Electrolysis

Hair Removal

Electrolysis

4.9 · 170+ Google reviews

Permanent hair removal, one follicle at a time. Electrolysis is the only method recognised as permanent, and unlike laser it works on any hair colour and skin tone, including fair, grey and red hair. Ideal for stray hairs and precise, detailed areas.

Total $55.00

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The treatment

What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the only method recognised as permanent hair removal.

A fine probe is guided into each hair follicle and a tiny current disables it, so the hair is removed and that follicle stops producing hair. Unlike laser, which relies on pigment, electrolysis works on any hair colour and skin tone, including fair, grey and red hair, and it's precise enough for stray hairs and small, detailed areas. Because hair grows in cycles, a permanent result is built over a course of regular sessions.

What it helps with

Made for the concern you came in with.

Areas

FaceUpper lipChinJawlineBrowsSmall precise areas

Concerns it targets

This is for you if

  • Permanent removal of unwanted hair
  • Fair, grey, red or white hair that laser can't treat
  • Stray, coarse or stubborn individual hairs
  • Small, precise areas like the upper lip, chin, brows and jaw
  • Anyone wanting a permanent alternative to waxing, shaving or laser

Not sure which applies to you? A skin consultation maps it to a plan.

How it works

How your treatment works.

Electrolysis treats each hair at its source:

  • A very fine probe is gently guided into the natural opening of the hair follicle.
  • A tiny current is applied to disable the follicle.
  • The treated hair is then lifted away.

Because it targets the follicle rather than pigment, it works on any hair colour and skin tone. And because hair grows in cycles, a course of sessions treats each follicle at the right stage for a permanent result.

What to expect

Appointment
Varies by area
Downtime
None
Sessions
A series of regular sessions over time for a permanent result
How to care for your skin afterwards

Been here before?

You've probably already spent money on skin that didn't change.

Real skin concerns don't respond to guesswork, or to whatever machine a clinic happens to own. They respond to the right treatment, at the right depth, in the right order. That is the difference between spending on your skin and actually solving it.

Why Cronulla Skin Sanctuary

Real results and genuine care

For twenty years the Shire has trusted the Sanctuary to take the guesswork out of skin. Paramedical treatments, honest advice, and a therapist who holds your history: that is the difference between a fluffy facial and a plan that actually changes your skin.

20 yearscaring for Shire skin
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6 therapistswho know your skin
Meet your therapists

Your first appointment

The first appointment isn't a treatment.

It's ninety minutes of working out what's actually going on, what you've already tried, and what's realistic. You leave with a plan in writing covering treatment, homecare and the order to do them in.

$85Skin consultation, about 90 minutes. Virtual consultation $60.
  1. 01

    Your skin, read properly.

    A full skin analysis including imaging, plus a conversation about what you've used before and how your skin reacted.

  2. 02

    You get the plan in writing.

    What to treat first and why, what each stage costs, and roughly how long it takes. If you do not need a treatment yet, that is the answer.

  3. 03

    You start when you're ready.

    The same therapist follows your progress and adjusts the plan as your skin responds.

The plan is yours to keep whether or not you book anything on the day.

A skin consultation at Cronulla Skin Sanctuary

Client review

I am a beauty therapist and educator at TAFE and would only trust my skin to the specialists at Cronulla Skin Sanctuary. Their education and training, equipment and machinery are second to none.

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Before you book

The honest bit: what's normal, and when to wait.

Every skin is different. Here is what tends to happen afterwards, and the times it is worth pausing to check with your therapist first.

What's normal afterwards

Electrolysis has little to no downtime. Straight afterwards the treated area can look pink, feel warm, and occasionally show tiny spots or slight swelling, which settle within a day or two.

Your therapist will give you simple aftercare to keep the skin calm and support healing.

When to check with us first

Electrolysis suits most people, but because it uses a small electrical current, please let us know before you book if any of the following apply:

  • You have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device
  • You have metal implants or plates in the area to be treated
  • The skin is broken, sunburnt, or has an active infection, cold sore or inflamed breakout
  • You have a condition affecting healing or circulation (such as diabetes), or you bruise or scar easily
  • You're pregnant and would prefer to check first

Not sure it is right for you? A consultation covers your history, your skin and your goals before anything begins.

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Your questions, answered.

Everything worth knowing before your appointment. Still unsure which treatment suits you? A quick consultation sorts it out.

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the only method recognised as permanent hair removal. A fine probe is guided into each hair follicle and a tiny current disables it, so the hair can be lifted out and that follicle stops producing hair.

How is it different from laser?

Laser targets pigment, so it can't treat fair hair. Electrolysis works on the follicle itself, which means it removes hair of any colour, including blonde, grey, red and white, and any skin tone. It's also precise, so it's ideal for stray hairs and small, detailed areas.

Is it really permanent?

Yes. Once a follicle is properly treated it won't grow back, which is what sets electrolysis apart from waxing, shaving or laser. Reaching a fully permanent result takes a course, as hairs are treated across their growth cycles.

How do I book an appointment?

Book online any time, or call the clinic during opening hours. New to a treatment? A short skin consultation is the best place to start.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Zip is available at checkout, so you can pay over time, and our skin memberships spread the cost of a course. Packages can be used up to 12 months later.

Will I need a consultation first?

For most advanced treatments, yes. A consultation checks your skin and history so your plan is safe, and it counts toward your treatment. Browse all treatments or ask us which suits you.

Where are you and is there parking?

You will find the clinic in the heart of Cronulla, with street parking close by. Full directions and opening hours are on our contact page.