I want to start !

Hair Removal Methods Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
#1

Hi all,

I would like to start learning doing electrolysis on myself. I need the Pros here to guide me through this and help me with what type of equipment that is easy to learn and practice for a noob like me.

First I will read and learn before I do any practical treatment. I am willing to read books, links and follow your advice. After I gather as much information as I can I will perform on my own legs. I don’t mind scarring in that area but of course I will try my best not to scar myself. Until I master the treatment or at least I know what I do, I will perform on other areas.

I know that DIY electrolysis is not like getting treatments from Pros but I cant get treatments for many reasons.

Please help me start.

#2

So I have been reading posts in the forums and according to the expert James, galvanic is the best system for newbies as it is easy to use and less scarring than the other systems.

Can somebody help me with galvanic system machine that is reliable and good for starters ?

#3

I think some of the electrologists recommend that you start with galvanic, then move onto blend, then thermolysis.

Maybe there are other methods to begin learning as well.

Best thing would be to buy a machine that is capable of all three. Although you may start with galvanic, it’s unlikely you will use that later. Any machine capable of blend will have galvanic and thermolysis (since blend is combo of both).

In the UK, the main brand of epilator (that most electrologist’s here have) is Sterex and they have a blend model. This is more expensive than the galvanic or thermolysis only versions.

I’ve always seen “The Blend Method” by Michael Bono recommended for anyone thinking of starting out.

#4

Can I ask what do you mean when you say I wouldn’t be using Galvanic later in the treatment. Is it slower ?

I found the one your talking about 3 in 1 (blend) from Sterex but there is no price on their page. Do you know how much roughly it costs ?

Also about Michael Bono’s book. I thought his book is more advanced. I am very newbie in this subject.

#5

Hi Lil
You can go to my website and download a 32-page book for free. If you get the manual with your unit (you must), I think you can start from here. Doing this is really not all that difficult. Lighting and magnification are the essentials: spend your money on that!

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#6

The Sterex SX-B retails for £800. You may be able to get better (other) second hand units for that price.

Maybe some of the electrologists will come forward and suggest…

Galvanic is slow… 1 min per hair? I guess if you are skilled to perform Blend/Thermolysis properly, what is the point of using galvanic?

I believe it’s a essential text. I have had a quick flick through and it covers everything you really should know…

#7

Hi,

Thanks and appreciate it. Your posts always informative.

#8

I have been reading about them and what I understand is that Galvanic is slower but less scarring when compared to the others .

You are right 1 min per hair is really slow and unpractical.

I was thinking of buying One-Touch which is Galvanic to start off and practice before I purchase a real equipment. What do you guys think ? Is it a good idea ?

#9

Some people have had success with it after modifying it.

I bought it with the same intention. In it’s original form, it’s really annoying because of the spring probe, amongst other things.

Just not worth the hassle in my opinion.

#10

Don’t waste any money on a One-Touch. You will gain nothing useful from the experience. Since the hand piece is nothing like a pro unit, and the spring backed insertion probe is too large, and causes one to work differently, it is about as useful as playing “Guitar Hero” would be in advance of buying a Gibson Les Paul. It is just better to get the Les Paul and start playing “Skip To My Lou” like everyone else. Then later, you can go to guitar stores and annoy the employees by playing Stairway to Heaven to test out the guitars they have offered for sale. :slight_smile:

I want to say also, that galvanic is just as capable to cause scarring when used improperly, but since it takes longer to work, it is less likely that you would sit still long enough to actually hurt yourself too much. Blend would be able to do the same treatment, or if used improperly, damage, in about 7 seconds or less, while thermolysis would do what ever deed your skill and treatment equipment allows in under a second of treatment time. See, the difference is amount of time to recognize an error, and correct it before a negative outcome is past the point of no return.

#11

@Stoppit

Yea I’ve been reading reviews about One-Touch. They say it works but with a lot of practice and as you said after modifying it.

@James

What would you recommend for a DIYer like me ? I mean I would start with Galvanic I don’t mind the time as long as I do it correctly without scarring myself. Also I read in one of your posts that you recommend a self sensor machine. What is the benefit and how does it work ? I am thinking of buying Sterex SX-B (3 in 1 )

Another thing I wanted to ask. I read that Galvanic is better for thick coarse hair. What about if I wanted to use Galvanic in fine thinner hair ? Would it be a problem ? Also do you use different needle for different types of hair ?

Sorry I keep asking so many questions but sometimes I feel it is really complicated but I won’t give up.

Finally, If I treated a hair but not killed in the first time would it come thinner, finer ?

Thanks

I started reading the free download book of Michael Bono and seriously thinking of buying it.

#12

I tell everyone to get Mike’s book. Its the best text book of all the ones that I have used so far, when it comes to learning electrolysis from nothing to working on a body and getting good results.

An automatic sensor allows one to set the treatment energy delay sensor concentrate on nothing but getting the insertion right.

All modalities of electrolysis work equally well. What is not equal is the learning curve to learn to do good work without negative outcomes during the learning process. This is why we advise home users to start with galvanic, and then, once better insertions and treatment understanding is established, move on to blend, and only once one is doing good blend, should one work in thermolysis. The difference is the speed at which the treatment energy works, and therefore the amount of time one has to adjust any error you make before any long term negative results occur.

Seriously take time to read through this entire Do-It-Yourself section here on the site, and I bet you won’t have nearly as many questions left unanswered. In fact, I would find it hard to believe that you would have any question that was not a fine tuning of your understanding of something that you have already read about.

#13

Michael was born to teach. The good teacher knows how to convey his knowledges to students regardless of their level. Besides, all his explanations are illustrated with photographs or drawings, this makes it easier to understand. I do not even know the English language, however, I can understand without the help of a translator.

#14

Ok thanks now I understand the concepts of the three models but could you kindly answer my questions above ? I have been reading a lot in this forums but I want answers from pros as I will invest a lot of money in this machine and don’t want to waste it.

I would really appreciate your input James.

Thanks

#15

You do know that the professional answer to your question is don’t try to do this in the first place. If you refuse to follow that advice, get a partner and work on each other. In the mean time, read up on this forum and find out what those who have gone before you have found.

#16

Well I guess this is Do it yourself section

#17

If you would like to purchase a mint condition used Apilus SX 500, it is available for $3500. All taxes included. It comes with 100 pre-sterilized disposable probes that include a variety of sizes in one piece and two piece, gold, stainless steel and insulated. This also includes a one hour hands on lesson in using the machine for electrolysis purposes only. You pick-up.

#18

At the very least, you should be looking to read the posts by DIY’er Templj and others in the DIY section who can walk you through it.
Both Andrea and Templj will tell you that it is true that if you worked a part time job, and took all the money you made and got electrolysis with a good pro at the end of the week, you would get more hairs removed than you would spending that same time (work hours plus electrolysis with pro time) working on yourself at the painfully slow and inaccurate work rate you can do on yourself.

#19

I have been reading posts by No Hair who seems very informative with DIY. I can say I have the basic knowledge and reading some books will help me more.

I believe it is not hard to learn. It is all about practicing after all which will come in the future.

#20

I would not say that it can’t be done. It is just a point that better, faster work can be had with someone working on you, and you working on someone else. When you are working on yourself, you are getting the slowest work rate, with the least accuracy.