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Re: Forum upgrade and logi...
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News (3 viewing)
Breaking stories about hair removal.
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NYT article on flaws in FD...
(Andrea) - 10/27/08 05:15 PM
Gallery
Image Gallery
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Re: Testing the Image Gall...
(tikitina) - 10/07/08 11:58 AM
Emotional Support
Emotional Support
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Share your feelings
How does your hair make you feel?
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Re: Doing something about ...
(trillian) - 10/27/08 09:19 PM
Hair Removal Methods
Hair Removal Methods
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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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Re: approx. how many hours...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - Today at 09:02 AM
Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
(possibly permanent-- skill required) Cons and pros of attempting electrolysis on yourself.
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Re: Overtreatment Problem?
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - Yesterday at 03:38 PM
Laser hair removal (8 viewing)
(permanent hair reduction for some, depending on type used) General information about laser hair removal.
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Re: very painful experienc...
(calvintoronto) - Today at 08:28 AM
Shaving/Trimming
(temporary) Devices that cut hair at or above the skin's surface.
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Re: Arm Hair - Natural loo...
(lesshair) - 11/28/08 07:43 AM
Depilatories and Shaving Powders
(temporary) Products that dissolve hair above the skin's surface.
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Re: Looking for One Touch ...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - Yesterday at 06:26 AM
Friction
(temporary) Products used to rub or buff away any hair above the skin.
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New friction product: Smoo...
(Andrea) - 10/27/08 05:29 PM
Tweezing/Plucking
Using forceps to epilate one or a few hairs at a time.
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Re: leg plucking obsession
(pink_piper) - 11/16/08 01:38 PM
Waxing and Sugaring
(temporary) Done by pros or with home use kits.
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Re: 1st waxing, horrible b...
(Arlene R. Batz, CPE) - 11/18/08 02:43 PM
Rotary epilators
(temporary) Small electric devices with motorized heads that cause rapid epilation.
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Re: Which epilator should ...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 11/06/08 04:23 PM
Threading
(temporary) An ancient method still widely used from Africa to Asia.
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Re: Anyone done threading ...
(rose76) - 07/16/08 02:08 AM
Prescription topical (Vaniqa)
The only topical cream cleared by FDA to make claims of hair growth inhibition.
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Re: Discontinued?
(ale77) - 10/28/08 04:19 AM
Prescription oral medications
Drugs that can reduce hair, but often have other side effects.
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Re: Question!
(dfahey) - 10/30/08 12:03 PM
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
(S-Wave) - 11/26/08 08:28 AM
Electric tweezers
(doubtful) Sold since 1959, with no published proof of permanence
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Re: painless hair removal,...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 09/08/08 03:05 PM
Transdermal/Transcutaneous Patches
(doubtful) Electrified patches sold since the 1990s with no published proof it can work.
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Re: NeverShaveAgain (WARNI...
(lagirl) - 07/21/08 06:22 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
(doubtful) Over-the-counter products taken orally which claim to affect hair growth.
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- 11/01/08 12:07 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: Great! Surgi-hair Stop...
(dfahey) - 11/22/08 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
Those who use laser and flash lamps for hair removal.
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Re: recommended place in D...
(dfahey) - 11/27/08 05:37 PM
Tips For Pain Reduction
How to reduce pain while removing hair.
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4 sessions down, pain issu...
(Damien) - 10/06/08 01:24 AM
Legal Referrals
Find someone in your area who can help!
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Re: Need help suing local ...
(lagirl) - 07/23/08 06:53 PM
Waxing, Sugaring, Plucking, Threading Referrals (1 viewing)
Find a pro in your area.
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Re: No Hair ??? Strange .....
(Marko1976) - 11/02/08 12:01 AM
Electrologist Referrals
Info about electrologists in your area.
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Re: Augusta, GA
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 11/11/08 06:21 AM
Medical Referrals
Find a local physician.
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Re: GentleLase vs. Lightsh...
(zsazsa9) - 07/20/08 08:20 PM
Tips For Skin Care
How to reduce hair removal skin damage and side effects.
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Great Solution for Acne
(shazi) - 09/30/08 09:36 AM
Tips For Saving Money
Need your hair removal to be inexpensive? Check here!
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Neoskin Closed Out of Busi...
(Aje) - 11/30/08 02:23 AM
Tips for increasing effectiveness (1 viewing)
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: Hair Color
(chris27) - 11/21/08 09:04 AM
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Treating unwanted hair, a common side effect of PCOS.
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Re: PCOS?
(dfahey) - 05/29/08 07:31 AM
Transgendered/Transsexual (1 viewing)
Hair removal for those seeking a part-time or full-time gender change.
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Re: need "downtown...
(lagirl) - 09/17/08 02:04 PM
Razor Bumps/PFB (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
A common problem for those with curly hair, especially those with African heritage.
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what can i change to preve...
(Raven Mcbuns) - 09/02/08 04:19 PM
Bodybuilding
Don't let unwanted hair take away from the look you've created!
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- 11/04/08 10:19 PM
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: Philips patent for tem...
(feebz) - 04/20/07 11:27 AM
Advertising
Seen an ad for hair removal? Report it here!
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classifed? I want to buy a...
(vero) - 11/25/08 11:34 PM
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Alabama hair removal resources.
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Milford: Milford Electroly...
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District of Columbia
District of Columbia hair removal resources.
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Washington: Hela Spa
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Florida
Florida hair removal resources.
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Georgia
Georgia hair removal resources.
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Hawaii
Hawaii hair removal resources.
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Honolulu: Little Venus Ele...
(Andrea) - 08/20/04 04:14 PM
Idaho
Idaho hair removal resources.
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Re: Idaho electrolysis
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 06/14/06 09:02 AM
Illinois
Illinois hair removal resources.
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Indiana
Indiana hair removal resources.
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Laser Focus
(RJC2001) - 10/20/04 11:06 AM
Iowa
Iowa hair removal resources.
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Iowa electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:52 PM
Kansas
Kansas hair removal resources.
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Topeka: Electrology Clinic
(Andrea) - 09/20/04 12:05 PM
Kentucky
Kentucky hair removal resources.
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Kentucky electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:49 PM
Louisiana
Louisiana hair removal resources.
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Harahan/New Orleans: Elect...
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Maine
Maine hair removal resources.
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Belfast: Electrolysis by B...
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Maryland (1 viewing)
Maryland hair removal resources.
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Reisterstown: Clarity Medi...
(aleksisa) - 11/22/06 07:05 PM
Massachusetts
Massachusetts hair removal resources.
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Ferrazzani Electrolysis ...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 09/16/08 05:15 PM
Michigan
Michigan hair removal resources.
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Clio: Clio Electrolysis
(Andrea) - 05/16/07 06:17 PM
Minnesota
Minnesota hair removal resources.
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(Andrea) - 09/22/04 10:03 PM
Mississippi
Mississippi hair removal resources.
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Ridgeland: Electrolysis of...
(Andrea) - 10/31/05 02:22 PM
Missouri
Missouri hair removal resources.
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St. Joseph: St. Joseph Spe...
(Andrea) - 09/16/04 10:17 PM
Montana
Montana hair removal resources.
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Montana electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:42 PM
Nebraska
Nebraska hair removal resources.
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Nebraska electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:41 PM
Nevada
Nevada hair removal resources.
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Las Vegas: Gossip Full Ser...
(Andrea) - 10/21/05 02:46 PM
New Hampshire
New Hampshire hair removal resources.
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Hudson: Merrimack Valley E...
(Andrea) - 12/05/05 08:05 AM
New Jersey
New Jersey hair removal resources.
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Matawan: Barbara Resnick E...
(Andrea) - 11/13/06 09:47 PM
New Mexico
New Mexico hair removal resources.
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New Mexico electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:38 PM
New York
New York hair removal resources.
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Re: Queens: Arlene R. Batz...
(Arlene R. Batz, CPE) - 10/05/08 11:22 AM
North Carolina
North Carolina hair removal resources.
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Re: Kernersville: About Fa...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 05/12/06 09:19 PM
North Dakota
North Dakota hair removal resources.
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North Dakota electrolysis
(Andrea) - 08/19/04 11:35 PM
Ohio
Ohio hair removal resources.
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Columbus/ Gahanna/ New Alb...
(dfahey) - 02/23/06 08:41 AM
Oklahoma
Oklahoma hair rmeoval resources.
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Bartlesville: Nancy Castee...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 11:21 AM
Oregon
Oregon hair removal reources.
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Portland: Electrolysis Eas...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 11:13 AM
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania hair removal resources.
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Wynnewood: Gail Rae Electr...
(Andrea) - 03/25/05 09:08 PM
Rhode Island
Rhode Island hair removal resources.
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Lincoln: Advanced Laser Cl...
(Andrea) - 09/22/04 10:22 PM
South Carolina
South Carolina hair removal resources.
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Summerville: Elizabeth G. ...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 10:24 AM
South Dakota
South Dakota hair removal resources.
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Watertown: Electrolysis Cl...
(Andrea) - 08/21/04 10:03 AM
Tennessee
Tennessee hair removal resources.
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Re: Tennessee electrolysis
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 11/20/04 07:17 PM
Texas
Texas hair removal resources
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Good Electrologist in Aust...
(James W. Walker VII, CPE) - 05/30/06 12:48 PM
Utah
Utah hair removal resources.
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