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Sabina K.

09/09/2016

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I've going to Wendy for a dozen years now ... Started with my face, did arms, underarms , and can not be happier with the way my skin looks and feels now ... If you'd like to have smooth and silky skin, go to Wendy for a consultation. You won't regret it, trust me!

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M. B.

05/29/2015

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After thirty years of trying to manage unsightly facial hair, I finally went to Wendy at New Image Electrolysis. The professional and caring service Wendy provides have allowed me to be free of embarrassing facial hair and free of the daily concern for my appearance. Wendy is organized, reliable and discreet. Her fees are very reasonable. The office is conveniently located with easy parking.

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Kimberly D.

05/23/2015

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I am very pleased with the results I have experienced at New Image. Wendy is very friendly and extremely professional. Several years ago I had been to another electrologist in the San Diego area that I was not happy with. I'm so glad that I decided to try again and found Wendy. I was so impressed with her from the first visit and I recommend her highly. She takes the time to explain the process, what to expect, and she mitigates the pain factor as much as possible. The office is immaculately clean. She explained from the beginning that it would take about a year to eliminate my whisker-like chin and upper lip hairs and she was right. The problem had been getting worse and worse as I aged. I had to shave them everyday and even then I would get ingrown hairs which were unsightly and embarrassing. I am fair so the whiskers were not visible when shaved, but they could still be felt and really bothered me. The price is reasonable and has been worth every penny; I am thrilled to be finally rid of this problem, and should only need occasional touch ups every few months from now on. Yay!!! Thank you Wendy!!! :D

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missmarylou

08/19/2013

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GGGRRREEEAAATTT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

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h.f.sandiego

05/14/2013

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New Image Electrolysis Center has helped me achieve my goal of never having to wax again! My electrolysis treatment with Wendy has always been positive. I always feel that every minute during my session was utilized efficiently and effectively. I have compared various electrolysis operators over the years in San Diego and Wendy is by far the most skilled! You definitely get your money's worth!

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b0rnagain2007

09/09/2012

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I’ve been going to Rochelle ...

I’ve been going to Rochelle for 5 years. She has really turned my life and self-esteem around not just physically but mentally as well. She’s a very experienced electrologist with good hands and a kind, caring soul. I’ve visited several other electrologists, but I now currently drive over 100 miles to see her every once in awhile as I don’t trust others as I do her. I am very picky about my treatment and she does her best to accommodate me. I highly recommend her.

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scott_g

04/17/2012

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I've been going to New Image f...

I've been going to New Image for nine months, and have to say that I'm very satisfied.



The working owner Rochelle is very skilled, personable, and experienced. I'm going in for full beard removal, and she took the time to explain all the options and set expectations up front. The results are amazing.



I highly recommend New Image Electrolysis. No reason to look elsewhere.

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missmdp

03/28/2012

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I am so happy that i finally f...

I am so happy that i finally found a clean, affordable electrolysis center in San Diego. I had treatments years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, and was really apprehensive about the quality of electrolysis & cleanliness of a new office. I have been seeing Wendy Golden at the New Image Electrolysis Center; she is very careful and extremely fast. I've been really impressed overall and I would see any one of the electolysists in the office. You can be confident that they will help rid you of your unwanted hair once and for all! And yes, it is also clean.

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evehudgins

02/21/2012

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WENDY GOLDEN IS TERRIFIC! My ...

WENDY GOLDEN IS TERRIFIC!

My Aesthetician works in a plastic surgery office and recommended Wendy Golden to me to permanently 'search-and-destroy' the witches hairs sprouting from my chin... and the mustache beginning to adorn my upper lip. What a pleasant surprise to discover Wendy Golden turned out to be the same Wendy from my ski club. We'd been on several bus ski trips to Mammoth Lakes and I liked her then, and I like her even more now! She's a thorough professional, knows her craft inside and out and has done a superb job for me. I even drive over from Phoenix (where we now live) to be 'spruced up' by Wendy. The office is always immaculate and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend New Image Electrolysis to all my friends. And, I have.

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dianeeee

02/16/2012

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I have gone to Wendy Golden fo...

I have gone to Wendy Golden for many years, I have found her to be very professionl. Her Office and work room has always been immaculate. She is very dedicated to her craft. I say Yahooooooooooooooo for Wendy. The best of the best.

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junet.

02/15/2012

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Wendy Golden has done electrol...

Wendy Golden has done electrolysis work on me for a long time...I have a lot of facial and body hair. She is very knowledgeable about her work, and she gets results that last! Everything about New Image Salon is very professional. If you need electrolysis, I recommend you visit Wendy for a consultation. I think you will be glad you did.

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brunhilda

02/13/2012

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totallly professional., depend...

totallly professional., dependable and knowledgable. i have been visiting wendy golden on a regular basis for more than a decade. she is good news.

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eliz85

02/13/2012

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I have been a client of New Im...

I have been a client of New Image for several years now, and Wendy Golden (my electrologist) has transformed my life. I had a profuse amount of facial hair, and as a young woman, that was a horrible thing to have, so I spent 40 minutes every morning plucking out the hairs (yuck!), so I found New Image after an internet search. Not only did Wendy remove my hair, she suggested I see a reproductive endocrinologist because polycistic ovary syndrome might be the cause of my hair growth. Turns out I do have PCOS, I would never have guessed, just thought the hair was my Italian side.



On the initial consultation, Wendy educated me on the pros and cons of the various hair removal methods and on how electrolysis works. The office has always been clean, and each electrologist has their own private space to tend to clients. New probes are used for each session, and Wendy keeps meticulous records of what area she treats and at what intensity of electrical pulse she used for that session.



The results are fantastic, Wendy did a great job. I don't pluck any more, the facial hair is gone. I loved the results so much that I got my armpit hair removed, belly hair (not sexy unless you're David Beckham), eyebrows sculpted and now I've moved on to the bikini area, with plans to get my entire legs done. Areas where the hair has been removed are so smooth, and unlike shaving, there is no hair under the skin, so your skin tone is even and not discolored. I have extremely sensitive skin, but have never had any infections or other adverse reactions to treatments. Wendy has always been professional and non-judgemental (seriously I was like Sasquatch, it was really embarrassing) and we have developed a great relationship. I will continue to patronize New Image and always look forward to my appointments.



A few notes, the treatment is not painful, but can be temporarily uncomfortable (some areas more than others), there are creams that can numb the skin but I've never felt the need to use them. The intensity of the electrical pulse can also be adjusted, so a lower intensity will be less uncomfortable, but it will take more sessions to completely get rid of the hair, this is something you communicate with your electrologist about, I've never felt pressured to stay at any level of intensity and I know I can ask for the intensity to be lowered without any problem. The time it takes to completely clear an area depends on the size of the area, concentration of hair, length of sessions, time between sessions, i.e. my face took about a year going in twice a month for an hour each session (I really was a beast), while underarms were cleared much faster in 8 months going in for 1 1/2 hr sessions every 3 weeks, still working on the bikini. I don't know why people waste their money on temporary measures like waxing which aren't permanent and hurt more.



You will not regret letting Wendy (or any of the electrologists) at New Image take care of your hair problem, it was one of the best decisions I've made.

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dradamas

11/05/2011

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Fabulous results! Great price!...

Fabulous results! Great price!

I found Rochelle Freeman through the AEA website. I was looking into whether electrolysis would be right for me. She is a professional electrologist, Board Certified by the The American Electrology Association.



Needless to say though, I was concerned when I read the previous review. Let me tell you about MY experience:



First of all, the probe she used was disposed of after she was finished. She wore gloves for each visit. I saw her put them on. Also everything else she did was consistent with proper infection control protocols. (She explained that she has worked in the health care profession and in hospitals for years before starting her own business.)



I really had to respond to the previous review. Simply because it was so NOT what I experienced with my numerous sessions with Rochelle. I have had 4 sessions spaced over the past 4-5 months for removal of unwanted hair. My results exceed my expectations. They even exceeded what Rochelle told me.



The results after each session were dramatic. However it is a process, as Rochelle explained, and I will be scheduling another visit soon. No more shaving!



Her office is fairly easy to find with good access to freeways. Parking is OK. That could be better. There are only a few spots for New Image clients so be mindful of that when pulling into the small lot.



Happy sweet and smooth... Thank you Rochelle!

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Aubrey R.

04/17/2011

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Rochelle Freeman - VERY unsanitary!!!

I went to Rochelle Freeman expecting efficient, clean, and professional service because of her certifications. She is far from any of those. Rochelle did not use gloves and touched my freshly treated face with her hands to 'feel what I would feel' - as in hairs. After the treatment, she told me about aftercare, and right after telling me to never touch the treated parts of my face with my hand because 'no matter how well you wash them, there is still bacteria', she smeared Neosporin on me with her bare hands. Her office did not look clean, and now I am left wondering if she used a used probe as I didn't see her put the new one on. By the next morning, my chin was deeply infected. I will be looking into making an official complaint. This should never happen.

claimed iconBusiness Response11/14/2011

With my 35 years as a medical professional, I feel this client did not respond to treatment due to the over-anxious use of her own hands on her face as she was leaving the office. Our office is very professional in all ways. Sterility and cleanliness are top priority. New Image has been in business for 26 years and has never been accused of such practices. We always appreciate constructive critics, but feel this party was just trying to be destructive for some unknown reason.

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sdteacher

03/25/2009

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Self Esteem

When I was 21 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, an endocrine disorder with a lot of unpleasant symptoms-- one of them being excessive and increased body hair. After my diagnosis, I began hormone treatment, but was unable to rid myself of the hair on my face. I was embarrassed. I felt unfeminine and I hated shaving every morning like a man. When I asked my doctor about laser hair removal, he said that laser treatment was only temporary and he recommended that I go to New Image Electrolysis instead. I followed his recommendation and began to see Wendy Golden at New Image in 2006. I am so fortunate to have found Wendy. She permanently removed most of my facial hair and is continuing to work on less noticeable hairs that inevitably grow due to my syndrome. I have newfound self esteem. I can wear my hair in ponytail. I can swim. I can look in the mirror and feel feminine again. Thank you, Wendy.

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lizard2000

01/23/2009

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Nolongerharry

I was initially treated by Patty, and was very happy with her service. When she moved out of State, Wendy stepped in to complete my treatment. Ever since, I've returned to Wendy over the years for "touch up" work and highly recommend her services. Just like Patty, she cares about her clients concerns and wellbeing and her prices are very reasonable. Prior to finding New Image, I had a poor experience with another provider in the south bay area who was rude, inconsiderate and far from perfect. I prefer to drive out of my way to the professional and accomodating service of New Image.

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piadora

11/13/2008

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The Best

I had a serious problem with persistent facial hair and over the years had gone to several electrologists for help. Because my skin is so sensitive, and the hair was so persistent, the results were always disappointing. I had given up and resorted to shaving and plucking. Finally, a friend who had had her binkini line done, recommended Wendy Golden at New Image Electrolysis. I'll always be indebted to that friend! Wendy took the time and had the skill to develop an approach that really worked for me. And what a difference she has made in my life! My face is free of unwanted hair, and I feel confident and pretty. I've gone on to have my eyebrows and underarms done with equally stellar results. Wendy's professionalism, skill and compassion put her in a class by herself.

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marthasd

11/11/2008

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The best by far...

I have tried many electrologists over the years, and even expensive laser treatment for hair removal, and nothing has been as successful as the progress I have made with treatments by Wendy Golden at New Image. She is the ultimate professional; very knowledgeable and informed, and I have always felt very well taken care of. I have no reservations in highly recommending her to anyone who needs the services of an electrologist.

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susmar

10/22/2008

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I have been getting hair remov...

I have been getting hair removed from my eye brows. Electrolysis is the way to go! Not painful! I am almost done with the hair removal on my eye brows and I think I'll do my underarms.

New Image employees are always on schedule, professional and understanding.

More Business Info

Services/Products
Electrolysis has been around since 1875 when Dr. Charles Michel first devised the method to remove ingrown eyelashes from one of his patients. We have come a long way since that time, but one thing has remained constant: ELECTROLYSIS/B is still the only system approved for permanent hair removal/b/i by the FDA.Our office is private and the treatments are geared to your individual needs and problem areas. Our sterilization procedures were developed by the California Department of Health in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control. All of our probes are disposable. Do you want a New Image? You are not alone. We are all aware of unwanted hair on our face and body. nullYou can rid yourself of ingrown hairs on your neck, chin, underarms, or bikini; shape or reshape your brows, wear shorts or a bathing suit without unsightly razor burn, finally get rid of unfeminine upper lip hair null...all this and more is possible with Electrolysis. For any further questions, please feel free to phone our office.
Payment method
no credit cards
Neighborhoods
Northern San Diego, Pacific Beach, Eastern San Diego, Kearny Mesa
Amenities
Se Habla Espanol
Languages
Spanish
Associations
American Electrology Association
Categories
Electrolysis, Beauty Salons, Hair Removal
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Parking: Street, Lot, Self, On Site, Free

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