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Electrolysis

Electrolysis – Permanent Hair Removal Solution

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair – Forever

At Glean Studio, we recognize that managing unwanted hair can be a deeply personal journey, especially as your body changes with age, hormones, or life transitions. Our goal is to offer a permanent, effective solution that helps you feel empowered, confident, and truly at ease in your own skin. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, embracing aging, or transitioning, we’re here to support you with expert care tailored to your individual needs.

Personalized Electrolysis Treatments for Every Body

Whether you're looking for smoother skin, managing a medical condition, or undergoing a personal journey,
our expert team is here to support you with effective, compassionate care.

Women’s Hair Removal

Say goodbye to unwanted hair and hello to silky-smooth skin. Our professional electrolysis treatments help you feel confident and radiant every day.

Support for PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

Struggling with excessive hair growth caused by PCOS? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help. Our specialists are experienced in providing gentle, permanent hair removal solutions tailored to women with PCOS.

Men’s Electrolysis Treatments

Electrolysis isn’t just for women! We offer effective solutions for men who want to remove unwanted hair from areas like the back, shoulders, chest, or face. Get a cleaner, more polished look — with lasting results.

Treatments During Gender Transition

We proudly support individuals in their gender-affirming journey. If you’re transitioning and want to remove unwanted facial or body hair, our team offers discreet, respectful, and effective electrolysis services.

Why Choose Electrolysis?

✔ 100% Permanent Results
Destroy hair follicles with precision to ensure they never grow back.

✔ Safe for All Skin Tones
Unlike laser treatments, electrolysis works on all hair colors and every skin tone.

✔ No Downtime
Get back to your daily routine immediately after treatment.

✔ Target Any Area
Ideal for upper lip, eyebrows, chin, underarms, bikini line, and more.

How It Works

A fine, sterile probe is inserted into the hair follicle. A small electric current is applied, destroying the follicle’s ability to grow hair. Each hair is treated individually for ultimate accuracy.

Advanced Technology with Apilus Senior 3G

At our studio, we use the Apilus Senior 3G — one of the most powerful, precise, and comfortable electrolysis systems available.
Trusted worldwide, this device delivers 100% permanent hair removal for all skin and hair types.

Why We Choose Apilus Senior 3G:

25% more powerful than the Junior 3G
13.56 MHz stable radio frequency for safe and gentle treatments
Over 10 treatment modalities and 1080 pre-set programs
Suitable for sensitive skin, PCOS, transitioning individuals, and all hair textures

Advanced Features:

iMM-Pac technology for optimized results
Custom settings for different body areas and hair types
Comfortable Blend and thermolysis treatments
Unique tolerance test and skin moisture sensor for safety

Treatment Modes Include:

Flash & MicroFlash (fast thermolysis)
MultiPlex (enhanced follicle destruction)
OmniBlend & MultiBlend (combined currents for high efficiency)
Cataphoresis & Anaphoresis (for skin soothing and prep)

With Apilus, we ensure fast, effective, and personalized hair removal treatments with minimal discomfort and long-lasting results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis refers to the process of permanent hair removal using a direct current (galvanic), alternating current (thermolysis/short wave), or both. A hair-sized probe is inserted into each hair follicle, administering enough current to permanently kill the stem cells and other growth factors in each follicle. This differs from laser, which utilizes radiofrequency to emit a light that find, heats, and damages the hair follicle. An important difference here is that laser does not target individual hair follicles. Instead, the intensity of the laser is distributed throughout a given region of the body. With laser, some hairs will be permanently disabled, and others will be weakened enough to delay growth for a period of time. This is why laser is referred to as permanent hair reduction, while electrolysis is permanent hair removal.

Is electrolysis safe?

Yes! Electrolysis is a safe and well-established procedure when performed by a trained professional using modern equipment like the Apilus Senior 3G.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on the area treated, hair type, and individual goals. Most clients require multiple sessions for complete results.

Can electrolysis treat all skin and hair types?

Absolutely. Electrolysis is effective on all skin tones and all hair colors, including white, blonde, red, and grey — unlike laser hair removal.

Is electrolysis suitable for facial hair?

Yes, electrolysis is commonly used to remove hair from the upper lip, chin, eyebrows, and other delicate facial areas with precision and safety.

Can men get electrolysis?

Yes, we offer treatments specifically tailored for men — including areas like the back, chest, shoulders, and face.

Is electrolysis suitable for those with PCOS?

Definitely. Many of our clients with PCOS benefit from regular electrolysis to manage unwanted hair growth effectively.

Can I get electrolysis while transitioning?

Yes, we proudly support clients undergoing gender transition. Electrolysis is often part of pre-surgical preparation and helps achieve smooth, long-lasting results.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Avoid tweezing or waxing before treatment. Keep your skin clean and hydrated. We’ll provide detailed instructions during your consultation.

Which areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis?

All areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis-from head to toe! People seek electrolysis for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common concerns are:

- Anabolic steroid-induced hair growth
- Androgen-induced hair growth
- Excessive Body Hair (general)
- Birth Control
- Blonde hair
- Cushing’s Disease
- Darker skin tones
- Ear/Tragus hair removal
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Finger/Toe hair removal
- Glucocorticoid-induced hair growth
- Hair removal for athletes, dancers, models
- Hairline shaping
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hormone-induced hair growth
- Hursuitism
- Hypertrichosis (unspecified)
- Laser-induced hair growth (paradoxical hypertrichosis)
- Menopause
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Minoxidil-induced hair growth
- Peri-menopause
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Testosterone
- Individuals who are transition in preperation for surgery
- Tumorous adrenal glands
- Tumorous ovarian cysts
- White, Red, or Gray Hair
- Widow’s Peak
- Waxing, plucking, tweezing

How long will it take to be permanently hair free?

Your total treatment time (TTT) depends on a variety of factors including:

Previous hair removal methods
Density of hair in your treatment area
Frequency of appointments

Because hair grows in cycles (anagen, catagen, & telogen), you will need a series of treatments to make progress. At any given time, the hair visible to you only accounts for about 30% of the hair you have on that part of your body, while the rest are in various other stages of growth. This is why it’s important to avoid waxing, plucking, and tweezing (which prolongs the process by inhibiting our ability to see and epilate the hair). We take the position that any visible hair can be effectively treated with electrolysis, so the concern is not to catch the hair in anagen phase, but to avoid unnecessarily prolonging your journey by interrupting the stages of hair growth with methods that pull hair out at the root. Not to mention, waxing can stimulate hair growth!

How does electrolysis feel?

You may feel a quick burst of heat with each epilation. Most clients find this sensation tolerable, and you should advise your electrologist if the sensation is too uncomfortable. Pain tolerance varies by the individual, and sometimes the discomfort cannot be accommodated without compromising your treatment. If you are more pain sensitive, that’s okay! We strongly recommended applying topical anesthetic before treatment.

How Should I Prepare For My Appointment?

It is important to avoid shaving no less than 2-3 days before your scheduled appointment. We will need enough visible hair to grip with a tweezer. For more pre and post appointment tips, Please visit our pre & post page.

What should I expect after treatment?

Redness and swelling is absolutely normal post-treatment. Depending on the treatment modality and your body chemistry, the inflammation may last 1-4 days post treatment (especially after longer, more aggressive treatment sessions). Some tiny pinpoint scabbing is also normal and will certainly go away without long-term or permanent damage. It is important to keep your post-treatment area clean and undisturbed. In addition to products like witch hazel, tea tree oil, and aloe vera gel, we recommend (and sometimes distribute) Manuka Honey or medical grade honey to clients after treatment. This is an excellent antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory gift from our dearest bee friends. The sticky texture also reminds you to KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF THE TREATED AREA!

What type of machine do you use?

At our studio, we use the Apilus Senior 3G — the most powerful, precise, and comfortable 13.56 MHz electrolysis system available.
Trusted worldwide, this device offers 100% permanent hair removal for all skin and hair types.

Are you a certified Electrologist?

At Gleam Studio, you’re in expert hands — all procedures are carried out by a certified Electrologist dedicated to your comfort and lasting results.

Are you LGBTQIA2S+ friendly?

Yes! Most definately the people at Bare Electrolysis Edmonton are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and in fact I have had quite a few people who were transitioning come in for hair removal. I want everyone to feel comfortable in this space and it is a safe space for everyone.