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News
Breaking stories about hair removal.
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Gallery
Image Gallery
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Re: Testing the Image Gall...
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Emotional Support
Emotional Support
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Share your feelings
How does your hair make you feel?
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Re: excess body hair, self...
(hairremoval4men) - 08/26/10 04:46 PM
Hair Removal Methods
Hair Removal Methods
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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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Re: Question about apilus
(James W. Walker VII) - 31 minutes 22 seconds ago
Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis (1 viewing)
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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Re: Legitimate electrolysi...
(VickieCNY) - Today at 08:11 AM
Laser hair removal (6 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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Re: I am so confused about...
(LAgirl) - Today at 01:26 PM
Do-It-Yourself Laser/IPL (2 viewing)
Home-use laser and IPL devices.
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VISS IPL
(KimFoxx) - 08/28/10 10:03 PM
Shaving/Trimming (1 viewing)
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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? about electric razors
(gamer_chic) - 08/30/10 11:07 PM
Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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Re: Second degree burn fro...
(missmissy) - 08/27/10 10:29 AM
Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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Re: New friction product: ...
(hfx) - 07/05/10 03:32 PM
Tweezing/Plucking
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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Re: leg plucking obsession
(James W. Walker VII) - 08/26/10 12:30 PM
Waxing and Sugaring (3 viewing)
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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Re: Red bumps after waxing...
(NaomiT) - 08/27/10 08:41 AM
Rotary epilators
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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Re: Does the no! no! produ...
(James W. Walker VII) - 08/24/10 12:46 PM
Threading
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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Re: Does threading provide...
(missmissy) - 07/30/10 07:22 AM
Prescription topical (Vaniqa) (2 viewing)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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Re: Vaniqa
(steveburner) - 08/12/10 02:23 AM
Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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Isnt Eflornithine bad for ...
(missmissy) - 08/24/10 10:45 AM
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...
(dee.oz (ireland)) - 08/30/10 03:42 AM
Electric tweezers
(doubtful) Sold since 1959, with no published proof of permanence
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Re: "NEW" "...
(siuol11.2) - 07/29/10 11:28 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: Finally Free (WARNING!...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 02/11/10 03:37 AM
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...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 05/28/10 12:16 PM
Foods and Dietary Supplements
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products taken orally which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: The Diet Cure
(James W. Walker VII) - 07/30/10 04:57 AM
Nonprescription Topical Preparations (1 viewing)
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products put on the skin which claim to affect hair growth.
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Re: Revitol Hair Removal C...
(sweetblondy) - 08/14/10 12:41 PM
Hair Removal Tips And Local Referrals
Hair Removal Tips And Local Referrals
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Laser and Flash Lamp (IPL) Referrals (1 viewing)
Those who use laser and flash lamps for hair removal.
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Re: As A Woman, I'm So Tir...
(SuperMom) - 07/20/10 07:46 PM
Tips For Pain Reduction
How to reduce pain while removing hair.
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Re: LMX, containing lidoca...
(Aliciadarling) - 06/28/10 07:46 AM
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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Re: Burned by hot wax
(emilily) - 07/08/10 05:46 PM
Electrologist Referrals
Info about electrologists in your area.
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Re: Electrologist in Istan...
(dfahey) - 08/22/10 06:49 AM
Medical Referrals
Find a local physician.
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Re: hormones and hair grow...
(shahana) - 08/16/10 10:54 AM
Tips For Skin Care
How to reduce hair removal skin damage and side effects.
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Re: Skincare
(MagicalPrincessKitty) - 08/20/10 08:10 PM
Tips For Saving Money
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Opportunity to Make Money
(peace1) - 04/09/10 03:19 AM
Tips for increasing effectiveness
Make sure you're getting the best results!
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Re: Bleaching....??
(emilily) - 08/16/10 04:38 PM
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: Sticky: Hormones and h...
(MagicalPrincessKitty) - 08/17/10 03:26 PM
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Treating unwanted hair, a common side effect of PCOS.
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Re: PCOS and laser hair re...
(MagicalPrincessKitty) - 06/17/10 07:27 AM
Transgendered/Transsexual
Hair removal for those seeking a part-time or full-time gender change.
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New Policy on Gender Chang...
(Arlene R. Batz, CPE) - 06/11/10 01:53 PM
Razor Bumps/PFB (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
A common problem for those with curly hair, especially those with African heritage.
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Red bump for every treatme...
(mochamasterpiece) - 10/26/09 06:26 PM
Bodybuilding
Don't let unwanted hair take away from the look you've created!
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Re: Does anybody know what...
(hairremoval4men) - 08/06/10 03:55 AM
Pregnancy
Expectant mothers often encounter unexpected hair.
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Re: more hair even after l...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 09/15/09 06:37 AM
Darker skin issues
Topics for those with medium to dark skin, especially those with African heritage.
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Re: Challenges with Darker...
(depilacionelectr) - 05/08/10 02:41 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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Re: Tend Skin warned by FD...
(ihavehair) - 01/24/10 03:44 PM
Advertising
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Re: Quazar IPL600 - sellin...
(emilily) - 07/22/10 12:52 AM
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Re: Idaho electrolysis
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Iowa electrolysis
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Topeka: Electrology Clinic
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Kentucky electrolysis
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New Mexico hair removal resources.
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New Mexico electrolysis
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Electrolysis by Judy
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North Dakota
North Dakota hair removal resources.
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Ohio (1 viewing)
Ohio hair removal resources.
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Re: Tennessee electrolysis
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