HYDRATE & MOISTURIZE:
Drink a lot of water during the full course of your treatment sessions and keep the treatment area well moisturized for best hair removal results. Try to drink at least one gallon of water per day for a minimum of 5 days prior to the treatment.

Try avoiding chocolate, caffeine and alcohol 24-hrs before treatment to prevent dehydration.

EXFOLIATE AND CLEAN:
Exfoliate the day before or the day of your appointment and apply a hydrating moisturizer for easier insertions and hair removal. Always arrive to your appointment in good hygiene.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR:
If you have any health conditions that impact your skin, heart, blood or hair growth you should always consult your physician first.

BE HONEST:
If you have any health conditions that impact your skin, heart, blood or hair growth you should always consult your physician first.

USE RETINOIDS OR ACIDS:
Stop using retinoids and Salicylic and Glycolic Acids at least 1-week prior to treatment.

CLOG PORES:
Refrain from applying make-up, deodorants or any other products that may clog the pores of the area being treated on the day of the appointment.

BLEACH HAIR:
Never bleach hair right before an appointment. The harder the hair is to see, the harder it is to remove. If you bleach in between appointments, allow enough time for your hair to grow back in so your electrologist can see your roots {approx 1/16” to 1/8”}.

TAKE ACCUTANE, TRETINOIN, ISOTRETINOIN, OR RETIN-A:
Discontinue Accutane or Isotretinoin at least 6 months prior to treatment. And no Retin-A or related topical products for at least a week prior to treatment.

SUNBATHE:
Stay out of the sun for at least 48-hrs prior to electrolysis treatment to avoid dilation of the blood vessels and sunburn.

Apply a numbing cream as directed on the label before arriving to your appointment. You can buy it from the pharmacy or ask your doctor to prescribe one that’s a bit stronger. I also have one, but be mindful that topicals can cause hyperpigmentation. Avoid caffeine, alcohol & chocolate 24-72 hours prior to treatment. Avoid treatment during menstruation because some women find they are more sensitive during this time.

If you are getting a dense area treated like the bikini, groin or beard, shave the area being treated 3-5 days before your first treatment (depending on regrowth rates) to ensure all hairs being treated are in the Anagen {growth} phase. Ensure regrowth is at least 1/16” to 1/8” in length. No waxing, tweezing, sugaring, threading, etc.