Hi all,
I bought a Sterex-B equipment recently. I was using it both with thermo and galvanic methods. However, when I turn the thermo one off, the galvanic method does not kill the hair.
I am wondering if smt. is wrong with it. Although I feel a little sensation it does not do anything. I set the intensity to 72 usually.
Do you think it is normal?
No I dont.If you are setting intensity that high you should definitely feel it. The machine may need to be serviced. Do you feel the galvanic componnt when the thermolysis IS turned on?
Seana
Seana, this section of the forum is handled by professional electrologists with literally years of training and decades of experience. Why do you feel the need to step out in front of them to answer questions before they’ve even had a chance to get their morning coffee ? If this person wanted the opinion of a hobbyist they would have posted in that section of the forum.
Well that was just damn right nasty I have to say sometimes comments on this site do come across as being extremely rude sometimes when all people are trying to do is either help or seek help :S - Peace everyone she says hiding under her rock that she will now be shouted at.
Thanks Seana,
The thing is that I feel it even it thermo is turned on or off. However I do not feel it to strong. And hair is there still as hard as it was.
hey Laurier, I will not write smt. rude here about you. Go and drink your coffe dude.
I am an expert in this field. Don’t pretent to be so smart!
You will notice I did not answer your question. I have only been in this business since the 1960’s but I am a probemaker and not qualified to. The pro’s are. We have several electrologists who post here from the UK that I am sure are very familiar with your machine. Are you sure it is not a function of the machine’s programming ? I’m not.
That is exactly what I want to know if this is the programming issue or not. The maximum is 100 which means with 70 I have to feel a stronger pain.
I was using smt. different before which had only galvanic part. That one was not sterex but was really powerful.
You are right let people write who use or used sterex.
Helen, Mike Roy (Laurier) is not being mean. He is voicing an opinion that I have heard from virtually every electrologist posting on this site! I mean almost word-for word, the private emails I’ve received.
However, I do NOT want to pick on Seana: I like her a LOT and encourage her participation. But, there is good advice (in Mike’s message) to ALL posters on Hairtell: TRY to state what you have in-depth and real knowledge about! That’s Mike’s message. I try … I don’t always succeed. You know, the human factor? (Open mouth, big foot?)
For example, A while back Seana summarily stated as FACT that the machine I use is 35-years-old. Now, that’s just crazy and I have no idea where that came from? Can you imagine potential clients reading that? (And, her statement remains on past threads!)
Another poster insisted that “the blend takes 12 - 30 seconds to remove one hair.” Again, this from a person that has NO idea of what I’M DOING, and the majority of well-trained “California-blenders.” … but, well, the statement is simply out there as fact!
Suggestion: If you are stating something (without first-hand experience) … include the references, like Brenton does all the time. It’s super helpful and appropriate. We have all learned a LOT from this nice gentle soul.
A lot of my “reading of Hairtell” is to quickly scan Seana’s posts to be sure she’s not giving out information that could be wrong, unreasonable or even detrimental to a client. I think all of us are doing this? And, as Mike Roy points out … often before our coffee! It’s tiresome.
If you notice, I never talk about laser, the Apilus devices or automatic computerized thermolysis, (or insulted needles) because I have no in-depth experience with these modalities (even though I worked in an office for 10-years that has lasers). I stick to what I know; and if I’m not sure, I consult with Dr. Chapple. (Notice that I changed my ideas after Dr. C gave me more information about nose hairs. I think it was a good exchange.)
Again, I don’t want Seana to go-away or to get insulted or to “storm off.” We need her enthusiasm and it’s fun to read her material. I’m a strong advocate of Seana! However, the world of hair removal is replete with misinformation and I think Hairtell’s MISSION is to offer the world straight answers that are valid (we can only TRY).
Just having a “disclaimer” in the signature is not enough. People seldom read this and the statements are now “out there” in perpetuity. Statements get picked-up, repeated and eventually we’re talking about “only killing anagen hairs” again.
Who’s perfect on this? Nobody! What I’m voicing here is a GOAL for all of us to consider!
There are way of putting things though surely, perhaps private messaging or putting it in more polite turns wouldn’t have sounded so abrupt and rude to the rest of us however well intentioned. speaking from a personal point of view I like to hear from other people that are under going treatment and don’t always want to hear from an electrolysis who can be bias since this is what they do for a living, I understand this does not count in this particular post but my moto has always been if you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all and if you really have to then all I suggest is that you do so in a professional polite manner there really is no need to be rude to one another and I am sorry if I took the comment to be that way and it wasn’t intended to be but that’s how it sounded to me.
I will have to post it as another topic probably since no one cares about my question 
Thanks “UK Helen,” I understand what you are saying.
Remember too, that we Americans are usually WAY more direct in our manner of speaking (Germans, even more direct). East-coast Americans are the most direct of all. It’s cultural and how we talk to one another.
I lived in Holland for a couple years and had lots of interaction with Germans. For example, in Germany you may invite someone to do something with you. Their simple answer “no” (with no explanation or excuse) is not taken as being “rude” as it would be in England.
My Dutch friends would always laugh at me because of my “American directness.”
An American would say, “Pass the butter.”
An Englishman would say, “Sorry, if it’s not too much bother, would you mind passing me the butter?”
It’s like that. I re-read Mike’s post and didn’t see it as anything more than just being direct. Maybe Germans and Americans are in too big a hurry and want to make their point FAST?
don’t forget to add please Michael could you pass me the butter please we are big on please and thank you in UK and do find it rude if not used lol. I guess we are just a more politer nation it would have indeed been seen as rude here and speaking to someone directly in such terms could in fact and does perhaps not with this particular argument start fights in our country because we simply won’t be spoken to by what we see as rude. I am sorry Nnassenn I hope someone will be able to help you with an answer soon.
Maybe someone will address this soon, but all the same, I will go to the British site called HairShoot and ask if someone can explain this to you nnassenn. Many of them have used a Sterex or use one now. Many UK electrologists hang out on HairShoot and maybe won’t mind coming here to answer your question. Or, maybe you are already a member there?
nnassenn the Sterex Sxb tends to be most effective when used in Blend. I have found as the machine ages the settings changes and I would need to push the intensities higher to get the same effect.How old is your machine?
I never used galvanic on itS own as the setting of 1-4 Thermolysis was so low it was hardly noticeable but still warmed the follicle enough to produce enough LYE.
if its an Sxb the settings should be between 1-4 Thermolysis, 5 or 6 seconds approx timing and about 25-40 galvanic, as rough guide
Thanks a lot!
Michael, thank you for your support, however the consistent message is I’m not wanted here or on this site . I’m done fighting the battle. Some may have noticed my posting frequency drop considerably of late. I’m done fighting others opinions on what they find suitable for me to post. Although I’ve made every effort to accomodate the views of others, I’m not going to do so anymore. I have too much else in my life that requires my attention to accomodate the biases of a vocal few here.
Be well all. I hope the people asking questions find their answers, but it’s not going to be from me.
To mike, your opinions are unwarranted. It’s very clear there is a minority here who are threatened by someone who is a “hobbyist” in their opinion. No wonder electrology is a dying trade. You have no respect for anyone who you dont deem “worthy” in your sole opinion. Get off your high horse. It was not that long ago you came here complaining why no one would use your probes because you wouldnt package them acccording to the health regulations they need to abide by. You know screw all about what my experience level is.
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BTW, some might question why I would do this. Well aside from the obvious reason of making me FEEL better about an asshhat with no electrolysis qualification condemning a perfectly logical post because they arent "qualified " enough in their opinion, these probes could NEVER be used. I did use one once, when I ran out of ballet f2’s. I had a rash for days.
One thing I noted about these ( aside from their lack of sterility) was the cheap chrome plating on the shaft. I had to take a pipe cleaner to my probe holder from the one I DID use because the chrome plating flaked off ont he brass probe holder and inside the needle cap. Some years ago, I had a meturgical reaction to the chrome in surgical stainless steel barbells. Apparently, according to my doctor, nickel is a common metal allergen. While the wire used in these may be surgical steel, the shaft is CHROME PLATED BRASS and a serious hazard to anyone who has a nickel allergy.This is why I have used exclusively gold plated probes, and why I wouldnt ever use these on myself or anyone else.
Seana
Seana is wanted on the site.
As has been stated, it is a very vocal MINORITY who wants Seana silenced.
As the John Steinbeck quote goes, “One person with their mind made up can sure push a lot of people around.”
I would point out that there is a very vocal minority that wishes this entire web site would go dark.
I guess we should let them win.
Ok, I guess I quit too. Last one out, turn out the lights
See Ya!
Oh, James you are so dramatic and poetic. 
Seana, those probes that you smashed don’t exist anymore. That packaging is about 30 years old. Where did you get those old probes? I bet they would have been a desirable item for an electrolysis museum! All the Laurier probes are sterilized in individual packages, at least the ones I have been purchasing. I just ordered 25 dozen. I can show you a picture of what I’m talking about if you want.