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News
Breaking stories about hair removal.
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Re: Are you suffering from...
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Gallery
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: Nose hair..I hate it
(xKyle) - 06/27/09 04:37 PM
Hair Removal Methods
Hair Removal Methods
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Professional Electrolysis
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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Re: Electrolysis with poor...
(dfahey) - Today at 08:06 AM
Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis (2 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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Re: Personal experience of...
(dfahey) - Today at 07:56 AM
Laser hair removal (5 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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Re: Laser removal on shoul...
(LAgirl) - Yesterday at 06:03 PM
Shaving/Trimming (3 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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Re: men shaving legs??
(MaelstromX) - 06/25/09 06:12 PM
Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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Re: Depilatories?
(LAgirl) - 06/03/09 02:35 PM
Friction (1 viewing)
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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Re: Pumice Stone Use
(Furrlife) - 04/26/09 04:35 PM
Tweezing/Plucking (1 viewing)
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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Re: leg plucking obsession
(hairpluckgirl) - Yesterday at 03:17 PM
Waxing and Sugaring
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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Re: Dealing with waxing pa...
(LAgirl) - 06/30/09 02:15 PM
Rotary epilators (2 viewing)
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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Re: Making the first time ...
(Lincoln6Echo) - 05/11/09 05:48 PM
Threading
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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Re: Anyone done threading ...
(beauty) - 06/29/09 07:10 PM
Prescription topical (Vaniqa)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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Re: Vaniqa - England
(ladykk) - 04/14/09 06:30 PM
Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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Re: In desperate need of h...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 06/30/09 02:47 AM
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: Spray with PDT
(Jaganess) - 06/05/09 10:55 AM
Electric tweezers
(doubtful) Sold since 1959, with no published proof of permanence
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Re: nevershaveagain.com / ...
(DRL) - 04/08/09 09:37 AM
Transdermal/Transcutaneous Patches
(doubtful) Electrified patches sold since the 1990s with no published proof it can work.
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Re: NeverShaveAgain (WARNI...
(Stephen43011) - 01/18/09 03:05 PM
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 (1 viewing)
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products taken orally which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: Natural Hair Inhibitor...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 06/30/09 03:48 PM
Nonprescription Topical Preparations
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products put on the skin which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: Ant Egg Oil Review....
(ElviS) - 06/07/09 03:16 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: HAIR REMOVAL IN MIAMI,...
(LAgirl) - 06/19/09 07:39 AM
Tips For Pain Reduction
How to reduce pain while removing hair.
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Re: advice regarding an ap...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/09/09 04:52 PM
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
Find a pro in your area.
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Re: little lumps after wax...
(dfahey) - 04/21/09 01:38 PM
Electrologist Referrals
Info about electrologists in your area.
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Re: Los Angeles, CA Referr...
(Dial_M.) - Yesterday at 01:17 AM
Medical Referrals
Find a local physician.
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Re: GentleLase vs. Lightsh...
(MWalker) - 03/13/09 07:26 PM
Tips For Skin Care
How to reduce hair removal skin damage and side effects.
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Best solution for Scars
(shazi) - 05/29/09 11:05 AM
Tips For Saving Money
Need your hair removal to be inexpensive? Check here!
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Re: homemade tendskin alte...
(TommyW) - 05/07/09 12:10 PM
Tips for increasing effectiveness
Make sure you're getting the best results!
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Re: how to reach around yo...
(dfahey) - 07/29/08 05:58 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: Questions about hormon...
(Coco87) - 05/04/09 03:46 PM
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Treating unwanted hair, a common side effect of PCOS.
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Re: I NEED HELP
(usa123) - 06/26/09 11:00 AM
Transgendered/Transsexual
Hair removal for those seeking a part-time or full-time gender change.
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Re: FREE Electrolysis in T...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 06/06/09 05:38 AM
Razor Bumps/PFB (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
A common problem for those with curly hair, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: Ingrown Hairs Have Rui...
(dfahey) - 06/05/09 06:08 AM
Bodybuilding
Don't let unwanted hair take away from the look you've created!
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Pregnancy
Expectant mothers often encounter unexpected hair.
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- 07/29/08 07:38 PM
Darker skin issues
Topics for those with medium to dark skin, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: Discouraging
(lagirl) - 10/09/08 11:10 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: Global Electrolysis Su...
(funkybunch) - 03/25/09 12:38 PM
Advertising
Seen an ad for hair removal? Report it here!
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(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 01/16/09 06:15 AM
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Topeka: Electrology Clinic
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New Mexico
New Mexico hair removal resources.
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New Mexico electrolysis
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North Carolina
North Carolina hair removal resources.
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North Dakota
North Dakota hair removal resources.
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North Dakota electrolysis
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Ohio
Ohio hair removal resources.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma hair rmeoval resources.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania hair removal resources.
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Rhode Island hair removal resources.
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Texas
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Good Electrologist in Aust...
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Wisconsin (2 viewing)
Wisconsin hair removal resources.
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Wyoming
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