What type of equipment is essential for performing electrolysis?

The essential equipment for performing electrolysis is an electrolysis machine with a probe. This device is specifically designed to deliver electrical current through a fine probe inserted into the hair follicle, targeting the hair root to achieve permanent hair removal. The probe is critical as it ensures that the electrical current reaches the hair follicle effectively, causing damage to the cells responsible for hair growth.

Other devices, such as a razor, waxing machine, or chemical application device, have purposes unrelated to the electrolysis process. A razor is used for shaving hair, a waxing machine is meant for temporary hair removal through the application of wax, and a chemical application device may be used for other hair removal methods, such as depilatories. None of these tools can fulfill the specific functions required for electrolysis, which relies on both the electrolysis machine and the probe to operate correctly and safely.