How do I choose a good Electrologist?
Choosing the right Electrologist can save you from a costly mistake. Here are some common things to look for when choosing an Electrologist. • What is the normal growth cycle of a hair? All hairs have differing cycles of growth and are not visible on the surface of the skin at the same time. Hair normally grows for its usual cycle and then naturally sheds and replaces itself. Following active growing periods, most hair follicles go into a dormant stage. The period of dormancy may last for an indefinite period of time, however, replacement hairs usually appear within 3 to 12 months. The appearance of these coarse replacement hairs from dormant hair follicles should not be mistaken as regrowth from previously treated follicles. • Do Electrologists follow appropriate Infection Control Precautions? They certainly should! The American Electrology Association (AEA) with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) developed national Infection Control Standards which include steril
