Electrolysis is the only FDA approved form of permanent hair removal. It is a progressive process that takes consistent appointments to achieve desired results. It is 150 years old so we know it is safe, effective and truly permanent.

A sterile probe is inserted into a follicle and an electric current is used to cauterize the nutrient source (papilla) of the hair follicle to keep it from growing back.

At least 18 months, depending on how much hair you have to start with, how large of an area we’re clearing and if you have any hormonal imbalances causing your hair growth in that area. If it’s a smaller area, it may take less time but generally you can expect minimum 12 months and usually it’s 18 months or more.

This depends on your hair cycle and how quickly your hair grows and how much hair is in the area we are clearing. In the first few months, most clients come in weekly or every other week and as time goes on, the appointments become less frequent and shorter.

This depends on a few factors, like client sensitivity, budget and amount of hair. Most clients start at 1 hour and after a few months the sessions decrease to 45 minutes and then 30 minutes for a little clean up. I offer up to two hour appointments.

Yes, it is effective on all skin types and colors and all hair types, colors and textures.

Electrolysis can be done anywhere on the body except inside the nose and inside the ears. If I can see the hair follicle opening (ostium), I can treat the hair.

Yes, electrolysis is effective for everyone who does not have contra-indications like cancer, MS or a few other health issues (we go over any concerns during your consultation). If you have a hormonal imbalance causing excess hair growth (Hirsutism), it may take longer to see results, or you might have to do some maintenance to keep new hairs at bay every few months, but it is effective for everyone.

Different people have different sensitivity levels and different areas are more sensitive than others. It is not uncommon for clients to fall asleep while getting worked on. But if you are on the sensitive side, there are ways to mitigate sensation and have the most comfortable and effective experience possible, including using numbing creams. We can discuss ways to manage this during your consultation and first session.

Okay this is a big topic. There are a few reasons that generally Electrolysis is a better choice than laser. Firstly, laser is a hair reduction method and cannot promise to permanently remove unwanted hair. After a while (as early as 6 months later and up to 10 years later), most people see at least some of the hair start to come back. Secondly, laser isn’t effective on everyone; you have to have a high contrast between your skin and hair color. Red, blond and white hair does not work with laser for the most part. If you have darker skin and darker hair, laser will most likely not work for you either. Thirdly, and most importantly, laser can cause PARADOXICAL HYPERTRICHOSIS, which means that instead of the laser treatments reducing hair it causes more to grow. It usually happens to cis women and people with uteruses, often with hormonal disorders, who get laser on their face. Instead of reducing the hair, the laser activates the dormant peach fuzz and causes thick black hairs to come in, which can onIy be permanently removed with electrolysis. But Electrolysis will never cause more hair growth.

That all being said, laser can be useful in certain situations. It can be a very effective place to start if you want to clear a large area, such as the legs or back. And many trans women find it useful to do laser first or in tandem with electrolysis on their facial hair if it’s fairly thick and dense. Even then, many people who do start with laser on larger areas will still need to clean up any stubborn hair with electrolysis.