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Professional Electrolysis
(4 viewing)
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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2074
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15914
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Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
(1 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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494
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3407
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Laser hair removal
(4 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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2940
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18319
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Shaving/Trimming
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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325
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2246
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Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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122
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409
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Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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12
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65
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Tweezing/Plucking
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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72
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448
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Waxing and Sugaring
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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396
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1508
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Rotary epilators
(2 viewing)
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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238
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970
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Threading
(2 viewing)
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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55
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189
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Prescription topical (Vaniqa)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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32
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224
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Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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79
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508
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