Hi
I want to start up on electrolysis for my clients but there are so many different brands out there, i have looked at silhoutte, carlton, sterex and am not sure whether to go for blend, sw diathermy, etc thing is whatever I choose to do I will need to do a refresher/re-train as the last time I did any was at college several years ago.
can anybody offer any advice as to what to go for. I am not to keen on using a foot switch I prefer the little pen with button! Is it best to just go for blend which I understand works on all hair types. At college we used short wave diathermy which I am comfortable with but I do want to achieve good results.
Also is there a great deal of difference between machines, which ones are best and which training courses are good?
Thank so much
V

From a client's point of view, I can't fault the Apilus. Had treatment with a bog standard diathermy machine, and the pain was pretty severe, especially top lip just below the nostrils!

But with the Apilus, there was more discomfort having the hair plucked out compared with the diathermy pulse itself. My electrologist told me that was because the Apilus machine used a much higher power than a bog standard machine, but that this was concentrated over a much shorter period of time. So the extra power was directed exactly at the root of the hair, rather than having time to dissipate outwards.

I've heard that the Apilus machines are pretty expensive - but from my experience as a client, I'd say its worth it, as it would be a major selling point to be able to offer electrolysis without a large amount of the pain of a traditional machine!

You definately need to go for blend.More effective more versatile and less painful.

I find Sterex to be the best, though that is personal preference!

You will find that there is hardly any need to use Galvanic. Short Wave and Blend are the most popular.

Which technique you use however depends on your client.

The option to do blend is the best. However I would not use a switched hand held unit as it is very hard not to move it when pressing the switch. A foot switch is better or a hand sensor even more so - but these machines are expensive.

Apilus is the best brand in the UK but flash is useful only in certain situations (such as the upper lip) but it can cause a lot of damage if not carried out properly. As mentioned the heat pattern is more concentrated however this can fry the immediate tissue and not radiate thus not eliminating all the hair cells on larger hairs. The frying action can also cause the damage to the skin leaving pits if used incorrectly. I would buy a top of the range one if I had a thriving electrolysis practise and the money as the top machines offers lots of treatment variations which are very useful!

However to start with I would get a decent blend machine, which still does the job.

Hi Thanks everyone, I must confess I had not hear of the Apilus although I am a little concerned about the effects of a procedure going wrong it sounds very powerful.
If I go for blend is it difficult or compicated to learn how to use. I am frightened about doing anything wrong. I think it would be sensible to go for a foot switch reading what you have all written it would just be matter of getting used to it.
Can anybody recommend a good blend machine and training centre?
Thanks so much
V

I use a Sterex machine.

The Blend technique is easy. You use the diathermy and galvanic together. The heat speeds up the chemical process, so it takes about 5 or 6 seconds to treat a hair. Your client must hold an 'electrode' basically its like a metal tube. About the size of your hand, sits in the palm.

If you google Sterex or British Institute and Association of Electrolysis - The only British organisation for Professional Electrolygists have a look at the professional section, there are training days and re-fresher courses there.

hth

i have just finished my training. sterex, blend machine is very easy to use and you can purchase a switched probe (i havent used one but i saw one available in ellisons so know that are available)

I have used Sterex blend for about 5 years now. I find it very effective and is quite comfortable for the client. It's also very simple and easy to use.

xx

fantastic this is all amazing advice thank you soooo much, I am going to go for the Sterex Blend judging from the good feedback here on the forum.
Best wishes
Van