Pssst - did you know there are actually two kinds of electrolysis when it comes to permanently removing hair? That’s right - there’s galvanic and thermolysis. Don’t worry if these words seem a little foreign to you. We’re about to break down these processes in an easy to understand way! We just want you to know that everything we do is rooted in science and to provide a little more insight into how all of this works, because we know some of you appreciate the technical details!

At Prickly Pear, we aren’t shy about about taboo topics like hairiness. If you’re not a fan of body hair, this Q&A will help you understand your best (and most painless) options for being bikini ready all summer long and beyond!

I have battled my own toe hair since I was about 16-years-old. At first, I shaved, but the hairs grew back RAPIDLY. Then, a brand new hair removal torture device hit the market called the Epilady, and I knew I had to have it! It hurt, badly, as it grabbed swaths of hair and yanked them out! If only I could talk to my younger self. I’d tell her that all that swearing, blood, and pain was totally unnecessary.

From day one, we’ve been discussing how Prickly Pear can be more inclusive, offering professional electrolysis and skincare solutions designed to meet the needs of women of color, men, and LGBTQIA+ communities. In fact, being open is so important to us that we wrote it into our mission statement. We truly believe EVERYONE deserves to look and feel their best!

During this shut-in, I’ve realized I have way too many things on my to-do list to endlessly battle unwanted hair. And while I can tweeze, trim, shave and even apply depilatories, let’s face it, these solutions only last a few days or weeks! So, why not take care of things permanently and stop thinking about the problem of unruly eyebrows, forever?