treatment to electrolysis. But the FDA no longer allows laser hair removal to advertise its services as permanent removal, only as permanent reduction. And laser hasn’t been evaluated for long-term safety. But don’t take our word for it. The FDA website on laser facts is one place where you can start your research. Why does electrolysis work better than laser? Laser destroys hair follicles using heat, but the heat must reach the base of the hair follicle, which lies beneath the skin. Yet the heat produced by laser hits the whole surface of your skin (which is the reason you have increased chances of side effects such as burning). When the heat reaching the follicle is sufficient, it can delay the growth of or destroy the follicle. But not enough heat always reaches the follicle, which is why the F.D.A. only allows laser to market as hair reduction, not laser hair removal.
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Permanent
Eyebrow Shaping
“Stop tweezing, shaving, waxing, threading, and spending money to get your eyebrows in shape! Well-groomed eyebrows have an enormous effect on the way you look — balancing the shape of your face, and shaving (no pun intended) years off your age. Since electrolysis is extremely precise, it is essentially the only way to permanently shape perfect eyebrows (in other words, laser hair removal just won’t do). Every person’s bone structure is different — that is why we tailor your eyebrow shapes to enhance the shape of your own features. For men, we remove unibrows and make eyebrows look clean-shaven, but not too defined.
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Permanent
Hair Removal
for Men
The most common permanent hair removal treatments for men include removing shoulder, back, ear, eyebrow (unibrow), chest, abdomen, buttocks, hands, and arm hair. Indeed, close to a third of our clients are men. But many women also experience hair growth in these areas. Have no fear, we can help. Shoulder and Back Hair. Shoulder and back hair is one of the hardest areas to remove at home. Some people choose painful back hair waxing or purchase awkward back shavers; others do neither and just decide not to go to the beach in the first place. Put that back shaver away. We promise we have some of the best permanent hair removal specialists in New York. Removing back, shoulder, and ear hair is their specialty.
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Ingrown Hair,
Razor Bumps, &
Pseudofolliculitis
Barbae
How to get rid of Ingrown Hair, Razor Bumps, Shaving bumps, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, & Folliculitis? Ingrown hair is caused when hair gets trapped inside the follicle or re-grows into the skin. This often occurs in shaved areas since the hair edge is sharper and can more easily penetrate the skin. Common affected areas include the bikini (bikini bumps), legs, and underarm (for women) and the neck and face (beard) in men. Pseudofolliculitis barbae — commonly called razor bumps or shave or shaving bumps - is one possible result of ingrown hair. This condition often involves inflammation of the hair follicle that causes firm reddish or dark bumps on the skin and is much more common in people with curly hair (which is why razor bumps are frequent in men and women with black skin). Repeated shaving of these bumps may lead to irritation and pustules similar to acne and may lead to permanent scarring or keloid formation.
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Electrolysis
Permanent Hair Removal
The only FDA-approved permanent hair removal
solution for every skin and hair color
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Electrolysis uses a refined, bendy probe to deliver heat directly to and destroy hair roots.
It doesn’t rely on hair or skin color, as opposed to other hair removal methods. This is why it’s the only method that can even treat white, gray, red, and fuzz hair and any skin color.
It’s therefore the only FDA-approved method to claim permanent removal (others can only offer permanent reduction).
Electrolysis Advantages
Waxing Laser Hair Reduction Electrolysis
Method
Wax adheres to and pulls out hair
waxing
Applies energy to entire skin, which descends through pigment
laser
Delivers energy precisely to roots with refined, bendy probe
electrolysis
Preciseness
Approximate
Approximate (~½ applicator)
Perfect (individual hair level)
Skin color
All
Struggles with dark & tan
All
Hair colors
All
No white, gray, blond, red, or fuzz. Partial for light brown 
All
Feeling
Ripping pull
Rubber band snap
Small pricking sensation
Permanence
Temporary results
Permanent reduction
Permanent removal
WE TREAT ALL HAIR AND SKIN COLORS
Solutions for every occasion
eyebrow-shaping
Eyebrow Shaping
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Perfect eyebrows are like shooting stars: one minute there, next minute gone. Do away with tweezing and sugaring – we can immortalize your perfect brows.
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ingrown-hair
Ingrown Hair & Razor Bumps
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Razor bumps are a menace to men and women alike, spreading across the neck and/or bikini area. Electrolysis can target areas prone to ingrown hairs — stopping irritation, itchiness, and bumps for good.
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dark-skin
Dark Skin
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Who’s a perfect candidate for electrolysis? Everyone! Unlike laser, electrolysis works perfectly on all shades of skin and hair, because it doesn’t rely on color to tell the difference between hairs you want to treat and skin.
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hirsutism
Hirsutism & PCOS
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Blame it on hormonal imbalances, bad genes, or a full moon, but out-of-control hair growth can happen to the best of us. Electrolysis can help you reclaim your time and show some skin again.
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Lip/ Chin Hair
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Most women deal with stubborn upper lip and chin hair, and temporary hair removal methods mean a lifetime of maintenance. Electrolysis provides permanent relief from the cycle of stubble!
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white-blond
White/ blond hair
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If you have gray, white, blonde or red hair, you may have heard that you can’t do permanent hair removal. We’re here to dispel those rumors! Electrolysis treats them all.
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in-transition
In Transition
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Permanent hair removal is much more than just a cosmetic treatment; it is part of the core identity. We specialize in pre-op care, which may be covered by some health insurances.
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Areas we treat
Face
Upper lip, Chin, Cheeks, Eyebrows, Neck, Jawline, Sideburns, Ears, and more!
Body
Underarms, Arms, Chest, Back, Abdomen, Bikini Area (standard, extended, Brazilian), Legs (lower and upper), Feet and toes, Hands and fingers, Breasts/Nipples, Buttocks, and more!

I was pleasantly surprised by how minimal the discomfort was during my electrolysis treatment. Compared to other methods I've tried, it was virtually painless, leaving me feeling confident and at ease.

Ellie M, our client
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Goes by time
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Senior technician:
All our electrologists receive the same rigorous training and testing! Our senior electrologists offer the added benefit of years of hands-on experience
Junior technician:
All our electrologists receive the same rigorous training and testing! Our senior electrologists offer the added benefit of years of hands-on experience

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Client Testimonials
“Our go-to for
pampering sessions”
Avery N
“I feel so safe with these Electrologists”
I am currently lying on the table at Nios getting electrolysis on the stomach, and I must say I feel so safe with these Electrologists. Everyone here is helpful, kind, and mindful of what the process is like for the client.
Katerina M
“It was a delightful and rejuvenating time”
It was a delightful and rejuvenating time that we both thoroughly enjoyed. NIOS Spa is now our go-to for couples' pampering sessions!
Community A
“A standard every hair removal provider should strive for”
Based on the 10+ sessions I have received; Nios offers a standard every hair removal provider should strive for. Their front desk staff have catered to every need/request I verbalized, and their facility is hygienic as well as professional.

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