Rachel’s advice:
Electrolysis does not work magically on its own. Electrolysis is only as good as the person performing it. The insertion of the probe should not be painful as it should be following the exact direction of the follicle under the skin (imagine a little tunnel). Heat is then applied to dry up the lower part of the follicle then the hair is lifted out. The client should not feel the hairs being pulled in any way as they are being removed. If you do then the likelihood is the treatment will not be successful.
AREAS TREATED: Full Face
TOTAL HOURS: 62
TIME SCALE: 1-Year
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F7
NOTE: This young lady had been shaving her face since she was 17 and had never allowed the hair to grow. I met her in August 2021, after she had been on my waitlist for over a year. She was desperate to get rid of it once and for all. It was really affecting her confidence and self-esteem. I explained, in order for me to treat the hairs she would have to grow it out, but we could do some long sessions at the start to get it under control, then it would be possible to keep it cleared with regular sessions until it was gone.
My estimation to complete was 70-80 hours in total. I told her at the start I would guide her throughout the process and that I promised (as I always do) to remove the hair permanently forever!
I do have a few little rules!
1. Keep to appointments
2. No plucking, waxing, threading or cream removal in between.
3. Trimming, bleaching or gently shaving in the direction of the growth only.
Note: I only suggest shaving to clients that already are when I meet them. I don’t advocate it otherwise.
We did 12 hours close together around the start, then fortnightly appointments normally 2 hours. We have now done just under 65 hours in total and it’s been absolutely life changing for this client! A few more short treatments left until we are completely finished.
She is full of confidence and is like a different person. When it was a year (62 hours) we took some photos and it brought me to tears. I am so happy to have helped and hearing her say things like; ‘She can go on holiday now without having to worry about getting up before everyone else to shave her face’ is the reason I’ve been doing this for over 30 years!
The below images show progress over 1-year
The below images were taken immediately after treatment
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 13
TIME SCALE: 18 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F6
AREAS TREATED: Chin
TOTAL HOURS: 3 (12 x 15 minutes)
TIME SCALE: 10 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F7
NOTE: The spots were being caused by the constant plucking and digging of the hairs. I said when we clear the hairs the skin will get the chance to heal too. It’s a Win win!
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck plus corners of Upper lip and few sparse hairs on Cheeks
TOTAL HOURS: 9.5
TIME SCALE: 14 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F7
AREAS TREATED: Upper & Under Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 13
TIME SCALE: 18 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
NOTE: When I first met this client she had waxed the areas only a week prior so the before photo doesn’t give justice to how much hair was really there. Often when I first meet a client the full extent of growth is not always visible – it’s a good idea to take photos at the first few sessions. This client has since gone on to have every hair removed from her face, neck, hairline and forehead. The results are absolutely fantastic!
AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Including Upper Lip & Hairline)
TOTAL HOURS: 50
TIME SCALE: 19 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F6 & F5
AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Including Forehead & Top of Nose)
TOTAL HOURS: 50
TIME SCALE: 18 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
NOTE: When I first met this client there was very visible Melasma over most of her face. With all the fine dark hairs, it gave a very grey dull appearance and client was really lacking in confidence because of this. I checked with a dermatologist in regards to the Melasma and then we set about a treatment plan of between 1-2 hours a week. The results have been life changing- client is now full of confidence and skin looks incredible! So clear! The Melasma dramatically improved throughout the process too.
AREAS TREATED: Hairline
TOTAL HOURS: 10
TIME SCALE: 12 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip, Chin Sides of Face.
TOTAL HOURS: 25
TIME SCALE: 18 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
NOTE: I love treating all the fine hairs as well. This client had very dense sideburns (not shown) – She was so happy with the results.
AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip & Under Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 7.5
TIME SCALE: 9 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
NOTE: This client told me she had walked past our clinic for years saying to herself one day I’m going to go there and have electrolysis. Sure enough she started with me this February 2022.
AREAS TREATED: Full Face & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 36
TIME SCALE: 12 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F5
NOTE: Full face treated (photo showing Upper Lip only).
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 8.5
TIME SCALE: 13 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F7
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 6
TIME SCALE: 11 months
NEEDLE: RLX needle size F6
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Corners of Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 6.5
TIME SCALE: 12 months 
AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Excluding Upper Lip)
TOTAL HOURS: 24
TIME SCALE: 12 months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Sparse Hairs on Upper lip
TOTAL HOURS: 8
TIME SCALE: 22 months
NOTE: Taken around lockdowns 
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sideburns
TOTAL HOURS: 16.5
TIME SCALE: 13 months
NOTE: This young client wore really heavy makeup to cover the hairs when I first met her. By the end she was coming in make up free which was liberating.
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Corners of Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 9
TIME SCALE: 16 months (around lockdowns)
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Cheeks
TOTAL HOURS: 30
TIME SCALE: 24 months (due to lockdowns)
NOTE: This client had been having laser for 6 years when she came to see me. Whilst she had had great results on body areas, it had done little for her face. She really didn’t believe electrolysis was going to work at the start. I gave her my promise and asked her to trust me.
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Upper Lip & Brows
TOTAL HOURS: 16
TIME SCALE: 12 months
NOTE: This client initially came to the clinic for acne facials. Sonya realised the real problem was the client plucking and digging at her hairs constantly. Sonya suggested it was Rachel she needed to sort the hairs, then the spots would clear up on their own. I started with the chin and neck. Client was so happy with results we went on to treat upper lip and eyebrows too!
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 28
TIME SCALE: 12 Months
NOTE: I started this client in December 2019 – 28 hours and 3 lockdowns later the amazing result can be seen. The after photo was taken in April 2021 – I had not treated the client since December 2020.
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Corners of Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 7
TIME SCALE: 12 Months
AREAS TREATED: Sides of Face
TOTAL HOURS: 6
TIME SCALE: 12 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 20
TIME SCALE: 6 Months
AREAS TREATED: Sides of Face & Under Chin
TOTAL HOURS: 15
TIME SCALE: 9 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, sides of Face & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 35
TIME SCALE: 9 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper Lip & Under Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 12
TIME SCALE: 9 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 12.5
TIME SCALE: 15 months
AREAS TREATED: Chin , Neck & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 8.5
TIME SCALE: 7 Months
AREAS TREATED: Tattoo on Back
TOTAL HOURS: 9.5
TIME SCALE: 8 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sides & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 24
TIME SCALE: 11 Months
AREAS TREATED: Sides , Neck & Chin
TOTAL HOURS: 40
TIME SCALE: 13 Months
AREAS TREATED: Full Face
TOTAL HOURS: 96
TIME SCALE: 24 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 11
TIME SCALE: 14 Months
AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 3.5
TIME SCALE: 9 Months
NOTE: Treatment not in full as the client moved away but made a significant difference in time taken.
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Cheeks & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 20
TIME SCALE: 24 Months
AREAS TREATED: Birth Mark
TOTAL HOURS: 16
TIME SCALE: 26 Months
NOTE: Consent from Doctor was required prior to treatment
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sides, Upper Lip & Under Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 33
TIME SCALE: 11 Months
NOTE: Skin was marked from ingrown hairs & use of tweezers prior to treatment.
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Jawline, Cheeks & Upper & Under Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 37.5
TIME SCALE: 13 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Cheeks, Jawline & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 36
TIME SCALE: 10 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 6.5
TIME SCALE: 16 Months
AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip, Under Lip & Chin
TOTAL HOURS: 11.5
TIME SCALE: 11 Months
AREAS TREATED: Lower face & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 25
TIME SCALE: 19 Months
AREAS TREATED: Full Face
TOTAL HOURS: 97
TIME SCALE: 22 Months
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper and Lower Lips
TOTAL HOURS: 10 (30 x 20 minutes)
TIME SCALE: 21 months (around 3 lockdowns)
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper Lip, Neck and Cheeks
TOTAL HOURS: 34
TIME SCALE: 13 months
AREAS TREATED: Full face and Neck – Excluding Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 40
TIME SCALE: 24 months
NOTE: This client was sugaring her face every week when I met her. The skin was so sore, red and angry. Half the hairs were under the skin. Client was having to wear really heavy makeup to cover it all. Now of course she is hair free, the skin has healed beautifully and she can go makeup free!
AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Upper Lip
TOTAL HOURS: 47
TIME SCALE: 14 months
AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck
TOTAL HOURS: 11 (22 x 30 minutes)
TIME SCALE: 20 months
