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Hair removal Hair removal describes any method of removing hair, especially from the human body. Hair removal might be considered a “cosmetic” issue, but managing or removing unwanted hair can go beyond being a simple “cosmetic” problem. Many cultures have an aesthetic “ideal” amount of hair for males and females. For some of us, unwanted … Continue reading “Hair removal”
Epilation Depilation is any method of hair removal that removes the entire hair, including the part below the skin. This can result in temporary hair removal or permanent hair removal. Common commercially available methods include: Tweezing Waxing Sugaring Epilation devices Laser hair removal Intense pulsed light Electrology <!– –> Want to add or edit information? … Continue reading “Epilation”
Disclaimer A hair removal method which is bearable for one consumer may be unbearable for another. I make no guarantee how any method will feel for you or if it will feel better or worse for you than another method. For details, see my Hair removal pain management intro page. Waxing This can feel like getting … Continue reading “Hair removal methods: how much does each one hurt?”
Eventually, I hope to link up glossary terms with corresponding pages, but for now, please use this glossary in combination with the search feature. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Tapered needles Tattoo Telogen … Continue reading “Hair removal terms: T”
Commonly misspelled hair removal words are listed below. Once you have the right spelling, just type it into the search box The proper spelling is in bold. Depilase: depalaze, depilaze, depolase, depilase Depilatory: depilitoy, dapilitory Electrolysis: electrolosis, electrolosys, electralasis, electralysis, eletrolysis, Enleve: onleve, anleve, enleave Epilaser: Epilazer Epilator: epilater epilaters epalater EpiLight: Epilite Hair inhibitor: … Continue reading “Hair removal facts spell checker”
Hair removal might be considered a “cosmetic” issue, but managing or removing unwanted hair can go beyond being a simple “cosmetic” problem. Many cultures have an aesthetic “ideal” amount of hair for males and females. For some of us, unwanted hair that exceeds this arbitrary standard can cause real or perceived problems with social acceptance. The information … Continue reading “Methods”
Temporary hair removal can be achieved through depilation (removing part of the hair above the skin’s surface) or epilation (removing the entire hair). For many consumers, temporary methods at regular intervals are acceptable. Right now my focus is on devices claiming permanence, but I’ll be discussing temporary methods in the future. Depilation lasting several hours … Continue reading “Temporary hair removal methods”
Basic facts With these devices developed in the 1970s, a burst of filtered light is aimed at one hair at a time, which is then tweezed. No published proof that this lasts longer than just tweezing. Description A fiberoptic probe is placed in or directly above a follicle. Light-based energy is then sent through the … Continue reading “Photoepilators (WARNING!)”
Basic facts Electric tweezers and treatments with them should be avoided by all consumers. They’re often promoted as permanent, but facts indicate otherwise. Description Electric current is applied to a hair through an electrified tweezer. The tweezer grasps the hair above the skin’s surface and holds it anywhere from 15 seconds to several minutes. Promoters … Continue reading “Electric tweezers (NOT RECOMMENDED)”
The methods below are offered in salons and clinics. Disclaimer: Your experiences with a hair removal method may be completely different than the experiences of another consumer. These comparison charts are based on published medical data and feedback from consumers and practitioners. However, because of the huge number of variables involved in hair removal, comparing can only … Continue reading “Professional hair removal methods compared”
