This is a question I am often asked especially for clients continuing treatment after they have moved from a different city or state.

My answer is, I use the modality that is best to destroy the hair follicle.  Each and every client is different. The hair, skin, and past removal methods are all individual, and I tailor treatments for what works best for the client. The machine can be compared to a vehicle. Some are fast, super fancy, and computerized, while others are more simple and straightforward. They all get you to where you need to go.

The hair needs to be long enough for me to grab with forceps and remove.  This is a minimum of 3 to 4 days of growth.

In between treatments, I recommend cutting or shaving the hair, ONLY if you cannot stand to let it grow until your next treatment.

If you have been tweezing or waxing, it is VERY important to STOP immediately!  

This is by far the most commonly asked question. The total treatment time (TTT) of Electrolysis varies with each individual. If you follow your Electrologist’s instructions carefully, obtaining a full clearance every growth cycle, you can expect regular treatments for approximately 18-24 months. Hormones, medications, diet, and lifestyle can all greatly impact your hair growth. Endocrine disorders must be addressed with doctor supervision and lifestyle changes if necessary. Insulin (think carbs and sugar), stress, lack of sleep, and medications, all affect our endocrine systems. 

At Pure we believe in the ‘clear and wait’ approach to permanent hair removal. This means one full clearance per growth cycle. The time it takes for a full clearance depends on the area to be treated, the density of the hair, and the previous removal methods. Each part of the body has a different growth cycle length.  On average, you can expect a clearance once every 6 weeks for 12 months and then every 8 weeks thereafter. The treatment time will gradually decrease as we have cleared through each cycle. 

Pure Electrolysis does not treat the bikini area unless there is a doctor’s prescription or a surgical diagram for those prepping for gender-affirming surgery.  If you suffer from folliculitis or severe ingrowns, please discuss this with a doctor before seeking our services. If you are prepping for surgery, please have a diagram ready, signed by your surgeon, before any bikini area electrolysis appointments. 

This just means we are already booked for the appointment you are looking for.  If it is not a New Client appointment, you can try searching for a shorter appointment time. Online booking is available up to 30 days in advance.  The software will NOT show the schedule beyond 30 days of the day you are searching.  Re-schedules happen frequently and I encourage you to check back often if you are looking for a sooner appointment. 

Unfortunately, no. The scheduling software, Acuity Scheduling, does not currently offer a waitlist. I am hopeful they will update this to keep up with consumer needs.  Feel free to message them to request this!

Yes, but NOT during an outbreak.  The nerves on the face are all interconnected and electrolysis performed even far away from an outbreak site on the face can lead to an outbreak all over.  Please be advised if you have a scheduled appointment and get an outbreak, you need to cancel.  If you come to your appointment with a sore, I cannot perform any treatment and you will be charged for your appointment time.

Yes. We treat all unwanted androgenic hormonal hair growth, regardless of gender identity.

Yes. A big concern for M2F transgender clients is electrolysis and their SRS.  If you know you plan to have the surgery, please consult with your surgeon regarding your genital electrolysis plans.  It is very important to find out what your surgeon may, or may not, want you to do.  Consulting your surgeon before mapping out a treatment plan with me is very important as well as planning well in advance.   It will take time to clear the area completely and is recommended to start a minimum of 12 months prior to surgery.

Your reaction to the treatment entirely depends on the energy needed, the length of your session, what hormonal and/or endocrine issues you may have, medications you are taking, skincare regimen, and your own unique skin sensitivity. 

It is very important to follow all after care instructions, the most important being to keep the area clean and moisturized.

A tiny probe is inserted into the follicle and administers a burst of energy, thus coagulating the blood supply and destroying the stem cells. The hair is then easily freed from the destroyed follicle.

Sensitivity levels vary with each individual. The thickness of the hair, previous removal methods, density, depth, and distortion all effect the energy needed to accurately destroy the follicle. To me it feels like a sting. The needed length of your session and your personal sensitivity will also play a part in comfort or discomfort.
At your first visit we will discuss recommendations to enhance comfort during the treatment, if needed. 

Both methods of hair removal have their advantages and limitations. Depending on your specific situation either one can be helpful. Laser is a newer method which continues to evolve, and is geared to treat large areas of the body and large amounts of hair. However, it will not treat blonde, grey or white hair. Caution should be taken when treating the eyebrows, darker skin tones, and skin which tends to pigment with exposure to sun. Laser is also NOT permanent, it works to shrink hair follicles resulting in a thinner regrowth.

Electrolysis can treat any hair, anywhere, as well as any skin color. Electrolysis IS permanent, it destroys the germinating cells which create a hair follicle and stops the blood supply which nourishes the hair follicle.

If you have the right combination of skin and hair color, I recommend Laser for the treatment of large areas and more dense growth such as the bikini area, back, legs, and arms.

I recommend Electrolysis for the treatment of androgenic facial and body hair growth including, but not limited to, the upper and lower lip, chin, cheeks, and neck, around the areola and the abdomen.

If you want permanent hair removal, you will need to stop tweezing completely. Please do not shave a minimum of three days prior to your appointment. It is best to come in with clean skin on the area to be treated to avoid breakouts and infection. Do not touch the skin after your Electrologist has cleaned the skin. We ask that you leave your cell phone off and do not use during treatment. Relax and be still and let the magic (follicle destruction) happen.