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Sharon Spencer, CEO of AHRS Sharon Spencer lists herself as CEO of American Hair Removal Systems (AHRS) as of 2006. This is an electric tweezer scam that branched out into "transdermal electrolysis" with an electrified Q-Tip. An earlier version of this company was owned by Ruth Ellen Morris and is discussed on the original AHRS … Continue reading “Sharon Spencer AHRS”
Rejuvenews In fall 2003, Rejuvenu began marketing under yet another new name: Rejuvenews Rejuvenu itself replaced the name International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS) in June 2001. It’s a North Carolina-based company that manufactures and sells "transcutaneous hair removal" devices under several names, including the Super Phaser Gold. Products marketed through Rejuvenews should be avoided by … Continue reading “Rejuvenews (WARNING!)”
No Needle Electrolysis, Inc. No Needle Electrolysis is a Georgia-based sales site that distributes "transdermal electrolysis" devices made by American Hair Removal Systems (AHRS). They are also listed as a distributor by a new version of AHRS called International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS). No Needle Electrolysis should be avoided by all consumers. The American Hair … Continue reading “No Needle Electrolysis (WARNING!)”
Quack attack: Mark H. Chandler Michael T. Ricks, Sr. of Gemini Body Works (prior to his 2004 arrest) put up a site attacking me for stating that he is promoting a questionable hair removal device called the Super-Phaser Gold by Rejuvenu. He has also published a letter from another Rejuvenu salesman and "medical consultant" Mark … Continue reading “Mark H. Chandler of Rejuvenu (WARNING!)”
Gemini Body Works & the BBB Gemini Body Works is a salon based in Denver, Colorado. The owner, Michael T. Ricks, Sr., sells treatments with the Super-Phaser Gold, a transcutaneous patch hair removal system made by Rejuvenu International Limited (formerly International Hair Removal Systems). Michael T. Ricks, Sr. claims this treatment can achieve permanent hair … Continue reading “Gemini Body Works’ response to Better Business Bureau”
Consulting Studio 2002 update I’m pleased to announce that this practitioner has switched to a legitimate hair removal device with published results and FDA clearance. On 13 August 2002, I received the following note from Don O’Neal: "Andrea, This E-mail is to inform you that Don O’Neal, Nola O’Neal, Image One Aesthetics, and Consulting Studios … Continue reading “Consulting Studio”
Paul W. DesRuisseaux M.D. Paul W. DesRuisseaux, M.D. is a physician with offices in Houston, Texas. Websites and printed materials promoting a "transdermal electrolysis" device made by American Hair Removal Systems (AHRS) have listed him as an expert. He is also listed as a distributor of the "transcutaneous electrolysis" device made by International Hair Removal … Continue reading “Paul W. DesRuisseuax, M.D. (WARNING!)”
Note: the business associated with this person, GHR/Stephens Manufacturing, is no longer in business. The information below is an archive. Bogus academic and professional credentials Stephens has claimed in promotional material to have “two science degrees in Human Nutrition.” That’s just the start of her long list of fake credentials: B.S.: Stephens testified under oath … Continue reading “Judith Stephens’ bogus credentials”
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”
GHR vs. AHRS: stolen efficacy data As appearing on GHR’s "Consumer Beware" sales site The stolen data below is as it appears on a GHR sales site called Kitty’s Consumer Beware, with modifications to show comparison of FDA data submitted by competitor AHRS. Parts highlighted in orange were stolen verbatim. Parts in plain text are … Continue reading “GHR vs. AHRS: stolen efficacy data”