Archive for July, 2007
Why Hairfire?
I have to admit originally I did not have a desire to write a professional blog. My best friend, Paul Wilson, tried to convince me to at least try it. Of course now, I’m addicted! (By the way, if you are curious about business and fun, you should check out the interesting blogs Paul posts. His blog address is www.mymarketer.net.)
Another thing Paul convinced me to do was to add “fire” to any name I could come up with for my blog site. ( 1. He likes fire. 2. It can be catchy for a blog name.) Therefore, Hairfire was the chosen name.
Many thoughts came to mind when agreeing to this name.
First, I thought of a bully I had to deal with in grade school that would constantly threaten to set my hair on fire with a lighter. (Actually, I think he liked me. Those boys!) Hairfire!
That was not a pleasant memory. So, then I decided I needed to come up with something that could make me happy for chosing this name.
I thought more about what I do as an Electrologist. I treat hairs with heat…Heat can come from fire…Perfect! Hairfire!
One final thought I had was the fact that I live in Arizona, and boy is it hot! I think it is on fire! Therefore, I remove hair in the state of fire! Hairfire!
So, again my friend was right. Blogging is great and Hairfire couldn’t be any better! Thanks for all your help, Paul.
The name “Hairfire” is not intended to scare you off from electrolysis. Even though putting “Hair” with “Fire” sounds unpleasant and wrong, electrolysis is the right way to remove hair. It’s just supposed to be a catchy name!
You have unwanted hair, too?
After becoming a Licensed Electrologist in 2005, I have found it interesting to discover how many people are curious about hair removal. I may just mention something in passing, and the next thing you know, I’m being pulled aside to elaborate more on electrolysis.
Once I let people know more about what I do, it becomes sometimes too easy for them to share their hair woes. The interesting thing is, the stories all are very similar.
I love hearing about hair issues, even though they can be embarrassing to share. After talking with people for a short time about hair removal, I find they become more comfortable discussing the subject with me. Many times people will stop mid-sentence to say, “I can’t believe I told you all that!”
I love being an electrologist for that matter. People feel so comfortable with me, even when they don’t even know me! The fact that someone can share their private hair concerns with me is a great honor. I appreciate their trust in me. I am grateful that I can help them feel comfortable discussing their embarassing circumstances. Usually after they’ve shared hair concerns with me, people tend to feel comfortable sharing other private issues.
When talking with people about electrolysis, I tend to mention how common it is to have unwanted hair. I tell them that I’ve had unwanted hair. Most people that I know have unwanted hair.
The unfortunate thing is is that people won’t talk about it, and we all think we’re alone in this. Knowing that other people have the same problem is a huge relief. I think when people are told this, they don’t feel so bad about themselves. I definitely felt better about myself! Talking about how common it is to be hairy may not effect our ability to fix the issue, but knowing this little fact about others can help us focus our thoughts away from, “I’m the only one cursed with this problem.”
More people than you know have unwanted hair. For those of us who want to get rid of it, electrolysis is the permanent option.
Talking about unsightly hair is one thing, but actually showing it to someone (your electrologist) brings about a whole new level of confidentiality.
Just remember that we, electrologists, have seen it all. Most likely, we’ve seen worse. So, even though at first it may be one of the hardest appointments to physically drive to, it should end up being your favorite place to go.
You should be proud of yourself for doing something about it. As electrologists, we try to help you feel better about yourself. Hopefully, through electrolysis you’ll see a positive change in yourself. You’ll become more confident and live a more worry-free life. (You don’t have to worry about those unwanted hairs popping up on a daily basis!)