Archive for January, 2006

Posted on Jan 31st, 2006

Women know how bothersome hair at unwanted places could be. Upper lip, chin, legs, and hands are a few of the places where hair growth of hair is unwanted by women and therefore have the desire to remove the hair in those areas. Some Men too feel the need to remove hair from their back and chest region. Several scams thrive on this insecurity of women. Before rushing ahead with any hasty decision to remove hair one should do a little research and find out what really works. The results of the use of the products/methods are uncertain: Electric tweezer, transdermal, transcutaneous, photoepilators, microwaves, dietary products and Herbal inhibitors. For example, though it’s claimed that electric tweezers remove hair permanently there is no scientific evidence to back this up.

Electrolysis, homo electro, laser and Flash lamp/IPL are the methods that can remove hair permanently if performed properly. However, if not done correctly then each of these methods can have bad effects. For instance, an improper electrolysis for hair removal can cause partial or complete regrowth, lasting skin damage and skin infection. Therefore, it’s always advisable to get as much information as possible before opting for any method or hair removal.

There are a number of temporary hair removal methods like: shaving, depilatories, friction, tweezing, waxing, sugaring, threading and rotary epilators.

If growing hair where it should not be is a bothersome problem, equally worrisome is losing hair from where it should stay. A baldpate is more of a man’s problem, though some female lose hair that is noticeably also. There is still no sure-fire cure for this problem. But still there is hope to get back some of the crowning glory. Propecia pills and Rogaine hair tonic are the two FDA approved medicines that may help to grow back hair. But both have side effects. In case of Propecia it may range from reduced sexual interest to birth defects in a male baby (if a pregnant mother uses propecia tablets). Hair transplant is also a quick solution to regrow hair. It’s not advisable to use any of the hair gain products mentioned here without a doctor’s advice.

For more information on Hair Removal and Hair Loss, visit http://www.miem.org

Search for hair removal products, hair growth inhibitors, permanent electrolysis machines, hair removal creams, and permanent body hair removal treatments.

Posted on Jan 30th, 2006

I’m not a big believer in universal statement unless it’s absolutely 100% truthful. When I read about a hair removal option offering "permanent hair removal" or "painless hair removal" I’m sceptical.

When it comes to hair removal, you’ll quickly find that you need separate fact from fiction, truth from hype. Just because a product is marketed as offering something, it doesn’t mean that it actually does it or that it will work for you specifically.

Here are some hair removal tips to consider when you are weighing your options for hair removal.

  • Ensure your chosen hair removal practitioner has the necessary training, skills and experience to perform the treatment. This is especially true in the case of laser and light-based treatment.
  • Understand all possible side effects before undergoing any treatment.
  • Learn to tell the difference between fact and hype when it comes to marketing claims about various hair removal options.
  • Fully understand the treatment plan of the option you choose ie. how often will you have to take treatment? The more treatments = more cost to you.
  • When appropriate (ie. with laser and light-based treatments) check to see if the processes are government approved.

The bottom line is to ensure you do your research and properly weight your options and the cost, possible side effects and effectiveness of each.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 29th, 2006

Sugaring hair removal is similar to waxing but unlike waxing, does not involve heating the substance that is applied to your skin.

Like waxing, sugaring hair removal can be painful and it tends to offer similar results to waxing in terms of the degree of time that you might be free of the hair.

Generally, unwanted hair might start growing back within several weeks time so like waxing, sugaring is something that you’ll have to do regularly to continue to have hair-free skin.

Some people choose to create their own sugar product at home from a recipe rather than buying it from a store but there are commercially available products available if you’re not into creating one yourself.

Basically, you take a suitable amount of the sugar and press it against the skin to be treated and then cover the sugar with a cloth or paper strip similar to what you’d use for waxing.

You then quickly remove the strip in the opposite direction of the hair growth in a similar fashion to a wax strip to remove the hair. You repeat the process until the unwanted hair is removed.

As with other hair removal options the results and side effects from sugaring hair removal will vary by person. Certain body parts shouldn’t be treated and some body parts are best treated by a professional.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 28th, 2006

The Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet laser is also commonly known as the Nd YAG Laser. It is a newer form of laser hair removal treatment than the Ruby, Alexandrite and Diode lasers so less long term research is available on its ability to remove unwanted hair long term.

Nd YAG lasers are not only used for hair removal but in some cases are used for tattoo and pigmented lesion treatment.

Nd YAG has a long wavelength compared to other laser hair removal options. Longer wavelengths such as the one provided by the Nd YAG laser results in less energy being absorbed by the skin than with other laser options.

Before Nd YAG laser treatment occurs, the patient has a carbon-based lotion spread on the area to be treated that is used to absorb most of the laser energy.

Anyone like myself who has ever had pulsed light hair removal treatment is familiar with the clear gel that is applied to their skin that is used to cool the skin to avoid burning.

As with other laser hair removal options, the success of hair removal and possible side effects of the hair removal will vary by patient. Also, the skill of the practitioner will also go a long way in determining your success or lack thereof.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 27th, 2006

Diode laser hair removal is the one of newer forms of laser hair removal on the market but is currently among the most popular of all laser hair removal options which may make it more readily available in your home area.

As with other newer laser hair removal options, the Diode laser has limited research showing evidence of long term results.

As with other laser hair removal options, the Diode laser at best might offer a person long term hair reduction or possibly permanent hair reduction.

In other words, with repeated treatments you might find that the amount of unwanted hair is noticeably reduced over time.

The Diode laser can achieve deeper skin penetration than the Ruby or Alexandrite lasers which generally allows it to treat darker skinned patients than either of these two lasers can.

Having said that, Diode laser hair removal tends to work well on dark, coarse hair. With its ability to treat relatively large spot sizes, it is also an option for large body areas like the back.

As with other hair removal options, the skill of the practitioner who is performing the hair removal treatment will go a long way to determine your success or lack thereof.

Long term success and possible side effects of the hair removal will also vary by patient.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 26th, 2006

The Alexandrite laser is one of the newer forms of laser hair removal on the market but is also one of the most widely used laser hair removal technologies being used currently.

It is useful for removing relatively large amounts of unwanted hair but is generally limited to treating people with relatively light skin tones and dark hair.

A light-skinned, dark haired person generally sees the best results. People with light or grey hair are not considered "ideal" candidates since these two types of hair are very difficult to treat.

As a relatively new hair removal option, the Alexandrite laser doesn’t have as much research available as the Ruby laser.

Unlike a hair removal option like Electrolysis which can achieve permanent hair removal, the Alexandrite laser might offer a person long term hair reduction or even permanent hair reduction.

One benefit of the Alexandrite laser over a process like Electrolysis is the efficiency of the treatment in terms of the amount of unwanted hair that can be removed at one time.

While Electrolysis treats hairs individually, laser treatment like the Alexandrite enables the practitioner to deal with multiple hairs simultaneously.

All things being equal, your choice of treatment option might depend on the amount of unwanted hair you want removed and how much time and money you have to spend on the treatment.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 25th, 2006

Electrolysis is a hair removal option that is generally considered to offer permanent hair removal. It was invented over 130 years ago so it’s by far the oldest option available and therefore has a long track record.

Electrolysis was originally used to treat ingrown eyelashes but developed into a wider use hair removal procedure for many other body parts.

A person who is trained to perform the procedure is referred to as an Electrologist.

Electrolysis uses a sterilized needle which is inserted into each hair follicle. A small electrical current is then delivered to the base of the follicle to destroy the hair growth cells.

When done properly, the end result is that the hair is unable to regrow resulting in the permanent removal of the unwanted hair without damage to the skin.

Given that each hair needs to be treated individually, you can probably imagine that this is one of the biggest considerations when looking at Electrolysis as your hair removal option.

Compared to newer non-permanent hair removal choices that can cover larger areas of hair quicker, Electrolysis can be a more time-consuming process for areas that have large amounts of unwanted hair.

In other words, the tradeoff is between permanent hair removal with Electrolysis or possibly faster treatment times with other non-permanent hair removal options that at best might offer permanent hair reduction or long term hair reduction.

As with other hair removal options, success and possible side effects of the hair removal will vary by patient.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 24th, 2006

Laser hair removal came into commercial prominence back in the early 1990s. Its introduction offered men and women the opportunity to remove large amounts of unwanted hair relatively quickly and with the possibility of achieving long term results.

Laser hair removal works by passing laser energy through the skin to heat the hair follicle to a point that results in the follicle being disabled or destroyed. This is done without the surrounding skin being damaged.

A realistic end result of repeated laser treatments could produce what might reasonably be described as a permanent reduction in the amount of visible hair that you have.

In other words, the amount of unwanted hair decreases over time with repeated treatments and the hair that does grow back tends to be finer and visually less noticeable.

Referring to laser hair removal treatment as a permanent hair removal option is not a realistic statement since there are many individual factors that will help determine the success of your treatment.

At the end of the day, your personal situation (ie. the color of your hair, the shade of your skin, the amount of hair to be removed, the location of the hair to be removed, etc) will determine the long term success or lack thereof of your ability to achieve long term or even permanent hair reduction using laser treatment.

Also, the skill of the practitioner operating the laser is vitally important to your success and safety.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 23rd, 2006

The Ruby laser is an infrared laser and was the first laser hair removal system on the market. As such, it has a longer track record than other laser hair removal options but is also an older technology.

Ruby lasers tend to be ideal for people who have light-colored skin and dark hair.

A Ruby laser works by emitting a pulse of light from a handheld device that is held up against the area of skin to be treated. Once the pulse has been delivered, the practitioner moves to the next area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area has been covered.

Since it’s an older laser technology, there are other newer laser hair removal options that are becoming more readily available than the Ruby laser and that might be more effective, too.

Plus, there are also light-based hair removal systems on the market also based on newer technology that instead of using laser, use a pulsed light to get rid of unwanted hair that many people are turning to and that are widely available.

Still, the Ruby laser has a long track record that generally shows that it can offer long-term hair reduction when operated by a skilled and trained professional. The amount of pain felt by the patient tends to vary on a case by case basis.

Long term success and possible side effects of the hair removal will also vary by patient.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

Posted on Jan 22nd, 2006

Depilation refers to the process of removing visible hair above the skin.

Unlike other temporary hair removal options like waxing and sugaring, depilation does not take the hair out by the root so the hair removal lasts a few days at best. In this regard, it is a very short term method of hair removal.

Popular methods of depilation include shaving and the use of chemical depilatory creams or lotions that are applied directly to the unwanted hair and are then rubbed or rinsed off after a period of time resulting in the hair being removed above the skin.

Because it can refer to various methods of hair removal (ie. shaving, use of depilatory products like creams or lotions) discussing the benefits and considerations under one umbrella is difficult since various depilatories offer different pros and cons.

In general terms, depilation tends to be a cheap method of removing hair temporarily but is one that needs to be done regularly to achieve hair removal since the hair tends to grow back quickly.

If you choose to use chemical depilatory creams or lotions, you might find the smell of some products overpowering and may find that they irritate your skin. You also have to be careful when applying chemical depilatories to ensure you only remove hair that is meant to be removed!

When it comes to shaving depilation, you have several options at your disposal including manual blade razors and electric shavers. Both manual blades and electric shavers are technologies that are being improved all the time so you’re best to evaluate your options and determine what works best for you and your skin rather than simply relying on the opinion of others.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

For more information on hair removal options, visit http://www.PermanentHairRemovalTips.com

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