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Title: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: Rena-san on November 16, 2012, 01:19:24 PM
Post by: Rena-san on November 16, 2012, 01:19:24 PM
I finally decided to look into electrolysis. The place I am going to go to provides a free consultation and 15 minute session to see what it is like. After that she said she charges $1 a minute. She said she is a certified electrologist and is licensed by the AEB. I was under the impression that electrolysis is very expensive so a $1 a minute doesn't seem that bad, plus I only have chin hairs. 8 sessions at 60 minutes a session is only about $500--which is a lot of money for me, but still I thought it was like $500 a session.
Am I misunderstanding something here? I feel like I must be.
Am I misunderstanding something here? I feel like I must be.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: Flan on November 16, 2012, 01:29:05 PM
Post by: Flan on November 16, 2012, 01:29:05 PM
60 buckazoids an hour isn't bad, although two hours at that rate isn't competitive either. Either way it could be worse, I would say go for it if she's experienced.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on November 16, 2012, 01:40:21 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on November 16, 2012, 01:40:21 PM
An electrolysis here in Portland charges $65 an hour. So that sound fair, especially if they are quick and good.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: spacial on November 16, 2012, 01:42:46 PM
Post by: spacial on November 16, 2012, 01:42:46 PM
I confess, I didn't realise how expensive it is.
But it's understood and I do wish you the very best.
But it's understood and I do wish you the very best.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: kountrygurl on November 16, 2012, 04:17:52 PM
Post by: kountrygurl on November 16, 2012, 04:17:52 PM
Yep, $60 an hour, that's what mine charges.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: JulieC. on November 17, 2012, 01:27:47 PM
Post by: JulieC. on November 17, 2012, 01:27:47 PM
That is a little less than what I was quoted which was $70.00 for a one hour session. I haven't started it yet. I am going to try laser first. Anytime you're being charged by the hour or the minute then it really comes down to how fast someone is as to how good a bargain it is.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: spacial on November 18, 2012, 10:00:51 AM
Post by: spacial on November 18, 2012, 10:00:51 AM
If I may, can I ask, how easy and effective are the home electrolyses machines?
It's occurred to me that, if two got one of those they could take it in turns to deal with each other. No real costs. Chance to chat with someone. No pressure to 'See Through the full Hour'.
Just wondering.
It's occurred to me that, if two got one of those they could take it in turns to deal with each other. No real costs. Chance to chat with someone. No pressure to 'See Through the full Hour'.
Just wondering.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: Seana on November 18, 2012, 01:08:28 PM
Post by: Seana on November 18, 2012, 01:08:28 PM
The overwhelming answer when i looked into it was that they dont work. Professional Electrolysis machines use a combination of heat and electricity to kill the hair root which home machines cant replicate.
The same is generally true of home laser machines such as the "Tria" home laser they arent designed to work on the face and arent known to be as effective as professional laser.
Seana
The same is generally true of home laser machines such as the "Tria" home laser they arent designed to work on the face and arent known to be as effective as professional laser.
Seana
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: spacial on November 18, 2012, 01:49:57 PM
Post by: spacial on November 18, 2012, 01:49:57 PM
Now that, I'm very sad to hear.
Incidently, there is a product called Nono. I know nothing about it, but just asking in a tread on the issue of unwanted hair.
Incidently, there is a product called Nono. I know nothing about it, but just asking in a tread on the issue of unwanted hair.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: ArielleJay on November 18, 2012, 08:34:59 PM
Post by: ArielleJay on November 18, 2012, 08:34:59 PM
I once was at a "As seen on TV" store and the employees were trying to sell the Nono to people. He used it on his arm, but after had to use a rough sandpaper like disc on his skin.
It looked crappy, and by that description sounds pretty crappy. If someone came to me and started screaming the gospel of the NoNo, maybe I'd check it out again but it seems sketchy.
It looked crappy, and by that description sounds pretty crappy. If someone came to me and started screaming the gospel of the NoNo, maybe I'd check it out again but it seems sketchy.
Title: Re: Does this sound too good to be true?
Post by: spacial on November 19, 2012, 07:47:22 AM
Post by: spacial on November 19, 2012, 07:47:22 AM
Really sorry to hear that Arielle. I did also see the illustrations and recall that, but hadn't realised how important to the process, the 'buffing' (sic) is.
As for the feedback, I first heard of these things well over a year ago now. I've done searching for some reliable feedback but found none. The cost here was about 250 bucks, which is not cheap and for something that will end up in the 'drawer', hardly worth it.
As for the feedback, I first heard of these things well over a year ago now. I've done searching for some reliable feedback but found none. The cost here was about 250 bucks, which is not cheap and for something that will end up in the 'drawer', hardly worth it.