Blend is actually SLOWER than thermolysis/diathermy.

Vision equipment is very important in this business, but many practices don't buy the higher level vision devices, thinking they can do just fine without them.

Of course, some people want to remove hairs that are on a level that, although reachable with better magnification, is unnecessary based on what a normal person notices while standing 4 feet away from you.

Hopefully, you only have hairs not noticeable from four feet away.

I can't say much more about the type of vision equipment than has already been said. I start my electrolysis schooling in a few weeks. The instructor uses loupes. Great but I told her that I have been using a medical grade magnifier (just practicing on myself and my wife). She is excited to have me in her class. She wants me to being my magnifier into class so everyone can try it. The funny part is I have $400.00 invested in it. It took some modifying to make it to my liking but you don't need to spend thousands to have better equipment than the place down the street.

I am jealous I hope to start on my path to an electrology career sometime this winter or early spring, and get my CPE next September.

Is your magnifier like the surgical scope James uses?

Despite the fact that the equipment is old, I am happy with my original electrologist. This makes me a bit skeptical! It may not be the skill or the equipment (only). I think my original electrologist is a truly good professional. She has good communication skills, she makes me feel comfortable, and she has NEVER tried to sell me another service. The others have several times tried to sell me other services during my electrolysis treatment, something that I find outrageous.

11th treatment. 45min on the upper lip and sides. I didn't say anything about the few coarse hairs that she forgot to take last Saturday, because I wanted to see what would happen today. This was actually the best treatment I had so far. Very happy!

12th treatment. 1-hr on the upper lip and the left side of the face. I will go tomorrow for the other side.

I had a new electrologist (how many does this clinic have?). She was very old, and when I saw her I wondered if she would be able to see anything, but she was awesome!

The part of the upper lip that has coarse hair is a bit darker. It looks like a shadow. It has been like this even before starting treatments, it looked much better after the IPL treatments, but after the electrolysis treatments looks worse. Is this a normal, temporary reaction? I can see a few coarse hair under the skin. Could it be because of that? My electrologist doesn't seem worried, but hey, it's not her face! Ha!

Frequently, after electrolysis to remove the thickest, most noticeable hairs, people just start noticing a new set of hairs, that were less noticeable previously, as all attention was on the thicker ones. This is why your electrologist is not conscerned.

Eventually, you will be cleared out at the end of every appointment. Then you will be all better.

Thank you James!

13th treatment. 1-hr on the right side of the face. The left side is still a little bit red. I think one hour on one side is too much for my skin, but I am happy with the results.

I bought some Witch Hazel (100% distilled) today and I just realized that it contains 14% alcohol. Is it safe to use? It can be used after waxing and shaving.

Also, I know that sun exposure is not recommended after laser hair removal, but how about electrolysis? I am not planning to expose myself to the sun, but I am just wondering if I should avoid it while walking on the street.

You are welcome.

The alcohol in Witch Hazel is ok as long as you are not allergic to alcohols. As for the sun exposure, the only reason one would avoid it with electrolysis is if your skin is prone to pigmentation. If a pigmentation prone person is exposed to enough sun, that person will have uneven pigmentation spots at the site of the treated follicles. This will fade in a certain amount of time, but most people who have that problem really don't want to wait the time it takes for the spots to go away.

14th treatment. 1-hr on the abdomen and chest. I had this electrologist who sends the current for longer. Very painful!