Respecting Melanin: Best Practices for Inclusive Electrology
Learn how to safely and effectively treat all skin tones through proper technique, equipment adjustments, and culturally sensitive client care.
Course Curriculum
Respecting Melanin:
Best Practices for Inclusive Electrology
Instructor: LaTrina Gray, CPE, CCE
2 Hours of Continuing Education - $75
(Not AEA Pre-Approved)
This course addresses the science and sensitivity of working with clients across the full range of skin tones, emphasizing safety, precision, and inclusivity in electrology practice. Participants will learn to recognize how melanin physiology affects treatment outcomes, how to adapt equipment and technique to prevent pigment changes and scarring, and how to build client trust through culturally competent communication and education.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of melanin in skin physiology and healing as it relates to electrology.
- dentify risks unique to higher Fitzpatrick skin types, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and keloid formation.
- Adapt treatment parameters, probe selection, and aftercare protocols for clients with richly pigmented skin.
- Demonstrate inclusive communication and consultation strategies to build trust and avoid microaggressions in client interactions.
- Integrate trauma-informed and culturally aware practices into their daily electrology services.
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