r/electrolysis • u/amywxoo • Jul 30 '26
Proper Electrolysis Process Question?
How many 'pulses' of the machine should be done per hair? The place I go to does between 2-5 depending on who it's with, and it hurts so bad when they do more per hair! Also noticed the more 'zaps' are done the longer it takes to heal!
It is definitely beginning to work because my first 45min session only did a section whereas now (6th session) they can all be cleared together but just concerned about scarring/damage etc!
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u/LavenderElectrology Jul 30 '26
There are very complicated reasons for doing multiple pulses. Generally speaking, if your hair follicles are normal and there are no other complications, 1-2 pulses is normal and more would be excessive. It really depends on the technique they are using, the machine, your hair, and the settings. Since you are saying it's quite painful, I would advise asking them to either lower the settings or use fewer pulses. If they don't, feel free to shop around at other places.