Some things get easier with practice —
like cooking. Other things—like at-home hair removal—only seem to get more frustrating. There’s a billiondollar industry marketing everything from 15-blade razors (not really, but kinda) to intricate wax kits. You may find temporary results for your hair removal needs, but the time spent can quickly outweigh the convenience…
The Never Ending Hair Removal Cycle
From Verseo pens to DIY IPL kits, at-home hair removal devices often promise the moon—but usually deliver inconsistent, short-lived results. Most are limited in power and precision, making them a poor match for coarse, stubborn, or hormonally driven hair (looking at you, chin whiskers). Even worse, many aren’t safe for deeper skin tones or sensitive areas, leaving users vulnerable to irritation or pigmentation issues.
Then there are the seemingly more advanced options: at-home IPL, diode laser, and electrolysis devices, all designed to target hair follicles and slow regrowth. They’re user-friendly and convenient, especially for small areas—but while they might seem like a breakthrough in DIY hair removal, the truth is more grounded. Not quite the quantum leap they appear to be.
These home devices are deliberately manufactured with reduced power settings to minimize risk—understandably so, as no one wants to turn hair removal into a chemistry experiment gone wrong. But that safety margin comes at a cost: weaker results that rarely lead to true permanence (Cleveland Clinic). But knowing is half the battle, and in the war against strawberry legs, razor bumps, and excessive lip/chin hair, there’s no shame in calling in the professionals.
That’s where electrolysis comes in.
Electrolysis for permanent hair removal
At Nios Spa in NYC, we specialize in electrolysis, the only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal. Electrolysis treats each follicle with precision. No batteries dying mid-treatment. No shaving every other day. Just lasting results.
No at-home gadget, laser wand, or DIY IPL kit can truly deliver permanent results like professional electrolysis can. Whether it’s your chin, bikini line, or the tiniest peach fuzz, our expert electrologists help you kiss that hair goodbye—forever.
Sidenote: We're not here to kill your vibe.
We understand that it feels nice to take care of your own skin sometimes as well ( #selfcare). And in fact, at-home remedies can be beneficial and can slow down the growth of some hair if you’re short on funds. Logical if you want to explore the field a bit, but if you’re looking for a permanent solution for that fuzzy upper-lip; those out-of-control eyebrows; that temperamental bikini-area, there’s only one FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal that will work for everyone (and that’s electrolysis).
It’s just true that some things, like mouth-watering cooking, you can do at home. But some results are worth leaving home for.
Schedule a consultation with us to learn more!
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Method
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Wax adheres to and pulls out hair
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Applies energy to entire skin, which descends through pigment
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Delivers energy precisely to roots with refined, bendy probe
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Preciseness
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Approximate
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Approximate (~½" applicator)
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Perfect (individual hair level)
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Skin color
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All
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Struggles with dark & tan
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All
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Hair colors
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All
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No white, gray, blond, red, or fuzz. Partial for light brown
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All
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Feeling
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Ripping pull
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Rubber band snap
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Small pricking sensation
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Permanence
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Temporary results
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Permanent reduction
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Permanent removal
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EquipmentThe best treatment machines money can buy.
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TechniciansOur secret weapon. Hand-picked for warmth and skill.
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Safe handsConceived and directed by an M.D.
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Convenience7 days/week; 9am-8pm; multiple integrated locations; personal TVs & music.
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Skip the sales pitchTreatments are focused on your well-being, not quotas.
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