Success!

Hormonally driven hair

For over a decade, Mary lived with the emotional and physical toll of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Among the many symptoms she faced, one of the most persistent—and distressing—was unwanted facial hair. Shaving and plucking became a daily routine, one that slowly chipped away at her confidence. Everything changed when Mary finally decided to pursue electrolysis.

Electrolysis, a permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA, became a beacon of hope. Now, after 9 months of consistent treatments, Mary is already seeing significant progress. The frequency of new hair appearing has dropped dramatically and she’s even had full weeks without needing to touch a razor.

Electrolysis isn’t an overnight solution, especially when treating hormonally driven (very persistent) hair, but with dedication and consistency, results WILL follow!

Hormonal Hair Growth: It doesn’t just clock in-or out-at puberty, pregnancy and menopause.

Hormone fluctuations can happen at any time during a woman’s life and facial hair is often an unwanted side effect. Get rid of it once and for all with electrolysis.

Peace of mind is AS IMPORTANT as permanent hair removal

Therese of Like Velvet Electrolysis has benefited my mind as well as my skin.

She explained the electrolysis process fully in the beginning. My skin is very sensitive and commercial products made my skin breakout and tweezing caused large red welts, adding to the stress of hair removal. Therese listened to my concerns and helped me find solutions to my unique situation.

Each session gets easier and the results are amazing. In the beginning I needed several days for my skin to really recover from each treatment. Now, within hours my skin has healed well.

I spent years timing my hair removal for special occasions and vacations. Today, I am no longer stressing about it.

Thank you Therese!

Client Success!

First treatment, August 2024

Update: March 2025

After 7 months of weekly 1-hour treatments, we’ve seen amazing results. The journey continues…

Laser or Electrolysis?

When it comes to long-term hair removal, laser and electrolysis are two of the most talked-about options—but they aren’t one-size-fits-all. In fact, for some people, electrolysis isn’t just the better choice—it’s the only choice.

Here’s why:

🔹 Hair Color Matters
Laser hair removal works by targeting pigment in the hair. That means it’s most effective on dark hair and lighter skin tones. If you have blonde, red, gray, or white hair, laser will not work at all. Electrolysis, however, doesn’t rely on pigment. It uses a tiny electrical current to destroy the follicle directly—regardless of hair color or skin tone.

🔹 Permanent Results
Laser offers “permanent reduction,” which means you might still see some regrowth over time. Electrolysis is FDA-approved for permanent hair removal, making it the only method that guarantees complete destruction of the follicle when done properly.

🔹 Precision
Electrolysis treats one follicle at a time, making it ideal for smaller areas like the upper lip, chin, or jawline.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a forever solution, laser isn’t the answer. Electrolysis is.

Finding Confidence Again

Hormonally driven hair

For over a decade, Mary lived with the emotional and physical toll of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Among the many symptoms she faced, one of the most persistent—and distressing—was unwanted facial hair. Shaving and plucking became a daily routine, one that slowly chipped away at her confidence. Everything changed when Mary finally decided to pursue electrolysis.

Electrolysis, a permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA, became a beacon of hope. Now, after 9 months of consistent treatments, Mary is already seeing significant progress. The frequency of new hair appearing has dropped dramatically and she’s even had full weeks without needing to touch a razor.

Electrolysis isn’t an overnight solution, especially when treating hormonally driven (very persistent) hair, but with dedication and consistency, results WILL follow!

Understanding Hair Growth Cycles: Why Patience Pays Off

When it comes to electrolysis, understanding the hair growth cycle is key to setting realistic expectations.

Hair doesn’t grow all at once. Each follicle operates on its own timeline, cycling through three main phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting). Electrolysis is most effective during the anagen phase, when the hair is actively growing and still attached to the follicle.

Here’s where it gets tricky: hormonal fluctuations or imbalances, like those from PCOS, can cause dormant follicles to activate over time, which means new hairs can appear even months or years after treatment. It’s not regrowth from previously treated follicles—it’s growth from newly stimulated ones.

This is why electrolysis is a process. It often takes 12–24 months to fully treat an area. But with consistency, those active follicles are steadily destroyed, leading to permanent results.

So if you’re on this journey—be patient. Each session is a step closer to freedom from unwanted hair.