Aavexx Aavexx is a brand of electric tweezer/transdermal electrolysis
device sold by  Global Electrolysis Supply,
a disreputable company selling hair removal products on the net
and through catalogs.
As with all Global Electrolysis
Supply products, Aavexx should be avoided by all consumers.
Available devices:
Aavexx 300
Aavexx 349
Aavexx 500
Aavexx 549
The last two models include probes but are still promoted primarily
as transcutaneous or no-needle methods.
Quack claims
“Scientists discovered it was completely unnecessary to
insert a needle to produce caustic levels of sodium hydroxide
inside the follicle pore. By simply clipping an electrode directly
to the hair itself (with the aid of highly conductive silver
chloride ion gel) the pH of the tissue could be elevated all
the way to 14."
"Detailed biopsies and countless studies showed exclusively
that 'transdermal' was substantially equivalent to needle electrolysis
for destruction of papilla and growth tissues."
"Transdermal has been thoroughly tested as safe and effective
through countless clinical studies and governing agencies."
"Highly effective for the permanent removal of unwanted
hair."
Why Aavexx should be avoided
Even though their device with an electrolysis probe should be
able to achieve permanent hair removal, consumers have complained
about the shoddy quality of their devices and the condition they’re
in when they get there.
From a
consumer complaint site comment about Global (back before
they changed their name from Allied):
I have been ripped off by Allied Electrolysis Supply. Not only
do they provide bad customer service, but their products don't
work. The product they sold to me looks like someone just stuck
a label printed by computer just to give it a name. The product
stopped working after 2 weeks of use. I have tried calling them,
but staff doesn't answer my questions. I asked them for a mailing
address...staff's reply was "I wasn't given that information."
-- Lourdes Banuelos, CA
Targeting vulnerable consumers
The following ads show how Aavexx is targeted at several groups
who can least afford to waste money on products of dubious quality.
1. Consumers who can’t afford to get professional hair
removal because of the cost or embarrassment involved.
2. People hoping to use Aavexx to make a little extra money
as a home business or an added service in a salon.
Sold for home use:
Ad
from December 2001:
Get YOUR home-use ELECTROLYSIS system !!
Aavexx no-needle electroysis [sic] system, remove unwanted
hair in the privacy of your own home. Complete equipment systems
(no-needle) for under $600.00. 1-800-325-8656, www.global-electrolysis-supply.com
Phone: (800) 325-8656
City: vancouver
Email: dataentry@global-electrolysis-supply.com
Website: www.global-electrolysis-supply.com
Ad from 2002:
Home-use electrolysis and hair removal
Be your own boss. Complete equipment systems (no-needle) for
under $600.00. Aavexx no-needle electroysis [sic] system,
remove unwanted hair in the privacy of your own home. Training
and support www.hair-free-skin.com 1-888-281-7739
On offer 4 days old
Sold as business opportunities
Ad from December 2001:
Make money at HOME!!
Description WORK FROM HOME, electrolysis and hair removal,
earn $60-$100 an hour. Be your own boss. Complete equipment
systems (no-needle) for under $600.00.Aavexx no-needle electroysis
[sic] system, remove unwanted hair in the privacy of your
HOME. Training and sup...
URL:Click Me! <www.hair-free-skin.com>
Contact:1-888-281-7739
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