1. Epilate the hair follicle using diathermy, galvanic & blend techniques
Consultation – page of your text books
Hair growth types & causes page of your text books

2. Step one
Allow 30 min for the first consultation. This should include the removal of a few hairs.
Explain to the client that all the information that is given during consultation is fully confidential.
Explain the reason for consultation taking place before the treatment.
Don’t forget to be aware of body language & be aware of the emotional affect
What information must you record?

3. Step Two
When did the hair growth problem start, did it coincide with any changes in their life.
Check for contra-indications & medical history/medication – don’t forget referral procedures
Establish the area to be treated
Establish the expectations of treatment – are they realistic

4. Step Three What previous methods of hair removal have been used
Explain the benefits of electrolysis – don’t forget to ensure they realise permanent does not mean instant.
Discuss an appropriate treatment plan to include most suitable method of epilation to use
Record skin & hair type
After treatment record needle size, spacing (eg 1 in 4),current intensity, contra-actions
Allow time for questions
Can you give 5 reasons for keeping records?

5. Contra-indications Diabetes Epilepsy History of cancer
Heart or circulatory disorders
Anti-coagulant drugs
Endocrine disorders
Hepatitis B
Nervous system dysfunction
Highly nervous clients
Pregnancy
Metal plates & pins in treatment area
Skin disorders/diseases
Loss of skin sensation
Electrical implants – e.g. pacemaker
Please read Page181 of your text books for more information

6. Classifications of hair growth
Lanugo – unborn foetus, usually shed at 8month or within 2 weeks of birth. Hair is soft and unpigmented
Vellus – fine, downy, soft hair found on the face & body. No medulla present
Terminal hair – deep seated, thick, coarse, pigmented hair that replaces vellus in certain areas e.g. scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic region, underarm, chest & beard in men

7. Causes of superfluous hair growth
This can also be described as hypertrichosis or hirsutism
Hypertrichosis abnormal growth of excess hair
Hirsutism pattern of hair growth abnormal for person’s gender
All hair growth is regulated by hormones and therefore endocrine disorders can have a major influence on hair growth problems