04/15/2026
Do epilator settings change based on the probe being used? Different metals conduct electricity at different rates due to their rate of current loss.
For example, since Gold is a more conductive metal than Stainless Steel (SS), switching from a SS to a Gold probe lowers settings while delivering the same amount of current for the equivalent results. Think: more comfort for the client with the same results!
Similarly, when using an Insulated probe, settings can be raised for more efficient treatments since the insulation guards against current loss and deposits all of the current at the tip of the probe, thereby bypassing the upper layers of a client's skin. Think: greater skin protection with the same or better results!
It may be difficult to see these changes in practice if the probes are not compared on the same day for each client. Because clients often require different settings based on changes in their biological factors (hydration, stress, fatigue, pain, or other), day-to-day variances make it difficult to predict exactly what settings are needed. However, electrologists are sure to see trends over time when they regularly switch from one probe coating to another.
