Laser hair removal regulations by state

Some states have taken a position on who can and cannot perform laser hair removal or intense pulsed light hair removal.  This is usually determined by each state’s state medical board, and in some cases by other professional boards. States without listed regulation have not been confirmed at the time of this writing. Please note that … Continue reading “Laser hair removal regulations by state”

Governmental hair removal regulation

Government regulation The United States federal government regulates hair removal through several agencies, primarily FDA. Click on the appropriate link for details on the full scope of their regulatory activities. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)   Approves certain drugs for treating unwanted hair.   Clears certain medical devices to market for removing unwanted … Continue reading “Governmental hair removal regulation”

Frequently-asked hair removal questions

My #1 question: Have you heard of ________? Probably. Use the search feature  to see what comes up. Below are a few of the “have you heard of” questions I get a lot. If you aren’t finding the information you need on this site, please feel free to ask on my   hair removal forum. Methods … Continue reading “Frequently-asked hair removal questions”

Hair removal definitions

Before we get going, let’s define some terms as they’re used in this discussion. It turns out that in the hair removal industry, results aren’t the only thing that can be confusing. So let’s get precise! “Hair” This might sound silly, but hair needs to be defined. When some people say that their device removes … Continue reading “Hair removal definitions”

Kitty’s Consumer Beware! (WARNING!)

2009 note: Cathey Annette Baker, owner of Kitty’s Consumer Beware, was reported by the Dallas Morning News to have died on February 5, 2009 in Garland, Texas. The information below is for archival purposes. I will post updates if anything regarding the site changes. Archived information “Kitty’s Consumer Beware!” is a website which masquerades as … Continue reading “Kitty’s Consumer Beware! (WARNING!)”

Kimberly Williams (WARNING!)

Boston School of Electrolysis™ Kimberly Williams, R.E. Dean,  7330 E. Earll Drive Suite J, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 bostonschoolofelectrolysis.com  bostonelectrolysis.com I used to have this business listed as recommended by a consumer, but the owner began falsely accusing me of all sorts of things in December 2004. She has since become my most obsessed harasser. Kimberly … Continue reading “Kimberly Williams (WARNING!)”

Boston School of Electrolysis (WARNING!)

Boston School of Electrolysis™ Kimberly Williams, R.E. Dean,  7330 E. Earll Drive Suite J, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 bostonschoolofelectrolysis.com  bostonelectrolysis.com I used to have this business listed as recommended by a consumer, but the owner began falsely accusing me of all sorts of things in December 2004. She has since become my most obsessed harasser. Kimberly … Continue reading “Boston School of Electrolysis (WARNING!)”

Hair removal websites to avoid

Unreliable information sources It’s very hard to separate the facts from the quacks, so I recommend relying on published, peer-reviewed medical literature for the most reliable information. I’ve listed a handful of websites which I feel are some of the worst offenders for spreading misinformation. Non-recommended hair removal information sources Kitty’s Consumer Beware! This is … Continue reading “Hair removal websites to avoid”

Boston Electrolysis (WARNING!)

Boston School of Electrolysis™ Kimberly Williams, R.E. Dean,  7330 E. Earll Drive Suite J, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 bostonschoolofelectrolysis.com  bostonelectrolysis.com I used to have this business listed as recommended by a consumer, but the owner began falsely accusing me of all sorts of things in December 2004. She has since become my most obsessed harasser. Kimberly … Continue reading “Boston Electrolysis (WARNING!)”

Allure: Home laser a 2008 beauty breakthrough

Allure has posted its list of 2008 beauty breakthroughs: Tria Personal Laser Hair Removal System WHAT IT DOES: Star Wars geeks have always loved lasers, but our interest in them was piqued only when we discovered they could make us look less like Chewbacca. For the past ten years, dermatologists have wielded diode lasers to … Continue reading “Allure: Home laser a 2008 beauty breakthrough”