Becoming the Beauty You Are Through Permanent Hair Removal
Experts Offer Tips on Finding the Right Electrologist for You

 
As a transgendered woman, chances are you struggle with
unwanted body hair. While shaving and tweezing can be done in the
privacy of your own home, they are time consuming and require daily
attention. Waxing can be done in salons, but requires regular
maintenance and can be costly. Increasingly, transgendered women are
turning to electrolysis as a safe, FDA-approved, permanent solution to
unwanted hair. But, how to choose?

• Electrologists are held to high standards for quality, yet it’s important for consumers to look for best practices:

•  Electrologists
  are professionals who have undergone extensive training. In many
  states, electrologists are required to be licensed or certified. Look
  for your practitioner’s certificate to be on display, or certification
  from an electrology school.
• Make sure the practitioner uses
  needle electrolysis. Some places advertise electrolysis but use a form
  of electronic tweezers or photoepilators for their treatments, neither
  of which offer permanent hair removal.
• Check your surroundings. Does the office look clean? Are the
  workers professional? If the office doesn’t meet your standards, chances
  are the treatment won’t either.
• Take advantage of free consultations, when they are offered.
  This is your chance to ask about the number of visits you may need, the
  estimated cost, the practitioner’s experience in the field and any other
  questions you might have. It is also an opportunity to determine the
  professionalism of the practitioner and to determine whether you find
  him or her to be trustworthy.
• Seek out recommendations from friends who have had electrolysis.

Use
care when selecting an electrologist; the wrong decision can mean extra
treatments and expense. While these tips may amount to more legwork and
research, in the long run, you will be happier with your treatment
experience when you have done some research.