Does it really help breakouts?

It calms active blemishes, has a clarifying antibacterial effect, and helps keep breakouts at bay as part of a regular routine. Be honest that it is a helpful, ongoing treatment rather than a one-time cure — which keeps blemish-prone clients coming back.

Is it safe and easy to use?

Very — it is a classic, gentle treatment that clients find comfortable, with no downtime. The main safety checks are avoiding pacemakers, metal implants, pregnancy and epilepsy. It is one of the easiest machines to learn.

Can I use it on the scalp?

Yes — a special electrode stimulates the scalp as part of a hair-and-scalp treatment, giving you an extra service from the same affordable machine.

How should I offer it?

Mostly as a quick add-on to facials for blemish-prone clients, and as a regular clarifying step in their routine. It is an easy upsell that genuinely helps, so clients are happy to add it.

High Frequency Facial

High frequency uses a gentle electrical current and a glass electrode to calm breakouts, clear blemishes and refresh the scalp. It is a classic, affordable, easy-to-learn treatment that adds a targeted, problem-solving service to any skincare menu.

10–20 min add-onNo downtimeCalms breakoutsClassic & affordable

Overview

What high frequency is — in plain terms

Mild current creates clarifying, antibacterial oxygen

How it works

10–20 min, often as an add-on

Session time

None

Downtime

Gentle warmth and a slight tingle

Sensation

Scalp and hair treatments

Also for

Breakouts, blemishes, congested skin

Best for

High frequency uses a glass electrode that delivers a mild, oscillating electrical current to the skin. As it passes over the surface it produces a small amount of oxygen (you may notice a fresh, ozone-like smell), which has a clarifying, antibacterial effect. It calms inflammation, helps clear and prevent breakouts, gently boosts circulation, and can help skincare absorb better.

It is best known as a targeted “spot” treatment for blemish-prone skin — a quick, satisfying step that calms active breakouts and helps keep them away. There is no downtime, just a gentle warmth and tingle, and clients often feel the difference quickly.

For your business, high frequency is an inexpensive, easy add-on that solves a real problem clients care about — breakouts. It is a perfect bolt-on to facials, a great option for younger, blemish-prone clients, and even works on the scalp for hair-and-scalp services.

How a session works

What happens in a session

Cleanse & assess

Cleanse the skin and identify the areas to treat — active breakouts, congested zones, or all over for blemish-prone skin.

Glide the electrode

Move the glass electrode over the skin (direct method) for an overall clarifying, antibacterial effect. The client feels a gentle warmth.

Spot-treat blemishes

Hold briefly over individual blemishes to calm and clarify them — a satisfying, targeted step.

Finish & advise

Apply suitable finishing skincare. Recommend it as a regular add-on for blemish-prone clients and suggest matching homecare.

Why offer it

Why high frequency is worth offering

Solves a real problem

Breakouts are something clients genuinely worry about — offering a treatment that helps builds trust and loyalty.

Cheap and easy

One of the most affordable machines, with almost nothing to run and very little to learn.

A quick, easy add-on

Bolts onto any facial in 10–20 minutes, adding value and a little extra to the price.

Great for younger clients

Appeals to blemish-prone teens and twenties — a way to build a loyal client from a young age.

Works on the scalp too

Adds a scalp-and-hair option, widening what you can offer.

Treatable areas

What you can treat

Breakout areasCalms and clarifies active blemishes and spots.

Congested T-zoneHelps oily, blocked areas of the face.

Full faceAn all-over clarifying step for blemish-prone skin.

ScalpStimulates the scalp as part of a hair treatment.

Who it suits

Who to treat — and who to gently turn away

✓ Great for

✓Clients with breakouts or blemish-prone skin
✓Younger clients with congested skin
✓Those wanting a clarifying add-on to their facial
✓Clients after a scalp-stimulating treatment

✕ Not suitable for

✕Pregnant clients
✕Those with a pacemaker or metal implants
✕Clients with epilepsy — check first
✕Broken skin, active rosacea flare-ups or excessive inflammation
✕Clients with very high blood pressure, without care

Related treatments

Treatments that pair well with high frequency

Galvanic Facial

Deep-cleanse first, then clarify with high frequency.

Microdermabrasion

Exfoliate, then calm breakouts — a great combination for congested skin.

Skin Treatments

See the full range of facial treatments.

FAQ

Questions people ask about high frequency

Yes — its low cost is the point. For a small outlay you get a treatment that solves a real client worry (breakouts), bolts onto any facial for extra value, and appeals to younger clients you can keep for years. Great value for a small skincare menu.

Add high frequency to your facials

Tell us your setup — we will help you choose a high frequency or multi-function machine that fits, with training included.

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High frequency is a gentle, classic facial treatment that calms breakouts, clears blemishes and refreshes the scalp using a mild clarifying current. Affordable, easy to learn and a great add-on, it solves a real client concern for home studios and small salons. Lazzybeauty supplies high frequency and multi-function facial machines to suit smaller setups, with training and friendly after-sales support.