The great majority of electrologists seem to use the old blend machine; I’m wondering why more aren’t used faster thermolysis or computerized electrolysis machines in general given that more hairs can be removed that way?
Sterex is a reputable brand with a strong presence in the UK. Their machines are a fraction of the cost of computerised machines, and a competent electrologist can still use them to do flash thermolysis manually for a faster treatment. If an electrologist is comfortable with a Sterex or a manual machine in general, the cost versus benefit of upgrading doesn’t make sense.
As for why they rely more on blend, everyone has their own reasons for their favourite modality. The reality is that people in general prefer to stick with what they know. If most training is focussed on blend, most electrologists will likely continue with that modality.
The maths don’t make sense with your argument! It’s really not much more expensive given how little time it would take to recoup based on extra productivity
The SX-B is less than half the cost of an Instantron and less than a quarter of the cost of an Apilus xCell. It’s a significant difference especially for an electrologist just out of training and could be the difference between starting a business with personal savings or with a bank loan.
There are only eight hours in a work day, and we charge by the hour, so increased productivity would not greatly help to recoup costs in reality. An electrologist would need to increase prices if the new machine genuinely provides value to the client or absorb the cost to remain competitive.
Apart from that, it’s very possible to perform thermolysis with an SX-B at the same speed as a computerised machine. It depends on the skill and technique of the electrologist.
If electrolysis makes up all or most of the services provided, a computerised machine makes sense over the long term. If not, then it doesn’t make much sense.