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Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi all!! So I was giving serious consideration into Professional Electrolysis on my bikini area and my under arms and maybe my upper lip, but am very confused or more so have a ton of questions. So if anyone would give me a little help I would deeply appriciate it. So I’m aware that everything in this process varies from person to person. I have been reading some of the already posted forums and get the idea that the overall time period is about a year for no regrowth, is this true?? If I am going to save for something like is there an ideal price range I should consider?? I currently shave the bikini area and underarms and wax my upper lip is it even worth the effort?? I also don’t know anyone who has ever done it and would like to get a referral from someone who has gotten it done in my area, where could I find someone? I also understand there is the three different types of electrolysis, which is best?? I am light skinned with brown hair if that helps any. Are there better options for me other that electrolysis?? Once again I deeply appriciate anyone who can give me some assistence in this!!

Thanks,
Jeana

#2

FILL OUT YOUR PROFILES ALREADY PEOPLE!!!

How are we supposed to tell you anything about anybody “in your area” when you don’t want to tell us where your area is!

#3

Sorry <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />!! I filled out my profile now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />!! I’m from Folsom, north of Sacramento, specifically but not many people know where that is.

Thanks,
Jeana

#4

Search through some of the posts by Barrester. He is from the California area and has tried several electrologists in that region. His recommendations are posted in various threads.

#5

Hi Jeana,

I have been reading some of the already posted forums and get the idea that the overall time period is about a year for no regrowth, is this true??

Count on about 12-18 months of treatment for permanent hair removal.

If I am going to save for something like is there an ideal price range I should consider??

Price range will depend. Call a bunch of places and ask about their rates to find out what the average rate is for your area. But to calculate how much the total cost will be, you’ll have to get an electrologist’s opinion after looking at your hair situation.

I currently shave the bikini area and underarms and wax my upper lip is it even worth the effort??

This is up to you, of course. If you don’t mind shaving and waxing for the rest of your life, then don’t bother with electrolysis. Otherwise, these are super-common areas that people have treated.

I also understand there is the three different types of electrolysis, which is best??

This has been discussed several times here and the shorthand notes are:
–Galvanic: the slowest but surest method. It can take minutes to kill off an individual hair, but the kill rate is highest.
–Thermolysis: the fastest method. It can take a second to even just a fraction of a second to kill each hair, but there is more chance for a hair to need repeat treatments.
–Blend: a merger of the two.

Thermolysis will get you looking hair-free the fastest, so for me that was its biggest advantage. But the most important factor is that you need an electrologist who is competent in his/her method of choice. That’s what will save you money in the long run.

Are there better options for me other that electrolysis??

As you probably know by now, hair removal technology isn’t too advanced. No method is really a breeze. To explore all your options, check out hairtell’s sister site: http://www.hairfacts.com/

i hope this helps!
–susie <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

#6

Thanks you guys for the info. It should give me a good start!!

#7

Hi There,

I have had my underarms cleared once, my bikini cleared twice and every week I work on my upper lip. I am thrilled with the results! Find a skilled practioner and you will not look back.