Up With the Joneses Electrolysis

The practice is located at Suite 9 of 1020 W. Park Blvd. in Plano and is run by owner and electrologist Sara Jones, who handles the treatments directly. Its work centers on the face and neck, and larger treatment areas can be discussed at the consultation.

The practice explains that electrolysis treats each hair follicle directly, whereas laser targets pigment. According to the site, electrolysis was first documented for hair removal in 1875, and it works on all hair colors, including blonde, gray, white and red hair. Treatments are delivered with the Silhouette Tone ST-350 device, which the practice says uses vector modulation to make treatment more comfortable and efficient.

A visit starts with a 30-minute consultation for $35 that covers the process and gives time for questions. The first treatment begins with a test patch of roughly 5 to 10 hairs so the client can feel the sensation and the settings can be adjusted. Hair should be about 3 to 4 millimeters long and visible above the skin for treatment.

Some redness, mild swelling or small raised bumps around treated follicles are described as normal. Between appointments clients should avoid plucking, tweezing, waxing or pulling hair by the root, though trimming or shaving is fine. Right after treatment, steam, strenuous exercise and makeup are best avoided. The site describes electrolysis as providing permanent results, but notes that these require repeated treatments over time and that no set number of appointments or timeline is guaranteed. Google reviews rate the business 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, according to the site.

Treats each hair follicle directly rather than targeting pigment, and says the method works across all hair colors.