Referrals from me in Los Angeles area:
Electrolysis:
Tina Reynolds (Westwood) - thermolysis, microflash, blend
Robin Harris (Westwood) - thermolysis, microflash, blend
Sabrena Smith (Hollywood) - thermolysis, microflash, blend
Laser:
Dr Babapour (Beverly Hills) - GentleLASE alexandrite laser (for light skin types I-III)
LaserAway (West Hollywood) - Apogee Elite alexandrite and ND:Yag (for all skin types)
Dr. Hamilton (Woodland Hills) - GentleLASE alexandrite (for light skin types I-III)
Oh wow, Westwood is very much near the ucla campus…
Did you list them in order of preference or random?
Anyway, thank you so much, I’ll be checking the first 2 out… in September. Ha, well I’ll be saving up my money until then 
If money is a problem.
You might want to notice that American Institute of Education is located in Long Beach, and for very little money, one can have a student use electrolysis on you under the care of instructors.
Hello, I realize this post is outdated but I thought I’d ask anyway:
Where can I find out about getting work done by students in Long Beach?
Any ideas what the costs are? Or if there is any privacy?
Thanks in advance
Robin Harris mentioned above is actually an instructor at the Long Beach school. So start by contacting her. Or you can call the electrolysis school directly.
Thanks, will do!
The school in Long Beach moved to Orange County some time ago. They are now in Anaheim. The phone number in Long Beach will still dirrect you there.
Ok great Thanks! I live on the border or L.A. and O.C. counties so Anaheim is probably a little closer to me than LB.
I sent an e-mail but I haven’t recieved a response. I will call soon!
Thanks for the posting LAgirl…I was just wondering what is the difference between thermolysis, microflash, and blend for electrolysis? Thank you.
Sunshine, for your purposes there’s no big huuuuuge difference. It’s more important to find someone who is GOOD at whatever modality they do. To me, it’s not the same as laser treatments where the laser type is a priority. The speed of the modalities is a factor, but not as important as a proper treatment.
Here is some great info James gave me on the modalities: http://www.hairtell.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/68676/James_W_Walker_VII_CPE.html#Post68676
Thermolysis is a faster method which is good for the majority of the hair. A couple deeper hairs may need blend, which is a bit slower. Almost everyone who uses thermolysis uses blend as well, so you should just find someone good and let them pick what’s best for the hair you’re treating.
Microflash is just a type of thermolysis that’s even faster which comes on a popular Apilus machine. Picoflash is another on other machines.
THank you MagicalPrincessKitty for the link you provided and LAgirl for your answer. I was thinking of trying one of the electrolysis referrals that you provided LAgirl…do you think that I need to try a consultation where they do a test spot first? Also, should I try several different electrolysis places as well before I actually start the treatment?
They’ll do a test spot at the consultation for free.