Barbara has been talking about the “Rock Stars” here on Hairtell, so I thought I’d post a photo of a few of us. That’s ME on the left.
I’m not exactly sure who the other ones are, I can’t find my glasses. I think one is Jossie and the other Dee Dee (James?). Now that I look at the photo again, yeah, one is Jossie for sure.
Not sure who exactly Barbara was talking about, but here’s our photo anyway! Keep posting so we can answer your questions!
I have not the pleasure of knowing those three, however these are familiar to me.
Of course the one in the middle with a mustache is my brother Michael, (great truths said in a style devilishly funny) to the right I can recognize my sister Dee. And on the left the one of whom I should learn to shut up. 
To be fair, Michael, I do not think you were the real target of Barbara. I’m sure she has great respect and admiration for you. You were just a collateral damage. Do you know? not the first time someone makes a sarcastic remark about me, or videos on my YouTube channel. The truth is that I do not care, it makes me happy to think that some people have felt curious enough to embrace this profession and become electrologists.
The paradox here is that most of the videos were made and uploaded to honor someone, clearing any doubt to a colleague or user, or promote Electrology.
Gee, I think I’ve earned a well deserved vacation!
Take care,
Harpo
I know this is the wrong thread … but, I’m too lazy to find the right one.
Anyway, a new client (Northern Cal) wrote to our two schools in California and asked about the “anagen only” idea. I suggested he contact them, because his own electrologist wanted to wax his legs and then do “anagen only.”
Well folks … here are the answers from our two (and only) schools of electrology in California. So, is it any wonder at all what the student think? I DO feel like cursing … but I know Andrea will throw me off Hairtell. However, let me only say, “Grrrrrrrr!”
READ IT AN WEEP:
AIE DECTRO SCHOOL (Los Angeles):
Hair grows and moves through the follicle in three stages: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. Anagen hair is in a live stage, this stage is the one required to effectively eliminate the hair. Catagen hair is a transitional stage between alive and dead. Telogen hair has lost connection with the papilla (nutrient supply source) therefore leaving the papilla to reproduce an anagen hair at a later date. The ideal hair for effective hair elimination is a young early stage Anagen hair.
Monterey (Blend) School (San Francisco area):
"Your current electrologist is absolutely correct … hairs in the anagen growth stage are the ones you want to treat because they are connected to a blood supply … when hair follicles transition into the Catagen (shedding) or Telogen (resting) stage they are disconnected from the blood supply provided by the papilla … additionally in these stages the bottom half of the follicle shrinks by 1/3 and the follicle is not held open by an existing hair so it is virtually impossible to insert into a telogen follicle.”
So, there it is: 1) The “papilla grows the new hair” and, 2) you cannot insert into a telogen hair follicle. I don’t know who to shoot, myself or the schools. What planet are these people on? Have any of these “instructors” ever heard of STEM CELLS? SFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSF!!!
I’m going to “Universal Studios” tomorrow to “chill out” with the Germans. This put me “over the top.”
I’m going to ask Andrea if I may CURSE here on Hairtell? I probably shouldn’t ask.
Probably should not, Moe.
I was taught the same thing in school that Dectro and Monteray teaches. For years, I told my clients the same thing at consultation time until a couple years ago, after considering the passion and thus, the results that Michael and Josefa have declared over time about being able to disable hair follicles in any stage of growth.
Holy Shtako, you guys! My “rock star” reference has never been sarcastic or meant in any negative way. Michael has been exposed to this reference (my opinion of his contributions to our profession) at least once (or maybe even several times) in private messages.
When I made a statement about the rock star electrologists posting here I am being serious about the very high quality and status of the electrologists who are providing consumers information.
Consumers are very fortunate that this venue is available.
I don’t know enough “hair anatomy” to affirm or disagree with Dectro, but I can say that Johanne Fortier there has personally told me that hair can be treated in any stage, so I imagine that is what she’s teaching her students.
Speaking of Rock Stars, Johanne is the Rhianna, Adele, GaGa, Beyonce, Mariah, JLo of the electrolysis world. Pure energy describes Johanne.
Barbara, your comments are very much appreciated. Your dedication to helping the hairy is second to none.
Josefa,
I am pm’ing you on behalf of another electrologist. Please check your mail!
Thank you, Dee.
It’s like this. I was raised by a mom who would often tell me the following, “Always be humble Michael, because you have a LOT to be humble about!” Of course in a joking way.
I don’t believe in STARS of any kind. I don’t believe in “talent.” There is no talent or “gift,” there is only hard work and the willingness to struggle to find the answers.
Many “lifetimes” ago I was a pretty good musician (I suck now and can barely play). People would sometimes say, “Oh what a wonderful TALENT you have,” as if God simply shot lightening at me and is just happened. The reality is that I often practiced five or six hours per day to learn piano.
So, if you really want to make me sick (or piss me off) give me some kind of “over the top” Bull S*** compliment. I always think the person is being sarcastic because this is not in my thinking. I also have no use for people that trumpet themselves and attempt to MAKE themselves, well, “Rock Stars.”
So, I suppose I reacted to Barbara’s comment incorrectly. However, THIS is my “button.” I apologize. Sorry kiddo!
Brenton:
On the new Dectro DVD Johanne says, “catagen hairs cannot be killed.” What that?
Speaking about Groucho, I have been inspired by him to my new favourite quote: ''Why they call it Electrolysis when they mean Tweezing? 
Laughing Out Loud!