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Permanent Methods Of hair removal

Posted on 25th May at 07:18 AM Posted by: Crian Wilson

Hair follicles are extremely robust and even after undergoing one of the permanent treatments hair follicles can recover and start growing hair again. Electrolysis is where a needle is passed down the hair follicle and a a current of electricity is passed through the hair root to kill it. The hair is then pulled out with tweezers. It’s a slow and tedious procedure as each hair is treated one by one. If not carried out carefully treatment can result in scaring. For this reason home kits have to a greater margin of safety so tend to be less effective than salon treatments. Laser Hair Removal is where a pulse of intense light is targeted on an area of the skin. The light energy is absorbed by dark hair follicles and diffuses safely away in pale skin. For this reason best results occur in those with light skin and dark hair, and on coarse hair rather than fine hair. The light energy as it reaches the follicle turns into heat and damages it. The big advantage over electrolysis is that areas are targeted rather than one hair at a time. Like electrolysis the permanence of the treatment is down to the experience of the operator, the equipment used and the nature of the hair being treated. Intense Pulse Light treatments work in a similar way but the light is generated using filters and a powerful light source rather than a laser.

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perminant hair removal

Posted on 31st July at 04:47 PM Posted by: nazneen

i am interested in the laser hair removal treatment does this really work out right? and also how can you do it? thanks

unwanted hair removal

Posted on 02nd August at 12:21 PM Posted by: Vicky Crow

Please could you help me with getting rid of any unwanted hair on my legs, underarms, bikini line and stomach.  I’m 23 and have been shaving now since I was about 14/15. I can never get smooth skin after shaving and beacuse I have sensitive skin I cannot eplilate or wax as they make my legs look very rashy. Also, when I shave or use creams etc it never gets rid of all hair so I’m left with stubble and especially on my underarms it looks like I’m still hairy.  My bikini line is probably even worse as it just goes straight to a spotty rash so I never wear bikini’s or swimming costumes. All this unwanted hair has really knocked my confidence and all I want is an easy but effective way to get rid of it (especially on my stomach) so I can wear the clothes I so want to wear. I would be so grateful with any advice you have.

Hair removal

Posted on 02nd August at 09:41 PM Posted by: Michaela Brown

I have the six o’clock shadow problem with my legs. I will shave in the morning and feel stuble by the evening. Is there anything that can solve this or at least make them grow back smoother. I have tried waxing but a week later I have the same problem...stubborn hair...please help.

facial hair remover

Posted on 20th October at 12:31 PM Posted by: Julia Gower

I am 51years old. I am fair skinned and the facial hair on my upper lip is becoming more noticeable (my 17yr old son remarks which upsets me). I have sensitive skin and have tried hair removal creams in the past (not Boots) and have found that my skin stings and the hair has not been removed. I have considered electrolysis at my Hairdressers but it would mean me going upstairs for this and I have problems walking as I have M.S. Please advise.

Facial Hair

Posted on 26th October at 08:57 AM Posted by: Susan

I have facial hair around my mouth which is apparently not dark enough for laser treatment, plus a small area of thicker hair around my chin.  Currently I use hair removal creams.  Are there any risks from using these long term, and is there a permanent method I could use? ... and if so where would I go to get this done???  Thanks!!

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