Electrolyse Automatique (WARNING!)

This disreputable company is a spinoff of Global Electrolysis Supply, a company which markets extensively on the web and through a mail-order catalog. Electrolyse Automatique and Global Electrolysis Supply should be avoided by all consumers. 2002 update: Due to the high number of reports from angry Global customers, I have been getting lots of new … Continue reading “Electrolyse Automatique (WARNING!)”

Gregg Manning, a.k.a. Greg Mannon (WARNING!)

Gregg Manning, also known as Greg Manning and Greg Mannon, is a name used by salespeople associated with Global Electrolysis Supply. Global Electrolysis Supply should be avoided by all consumers. Someone using these names has been operating out of Albuquerque, New Mexico for the past couple of years. Mail for this name was also being … Continue reading “Gregg Manning, a.k.a. Greg Mannon (WARNING!)”

hair-free-skin.com (WARNING!)

This disreputable company markets extensively on the web and through a mail-order catalog under the name Global Electrolysis Supply. Their slogan, “the most respected name in epilation cosmetology,” couldn’t be much further from the truth. Global Electrolysis Supply should be avoided by all consumers. Due to the high number of reports from angry customers, I … Continue reading “hair-free-skin.com (WARNING!)”

“Deb Shatz” (WARNING!)

“Deb Shatz” is claimed to be an officer at Global Electrolysis Supply. Global Electrolysis Supply should be avoided by all consumers. On a version of their website available in 2000, Global Electrolysis Supply (then called Allied Electrolysis Supply) had a letter supposedly from the president. The name given was “Deb Shatz,” who was described as … Continue reading ““Deb Shatz” (WARNING!)”

Aavexx hair removal (NOT RECOMMENDED)

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 … Continue reading “Aavexx hair removal (NOT RECOMMENDED)”

Perma Tech/Hair for Life/Joe Aguiar (WARNING!)

Perma Tech Hair Removal/Hair for Life Joe Aguiar has been a practitioner of "transcutaneous" hair removal in New Brunswick, NJ. He was also listed as a distributor of the "transcutaneous electrolysis" device made by International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS). Perma Tech/Hair for Life should be avoided for hair removal. They have sold an unproven "transcutaneous" … Continue reading “Perma Tech/Hair for Life/Joe Aguiar (WARNING!)”

Global Electrolysis Supply (WARNING!)

Select this link for an updated page on the disreputable products, people, and companies associated with Global Electrolysis Supply. The information below is an archive. — This disreputable company markets extensively on the web and through a mail-order catalog. Their slogan, “the most respected name in epilation cosmetology,” couldn’t be much further from the truth. Global … Continue reading “Global Electrolysis Supply (WARNING!)”

GHR overview

GHR history How to waste thousands of dollars needle-lessly!   Hairfacts: GHR main page Guaranty Hair Removal (GHR) is a brand of electric tweezer marketed by Stephens Manufacturing and retailing for $3,500.00. GHR is also marketed under the name Smooth n’ Silkie as a model for home use, retailing for $2,300.00. There are no verifiable … Continue reading “GHR overview”

Burke/Neutech

Burke International Corporation Little is known about the manufacturer of this electric tweezer scam at the time of this writing. Contact information Address: Telephone: Fax: Contact: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared       Notes   Device Classification Name EPILATOR, HIGH FREQUENCY, TWEEZER-TYPE Regulation Number 878.5360 510(k) Number K952117 Device Name … Continue reading “Burke/Neutech”

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”