By Allison Brown
True Removal Electrolysis, a Red Wing business owned by mother-daughter team Tricia Meyers and Hailee Strong, opened in January 2024 and provides the only permanent hair removal service within 45 miles.
The studio, located above Midwest Dental at 315 E. Ave., Suite 2, offers a private and comfortable setting for clients seeking an alternative to temporary methods like waxing or shaving.
Want to know more about electrolysis? This Q&A explains how it works and what to expect as a client.
Q: How does electrolysis work?
A: A fine probe is inserted into each hair follicle. A low level electrical current is then applied, weakening the blood supply, and destroying the root.
Electrolysis has been used for more than 100 years and is the only FDA-approved method of permanent hair removal. Treatments involve multiple sessions since each hair follicle must be targeted individually, but the results are designed to be lasting. Sessions typically focus on areas such as the face, underarms, bikini line, chest, back and legs.
Q: Why choose electrolysis over other methods of hair removal?
A: Unlike other methods of hair removal, electrolysis can permanently remove any color of hair, including white, gray, and blonde — and it works on any skin tone.
Q: What causes unwanted hair growth?
A: Many factors can contribute to unwanted hair growth. It can often be linked to underlying health conditions or life stages. For example, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and menopause can increase hair growth, while medications and stress may also play a role.
Because the causes vary widely, electrolysis provides a permanent option regardless of what factors contribute to the condition.
Q: Which parts of the body are treatable with electrolysis?
A: All body areas are treatable with the exception of the inside of the ear and nose.
Q: Why shouldn’t you pluck hairs between treatments?
A: Plucking removes the hair from the follicle, which means it can’t be treated. It may take several weeks for the hair to grow back. This delays treatment progress, and it can even stimulate the hairs to grow coarser and deeper over time. The best method between treatments is shaving or trimming with scissors.
Q: Who is a good candidate for electrolysis?
A: Almost anyone looking for a permanent solution to removing unwanted facial and body hair. Electrolysis is suitable for any skin color, hair type or hair color. True Removal Electrolysis treats all genders.
Beyond the procedure itself, Meyers and Strong emphasize the importance of the setting where treatments are provided. Instead of operating in a fast-paced medical spa environment, they created True Removal Electrolysis as a quiet, welcoming studio.
Their mission, they said, is to “provide a comfortable space to embrace yourself and where you are at in your journey while boosting your confidence.”
True Removal Electrolysis offers a free 30-minute consultation that includes a mini treatment, allowing clients to learn about the process before committing to a plan. Meyers and Strong said this step is important to help people understand what to expect and to make sure electrolysis is the right choice for them.
The studio serves clients from Red Wing and the surrounding area, filling a gap in local hair removal services. Prior to its opening, residents would need to travel more than 45 miles to access electrolysis treatments.
Appointments can be scheduled online at TrueRemovalMN.com or by calling 651-212-1454.
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