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Professional Electrolysis
(22 viewing)
(permanent hair removal for most) Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend: medically proven for over a century.
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3513
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34305
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Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
(6 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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673
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5625
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Laser hair removal
(14 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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4331
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32815
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Do-It-Yourself Laser/IPL
(2 viewing)
Home-use laser and IPL devices.
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98
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987
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Shaving/Trimming
(1 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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380
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2661
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Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(1 viewing)
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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140
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532
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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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101
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Tweezing/Plucking
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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99
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768
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Waxing and Sugaring
(4 viewing)
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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456
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1873
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Rotary epilators
(7 viewing)
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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256
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1120
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Threading
(1 viewing)
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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62
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252
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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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41
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311
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Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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108
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690
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