About Ruth Allen and Associates

Get the hair-free look you deserve!

Debra Larson
Ruth Allen and Associates

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. We have specialized in the art of permanent hair removal for 46 years, helping countless people achieve their hair removal goals. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from referrals. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. We offer permanent hair removal only, no laser, just electrolysis.

Debra Larson is licensed by the State of Maryland. Debra was appointed to the Maryland Board of Nursing/Electrology Practice Committee and currently serves as Chairperson. Debra acquires 10 hours of continuing education yearly. You can be assured that when you come in for your treatments you are getting your permanent hair removal services from an experienced, qualified professional.

Your comfort, safety, confidentiality, and successful treatment are our top priorities. We use Apilius XCELL Pro epilators and Pro-Tec or Ballet Gold Probes. At Ruth Allen and Associates we adhere to the highest standards for privacy and sterilization.

Ruth Allen, our company's namesake, original owner and Debra's mom, retired in 2000.

Locations & Contact Information

Contact information, office locations, and appointment hours are available on our Contact page.

Modalities & Techniques

Professional Memberships & Accomplishments

Maryland Association of Professional Electrologists Vice President of Maryland Association of Professional Electrologists
Maryland Association of Professional Electrologists (MAPE) is an affiliate of the American Electrology Association, Inc. (AEA).

Maryland Board of Nursing Electrology Practice Committee Chairperson of Maryland Board of Nursing
The mission of the Board of Nursing is to advance safe quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education and accountability for public protection.

The Board of Nursing operates under the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, Health Occupations Article, Section 8. The Board has authority to adopt regulations as necessary to carry out provisions of the law. The Board is mandated to regulate the practice of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Medication Technicians, Licensed Electrologists, and Licensed Direct Entry Midwives.

Other Credentials

Equipment

Apilus xCell Pur

Ruth Allen and Associates invests in quality equipment, including the Apilus xCell Pur, to ensure that your treatment is comfortable, safe, and effective.

Additional Equipment

Ruth Allen and Associates can help you eliminate unwanted hair caused by PCOS and hirsutism

Electrolysis for PCOS & Hirsutism

PCOS affects 1 out of every 10 people with ovaries, many of whom go undiagnosed. For diagnosis and treatment of PCOS, you will need to see an endocrinologist (hormone specialist). For the unwanted hair, the solution is electrolysis.

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Have you been told you were not a good candidate for laser or ipl treatments due to your skintone? Electrolysis treatments at Ruth Allen and Associates work for all colors of skin.

Electrolysis for Dark Skin

Dark skin is a challenge for some hair removal methods, but not for electrolysis. If you've heard that your skin tone means that you are not a candidate for hair removal treatments, then you need to speak to an electrologist.

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Hormonal fluctuations and changes can trigger unwanted hair growth. Luckily electrolysis hair removal treatments from Ruth Allen and Associates can permanently eliminate those unwanted hairs

Electrolysis for Hormonal Changes

Hormones fluctuate due to age, pregnancy, medical conditions, and even some medications. These fluctuations can cause unwanted hair growth. Electrolysis can help.

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Let your authentic self shine through with permanent hair removal from Ruth Allen and Associates.

Electrolysis for Transgender

Permanent hair removal can be a critical factor for bringing your external appearance into line with your internal sense of self. Electrolysis is the only method permitted by the FDA to call itself permanent hair removal.

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Ruth Allen and Associates can help you eliminate embarrassing unwanted hair.

Electrolysis for Teens

As teens are coming into their own, facial hair and body hair suddenly sprouting in unwanted places is a big problem. Electrolysis provides a safe and permanent solution.

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Electrolysis is nearly pain-free hair removal even on the most sensitive of areas.

Electrolysis for Sensitive Areas

The breast area is especially prone to ingrown hairs. Repeated tweezing , shaving, and the tendency to wear tight-fitting bras and other clothing over this area, can contribute to hairs being trapped beneath the skin. Electrolysis can safely and gently eliminate hairs in these sensitive areas.

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Ruth Allen and Associates can help you eliminate unwanted hair caused by PCOS and hirsutism

Electrolysis for Coarse, Curly or Wavy Hair

Curly and coarse hairs are more prone to become ingrown or cause raised bumps on your skin. These types of hair are often associated with darker skin tones, resulting in fewer options for safe and effective hair removal. Fortunately, electrolysis - the only permanent hair-removal method - works on all skin tones and all types of hair.

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Nothing compares to the confidence you feel knowing that your unwanted hair is gone for good.

Electrolysis for Men

Some men just naturally have too much body hair for their own sense of style or their partner's aesthetic taste. If you're not someone who cheerfully puts up with a time-consuming hair maintenance routine, you've found the permanent hair removal solution for men: electrolysis.

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Ruth Allen and Associates can give you a competitive edge by removing unwanted hair

Electrolysis for Athletes

Friction, chafing, tape - there are many reasons why athletes opt for hair-free skin. Electrolysis provides permanent hair removal, so you can spend less time shaving and more time training!

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Ready to say goodbye to your unwanted hair?

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