There are SO many myths about electrolysis out there in the world that it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to actually preparing for your first session.
You’ve finally made the life changing decision to get electrolysis; congratulations! This is such an exciting time, and we don’t want you to spend it worrying about the unknown.
To help put your mind at ease, here are a few suggestions to prepare you for your new hair-free life and your first electrolysis appointment.
First things first:
Find a certified, reputable electrologist. We can’t stress the importance of this enough. How do you know if your electrologist is certified? It should say so on their website, but you can also check through the American Electrology Association. You should also check Yelp, Google, and Facebook for reviews and make sure that your electrologist has received positive feedback and/or addressed any of their negative reviews.
Schedule a consultation. A qualified electrologist will want to meet with you before your first session to assess your needs and answer any questions you may have. Not sure what kind of questions to ask? Check out our Electrolysis FAQ page here.
Now that you’ve found your electrologist and made the decision to go forward, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind before your first appointment:
Don’t shave for at least a week. This can be terrifying at first, but you’ll get used to it - we promise! (and makeup can hide stubble incredibly well). Truth be told, no one is going to notice your facial hair the way you do. If you’re very concerned about this, try not to schedule any social outings the week before your first session. Take some extra time for yourself and amp-up your self care routine. You’re making a life-changing decision by choosing electrolysis; be kind and gentle to yourself! You are beautiful and amazing and no amount of body hair will ever change that.
Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. If you’ve done your due diligence when it comes to selecting a qualified electrologist, you’ve probably digested more than enough information about electrolysis in general. Google can be a very scary place; if you’re nervous about your appointment, we suggest that you don’t google-yourself crazy.
Do contact your electrologist if you have any preliminary concerns. Just because we suggested that you stay off of the internet doesn’t mean that we don’t want you to effectively address your concerns. Contact your electrologist to help put your mind at ease, or check out our FAQ page here.
Do remove your makeup before your appointment. It will make things easier on your electrologist and it will help to ensure that your pores are nice and clean before the process begins.
Do discontinue any retinol/retinoid treatment before your first appointment. We recommend that you stop using harsh topical skin treatments at least 3 weeks before your first appointment. Electrolysis will likely irritate your skin after the first few sessions. If you’re using products that chemically exfoliate your skin, that irritation will be much worse, and can even cause permanent scarring. Put those treatments on the shelf for the duration of your electrolysis journey; you can come back to them once your skin is hair-free!
Don’t spend too much time in the sun. Just like harsh skin treatments can exaggerate irritation caused by electrolysis, exposure to too much sun can leave your skin aggravated.
Do relax and be proud of yourself! Electrolysis is an incredible life-changing decision that takes dedication. You’re doing something amazing for yourself, so just relax and let the process do what it does best: permanently eliminate your problem-hair! Take yourself out for a drink or dinner to celebrate; you’ve earned it!
Have more questions or want to schedule an electrolysis appointment with Crystal? Contact us here.
Glow on gorgeous!
XOXO,
The Simply Crystal Team