Bare No Hair

Bare No Hair is an electrolysis practice in Decatur that focuses on permanent hair removal. It is run by its founder, Mariel, who became an electrologist after discovering electrolysis. The stated goal of the practice is to help people with unwanted hair concerns.

Electrolysis removes hair one follicle at a time. The practice describes destroying the hair growth center with chemical or heat energy, then removing the hair with tweezers. Three methods are offered: Galvanic, Blend, and Thermolysis. The business says a free consultation helps determine which method suits a client's skin and hair type, and that the practice works with all hair types, including curly hair that may need a customized treatment. Equipment used is the Silhouet-Tone Evolution 7.

A new client's in-person consultation includes a patch test, a pre-health screening, and a consent form. Sessions are priced at $75 for 15 minutes, $95 for 30 minutes, $105 for 45 minutes, and $125 for 60 minutes. Clients are asked to avoid caffeine for 12 to 24 hours before appointments.

The business states that treatment causes minimal discomfort that varies by person, and numbing creams are available. Minor scabbing, redness, and irritation may occur and usually heal within a few days; clients are asked not to pick at them. The business states that full permanent results typically take 18 to 24 months, varying by person, that some permanent results may be seen within 3 to 6 months, and that a change in the texture of new growth may be noticed after the first treatment.

The business also says electrolysis is the only FDA-approved permanent hair removal method, and that it compares favorably with laser hair removal, which it describes as reducing hair rather than removing it permanently. It dates electrolysis to 1875.

The practice removes individual hairs by destroying the growth center and then removing the hair, choosing among three methods based on a free consultation.