Electrolysis & Hepatitis B vaccination

[Becky XxX]

Hi, please can someone help? I'm a newly qualified Beauty Therapist (Level 2) and I'm planning to start up on my own working from home and offering mobile treatments as well. I'm going on to do my Level 3 in September, but that's only because I want to do the massage and facial side. I'm not looking forward to electrolysis and microdermabrasion at all. My first question is, what does electrolysis feel like, as I'm petrified of needles! My tutor said if you're scared of needles don't bother coming on the course, but I really want and need to do massage which is incorporated in the Level 3. My second question is, I've heard that Beauty Therapists are advised to have the Hepatitis B jab, but I've been told that it's mainly advised if you are qualified in Level 3 and doing electrolysis on clients. Please could someone advise me on this? None of us have been advised by our tutors to get it whilst doing level 2. When I do waxing I always wear gloves as a precaution, and I'm not planning to offer electrolysis to my clients when I start up on my own. I enquired at my health centre about getting the jab and I was told that there was a charge...£90!!! I couldn't believe the price and I really can't afford it at the moment. Also, I know you have to get blood tests in between to see if it's gone into your system and I'm petrified of needles, which is really putting me off, which is so silly but I can't help it!

If anyone could let me know then that'll be fantastic. Thanks X

[hollie.springett@hotmail.co.uk]

hiya...ive just completed my level 3, i was a bit nervous about epilation, but if the needle (which is as thin as a hair!! i promiss its tiny!!) is inserted properly u wont feel it at all. depending on what current is used but it will feel like a slight burning. about the jabs....i went to the doctor and asked about the jab..if u ask to have the hepititus a jab as well as the B then its free...well it was for me....i also wudnt say that you had to have it...but its better to be on the safe side...hope this helps :S x Hollie x

[massey-donx@hotmail.com]

Dear Becky,
I am a fully qualified beauty therapy lecturer and your tutor is absolutely wrong by telling you not to bother coming to level 3!!
The needle is very tiny and slightly flexible, when inserted in the pore from where the hair is growing, after watching a proper demonstration, then the only thing you feel is the electric current. The current is not painful and only gives a slight burning or tingling sensation. You have nothing to worry about my dear. When you have watched a demonstration and have been taught the health & safety, then you will practice this using a magnified mirror, this helps guide your needle into the pore. You cannot go wrong using the proper guided technique and then it is down to you how you operate the current. There is a button on the hand held devise (where the needle is attached) and you can either; press it quickly and release counting 1, 2, and 3, or keep it pressed down counting to three. I prefer quickly pressing and releasing counting 1, 2, and 3. I would tell you this if I was your tutor and certainly wouldn’t be discouraging you away from this level because all tutors have techniques in handling barriers to learning. You have a barrier to learning and this is fear of needles. Tutors are supposed to overcome these hurdles, not ignore them.

Donna

[massey-donx@hotmail.com]

Dear Becky,
I am a fully qualified beauty therapy lecturer and your tutor is absolutely wrong by telling you not to bother attempting level 3!!
The needle is very tiny and slightly flexible, when inserted in the pore from where the hair is growing, after watching a proper demonstration, then the only thing you feel is the electric current. The current is not painful and only gives a slight burning or tingling sensation. You have nothing to worry about my dear. When you have watched a demonstration and have been taught the health & safety, then you will practice this using a magnified mirror, this helps you guide your needle into the place. You cannot go wrong using the proper guided technique and then it is down to you how you operate the current. There is a button on the hand held devise (where the needle is attached) and you can either; press it quickly and release counting 1, 2, and 3, or keep it pressed down counting to three. I prefer quickly pressing and releasing counting 1, 2, and 3. I would tell you this if I was your tutor and certainly wouldn’t be discouraging you away from this level. All tutors have techniques in handling barriers to learning. You have a barrier to learning and this is fear of needles. Tutors are supposed to overcome these hurdles, not ignore them.

Donna