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Gallery
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Emotional Support
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Share your feelings (1 viewing)
How does your hair make you feel?
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Re: Should I shave or wax?
(agent47) - 01/27/12 11:33 PM
Hair Removal Methods
Hair Removal Methods
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Professional Electrolysis (26 viewing)
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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Re: Electrologist in EU us...
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Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis (3 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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Re: Hair...now you see it,...
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Laser hair removal (10 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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Re: Newbie with many quest...
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Do-It-Yourself Laser/IPL (3 viewing)
Home-use laser and IPL devices.
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Re: Low Cost IPL Hair Remo...
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Shaving/Trimming (2 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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Re: "personal" s...
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Depilatories and Shaving Powders (1 viewing)
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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Re: Is it possible to chan...
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Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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Re: Using Friction on biki...
(James-Smith2011) - 10/10/11 02:18 AM
Tweezing/Plucking (2 viewing)
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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Re: Tweezing caused pigmen...
(36tinklebells) - 12/24/11 10:22 AM
Waxing and Sugaring (1 viewing)
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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An Australian perspective
(follizap) - 02/04/12 02:50 AM
Rotary epilators (4 viewing)
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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Re: Does using an epilator...
(Mantaray) - 10/16/11 10:33 PM
Threading (1 viewing)
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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Re: Threading Face at Home
(Kayel) - 01/16/12 08:26 PM
Prescription topical (Vaniqa) (1 viewing)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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Re: Vaniqa on base on peni...
(James W. Walker VII) - 01/25/12 08:11 AM
Prescription oral medications (1 viewing)
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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Re: Ortho Tri-Cyclen gave ...
(Sasha123) - 12/18/11 09:56 PM
Controversial/unproven methods
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Restricted: Genetic Therapy, X-Ray, Photodynamic (1 viewing)
(experimental) An emerging method (still many years away)
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Re: Selectif Pro - Appliso...
(korkskrew) - 02/01/12 07:03 AM
Electric tweezers (1 viewing)
(doubtful) Sold since 1959, with no published proof of permanence
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Re: vector hair removal sy...
(James W. Walker VII) - 06/18/11 02:57 PM
Transdermal/Transcutaneous Patches (1 viewing)
(doubtful) Electrified patches sold since the 1990s with no published proof it can work.
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Re: Alkaline Wash
(stoppit&tidyup) - 08/15/11 06:36 AM
Photoepilators
(doubtful) Sold since 1971 with no published proof of claims.
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Re: Sephoras No! No!
(James W. Walker VII) - 10/18/11 04:10 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) - 01/14/11 08:29 AM
Foods and Dietary Supplements
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products taken orally which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: WILL HEALTHY HAIR/SKIN...
(Kim Hannah) - 12/23/11 06:38 AM
Nonprescription Topical Preparations
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products put on the skin which claim to affect hair growth.
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Glycyrrhizic Acid
(Shellz) - 02/02/12 06:42 PM
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: Best option for unwant...
(Rays Powell) - 12/23/11 05:16 AM
Tips For Pain Reduction
How to reduce pain while removing hair.
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has anyone used Dr Numb if...
(two) - 11/15/11 12:31 PM
Legal Referrals
Find someone in your area who can help!
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Re: Choosing a lawyer
(candela) - 07/27/10 09:42 AM
Waxing, Sugaring, Plucking, Threading Referrals
Find a pro in your area.
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sugaring in montreal quebe...
(HVYMTL) - 11/16/11 01:21 PM
Electrologist Referrals
Info about electrologists in your area.
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Medical Referrals
Find a local physician.
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Electrolysis Denver
(Littleton 1234) - 12/05/10 04:06 PM
Tips For Skin Care (1 viewing)
How to reduce hair removal skin damage and side effects.
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Re: Do women shave their u...
(stoppit&tidyup) - 12/29/11 03:50 AM
Tips For Saving Money
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Re: DIY electrolysis or la...
(oppomix13) - 11/29/11 07:03 AM
Tips for increasing effectiveness (1 viewing)
Make sure you're getting the best results!
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Re: Vinegar - does it real...
(ellaetorres) - 08/30/11 05:42 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: Hormone Imbalances
(piloswine) - 01/05/12 02:46 PM
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) (3 viewing)
Treating unwanted hair, a common side effect of PCOS.
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PCOS in Norway
(BeautyGuruNorway) - 11/15/11 03:30 AM
Transgendered/Transsexual
Hair removal for those seeking a part-time or full-time gender change.
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Re: TG in Norway
(depilacionelectr) - 11/15/11 02:03 PM
Razor Bumps/PFB (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
A common problem for those with curly hair, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: I need help with hair ...
(dfahey) - 04/22/11 02:04 PM
Bodybuilding (1 viewing)
Don't let unwanted hair take away from the look you've created!
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Re: Making dense arm hair ...
(James-Smith2011) - 10/13/11 12:58 AM
Pregnancy
Expectant mothers often encounter unexpected hair.
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Re: more hair even after l...
(LAgirl) - 05/17/11 08:03 AM
Darker skin issues
Topics for those with medium to dark skin, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: Where to look for info...
(Jeffblack) - 11/12/10 04:41 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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(ihavehair) - 01/24/10 03:44 PM
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Re: European Waxes!! Speci...
(starpilwax) - 01/21/12 04:03 AM
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Iowa electrolysis
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Nebraska electrolysis
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