This is one of the most important steps while you are receiving electrolysis treatments. Hydrate! We need there to be enough saline in your follicles to make the heat or chemical reaction to destroy the cells that make hair your hair grow. Making sure you are hydrated will ensure that there is an easy release of the hair .

If we can’t see it we can’t treat it . We totally understand that letting your hair grow can be scary . In between sessions you are able to shave or trim your hairs only. Don’t pluck tweeze or wax as this will stimulate new hair growth. Before your session give us at least 2-3 days of hair growth depending on how fast your hair grows. We need just enough length to grab those hair with our tweezers

Stay out of direct sunlight and U.V. light for at least the first 72 hours Before and After your treatments and avoid putting sunscreen on your skin during that time. Your pores are open and we don’t want you to possibly introduce any bacteria in your skin from the sunscreen .

During your electrolysis treatments avoid caffeine and sugar the day of your appointment. These items can make you more sensitive to the treatment .

Consuming alcoholic beverages can cause you to become dehydrated . We need you to be hydrated to have a successful treatment . Being hydrated can also help with pain .

24 hours before your appointment you may use a light exfoliant to open up your pores and hopefully scrub away dead skin cells or skin products that may be blocking your pores .

Avoid Retinol, Glycolic acid and any other harsh skincare products 1 week before your appointment .

Discontinue use of accutane for at least 6 months prior to treatment .

We want to make the most of your time please remove all makeup before coming in for your session, having on even a little bit of makeup can make our job harder we may have to stop the service to remove makeup that may still be on your skin after our initial skin cleaning .

Numbing creams can be used beforehand to help you get through sensitive treatment areas such as the upper lip or any area for that matter if your pain tolerance is low. If you are on your menstrual cycle which is known to make you more sensitive to pain; numbing cream may be very helpful. Buy an over the counter cream or ask your physician for a prescription . Follow the directions as they are labeled .

Taking a pain relief tablet can help , use as the label instructs .

Hands off! The first thing you will want to do is to feel how smooth your skin is but you must resist this temptation. You can introduce bacteria into your skin which can cause breakouts and infections .

It is crucial that you let your skin rest and heal itself. Small scabs may form a couple days post treatment but do not pick them. They will fall off within a few days.

It is important to stay out of the sun both before and after treatment. The sun can encourage hyperpigmentation and other skin damage.

Cleanse your skin with a fragrance free light cleanser .

It is important that you only use aloe vera , witch hazel or specially made electrolysis after treatment creams/gels ( which I have in stock) on your skin 48 hrs. post treatment.

Redness and swelling is a normal post treatment reaction . A cold compress can help relieve these reactions .

Avoid makeup and heavy creams at least 48 Hrs. post treatment to reduce risk of infection or breakouts .

Avoid exercising, saunas, steamy showers and anything that might make you sweat for at least 24 hours after your treatment. Sweating may introduce bacteria into your freshly open pores.