Olympus Electrology

The practice is at 90 Mission Drive in Pleasanton, inside the Vanish Electrolysis offices, at the end of the hallway past the lobby. The parking lot entrance is on Dolores Drive, and the front entrance faces the parking lot.

Olympus focuses on electrolysis, a method of permanent hair removal, and treats all hair types and colors on every body area considered safe to treat. The electrologist chooses between electrolysis, thermolysis and blend methods for each area. Sessions use the Apilus xCell epilator, which the salon says runs at twice the frequency of older models and calls the most advanced on the market.

A visit starts with a free 20-minute consultation that covers hair removal goals, the process, a skin and hair assessment and a brief test treatment. The consultation carries a $20 deposit, which is refunded or applied to later services unless the client is a no-show or cancels with less than 24 hours' notice. Every session time includes assessment and preparation, positioning, hair removal, aftercare and paperwork. A before and after photo of the treated area is kept securely and is never published without permission. Clients remove their shoes before lying down and are given shoe covers. The treatment room is cleaned and fitted with a high-quality air filter, and it is sanitized before each appointment.

The salon describes its setting as a safe, judgment-free space, and the electrologist selects the method for each area.

The treatment room is clean, modern and sanitized before each appointment.