License: Registered Electrologist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Removes hair from skin of patron by electrolysis: Positions sterile bulbous or round-tipped needle into holders (electrodes) of galvanic or short wave electrical equipment. Places secondary electrode in hand or immerses finger or hand of patron in water-filled electrode cup to complete circuit and stabilize amount of electricity when equipment is operating. Swabs skin area with antiseptic solution to sterilize it. Inserts needle or needles into hair follicle and into organ beneath hair root (papilla). Presses switch and adjust timing and rheostat controls of equipment that regulate amount of electricity flowing through needle hair from follicle, using tweezers.

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Fees are reduced for military and spouses
License information updated 06/25/2020