If you’re considering electrolysis for unwanted hair, you’re probably wondering how much treatment is going to cost and what kind of financial commitment you should expect.
At HAUS of Umage in Bountiful, Utah, my electrolysis appointments start at $35 for 20 minutes of treatment, with a 50-minute appointment priced at $70. First-time appointments are the same price, with a detailed consultation included.
While the cost of an individual appointment is straightforward, the total investment varies depending on your hair growth and treatment needs.
Some people come in with just a handful of unwanted chin hairs, while others are dealing with extensive facial hair growth that requires a longer treatment plan. That’s why I prefer to explain how electrolysis pricing works and what influences your progress, rather than promise everyone the same number of appointments.
how much is an electrolysis appointment?
My current electrolysis pricing is based on treatment time:
| Appointment | Price |
|---|---|
| 20-minute electrolysis session | $35 |
| 50-minute electrolysis session | $70 |
| Consultation + 20-minute treatment | $35 |
| Consultation + 50-minute treatment | $70 |
My pricing starts at $35. All 20-minute appointments, regardless of time used will incur that $35 charge.
For longer appointments, I can prorate the price when we finish earlier because there’s less hair to treat. For example, if you schedule a 50-minute appointment and only need 40 minutes, your charge would be $56 instead of $70.
This flexibility becomes particularly useful as we make progress and the amount of hair requiring treatment begins to decrease.
What’s Included in Your First Electrolysis Appointment?
Your first visit includes a detailed consultation and your selected amount of electrolysis treatment.
I reserve approximately 30 additional minutes for the consultation process, during which we’ll review your health history, discuss your hair growth concerns, go over treatment expectations, and answer your questions.
That consultation time is included in your appointment price. If you book the $35 option, you’ll receive your consultation along with 20 minutes reserved for electrolysis treatment.
If you’d prefer to begin with a longer treatment session, the $70 option includes 50 minutes of electrolysis.
I believe it’s important for clients to experience treatment during their first visit so they can better understand what electrolysis involves before deciding how they’d like to proceed.
You can learn more about my consultation process and the areas I treat – particularly commonly treated facial areas – on my Facial Electrolysis in Bountiful service page.
What Affects the Total Cost of Facial Electrolysis?
The total investment in electrolysis depends largely on how much treatment time is needed to address your unwanted hair.
Someone with a few coarse chin hairs may have very different treatment needs from someone with dense growth across their chin, jawline, and neck.
The characteristics of the hair also matter. Some follicles require more treatment time than others, and the method I use may vary depending on the hair and how the skin responds.
Hair growth patterns are another consideration. Because individual hairs become visible at different times, completing treatment in an area generally requires multiple appointments.
Hormonal influences can also affect the process. Successfully destroying a follicle prevents that follicle from producing another hair, but hormonal changes may cause other follicles to begin producing more noticeable hair.
This is especially relevant for people experiencing facial hair growth associated with conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or age-related hormonal changes.
I discuss these factors during consultations because they influence how we approach treatment and what a realistic appointment schedule may look like.
Can Electrolysis Become Less Expensive as Treatment Progresses?
One thing I appreciate about electrolysis is that appointment needs can change as we make progress.
In my practice, I’ve worked with clients who initially needed regular 50-minute appointments but eventually reached a point where their available hair could be treated in considerably less time.
When that happens, we can shorten their appointments or prorate longer sessions based on the treatment time used.
The amount of time needed isn’t always going to decrease in a perfectly predictable way. Hair growth cycles can mean that more hairs are visible during one appointment than another, and ongoing hormonal influences may affect the amount of new growth.
However, as more follicles are successfully treated, many clients find that their appointments can eventually become shorter or less frequent.
I want clients to understand that possibility when they’re considering the financial commitment. The treatment time you need at the beginning doesn’t necessarily reflect what you’ll need throughout your entire electrolysis journey.
How Should I Budget for Electrolysis?
I encourage clients to think about electrolysis as a treatment process rather than a single appointment.
The first step is understanding the amount of hair we’re working with and developing a schedule that makes sense for your circumstances.
Some clients prefer longer appointments because they want to address as much available hair as possible during each visit. Others are more comfortable with shorter sessions that fit their schedule or budget.
If the financial commitment is a concern, I encourage you to bring it up during our consultation.
We can discuss an appointment schedule that works within your budget while being realistic about how the frequency and length of your visits may influence your progress.
You don’t need to commit to an entire treatment course before you’ve had the opportunity to experience electrolysis and understand your options.
My goal is for you to feel informed about the process and comfortable with the treatment plan we’re working toward.
Is Electrolysis Worth the Investment Compared With Laser Hair Removal?
I think it’s worth comparing electrolysis with laser hair removal when considering the long-term cost of professional hair removal.
I’m licensed to perform laser hair removal, and I believe it can be an excellent option, particularly when treating large areas of appropriately pigmented hair.
However, when we’re discussing facial hair and the financial investment may be comparable, I personally tend to favor electrolysis.
A big part of that preference comes down to precision and how the treatment works.
Laser hair removal uses light energy absorbed by pigment within the hair to generate heat that damages the follicle. It can produce significant, long-lasting hair reduction, and some follicles may be permanently disabled.
With electrolysis, I’m treating individual follicles directly and intentionally, delivering electrical energy within each follicle to destroy the structures responsible for producing hair. Because the process doesn’t rely on pigment, I can work on hairs regardless of their color.
I appreciate that individualized approach, particularly when someone wants specific facial hairs permanently removed.
That doesn’t mean electrolysis comes with a guaranteed treatment timeline or total price. Individual follicles may require additional treatment, and completing an area can take time.
For someone whose priority is permanently removing particular facial hairs, rather than reducing hair across a larger area, I believe electrolysis is an option well worth considering.
If you’re still deciding which treatment makes sense for you, my article on which facial hair removal methods are actually permanent explores those differences in greater detail.
The Personal Value of Permanent Facial Hair Removal
There’s another part of this investment that I think deserves consideration.
Many of my clients have spent years managing unwanted facial hair. Some have developed routines around checking the mirror, tweezing individual hairs, or making sure there’s nothing noticeable before leaving the house.
I’ve heard clients describe how frustrating it can be to constantly wonder whether there’s a hair they’ve missed.
When they begin electrolysis and start making progress, I often see changes in how they feel about managing their facial hair.
Having a consistent treatment plan can make that process feel more manageable, even before they’ve reached their long-term goals.
For me, that’s an important part of the value of electrolysis. We’re working toward permanent removal of unwanted hairs, but we’re also helping clients move away from routines that may have taken up a considerable amount of their time and attention.
I believe that deserves consideration alongside the cost of treatment.
Getting Started With Electrolysis in Bountiful, Utah
If you’re considering permanent hair removal for your chin, upper lip, jawline, neck, or anywhere else on the body, the best place to start is with an individual consultation.
At HAUS of Umage in Bountiful, Utah, I provide personalized electrolysis treatments for clients throughout Davis County and the surrounding Salt Lake City area.
Your first appointment includes a detailed consultation and treatment time, with options starting as low as $35.
We’ll discuss your hair growth concerns, review your treatment options, and begin developing a plan that fits your needs.
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