Which part of the hair structure does electrolysis target?

Electrolysis specifically targets the hair follicle, which is the part of the hair structure located beneath the surface of the skin. The hair follicle is responsible for the growth of the hair, as it contains the dermal papilla and cells that initiate the hair growth cycle. During the electrolysis process, an electric current is applied to the follicle through a tiny probe inserted into it, which destroys the follicle's ability to produce hair. By targeting the follicle, electrolysis effectively disrupts the hair growth cycle at its source, making it a reliable method for permanent hair removal.

While other parts of the hair structure, such as the hair shaft and hair bulb, play roles in hair growth and maintenance, they are not directly targeted by the electrolysis process the same way the follicle is. The hair shaft is the visible part of the hair that extends above the skin, and the hair bulb is at the base of the hair follicle but does not directly interact with the electrolysis current responsible for inhibiting hair growth.