Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: collettemichelle on September 11, 2012, 04:03:27 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Shaving before electrolysis
Post by: collettemichelle on September 11, 2012, 04:03:27 PM
Post by: collettemichelle on September 11, 2012, 04:03:27 PM
I realise that each face is different but did everyone have to stop shaving days before their electrolysis session?
Or what did you do?I feel such an hidious mess the day before and the morning of my weekly sessions.
And whilst I'm on the subject.Does Emla cream work?The sessions on my top lip and around my mouth are practically unbearable.What is the best way to use it?That is when to apply and how much and should I cover it or not?
Or what did you do?I feel such an hidious mess the day before and the morning of my weekly sessions.
And whilst I'm on the subject.Does Emla cream work?The sessions on my top lip and around my mouth are practically unbearable.What is the best way to use it?That is when to apply and how much and should I cover it or not?
Title: Re: Shaving before electrolysis
Post by: collettemichelle on September 12, 2012, 11:08:07 PM
Post by: collettemichelle on September 12, 2012, 11:08:07 PM
Thanks TessaM I searched for same posts before strating this.Obviously missed yours.Sorry.Great replies and wonderful insights from yours.So I guess I'll just have to put up with it like everyone else.
But the pain sucks.I'll try the reducing caffeine intake thing though.
Again thanks for the redirect.
But the pain sucks.I'll try the reducing caffeine intake thing though.
Again thanks for the redirect.
Title: Re: Shaving before electrolysis
Post by: Cindy on September 13, 2012, 05:24:04 AM
Post by: Cindy on September 13, 2012, 05:24:04 AM
The general rule is not to shave before electrolysis as the tech need to follow the hair to the root(follicle). For laser you need to be shaved as to use the laser to zap the follicle and not the hair.
As for pain killing you may want too talk to Sandra Jane on staff, you can pm her, she is professionally trained in this topic.
Happy Zapping
Oh the pain is worth it. I know that doesn't help but it is awesome to look in the mirror and just look, look, and look. And think - I don't have a beard anymore.
And cry, happy tears.
Hugs
Cindy
As for pain killing you may want too talk to Sandra Jane on staff, you can pm her, she is professionally trained in this topic.
Happy Zapping
Oh the pain is worth it. I know that doesn't help but it is awesome to look in the mirror and just look, look, and look. And think - I don't have a beard anymore.
And cry, happy tears.
Hugs
Cindy