If you are looking for electrolysis and you live in Therfield, the clinic is in Upper Cambourne, around 28 minutes by road. Shannon Dry Aesthetics carries out every treatment. Start with permanent hair removal near Royston.
A fine probe follows the follicle and disables the cells that produce the hair. Once a follicle has been fully treated it does not grow back.
- VTCT Level 4 Skin Blemish Removal
- Sterex electrolysis qualified
- NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy
- Upper Cambourne CB23 6EP
Getting here from Therfield
Door to door
- Drive time
- 28 min
- Distance
- 14 miles
- Parking
- Free, on site
- Route
- North to Royston, then the A1198
Times and distances are approximate.
How electrolysis works
A sterile probe is slid into the natural opening of the follicle, alongside the hair rather than through the skin. A small controlled current is delivered to the base, where the cells that grow the hair sit. Those cells are disabled and the hair is lifted out.
Hair grows in cycles and only follicles in the active phase can be treated. That is why the work runs as a course over months rather than a single long appointment.
Who it is for
Hair growth is driven by hormones, genetics, medication and life stage. It affects people of every gender and every skin tone.
Hormonal and PCOS-related growth
Persistent facial or body hair tied to PCOS or perimenopause is common, and it responds well. You will be given realistic timescales rather than a promise.
Hair that laser cannot treat
Grey, white, blonde and red hair carry too little pigment for laser to target. Electrolysis does not care about colour.
Trans and non-binary clients
Facial clearance and pre-surgical work, in a private room, without commentary.
What it costs
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| Consultation and patch test | Confirmed when you book |
| 15 minutes | Confirmed at consultation |
| 30 minutes | Confirmed at consultation |
| 45 minutes | Confirmed at consultation |
Your first appointment
The first appointment is a consultation and a patch test rather than a full session. We look at the area, talk through what is realistic, treat a small test patch and see how your skin settles over the following days. You leave with a plan: session length, spacing, and a rough idea of how long the course will run.
Questions
Is it a straightforward drive from Therfield?
It is around 14 miles. North to Royston, then the A1198, then follow signs for Cambourne, then Upper Cambourne. Most people are here in about 28 minutes.
When is the best time to book from Therfield?
The A1198 is a quiet road for most of the day and rarely queues, so almost any slot works.
Does it hurt?
You feel a brief warmth on each hair. Most people find it very manageable. The patch test tells you exactly what to expect before you commit to anything.
How many sessions will it take?
That depends on the area, how dense the growth is and what is driving it. You will get an honest estimate at consultation rather than a number picked to sound appealing.
Is it really permanent?
A follicle that has been fully treated cannot produce another hair. Untreated follicles nearby still can, which is why finishing the course matters.
Does it work on darker skin?
Yes. The method does not rely on a contrast between hair and skin, so every skin tone can be treated safely.
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Book a consultation
Start with a patch test and a plan. No commitment to a course on the day.