Electrolysis Services for Permanent Hair Removal in Charleston, SC
Electrolysis in Charleston, SC, works for all skin tones and hair colors. Our treatments from Associated Electrolysis of Charleston safely and permanently remove all types of hair. No other hair removal solution can match the universal acceptability and success of electrolysis treatments.
In a world of temporary hair removal and reduction, electrolysis stands alone as the permanent alternative to lifetime maintenance. Electrolysis permanently destroys the hair follicle cells that cause hair growth, preventing treated hairs from growing back. Most methods focus on immediate, but temporary, hair removal of visible hair, or hair that’s inside the follicle but has not yet emerged. None of them can deliver the permanence of electrolysis.

Our Process
After a personal and confidential consultation, our electrologist, Mary Spivey-Just, CPE, will design a treatment plan that addresses your specific hair removal needs.
During your electrolysis treatment, our electrologist will insert a very fine needle (thinner than the hair being treated) into the natural opening of the hair follicle alongside the hair shaft. A tiny amount of electrical current is then applied to destroy the hair growth cells.
Areas That Can Be Treated with Electrolysis
Electrolysis works on all skin and hair types. It can be applied to most facial and body parts, including eyebrows, chin, upper and lower lip, jawline and sides of the face, breasts, underarms, abdomen, bikini line, feet, legs, and back.
Hair Removal for Women
Almost all areas of the body can be subject to unwelcome hair growth. For women, the unwanted hair on commonly visible areas, like the face, usually takes priority.
Hair growth on the chin, upper lip, jaw, and throat areas is usually caused by hormones, whether imbalanced or not. Genetics and medications can also cause excess hair on the face and body, including the chest, breasts, and abdomen.
Common treatment areas include:
- Chin
- Jawline
- Upper Lip
- Throat
- Sides of Face
- Eyebrows
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Breasts
- Bikini Line
- Underarms
- Hairline
- Fingers and Toes
Hair Removal for Men
For many men, temporary hair removal regimens are essential to attaining a well-trimmed look. Frequently, excess hair on your back or shoulders, around the ears, or between the eyebrows grows back faster than you can remove it. Or perhaps, you are a competitive athlete for whom regular body hair removal is a necessary chore.
Common treatment areas include:
- Back (Including Shoulders and Torso)
- Ears
- Eyebrows
- Cheeks (To Clean Up the Beard Line)
- Neckline
- Nape
- Hands/Feet
Hair Removal for Gender Affirmation
Trans people often seek ways to align their outward appearance with their internal sense of self. Doing so can improve not only your personal satisfaction with your appearance but also your confidence when you interact with others. You may find, as many others have, that permanent hair removal can help you look more like the person you know yourself to be.
Common treatment areas include:
- Back (Including Shoulders and Torso)
- Ears
- Eyebrows
- Facial Hair
- Neckline
- Nape
- Throat
- Sides of Face
- Eyebrows
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Arms/Underarms
- Legs
- Hands/Feet
- Fingers and Toes
This is not an exhaustive list. Your electrologist, Mary Spivey-Just, CPE, will work with you, and (if necessary) your medical professional, to shape your hair removal treatments.
The information above appears courtesy of the American Electrology Association and is used with the permission of the organization. It does not constitute a full list of services offered by Associated Electrolysis of Charleston.
Rates
Electrolysis
Electrolysis Treatment Pricing
60 Minutes – $125
45 Minutes – $90
30 Minutes – $75
Up to 20 Minutes – $60
Packages & Specials
Buy 5 Hourly Treatments, Get 1 FREE
Marathon Treatments (2–3 Hours) – $150
Consultation
30-Minute Consultation – $40
Additional Information
We understand that every client is unique. Please contact us to discuss your specific hair removal needs and determine the best treatment plan for you.
Skin Care Services
Proper skin care is important at all stages of life. Many factors, such as hormone levels, diet, and environment, can take a toll on your skin. Look your best with help from Associated Electrolysis of Charleston.
Our skin care treatments provide your skin with additional moisture to combat aging, sun damage, rosacea, and blemishes. They also protect your skin from irritation caused by shaving, hormonal changes, acne, and more. No matter your age or gender, our skin care services can help you maintain a more radiant, youthful appearance.

Office Policies
Treatments and consultations are available by appointment only. Information about our locations and hours is available on our Contact page. You can also schedule an appointment or a complimentary consultation.
We require a 24-hour notice for all cancellations.
Please be on time for your appointment. Late arrivals will be charged based on the time originally scheduled, and we may not be able to extend your appointment due to other scheduled clients.
Clients under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.


