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News (1 viewing)
Breaking stories about hair removal.
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Re: Hair removal
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Gallery (1 viewing)
Image Gallery
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Emotional Support
Emotional Support
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Share your feelings (1 viewing)
How does your hair make you feel?
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Re: My story (please comme...
(dfahey) - 03/07/10 10:59 AM
Hair Removal Methods
Hair Removal Methods
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Professional Electrolysis (2 viewing)
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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Re: Electrolysis in London
(kdp) - Today at 05:32 AM
Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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Re: What are those stand m...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - Today at 04:37 AM
Laser hair removal (3 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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Re: Laser hair removal on ...
(edokid) - 10 minutes 18 seconds ago
Shaving/Trimming (2 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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Re: Any advice for shaving...
(Poke) - 48 minutes 13 seconds ago
Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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Re: Revitol - misuse of ha...
(LinXianEr) - 01/14/10 08:37 PM
Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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Re: connair new hair remov...
(hairymclairy) - 02/08/10 08:56 PM
Tweezing/Plucking (1 viewing)
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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Re: Addiction to tweezing ...
(weird chica) - 03/06/10 08:40 PM
Waxing and Sugaring (1 viewing)
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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Re: How to do traditional ...
(love2besmooth) - 03/03/10 06:14 PM
Rotary epilators (1 viewing)
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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Re: Beard Epilation
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - Today at 04:31 AM
Threading
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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Re: MyEpiface
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/15/10 03:42 AM
Prescription topical (Vaniqa) (1 viewing)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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Re: topical hair inhibitor...
(feeding) - 02/26/10 06:34 AM
Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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Re: Got off Spiro & no...
(WeRNotAfraid) - Yesterday at 04:57 PM
Controversial/unproven methods
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Restricted: Genetic Therapy, X-Ray, Photodynamic
(experimental) An emerging method (still many years away)
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Re: Selectif Pro - Appliso...
(odi) - 03/05/10 08:52 AM
Electric tweezers
(doubtful) Sold since 1959, with no published proof of permanence
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Re: nevershaveagain.com / ...
(LinXianEr) - 01/15/10 06:34 PM
Transdermal/Transcutaneous Patches
(doubtful) Electrified patches sold since the 1990s with no published proof it can work.
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Re: Finally Free (WARNING!...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/11/10 03:37 AM
Photoepilators
(doubtful) Sold since 1971 with no published proof of claims.
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Re: Sephoras No! No!
(Form) - 04/18/08 12:42 PM
Microwave Hair Removal
(doubtful) Microwaves fired from skin's surface at follicles. Sold since the 1990s with no published proof it is safe and effective.
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Re: Does this method reall...
(lagirl) - 11/14/07 12:28 PM
Foods and Dietary Supplements
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products taken orally which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: hair darkening
(steffieta) - 02/05/10 05:45 AM
Nonprescription Topical Preparations
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products put on the skin which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: Tala: Ant Egg Oil .. p...
(Chris.999) - 02/28/10 09:33 AM
Hair Removal Tips And Local Referrals
Hair Removal Tips And Local Referrals
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Laser and Flash Lamp (IPL) Referrals
Those who use laser and flash lamps for hair removal.
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Re: As A Woman, I'm So Tir...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/23/10 05:04 AM
Tips For Pain Reduction
How to reduce pain while removing hair.
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Re: Before electrolysis.
(tex) - 01/24/10 11:28 AM
Legal Referrals
Find someone in your area who can help!
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Re: Susan Karten: hair rem...
(Andrea) - 06/14/09 10:57 PM
Waxing, Sugaring, Plucking, Threading Referrals (1 viewing)
Find a pro in your area.
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Re: Where can I get a Male...
(LAgirl) - 01/21/10 07:52 AM
Electrologist Referrals
Info about electrologists in your area.
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Re: Anyone recommended in ...
(tex) - 02/23/10 08:29 PM
Medical Referrals (1 viewing)
Find a local physician.
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MBBS In Ukraine
(kuberentp4) - 12/02/09 08:49 PM
Tips For Skin Care
How to reduce hair removal skin damage and side effects.
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Re: Deep ingrown hairs (ov...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 03/02/10 02:59 AM
Tips For Saving Money
Need your hair removal to be inexpensive? Check here!
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Re: homemade tendskin alte...
(Adam Dean) - 09/23/09 10:24 AM
Tips for increasing effectiveness
Make sure you're getting the best results!
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Re: how to reach around yo...
(MagicalPrincessKitty) - 03/09/10 09:28 AM
Special Issues
PCOS, TG, Razor Bumps, Bodybuilding, etc.
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Hormonal issues
Hormone levels and their effects on hair growth.
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Re: Cortisol
(depilacionelectr) - 03/06/10 07:16 AM
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Treating unwanted hair, a common side effect of PCOS.
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Re: help for laser and ele...
(MagicalPrincessKitty) - 02/25/10 07:07 PM
Transgendered/Transsexual
Hair removal for those seeking a part-time or full-time gender change.
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Secrets of Laser Hair Remo...
(LaserStrega) - 01/16/10 09:46 AM
Razor Bumps/PFB (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
A common problem for those with curly hair, especially those with African heritage.
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Red bump for every treatme...
(mochamasterpiece) - 10/26/09 06:26 PM
Bodybuilding
Don't let unwanted hair take away from the look you've created!
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Re: Hair Removal by Ryan W...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/28/09 02:26 PM
Pregnancy
Expectant mothers often encounter unexpected hair.
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Re: more hair even after l...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 09/15/09 06:37 AM
Darker skin issues
Topics for those with medium to dark skin, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: Challenges with Darker...
(coconnell) - 01/31/10 01:51 AM
News, Ads, Regulations, & Other Info
News, Ads, Regulations, & Other Info
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Government Regulation
Breaking news on hair removal regulation.
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Re: Tend Skin warned by FD...
(ihavehair) - 01/24/10 03:44 PM
Advertising
Seen an ad for hair removal? Report it here!
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Re: help pls
(feeding) - 03/07/10 05:44 AM
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Alabama (1 viewing)
Alabama hair removal resources.
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Alaska
Alaska hair removal resources.
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South Anchorage: A Perfect...
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Arizona
Arizona hair removal resources.
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Arkansas
Arkansas hair removal resources.
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California
California hair removal resources.
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Colorado
Colorado hair removal resources.
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Colorado Springs: Marian V...
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Connecticut
Connecticut resources.
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Re: Stamford: Advanced Ele...
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Delaware
Delaware resources.
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Milford: Milford Electroly...
(Andrea) - 08/20/04 12:00 AM
District of Columbia
District of Columbia hair removal resources.
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Washington: Hela Spa
(Andrea) - 09/22/04 10:34 PM
Florida
Florida hair removal resources.
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Seminole: Karen's Professi...
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Georgia
Georgia hair removal resources.
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Re: Atlanta: Mishaels Elec...
(laserhater) - 11/28/06 01:27 PM
Hawaii
Hawaii hair removal resources.
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Honolulu: Little Venus Ele...
(Andrea) - 08/20/04 04:14 PM
Idaho
Idaho hair removal resources.
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Re: Idaho electrolysis
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 06/14/06 09:02 AM
Illinois
Illinois hair removal resources.
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Re: Effective permanent ha...
(dbel) - 06/09/09 06:54 AM
Indiana
Indiana hair removal resources.
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Laser Focus
(RJC2001) - 10/20/04 11:06 AM
Iowa
Iowa hair removal resources.
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Iowa electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:52 PM
Kansas
Kansas hair removal resources.
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Topeka: Electrology Clinic
(Andrea) - 09/20/04 12:05 PM
Kentucky
Kentucky hair removal resources.
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Kentucky electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:49 PM
Louisiana
Louisiana hair removal resources.
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Harahan/New Orleans: Elect...
(Andrea) - 11/22/06 10:50 PM
Maine
Maine hair removal resources.
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Belfast: Electrolysis by B...
(Andrea) - 05/24/05 09:19 AM
Maryland
Maryland hair removal resources.
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Reisterstown: Clarity Medi...
(aleksisa) - 11/22/06 07:05 PM
Massachusetts
Massachusetts hair removal resources.
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Ferrazzani Electrolysis ...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 09/16/08 05:15 PM
Michigan
Michigan hair removal resources.
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Clio: Clio Electrolysis
(Andrea) - 05/16/07 06:17 PM
Minnesota
Minnesota hair removal resources.
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Mankato: Permanent Choice ...
(Andrea) - 09/22/04 10:03 PM
Mississippi
Mississippi hair removal resources.
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Ridgeland: Electrolysis of...
(Andrea) - 10/31/05 02:22 PM
Missouri
Missouri hair removal resources.
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St. Joseph: St. Joseph Spe...
(Andrea) - 09/16/04 10:17 PM
Montana
Montana hair removal resources.
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Montana electrolysis
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Nebraska
Nebraska hair removal resources.
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Nebraska electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:41 PM
Nevada
Nevada hair removal resources.
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Las Vegas: New Finish Elec...
(Andrea) - 04/28/09 12:22 AM
New Hampshire
New Hampshire hair removal resources.
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Hudson: Merrimack Valley E...
(Andrea) - 12/05/05 08:05 AM
New Jersey
New Jersey hair removal resources.
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Hillside: Hair-Free New Je...
(Andrea) - 02/18/09 12:28 PM
New Mexico
New Mexico hair removal resources.
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New Mexico electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:38 PM
New York
New York hair removal resources.
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Re: Queens: Arlene R. Batz...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 01/21/10 05:40 AM
North Carolina
North Carolina hair removal resources.
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Re: Kernersville: About Fa...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 05/12/06 09:19 PM
North Dakota
North Dakota hair removal resources.
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North Dakota electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:35 PM
Ohio
Ohio hair removal resources.
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Re: Columbus/ Gahanna/ New...
(dfahey) - 07/15/09 08:55 PM
Oklahoma
Oklahoma hair rmeoval resources.
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Bartlesville: Nancy Castee...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 11:21 AM
Oregon
Oregon hair removal reources.
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Portland: Electrolysis Eas...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 11:13 AM
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania hair removal resources.
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Wynnewood: Gail Rae Electr...
(Andrea) - 03/25/05 09:08 PM
Rhode Island
Rhode Island hair removal resources.
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Lincoln: Advanced Laser Cl...
(Andrea) - 09/22/04 10:22 PM
South Carolina
South Carolina hair removal resources.
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Summerville: Elizabeth G. ...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 10:24 AM
South Dakota
South Dakota hair removal resources.
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Watertown: Electrolysis Cl...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 10:03 AM
Tennessee
Tennessee hair removal resources.
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Re: Tennessee electrolysis
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 11/20/04 07:17 PM
Texas
Texas hair removal resources
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Houston Texas Nancy Mitche...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/23/10 04:46 AM
Utah
Utah hair removal resources.
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Logan: Lisa Klomp, LE
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 12:43 AM
Vermont
Vermont hair removal resources.
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Essex Junction: Burlington...
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 10:08 PM
Virginia
Virginia hair removal resources.
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Reston: Advanced Laser Cen...
(Andrea) - 08/09/06 02:29 PM
Washington
Washington hair removal resources.
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Whidbey Island: Whidbey El...
(Andrea) - 11/30/08 06:03 PM
West Virginia
West Virginia hair removal resources.
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Beckley: A Alice Carte Ele...
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 10:53 PM
Wisconsin
Wisconsin hair removal resources.
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Mequon, WI: Mequon Electro...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 11/21/09 05:38 AM
Wyoming
Wyoming hair removal resources.
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Riverton: Smooth As Silk E...
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 10:06 PM
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