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Professional Electrolysis
(3 viewing)
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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2557
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21819
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Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
(2 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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572
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4433
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Laser hair removal
(5 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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3454
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23555
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Shaving/Trimming
(2 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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345
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2435
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Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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129
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456
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Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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14
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96
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Tweezing/Plucking
(1 viewing)
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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82
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581
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Waxing and Sugaring
(1 viewing)
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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424
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1658
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Rotary epilators
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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249
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1036
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Threading
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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57
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222
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Prescription topical (Vaniqa)
(1 viewing)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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34
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262
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Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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95
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613
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