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Massachusetts hair removal resources listed below.
Note: For informational use only. No HairFacts endorsement is implied.
- For the Boston area, see Boston hair removal.
Abington
Electrolysis 1080 Bedford St Abington, MA Phone: (781) 878-4518
Acton
Kathleen P Sheehan 481 Great Rd # 13 Acton, MA Phone: (978) 263-3733
Acushnet
Electrolysis By Susan 192 S Main St Acushnet, MA Phone: (508) 998-9002
Agawam
Diane Lyons-Frasco 795 Main St Agawam, MA Phone: (413) 789-3577
Allston
Susan K Bates 18 Sawyer Ter Allston, MA Phone: (617) 782-0707
Amherst
Barbieri & Barbieri 34 Main St # 3 Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 256-4991
John V Ryan 664 Main St # 50 Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 253-9534
Andover
Andover Electrology & Laser 78 Main St Andover, MA Phone: (978) 475-6655
Andover Electrolysis Service 89 Main St Andover, MA Phone: (978) 475-6089
Windkist Medical Laser Asthtcs 168 N Main St Andover, MA Phone: (978) 623-3200
Arlington
A-Skin Care Salon 19 Mystic Street, Arlington Center Arlington, MA Phone:(781) 641-1110
Mary M Cipolla Electrolysis 315 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA Phone: (781) 643-7100
Shannon L O'neil Electrolysis 800 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA Phone: (781) 643-3223
Ashland
Laurie Coombs 72 Pine Hill Rd Ashland, MA Phone: (508) 881-7400
Regina's Day Spa 309 Pond St Ashland, MA Phone: (508) 881-8448
Athol
CMA Electrology 3396 S Athol Rd Athol, MA Phone: (978) 249-4123
Lu Ann M Brault 1782 Main St Athol, MA Phone: (978) 249-5856
Attleboro
M Joubert 410 Brown St Attleboro, MA Phone: (508) 399-7822
Auburn
Auburn Dermatology 207 Southbridge St Auburn, MA Phone: (508) 832-7118
Enhanced Electrolysis 714 Southbridge St # B Auburn, MA
Bedford
Phone: (508) 832-9700 Hair We Go Electrology 44 North Rd Bedford, MA Phone: (781) 271-9274
Belchertown
Hampshire Electrolysis 10 S Main St Belchertown, MA Phone: (413) 323-0335
Belmont
Beacon Electrolysis 207 Belmont St Belmont, MA Phone: (617) 489-4211
Electrology Associates-Belmont 497 Common St Belmont, MA Phone: (617) 489-1328
Georgia C Salis 71 Trapelo Rd Belmont, MA Phone: (617) 484-2873
Helen Cherkerzian 341 Trapelo Rd Belmont, MA Phone: (617) 484-1170
Beverly
Absolute Advantage 100 Elliott St # 321g Beverly, MA Phone: (978) 927-7376
Kathleen's Skin Care 35 Odell Ave Beverly, MA Phone: (978) 927-5121
Linda E Thibedeau 100 Elliott St # 321g Beverly, MA Phone: (978) 927-7376
Medical Group Inc 77 Herrick St # 101 Beverly, MA Phone: (978) 927-4110
Billerica
Advanced Laser Concepts, Joyce K. Jennings, RN, BSN, LT, 412 B Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821, 978.663.7400 HairFactsWiki Editor
Electrology Connection 768 Boston Rd Billerica, MA Phone: (978) 667-7680
Electrolysis By Eleanor 6 Purcell Dr Billerica, MA Phone: (978) 667-5888
Gayle Weymouth 6 Agawam Cir Billerica, MA Phone: (978) 663-2690
Virginia L Sugden 574 Boston Rd # 10 Billerica, MA Phone: (978) 663-6070
Bolton
Linda Betzig Registered Electr 27 Sampson Rd Bolton, MA Phone: (978) 779-6546
Boston
30 Newbury Spa 30 Newbury Street 4th floor Boston, MA Phone:(617) 266-7606
Astrid & Zofia European Skin 581 Boylston St # 707 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 266-2422
Bodyworkers of Boston Massage 540 Tremont St # 9 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 695-1331
Boston Electrology Graduate 59 Temple Pl # 1106 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 423-0777
Dolores' Skin Care 215 Hanover St. (North End) Boston MA 02113 617-367-1009
Karen A Truett 45 Newbury St # 206 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 267-8180
Loureiro Aida Boston, MA Phone: (617) 877-8139
Newbury Electrology 271 Newbury St Boston, MA Phone: (617) 262-9199
Pour Le Corps 224 Clarendon St # 21 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 262-8855
Rae Whalen 41 Winter St # 67 Boston, MA Phone: (617) 426-4945
Braintree
South Shore Medical Aesthetics 759 Granite St Braintree, MA Phone: (781) 356-0433
Bridgewater
Beverly Ensher 85 Broad St Bridgewater, MA Phone: (508) 697-4180
Solutions Electrology 16 Central Sq Bridgewater, MA Phone: (508) 697-8440
Brockton
About Electrolysis 27 Georgene Rd Brockton, MA Phone: (508) 588-6768
Electrolysis By Marcia 105 Royal Rd Brockton, MA Phone: (781) 447-4715
Miray Medical Center 348 N Pearl St # 8 Brockton, MA Phone: (508) 586-8012
South Shore Electrolysis Center 828 Belmont St Brockton, MA Phone: (508) 584-8225
Brookline
Associates Advanced Elctrlys 1676 Beacon St # Ll Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 232-1026
Beauty Therapies 1 Brookline Pl # 302 Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 739-8888
Brookline-Cleveland Circle 1842 Beacon St # 5 Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 731-8794
Coolidge Corner Electrolysis 318 Harvard St # 35 Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 277-1371
Electrolysis & Skin Care Clnc 1170 Beacon St Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 739-5010
G A Electrolysis Center 364 Harvard St Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 731-3515
Jeanne Timm 364 Harvard St Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 731-3515
Laser Center of Boston 1223 Beacon St Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 232-2400
Dermatology Center 1101 Beacon St # 1e Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 731-2390
Wendy Mandel 1415 Beacon St Brookline, MA Phone: (617) 734-7579
Burlington
Burlington Electrology 35 Winn St # B Burlington, MA Phone: (781) 272-4070
Rita J La Rochelle 41 Wilmington Rd Burlington, MA Phone: (781) 272-0995
Buzzards Bay
Dianne E Carlson 53 Puritan Rd Buzzards Bay, MA Phone: (508) 759-2000
Byfield
Lexa's Day Spa 2 Fruit St Byfield, MA Phone: (978) 499-4418
Cambridge
Arlington Electrology 2464 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 661-9300
Fillios & Wright 545 Concord Ave Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 868-3242
Image Care Electrolysis 1426 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 864-6243
Paula Wright-Remeika 777 Concord Ave Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 868-3242
Toscano Priscilla Ann 1955 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 661-8423
Canton
Elan Salon & Day Spa 95 Washington St # 568 Canton, MA Phone: (781) 828-3526
Gemini Electrolysis 785 Washington St # 11a Canton, MA Phone: (781) 821-9999
Charlton
Felice Kleya 306 Sturbridge Rd Charlton, MA Phone: (508) 248-9133
Charlton City
Hairabouts 7 Brookfield Rd Charlton City, MA Phone: (508) 248-3856
Chelmsford
Ashley Paige Day Spa 7 Summer St Chelmsford, MA Phone: (978) 250-9388 or (978) 256-2343
Electrology By Linda Ventura 17 Wilson St Chelmsford, MA Phone: (978) 256-0045
Jeanne R Corcoran 201 Dalton Rd Chelmsford, MA Phone: (978) 256-6555
Chicopee
Sharon Collins 451 Britton St Chicopee, MA Phone: (413) 575-9520
Concord
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology 242 Baker Ave # 302 Concord, MA Phone: (978) 371-7010
Dermatology Associates-Concord 290 Baker Ave # 220 Concord, MA Phone: (978) 369-9023
Danvers
Amazing Essence 4 Sylvan St Danvers, MA Phone: (978) 777-0666
Bellino Electrolysis Assoc 37 Longbow Rd Danvers, MA Phone: (978) 774-2387
Elaine D Dunn 85 Constitution Ln # 300b2 Danvers, MA Phone: (978) 777-7400
Plastic Surgery Centre Inc 85 Constitution Ln # 100ab Danvers, MA Phone: (978) 777-5557
Dedham
Hair We Go Electrology 335 East St Dedham, MA Phone: (781) 326-1533
Dover
Amara Roberta L 3 Meadowbrook Rd Dover, MA Phone: (508) 785-1685
Dracut
Victoria J Mc Mahon 1807 Bridge St # 7 Dracut, MA Phone: (978) 275-6450
Dudley
Kim's Nail & Hair Boutique 101 W Main St Dudley, MA Phone: (508) 949-3775
East Boston
A.E.Lola Elena Skin Care & Electrolysis 579 Bennington Str East Boston, MA 02128 Phone: (617) 567-5198
Di Lornezo 28 Porter St East Boston, MA Phone: (617) 567-7712
East Bridgewater
Elite Electrology Assoc 23 Laurel St East Bridgewater, MA Phone: (508) 350-0063
Maureen T Zuzevich 36 N Bedford St # 3 East Bridgewater, MA Phone: (508) 350-0105
East Longmeadow
Electrolysis By Lori 146 Porter Rd East Longmeadow, MA Phone: (413) 525-0066
East Sandwich
A Perfect Solution 74 Mill Rd East Sandwich, MA Phone: (508) 833-8200
Easthampton
Karen A Martin-Essa 23 Main St Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 529-0190
Everett
Bartolo Valerie Electrolysis 33 Summer St Everett, MA Phone: (617) 389-3382
Valerie Bartolo Electrologist 31 Summer St Everett, MA Phone: (617) 389-8252
Ormani's Electrology 133 Main St Everett, MA Phone: (781) 324-1963
Fall River
Agape Medical Spa 484 Highland Ave Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 674-4000
Candice Pacheco Electrology 415 Elsbree St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 672-7150
Elite Electrology & Laser 256 New Boston Road, Fall River, MA 02720 508-679-6799
Elizabeth's Electrology 1354 Pleasant St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 673-1155
Essential Electrology 194 Mulberry St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 674-4343
Finally Free Electrology 130 Swindells St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 672-7773
Linda M Keyes 52 Bigelow St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 674-1667
M Eduarda Cabral Electrolysis 209 Palmer St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 675-8776
Sally Medeiros 295 Columbia St Fall River, MA Phone: (508) 677-0866
Falmouth
H Carlton Neuben & Assoc 314 Gifford St Falmouth, MA Phone: (508) 540-1166
Mary Neuben 350 Gifford St # E15 Falmouth, MA Phone: (508) 540-1110
Feeding Hills
Medical Aesthetics 28 Southwick St Feeding Hills, MA Phone: (413) 237-4043
Fitchburg
Arsenault Phyllis D 722 River St Fitchburg, MA Phone: (978) 345-2216
June Allen Electrologist 909 South St Fitchburg, MA Phone: (978) 342-5858
Phyllis Arsenault Re Elctrlgst 59 Saint Joseph Ave Fitchburg, MA Phone: (978) 345-1911
Sherry L Leblanc 78 Grove St Fitchburg, MA Phone: (978) 353-0002
Skinfluentials 909 South St Fitchburg, MA Phone: (978) 342-5858
Florence
Audet Permanent Hair Removal 94 Ryan Rd Florence, MA Phone: (413) 586-4466
Framingham
Barbara Freedman Electrologist 79 Main St # 105 Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 877-2900
Janet T O'leary 1283 Old Worcester Rd Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 879-1195
Laser Hair Removal Elctrlys 242 Union Ave Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 872-6222
Mac Med Spa 242 Union Ave Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 872-6222
Mary Colvin Electrolysis 1376 Concord St Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 788-0009
Pamela Ellsworth 118 Union Ave Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 872-1883
Rosalind Finkelstein 914 Concord St Framingham, MA Phone: (508) 872-5672
Franklin
3 Calistoga Way Franklin, MA Phone: (508) 528-5078
Franklin Electrolysis 29 James St Franklin, MA Phone: (508) 528-4120
Georgetown
Lasting Impressions Elctrlgyog 1 E Main St Georgetown, MA Phone: (978) 352-9777
Gloucester
Electrology Salon 221 Washington St Gloucester, MA Phone: (978) 281-1377
Jeanine Mac Donald Elctrlgst 147 Cherry St Gloucester, MA Phone: (978) 281-0484
Great Barrington
Florence Sasso 231 East St Great Barrington, MA Phone: (413) 528-4887
Greenfield
Higgins Electrolysis 20 Miles St Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 772-6265
Groton
Delicate Electrolysis 15 Longley Rd Groton, MA Phone: (978) 448-9898
Groveland
Epilation Permanent Hair Rmvl 282 Main St Groveland, MA Phone: (978) 469-0091
Hampden
Jan's Electrolysis 45 Somers Rd Hampden, MA Phone: (413) 566-5071
Hanover
Kathryn Mc Bride 1100 Washington St # 53 Hanover, MA Phone: (781) 826-8854
Harvard
Nancy A Dakin Electrolysis 112 Old Mill Rd Harvard, MA Phone: (978) 772-4740
Harwich
Nancy A Umina 253 Pleasant Lake Ave Harwich, MA Phone: (508) 432-4141
Haverhill
Advanced Electrology Center 215 Summer St Haverhill, MA Phone: (978) 374-1456
Alicia H Ryan-Mahoney 26 Belmont St Haverhill, MA Phone: (978) 373-5151
Curtis Electrolysis 3 12th Ave Haverhill, MA Phone: (978) 521-2777
Mary Ann Valhouli 4 Sunrise St Haverhill, MA Phone: (978) 372-8530
Jeanne Lamphier 3 Washington Sq # 2 Haverhill, MA Phone: (978) 373-9371
Hingham
Electrology By Maria 69 Whiting St Hingham, MA Phone: (781) 749-5203
Paula's Place of Electrology 63 Water St Hingham, MA Phone: (781) 740-4100
Holden
Margaret M Scavone 1010 Main St Holden, MA Phone: (508) 829-6827
Muriel Zottoli 1015 Main St Holden, MA Phone: (508) 829-6111
Hopedale
Deborah F Mac Donald 20 Daniels St Hopedale, MA Phone: (508) 473-3373
Hudson
Electrolysis By Louisa 33 Harriman Rd Hudson, MA Phone: (978) 567-9331
Reflections 14 Ruthellen Rd Hudson, MA Phone: (978) 568-1701
Hyannis
H Carlton Neuben & Associates 52 School St Hyannis, MA Phone: (508) 775-6886
Mary Neuben & Associates 48 Camp St Unit 5 Hyannis, MA Phone: (508) 775-2922
Esthe-Derm 744 Route 28 Hyannis, MA Phone: (508) 790-4844
Ipswich
Barbara Dupray Cook 77 Turnpike Rd Ipswich, MA Phone: (978) 356-1700
Dimichele Electrology 174 High St Ipswich, MA Phone: (978) 356-0799
Kingston
Brenda M King 29 Reed St Kingston, MA Phone: (781) 585-5986
Lakeville
Marguerite Bonneau 145 Main St Lakeville, MA Phone: (508) 947-3489
Lawrence
North Andover Medical Center 160 Winthrop Ave Lawrence, MA Phone: (978) 794-3000
Leominster
Dermatology Associates 100 Hospital Rd # 2d Leominster, MA Phone: (978) 534-0582
End Results Electrolysis 165 Mechanic St Leominster, MA Phone: (978) 537-2559
Nancy Feroci 45 Walnut St Leominster, MA Phone: (978) 534-3444
Lexington
Eleanor J Ferri Electrolysis 789 Massachusetts Ave # 4 Lexington, MA Phone: (781) 274-0404
Ferry Electrologists & Assoc 14 Muzzey St Lexington, MA Phone: (781) 863-5177
Jean L Parr 95 Lincoln St Lexington, MA Phone: (781) 862-8910
Lexington Electrology Assoc 189 Bedford St Lexington, MA Phone: (781) 862-8811
Lowell
Marsha Hebert Electrolysis 246 University Ave Lowell, MA Phone: (978) 452-0889
Sir Lady Electrolysis 94 Bridge St Lowell, MA Phone: (978) 275-0700
Lynn
Holly Pace 84 Carter Rd Lynn, MA Phone: (781) 592-1730
Joyce E Nelson 8 Saint Clair St Lynn, MA Phone: (978) 745-2123
Lynnfield
Charlotte Bosco Electrolysis 2 Witham St Lynnfield, MA Phone: (781) 592-9099
Laser Med Spa Post Office Sq Lynnfield, MA Phone: (781) 596-2200
Malden
Angelo & Angelo 32 Davidson Way Malden, MA Phone: (781) 322-3367
D L Barron Salon 222 Centre St Malden, MA Phone: (781) 322-8880
Electrology Studio 710 Salem St Malden, MA Phone: (781) 322-3097
Marilyn T Bozzuto 142 Pleasant St # 202 Malden, MA Phone: (781) 324-6870
Ormani's Electrology 663 Salem St Malden, MA Phone: (781) 324-1963
Mansfield
Joyce E Barrett 44 Wood Ave # 3 Mansfield, MA Phone: (508) 339-6962
Sandra Marinelli Re 362 S Main St Mansfield, MA Phone: (508) 339-6474
Marblehead
Doveas Irene-Dolly 227 Washington St Marblehead, MA Phone: (781) 639-3655
Face & Body 22 Atlantic Ave Marblehead, MA Phone: (781) 639-0690
Marlborough
Kathleen Sharon Electrolysis 136 Andrews Rd Marlborough, MA Phone: (508) 481-6110
Mashpee
Nancy A Umina 680 Falmouth Rd Mashpee, MA Phone: (508) 477-6667
Mattapoisett
Gayle Jarvis Electrologist 139 Mattapoisett Neck Rd Mattapoisett, MA Phone: (508) 758-2809
Lucille A Boucher 122 Fairhaven Rd Mattapoisett, MA Phone: (508) 758-3877
Medford
About Results Electrolysis 65 Riverside Ave Medford, MA Phone: (781) 306-1220
Hair It Goes Electrolysis 82 Forest St Medford, MA Phone: (781) 393-5633
Maria A Russo 4 Bowdoin St Medford, MA Phone: (781) 391-1800
Melrose
Alice Vartigan 54 Bellevue Ave Melrose, MA Phone: (781) 665-7768
Judy Bartlett Electrology 315 Main St Melrose, MA Phone: (781) 665-8122
Melrose Electrology Centre 944 Main St Melrose, MA Phone: (781) 662-5373
Mendon
Body Image 32 Hastings St Mendon, MA Phone: (508) 634-0034
Methuen
Electrolysis & Esthetics-Lina 38 Mary Lou St Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 681-4587
Hashem Electrolysist Office 318 Broadway Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 682-6867
Laser Image 181 Swan St Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 685-2737
Madison Ave Salon & Day Spa 127 Merrimack St Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 685-9723
Marie A Woodhead 127 N Lowell St Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 682-8430
Nazha Khoury Electrolysis 11 Messina Ave Methuen, MA Phone: (978) 688-4911
Middleboro
Anne M Schuler 47 Fairview St Middleboro, MA Phone: (508) 946-1012
Middleton
Electrology By Design 46 Forest St Middleton, MA Phone: (978) 739-4474
U Day Spa, Andrea Bingham, RE, 1 Central Street Middleton, MA 01949 978-777-1246 HairFactsWiki Editor
Milford
Body Essentials 9 Western Ave # 1 Milford, MA Phone: (508) 478-0954
Carolyn Leite 18 Christina Rd Milford, MA Phone: (508) 478-3995
Cynthia M Poulos 321 Fortune Blvd Milford, MA Phone: (508) 393-4544
Jeanne D'amico-Timm 38 Field Pond Rd Milford, MA Phone: (508) 473-5506
Judith A Mac Donald 258 Main St # 307 Milford, MA Phone: (508) 478-4040
Mac Med Spa 127 E Main Street Milford, MA Phone: (508) 478-9888
Millis
Advantage Electrology 840 Main St # 110 Millis, MA Phone: (508) 376-4400
Milton
Milton Electrology Center 480 Adams St Milton, MA Phone: (617) 696-8411
Patricia C Cedrone 480 Adams St Milton, MA Phone: (617) 696-8411
Susan Curley Electrology 4 Franklin St Milton, MA Phone: (617) 698-7800
Natick
A One Electrolysis 13 Homeward Ln Natick, MA Phone: (617) 928-1000
Betsy Hammel 49 Washington Ave Natick, MA Phone: (508) 655-4838
Dermatrends 67 Union St Natick, MA Phone: (508) 650-8880
Roberta Parad 6 Huntington St Natick, MA Phone: (508) 655-7471
Solutions Skin Care & Nail Center 4 Pleasant St S Natick, MA Phone: (508) 652-0818
Needham
Nagel & Interrante 244 Garden St Needham, MA Phone: (781) 444-7711
New Bedford
Advanced Electrolysis 862 Ashley Blvd New Bedford, MA Phone: (508) 998-8311
Connie's Medical Electrology 2263 Acushnet Ave New Bedford, MA Phone: (508) 998-8119
Rosalina Aguiar Electrolysis 651 Orchard St New Bedford, MA Phone: (508) 990-1699
Newburyport
Advanced Electrology Center 50 Water St # 140 Newburyport, MA Phone: (978) 465-1898
Interlocks Salon & Day Spa 58 Merrimac St Newburyport, MA Phone: (978) 465-3010
Newton
A & A Electrolysis & Laser Hr 815 Washington St # 5 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 964-1000
Angelbare 1193 Walnut St # 6 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 527-0002
Christine's Day Spa & Elctrlys 1280 Centre St # 7 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 928-0811
Faye Bornstein 825 Beacon St # 4 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 969-6699
Galina's European Skin Care 325 Walnut St Newton, MA Phone: (617) 969-1650
Joseph A Russo MD 575 Boylston St # 2 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 964-1440
Linda M Mara 93 Union St Newton, MA Phone: (617) 965-1993
Marilyn T Bozzuto Electrolysis 1108 Beacon St # 4 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 244-9773
Sarah Orken 825 Beacon St # 4 Newton, MA Phone: (617) 969-6699
Newton Center
Modern Electrolysis 50 Union St Newton Center, MA Phone: (617) 467-3083
Sherry Broumand Electrolysis 93 Union St # 300 Newton Center, MA Phone: (617) 332-9665
North Adams
Electrolysis By Ann M Blasi 85 Main St North Adams, MA Phone: (413) 663-5232
North Andover
Leonard Beninato 18 Perry St North Andover, MA Phone: (978) 683-2999
Victoria J Mc Mahon 109 Main St North Andover, MA Phone: (978) 687-8292
North Attleboro
Electrology Laser 96 Orne St North Attleboro, MA Phone: (508) 695-6721
North Dartmouth
Cindy Amancio 94 Faunce Corner Rd North Dartmouth, MA Phone: (508) 997-3433
119 Chase Rd North Dartmouth, MA Phone: (508) 996-9176
Geminii Electrology 86 Faunce Corner Rd # 455 North Dartmouth, MA Phone: (508) 994-7100
Laser Therapy Center 145 Faunce Corner Rd # 10 North Dartmouth, MA Phone: (508) 993-7601
North Grafton
Blackstone Valley Electrolysis 3 Williams Rd North Grafton, MA Phone: (508) 839-3225
North Reading
Andover Laser & Electrology 280 Main St North Reading, MA Phone: (978) 664-3491
Serenity Skin Care & Elctrlgy 286 Park St North Reading, MA Phone: (978) 664-3722
Cogliano Stephanie Electrlgst 280 Main St Ste 203 North Reading, MA Phone: (978) 664-3404
Northborough
Cynthia M Poulos MD 17 South St Northborough, MA Phone: (508) 393-4544
Electrolysis By Robin Kopoyan 300 W Main St Northborough, MA Phone: (508) 393-7800
Tina L. Martin, Registered Electrologist, Tina Martin, 300 B West Main Street, Northboro MA 01532, (508)393-8181 HairFactsWiki Editor
Northampton
Aesthetic Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Center 61 Locust St Ste 2 Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 585-0551
Allcroft Facial Plastic Surgery 163 Conz St Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-3200 Visit Web site
Norton
Adonis Electroysis 320 W Main St Norton, MA Phone: (508) 222-4622
Norwell
Lauren's Therapeutic Massage 148 Washington St Norwell, MA Phone: (781) 878-6002
South Shore Electrolysis Center 6 Grove St Norwell, MA Phone: (781) 792-0085
Norwood
Essentials Day Spa 532 Washington St Norwood, MA Phone: (781) 255-0300
Ferrazzani Electrology 9 Vernon St Norwood, MA Phone: (781) 769-5628
Louise A Devin 15 Cottage St Norwood, MA Phone: (781) 769-6063
Roberta A Marks 48 Countryside Ln Norwood, MA Phone: (781) 762-2550
Orleans
H Carlton Neuben & Assoc 26 Main St # 2 Orleans, MA Phone: (508) 255-1300
Hair Unwanted Electrolysis 158 Rt 6a Orleans, MA Phone: (508) 255-2806
Peabody
Christina Dimare 215 Newbury St # 207c Peabody, MA Phone: (978) 535-9706
Electrology Salon 484 Lowell St Peabody, MA Phone: (978) 535-2080
Gail Papadopoulos Electrlgst 9 Dobbs Rd Peabody, MA Phone: (978) 531-6880
Loureiro Aida 145 Summit St # A Peabody, MA Phone: (978) 877-8139
Stacy's Electrolysis Center 63 Main St Peabody, MA Phone: (978) 532-1551
Pembroke
Advanced Electrolysis 166 Schoosett St Pembroke, MA Phone: (781) 829-8801
Electrology Associates 50 Mattakeesett St # 21 Pembroke, MA Phone: (781) 293-5800
Pittsfield
Bonnie Kelly 1450 East St Pittsfield, MA Phone: (413) 443-5767
Richard A Greene MD 21 Henry Ave # 2 Pittsfield, MA Phone: (413) 443-3472
Plymouth
Janet R Carrara 146 Court St # 5 Plymouth, MA Phone: (508) 747-4778
Plymouth Bay Electrology 52 Court St # 1 Plymouth, MA Phone: (508) 747-2222
Susan Perry Skin Care 98 Court St Plymouth, MA Phone: (508) 746-0220
Quincy
Boardwalk Electrology 304 Victory Rd Quincy, MA Phone: (617) 472-9400
Christine's Electrology & Spa 65 Willard St Quincy, MA Phone: (617) 786-1620
Marie De Rouen 110 W Squantum St # 3 Quincy, MA Phone: (617) 471-9500
Randolph
Lazrtrolysis Centers-America 500 N Main St # B Randolph, MA Phone: (781) 963-7488
Rhonda Salah's Electrology 301 N Main St # 1 Randolph, MA Phone: (781) 986-1531
Raynham
Carol A Souza 453 South St E Raynham, MA Phone: (508) 880-9159
Reading
Anne L Joyce 41 Heather Dr Reading, MA Phone: (781) 944-0565
Loretta Andreottola 489 Summer Ave Reading, MA Phone: (781) 942-1717
Loretta Andreottola Hair Rmvl 20 Pond Meadow Dr Reading, MA Phone: (781) 942-1717
MJD Electrolysis 33 High St Reading, MA Phone: (781) 942-1596
New Image Laser Hair Removal, Nancy Ramsdell, 22 Woburn Street, #31, Reading MA 01867, 781-942-2930 HairFactsWiki Editor
Revere
Angie M Caputo 166 Winthrop Ave Revere, MA Phone: (781) 289-6363
Electrology & Laser Clinique 185 Squire Rd # 4 Revere, MA Phone: (781) 284-0601
Northshore Electrology 339 Squire Rd Revere, MA Phone: (781) 289-5800
Rockland
C & C Electrology & Massage 151 Union St Rockland, MA Phone: (781) 982-8822
Rowley
Associated Electrology-Rwly Yankee Village Rowley, MA Phone: (978) 948-5566
Sagamore
Electrolysis-Ruby Brown 1089 Sandwich Rd Sagamore, MA Phone: (508) 888-4323
Salem
Sandra Doyle 18 Hawthorne Blvd Salem, MA Phone: (978) 741-4247
Saugus
Sky Skin Center, 124 Broadway (Rt.1 North), Saugus ,Ma 01906,Tel 781-231-1133 HairFactsWiki Editor
Scituate
Robin S Jensen 4 Merritt Ln Scituate, MA Phone: (781) 659-4452
Sharon
Manijeh's Skin Care 36 S Main St Sharon, MA Phone: (781) 784-0597
Somerset
Lynne J Reilly 863 County St Somerset, MA Phone: (508) 646-0000
Somerville
Davis Square Electrology 77 Holland St Somerville, MA Phone: (617) 666-3750
Hair Patterns 425 Somerville Ave Somerville, MA Phone: (617) 623-9031
Metamorphosis Aesthetic Trends, Brenda Vigue, APRN-BC, MS, PhDc, 278 Elm Street, Suite 228, Somerville, MA 02144 617-628-2802 HairFactsWiki Editor
Susan Gonsalves 1 Davis Sq Somerville, MA Phone: (617) 628-5517
South Dartmouth
Better-Off Skin Care 338 Elm St South Dartmouth, MA Phone: (508) 991-7919
South Easton
Sandra Martinelli 14 Central St South Easton, MA Phone: (508) 339-6474
South Weymouth
Karen A Truett 255 Park Ave South Weymouth, MA Phone: (781) 331-9117
Southbridge
Lynn Di Pietro-Vogue Technique 39 Elm St Southbridge, MA Phone: (508) 765-5616
Springfield
Dermatology & Laser Center 300 Stafford St # 310 Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 732-6097
Linda Boutillette 1364 Parker St Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 782-0333
Stoneham
Caroline Grimaldi 19 Cricklewood Dr Stoneham, MA Phone: (781) 438-6581
Geraldine Murphy 485 Main St Stoneham, MA Phone: (781) 438-9065
Heavenly Bodies 92 Montvale Ave Stoneham, MA Phone: (781) 279-3070
Stoughton
Lorraine O Allsop 68 Holland Ave Stoughton, MA Phone: (781) 344-8203
Hair Removal Center & Skin Care 117 Sharon St Stoughton, MA Phone: (781) 344-8874
Stow
Gloria J Eggert 95 Adams Dr Stow, MA Phone: (978) 897-4273
Sudbury
Pamela J Clowes 416 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA Phone: (978) 443-5481
Swampscott
Bellino Electrolysis Assoc 400 Humphrey St # 1 Swampscott, MA Phone: (781) 599-0440
Deirdre Capone Electrolysis 23 Railroad Ave # 8 Swampscott, MA Phone: (781) 599-0666
Swansea
Claudette L Pacheco 110 Obannon Pl Swansea, MA Phone: (508) 679-2200
Taunton
Carol A Souza 59 Bay St Taunton, MA Phone: (508) 822-7624
Elizabeth's Electrology 111 Dean St Taunton, MA Phone: (508) 884-8064
Trend Setters 380 Washington St Taunton, MA Phone: (508) 880-7555
Tewksbury
Eine Inc 1501 Main St # 50 Tewksbury, MA Phone: (978) 851-4040
Tewksbury Electrology Center 1565 Main St Tewksbury, MA Phone: (978) 851-8791
Townsend
Julia's Electrolysis 325 Main St Townsend, MA Phone: (978) 597-6076
Vineyard Haven
Eileen T Reilly 97 State Rd Vineyard Haven, MA Phone: (508) 696-7200
Wakefield
Adams Electrology Assoc 380 Lowell St Wakefield, MA Phone: (781) 245-0005
CosMedica, Inc., Ellen Miller, 27 Water Street, Suite #102B, Wakefield, MA 01880, 781-246-1119 HairFactsWiki Editor
Donna Procaccini Electrology 63 Albion St Wakefield, MA Phone: (781) 245-7271
Electrology Center 33 Montrose Ave Wakefield, MA Phone: (781) 245-9276
Nancy Ramsdell 34 Chestnut St Wakefield, MA Phone: (781) 246-2930
Walpole
Electrolysis 1 Eastover Rd Walpole, MA Phone: (508) 668-0748
Waltham
About Faces of Waltham 24 Crescent St # 101 Waltham, MA Phone: (781) 891-3223
Eliza Esserian 43 Roseanna Park Dr Waltham, MA Phone: (781) 647-7208
Laurette Le Blanc Electrolysis 360 Lexington St Waltham, MA Phone: (781) 891-8844
Nancy Apodemi 751 Main St Waltham, MA Phone: (781) 899-5512
Ware
Beverly Sullivan 28 W Main St Ware, MA Phone: (413) 967-7630
Watertown
Julie Donohoe 62 Mount Auburn St Watertown, MA Phone: (617) 924-1516
Margaret E Cloherty 14 Morse St Watertown, MA Phone: (617) 924-2665
Wellesley
Kristen Shea Electrolysis 555 Washington St Wellesley, MA Phone: (781) 431-1134
Laurie Coombs 141 Linden St Wellesley, MA Phone: (781) 235-7276
Matina Papadopoulos 471 Washington St Wellesley, MA Phone: (781) 237-7652
Suzanne Barooshian 245 Washington St # 203 Wellesley, MA Phone: (781) 237-6676
West Boylston
Mary E Noyes 36 Woodland St West Boylston, MA Phone: (508) 835-6984
West Bridgewater
About Face Electrolysis 445 W Center St West Bridgewater, MA Phone: (508) 586-3319
West Roxbury
Eileen Corcoran Nicholas 1864 Centre St # 3 West Roxbury, MA Phone: (617) 327-3837
Electrolysis Associates 2047 Centre St West Roxbury, MA Phone: (617) 327-1234
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow 5260 Washington St West Roxbury, MA Phone: (617) 469-4247
West Springfield
Bay State Electrolysis 62 Westfield St West Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 733-2499
Darlene Haviland 1111 Elm St West Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 827-8200
Electrology Associates 1111 Elm St # 15 West Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 827-9696
Westborough
Pamela J Leavens 18 W Main St Westborough, MA Phone: (508) 836-4122
Revive-MD, AL Nawab, 57 East Main Street, Suite 209 Westborough MA 01581 508.366.7600
Westford
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology 133 Littleton Rd Westford, MA Phone: (978) 692-9978
EPI-Center 2000 270 Littleton Rd # 3 Westford, MA Phone: (978) 692-4553
Westminster
Linda L Perry 48 Spruce Rd Westminster, MA Phone: (978) 874-5655
Westport
Deborah Davis Electrologist 1205 American Legion Hwy Westport, MA Phone: (508) 636-8202
Westwood
Bosworth Electrology Inc 291 Washington St Westwood, MA Phone: (781) 407-9700
Iphigenia's 129 Pine Ln Westwood, MA Phone: (781) 320-9877
Westwood Electrolysis 745 High St # 222 Westwood, MA Phone: (781) 326-7111
Weymouth
Angela's Electrology 135 Worthen Ave Weymouth, MA Phone: (781) 849-0004
Stephanie Gramar Laser Service 1177 Washington St Weymouth, MA Phone: (781) 335-9753
Tina Sanders 440 Washington St Weymouth, MA Phone: (781) 337-8710
Wilmington
Elena M Carnabuci 25 Lowell St # 101 Wilmington, MA Phone: (978) 658-7415
Winchendon
Electrology By Terri 9 Otter River Rd Winchendon, MA Phone: (978) 297-9900
Winchester
Charlene R Costa 175 Washington St Winchester, MA Phone: (781) 721-2030
Electrolysis Office 28 Church St # 5 Winchester, MA Phone: (781) 729-9222
Joanne E Tashjian 28 Church St # 5 Winchester, MA Phone: (781) 729-9222
Rita Giangregorio Electrology 955 Main St # 211 Winchester, MA Phone: (781) 729-3113
Winthrop
Anne Zolla 25 Oceanview Way Winthrop, MA Phone: (617) 846-7227
Woburn
Advanced Electrology & Laser Center 7 Alfred Street, Suite 300B Woburn, MA Phone: (781) 935-7333 Toll-free: (866) 250-7333
Electro-Epilations Permanent 192 Lexington St Woburn, MA Phone: (781) 938-6112
Geraldine Murphy Woburn, MA Phone: (781) 938-6565
Koreen Johnson Electrolysis 224 Main St Woburn, MA Phone: (781) 935-4772
Worcester
A Happy Face Electrolysis Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 753-2143
Advanced Precision Electrology 7 Berkmans St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 797-3673
Cheryl A Keith Electrolysis 173 Grove St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 767-0271
Donna M Bayrouty, R.E. and Lynn Dipietro, R.E. 541 Pleasant St Worcester, MA 01602 Phone: (508) 752-7113
Electrolysis By Robin Kopoyan 10 Richmond Ave Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 831-9977
Francine M Mercurio 333 Plantation St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 752-8116
Linda Hillier 541 Pleasant St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 793-2112
Nancy E Toomey 465 Park Ave # 2 Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 756-9406
Nancy Jane Rossi 195 Lake Ave Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 792-9066
Pamper Inn 108 June St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 753-4047
Salwa Hanna Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 792-1255
St Cyr Salon & Spa 235 Park Ave Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 752-2222
Susan Eramo-Webster 372 Chandler St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 757-9706
U Mass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery 281 Lincoln St Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 334-5990
Yvette Aboody Electrolysis 7 Greenbush Rd Worcester, MA Phone: (508) 831-9800
Electrolysis by Andrea: Los Angeles, CA
Electrolysis by Andrea: Los Angeles, CA
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Choosing an electrologist
Choosing an electrologist
Choosing an electrologist will be the most important factor in how long completion takes, how much it costs, how comfortable treatment is, and how your skin fares. Choose carefully!
General
Electrologists are salespeople, too.
They are trying to sell you treatments that can cost you a lot of money. They have to make payments on equipment and office space. That's a lot of sales they have to make.
Can you afford it if you have no long-term results?
Clinical studies suggest that 7% to 10% of clients don't respond to treatment. If you cannot afford to risk your time or money if results aren't satisfactory, you should stick with a cheaper method.
Initial research
Get personal recommendations
This is the most reliable way to find someone. Try asking:
- your friends and relatives. They might go or might know someone who goes.
- your doctor. Ask if she or he knows any clients who are done and are happy.
Find advertised practices
It's much better to get a personal recommendation from a satisfied consumer, but
- Yellow pages: Look under "electrolysis" and under "hair removal"
- Internet: type in "electrolysis" and the the name of towns near you
- Trade associations (see the list under Qualifications below.
Keep records
If you learn about an electrologist from a print advertisement, keep a copy of the ad (put the date and where it ran on the ad). If you hear something on TV or radio, note the date, station and program, along with any claims. If you try to get a refund later, you'll need this information.
Calling for information
Get some information over the phone
Most places will not give much information over the phone, especially prices. This is not because they're evasive, but because they want to see you before discussing treatment options. Take notes. Get the name of anyone you talk to and note the date. You should get the following information over the phone:
- Make sure they do needle electrolysis. Some places claiming to use electrolysis really use electric tweezers or photoepilators.
- Which of the three types of electrolysis are available (galvanic, thermolysis, or blend) and how long they've used each at their practice
- Brand and model of equipment, and how long they've had it
- Number of clients they've treated and number of years in business
- Their electrolysis training and qualifications (see below)
Qualifications
Over one-third of the US states have no certification requirement for electrologists, and states that do regulate electrolysis each have widely varying standards for certification. Electrologists should have a current, dated certificate on display where required.
They should have one if the state where they practice regulates electrolysis (see
They should have a certification from an accredited electrology school. Instructors are even better.
Many belong to a professional trade group. The largest trade groups include:
- AEA (American Electrology Association)
- IGPE (International Guild of Professional Electrologists)
- SCME (Society of Clinical and Medical Electrologists)
- ESNE (Electrolysis Society of the Northeast)
- IBE (International Board of Electrologists)
- COPE (Canadian Organization of Professional Electrologists)
Common national certifications include:
- CPE (Certified Professional Electrologist) a certification governed by the AEA
- CME (Certified Clinical Electrologist), a certification governed by SCME
- RE (Registered Electrologist)
Set up a consultation
Ask if a consultation and test patch are free. They usually are.
During the consultation
Check out the office
Is it clean and organized? Most places have a waiting room and private booths or offices in the back. Are the workers clean, too? Is everyone there professional and courteous? If not, you should look elsewhere.
Make sure they are sanitary
Unsterile conditions can lead to spread of infection and warts, and possibly blood-borne disease (although there are no documented cases of blood-borne disease transmission via electrolysis).
- Electrologist should wash hands before and after each treatment.
- The Center for Disease Control recommends electrologists use disposable gloves during treatments. Many also use masks, which also help protect you against infection and the possibility of disease.
- Treatment tables should be sanitized or appropriately redraped with paper or linen before each treatment.
- Do they sterilize equipment in an autoclave?
- Do they use disposable probes? If not, why?
How does the treatment feel?
You should never have the feeling that a hair is being plucked or tweezed during treatment.
Do you like the practitioner?
You should get along. It can help to think that you are a team working together toward a common goal, since it's very important to have a good rapport and an atmosphere of trust. If you don't feel you can express your concerns about treatment to him or her, you might try someone else.
Talk to clients (if possible)
Ask to talk with clients who used the same practitioner who are done and happy. Clients should be at least 6 and preferably 12 months past their final treatment. Note: This option is not always available, as many clients of hair removal want to keep their visits private. That's why it's best to get a personal recommendation from a friend or loved one-- most practitioners do not have clients on hand who are willing to speak about their satisfaction, and no reputable practitioner will divulge any information about clients without first getting client permission.
Meet the person who will give you treatment
If more than one electrologist works there, will you always be seeing one person? If not, find out the credentials of others who may be working on you. Get all the answers you require from the person who will be performing the procedure if possible. At the very least, meet them in person.
Check on pain relief
If you are concerned about pain or especially sensitive to it, ask them if they have pain relief available if you need it. If they try to tell you it's painless, be very suspicious.
Discuss costs
Usually, electrolysis costs are calculated by the minute. Many places offer 15-minute increments, and the longer the session, the less it is per minute. For instance, 15 minutes might cost $25, a half hour might cost $40, and an hour might be $60. Some places allow you to pay up front for a block of treatment time that you can use as needed. These blocks can offer additional savings.
Discuss treatment schedule
You should find out:
- How often you'll need to come in
- About how long each treatment will take (subsequent treatments may require less time)
- Roughly how many treatments in total you might need before you won't need to come in any more. They will probably give you a range, since it's hard to predict.
Ask about office policies
You should also find out:
- Office days and hours (especially weekend and evening options if your schedule requires)
- Policy for missed appointments
Ask about post-treatment
Find out what to expect after you've been treated:
- Ask if you will need to do anything special to your skin after treatment.
- Get a written list of possible side effects and the doctor's assessment of your skin type.
- Ask how long it will be before you can clear any new growth or regrowth.
Get it in writing
In addition to getting answers on your
Take your time
Don't let them rush you. If you don't get all your questions answered to your complete satisfaction, they don't deserve your trust or your money.
Get more than one consultation
Every electrologist is different. If you have more than one option near you, you should check all of them out before committing.
Signing up for blocks
Do not sign up for a block until you've had a few treatments. It makes it difficult for you to stop in the middle if you become dissatisfied with them, and if you aren't satisfied, it's harder to get money back once they have it. Wait to see how your skin responds, and if possible, wait until you can see how well it's working.
Read what you sign
Carefully read any waivers or disclaimers you are required to sign, and keep a copy for yourself. Some offices will require clients to sign an "informed consent" form, meaning you know the risks and don't care. Clients should read forms very carefully to ensure that they are not waiving their legal rights in the event of any complications, either short-term or long-term. If in doubt, get legal advice.
During full treatment
Keep written records
If at all possible, pay with check or credit card, not cash. Have them sign and date a receipt with each payment.
Good electrologists keep a log of your treatment dates and times, and many will give you a card with the same information. If they don't provide this, you should keep your own record and make sure it matches their records after each session. This is especially important if you have bought a block of time.
Give the practitioner feedback
Don't be afraid to tell her or him to stop if it hurts. You might be getting overtreated, which can lead to injury.
Managing hair removal pain
Pain management tips
Introduction
Businesses that sell rotary tweezers, electrolysis, waxing, and laser sometimes use euphemisms like "discomfort" and "sensation," but I'm here to tell you hair removal occasionally hurts! Not all the time, but every now and then, YEOW! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to deal with it.
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Disclaimer
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I make absolutely no guarantee that any product mentioned in this section will work for you or will work better or worse for you than another product.
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Choosing a light-based hair removal practitioner
General
Doctors and practitioners are salespeople, too.
They are trying to sell you something that will cost you a lot of money. They have to make payments on a laser costing tens of thousands of dollars. That's a lot of sales they have to make.
Doctors are not perfect.
Doctors can also be fooled by marketing hype-- they are bombarded with advertisements for lasers. Laser sales reps take them to lunch or to a sports event and chat about how great their system is, and how much money they could make. Doctors hear rumors and believe them, too. I know of several good, trustworthy physicians who bought SoftLight machines when they came out, believing they were permanent. Physicians can also be too busy/lazy to read more than an abstract of a clinical study. I am constantly amazed at how trusting some people are of physicians, taking their word as gospel.
Some laser technicians are unqualified and could damage your skin
It's safest to go to a physician, preferably a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Your procedure is likely to be safer and more effective when done under medical supervision. Unqualified prctitioners have been known to cause
Can you afford it if you have no long-term results?
Laser doesn't work for everyone. Be willing to write off the time and money you are going to spend. This is vital. Some people are willing to take a chance on unproven technology, and we all benefit from these people. There are a few lucky people who have enough disposable income to try procedures that are still being perfected, even though they may end up with nothing to show for it. If you cannot afford to risk your time, money, or complexion on unproven methods, you need to think seriously about whether laser is right for you.
Calling for information
Keep records
If you learn about a laser practice from a print advertisement, keep a copy of the ad (put the date and where it ran on the ad). If you hear something on TV or radio, note the date, station and program, along with any claims. If you try to get a refund later, you'll need this information.
Get some information over the phone
Most places will not give much information over the phone, especially prices. This is not because they're evasive, but because they want to see you before discussing treatment options. Take notes. Get the name of anyone you talk to and note the date. You should get the following information over the phone:
- Brand and model of laser used and how long they've used it at their practice
- Number of clients they've treated
- Name and specialty of doctor who supervises treatment
- Also, ask if consultation and test patch are free.
Set up a consultation
Ask who will be consulting with you during your appointment. Insist on consulting directly with the supervising physician.
Set up a test patch
You should make sure the test patch is done by the same person who will be treating you.
- Ask what their medical or technical training is.
- Ask how long they have been using this particular machine, and how many clients they've treated.
- Ask how much hair growth you should have before the test patch is done.
- Also ask if there is anything else you should or should not do to your skin before coming in.
During the consultation
Check out the office
Is it clean and organized? Are the workers clean, too? Is everyone there professional and courteous? If not, you should look elsewhere.
Ask questions
Here's a list of questions to print out and take with you:
Get a test patch done
Always ask for a test patch before signing up for treatment. Ask how much a test patch will cost and make a note of it. I would strongly urge you get this done in an area others won't see.
Make them prove their claims
Ask for clinical studies that prove their claims, especially if they tell you it is permanent. They will say you wouldn't understand. They will say it's too technical. They will hand you sales materials and promotional literature. They will hand you a copy of a fashion magazine article. Insist on getting a hard copy of a recently published clinical study about their laser results.
Talk to clients (if possible)
Ask to talk with clients who used the same laser and same practitioner who are done and happy. Clients should be at least 6 and preferably 12 months past their final treatment, unless you are only interested in maintenance treatments. Note: This option is not always available, as many clients of hair removal want to keep their visits private. That's why it's best to get a personal recommendation from a friend or loved one-- most practitioners do not have clients on hand who are willing to speak about their satisfaction, and no reputable practitioner will divulge any information about clients without first getting client permission.
Meet the person who will give you treatment
Try to get a doctor, not a technician. Get all the answers you require from the doctor who will be performing the procedure. If the doctor has a technician perform treatment, insist on finding out the credentials of the person who will be treating you. Ask if they have personally been treated by that particular machine. Ask if they felt any pain, how long did it take for their hair to fall out, did they have any side effects, and how long did it last.
Check on pain relief
If you are concerned about pain or especially sensitive to it, ask them if they have pain relief available if you need it. If they try to tell you it's painless, be very suspicious.
Discuss costs
Usually, laser costs are determined by body area. The larger the area, the more the cost. Your costs might be higher if you have thicker unwanted hair. There's usually a base cost for a single treatment of a body area, but they will usually suggest multiple treatments. Usually, these treatment blocks are at a reduced rate per treatment compared to the single treatment price.
Discuss treatment schedule
You should find out:
- How often you'll need to come in
- How long each treatment will take (subsequent treatments may require less time)
- How many treatments in total you will need before you won't need to come in any more.
Ask about office policies
You should also find out:
- Office days and hours
- Policy for missed appointments
Ask about post-treatment
Find out what to expect after you've been treated:
- Ask how long it will take for the hair to fall out (it often takes a few days).
- Ask if you will need to do anything special to your skin after treatment.
- Get a written list of possible side effects and the doctor's assessment of your skin type.
- Ask how long it will be before you can clear any new growth or regrowth.
Get it in writing
In addition to getting answers on your
Take your time
Don't let them rush you. If you don't get all your questions answered to your complete satisfaction, they don't deserve your trust or your money.
Get more than one consultation
Every laser place is different. If you have more than one option near you, you should check all of them out before committing.
Signing up
Do not sign up for treatment at the consultation! Wait to see how your skin responds to the test patch, and take home the info you get to do more research.
Read what you sign
Again, don't sign anything on the spot. Take it home and look at it. Carefully read any waivers or disclaimers you are required to sign, and keep a copy for yourself. Most clinics will require clients to sign an "informed consent" form, meaning you know the risks and don't care. Clients should read forms very carefully to ensure that they are not waiving their legal rights in the event of any complications, either short-term or long-term. If in doubt, get legal advice.
Keep written records
If at all possible, pay with check or credit card, not cash. Every time you pay, get a written receipt with your payment that describes the terms of your agreement and number of treatments you will receive. Have them sign and date the receipt. Some clients have been able to get in writing that they will continue to get treated for free if they still have hair after their last session of their agreement. Push for a deal like this, rather than a few treatments and you're on your own.
Understand the contract
Beware of multi-treatment deals, especially ones requiring payment in advance. It makes it difficult for you to stop in the middle if you become dissatisfied with them, and if you aren't satisfied, it's harder to get money back once they have it. Ask them to give you a money-back guarantee in writing. Treatments typically are sold in packages of 2 to 6, over a period of one year. Multiple treatment is a tricky thing-- all hair removal methods require multiple treatments over time. However, it is difficult to discern the difference between regrowth and new growth, and this confusion can be used to fool consumers into coming back for treatment after treatment, until they finally run out of patience or money.
Wait until you've had at least three test patches done, and wait 12-14 days after they've been done to make sure it works, before deciding which method and company you'll choose. If you're still unsure, get more test patches done, even with the same people if necessary.
During full treatment
Wear goggles
Make sure they use eye protection, on you and themselves. Lasers can cause serious eye injury.
Give them feedback
Don't be afraid to tell them to stop if it hurts. You might be getting overtreated, which can lead to injury.
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Hair removal scams and misinformation
Hair removal scams and misinformation
I'll be adding a lot more on this, but the main scams and dubious devices in the world of hair removal are:
Sadly, there are too many scams to list them all here. If you aren't sure if a product or device is legitimate, visit my hair removal forum.
Hairfacts: dubious achievement all-stars
The following companies make my list of all-time most dubious companies and products involved in hair removal, in descending order, starting with the all-time worst:
This device removed hair with x-rays. It was used in the 20's and 30's by beauticians throughout the US and was promoted as safe and permanent by its inventor. By the 1940's it became clear that the device was causing cancer, disfigurement, and death in patients. It was subsequently banned in the US, just a little too late for the unsuspecting consumers injured and killed by this quack device.
In the early 1990's, this company began selling millions of IGIA electric tweezers through a barrage of infomercials and catalogs, claiming the device was permanent without adequate scientific substantiation. In 1997 alone, Tactica sold over $75 million of IGIA electric tweezers. Tactica continues to market IGIA electric tweezers, even though there is no published medical proof they can work as claimed.
This dubious distributor operates from mail drop boxes in North America and Europe and sells just about every bogus hair removal device out there:
He's a spammer. He's a pornographer. And he's a scam artist selling a bogus "hair inhibitor" with no proof it can work as claimed. He's also gummed up most web search engines by using multiple domains to promote his snake oil.
This electric tweezer has been sold as a method of permanent hair removal for 25 years, primarily to beauticians and cosmetologists as a franchise. These small businesses then use the unproven device until clients run out of patience or money, thus ruining their credibility. In a landmark case, Removatron was charged with deceptive ad practices in 1985 by the US Federal Trade Commission.Undaunted, Removatron continues to promote the device as permanent, even though the the US Food and Drug Administration stated in 1998 that there is no statistically significant evidence that Removatron can achieve permanent hair removal.
Sort of a poor man's IGIA, Thomas Mehl sold his home use electric tweezers under such company names as Classy Lady by Mehl of Puerto Rico. After a long career selling electric tweezers as permanent under the names Finally Free and Forever Free, Mehl branched out into lasers. With his money from ripping people off with electric tweezers, he bought his way into the laser hair removal industry His Mehl/Biophile sold a ruby laser called Chromos 694 and attempted to cash in with bogus "patent infringement" suits against legitimate laser manufacturers. After the suits were dismissed and Mehl's inflated stock price fell, the company defaulted on loans and began repossessing lasers from doctors. Even though Thomas Mehl is now dead, the legacy of his electric tweezer scam lives on under new management.
In the late 1990's, they changed the company name to International Hair Removal Systems and began offering an electrified patch as "transcutaneous electrolysis." FDA has not evaluated claims of permanence using the "transdermal" or "transcutaneous" methods, and there is no proof either the Q-Tip or patch methods can result in permanent hair removal. Also sold as
Judith Stephens has been selling an electric tweezer called GHR since the 1980's. She sued a trade group which tried to get the word out about her bogus credentials and claims. In the late 1990's Stephens teamed up with the person hosting her websites to promote GHR through a site designed to look like a consumer website, called
This team of quacks started off selling an electric tweezer, but they soon modified the device to use an electrified Q-Tip (honest). They called this method "transdermal electrolysis." There is no proof the electric Q-Tip can cause permanent hair removal.
This photoepilator technology was first introduced in 1970. In the subsequent 30 years, there has been no published proof they can achieve permanent hair removal as claimed. In the late 1990's Jennifer Maxx began selling her photoepilator as a franchise, which means the number of consumers who will be ripped off will increase significantly.
Not so much a quack device as a quack marketing term. This guy has been working to blur the important distinctions between laser hair removal and electrolysis for the last few decades. He trademarked the term "lasertrolysis" and has taken a "grant" from a laser manufacturer to promote laser through an electrolysis trade organization. His latest push is to make these medical lasers available to cosmetologists with little or no medical training. See Tricho System, above.
Following the failure of original photoepilator Omicron in the early 1970's Carol Block purchased the machines and began selling them as franchises. Despite company claims, there is no published proof the device can achieve permanent hair removal.
This device was brought to market with limited data on safety and effectiveness. In fact, it is illegal to use on facial areas until the company submits more data to FDA. Their dire financial condition stated in their annual report published in April 2001 suggests this company may not be around long enough to see clearance for use on facial areas.
The first laser available in the US was introduced without adequate clinical testing and marketed as permanent. After medical articles and lawsuits came out claiming the device did not achieve permanent hair removal, the company folded its operations.
Tactica's second entry on the list is a cream depilatory and "hair inhibitor" that not only didn't work, it caused severe burns in enough consumers that it was necessary to do a recall.
This is another Canadian company selling a topical "hair inhibitor" with no published clinical proof it can work as claimed.
This electric tweezer claims it's permanent and appproved by FDA. Both claims are illegal.
Do you have a nomination? Let me know!
Are you a victim of hair removal fraud?
Ripped off in a hair removal scam?
One of the main reasons I put up this site was to get the word out about scams.
If you feel you were misled by someone about a hair removal device or treatments you paid for, I recommend:
This is the best place to submit information, since they coordinate complaints with several other local, state, and federal law enforcement entities and regulatory bodies.
I am currently collecting information on several hair removal scams for various types of legal action. You may have some important evidence that can help stop scam artists.
Although it's generally very difficult, if you have certain items in writing, I might even be able to help you get out of a contract or possibly get your money back in some cases.
At the very least, you can help someone else avoid getting ripped off.
Hair removal manufacturers
Manufacturers
Below are lists of manufacturers for various methods. The lists may not be complete yet, so if you know of one that's missing, please let me know.
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