Q How long will it take?
A If you come in for a free consultation I can assess the hair growth and compare it to a previous completed client to give you some idea. However since everyone is an individual it is simply not possible to give an exact number of appointments needed. Hair growth is very complicated and despite the huge amount of information available, even top scientists can’t explain how and why hair grows the way it does.

Q Is it painful?
A It can vary from just a gradual warmth for a few seconds to a sharp pain similar to plucking the hair out. The current settings can be adjusted to give a more tolerable treatment for stronger hairs, and for very sensitive areas you may wish to try a local anesthetic such as Emla cream. Most people can tolerate electrolysis very well, and some even fall asleep during treatment. For the few who still find it unbearable, a new multi-needle machine is now available which is very comfortable.

Q Isn’t laser faster and quicker?
A Laser (and similar treatments such as IPL) are often touted in the media as alternatives to electrolysis, but they are very different methods. Electrolysis is permanent hair removal. Laser is permanent hair REDUCTION. Please visit the links page for a good laser clinic in Reading.

Q Will electrolysis get rid of my hair for good?
A Successfully treated hair will not grow back, however electrolysis can’t stop future NEW hair growth from happening. For example a woman taking strong steroid medication or with an untreated hormonal imbalance may develop some new chin hairs later on in life, even if the previous chin hair growth was completely removed.

Q Which areas can I have treated?
A I can treat all areas APART FROM genitalia, inside the ears and inside the nose. I will only remove bikini line hair from the tops of the thighs (the classic bikini line shape).The vast majority of my customers have facial, chest and stomach hair removed.

Q Do you treat male clients?
A Only for problem beard hairs and upper body hair ONLY.

Q Do you treat TS/TG clients?
A Only via referral from other professionals, and only for facial hair removal. Please contact the BIAE if you require pre-SRS hair removal.

Q Do I have to let the hairs grow out for treatment?
A The hairs only need to be long enough to grasp with tweezers, which in some cases is as little as 24 hours growth. Hair can be shaved, cut or bleached between appointments.

Additional Notes:

Electrolysis requires a commitment of regular appointments (weekly or fortnightly unless you only have a few hairs). After a few months you will probably find you can either reduce the appointment length or the frequency of appointments. A totally hairless result, similar to shaving, cannot be achieved with electrolysis. Instead the noticeable hairs will be removed, leaving the fine ‘downy’ hair we all have on our bodies.

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