Saturday, December 1, 2007

You Have Too Much Hair?

The quest for permanent hair removal goes back millenia; archeologist say that men shaved as far back as 20 thousand years ago, using sharpened rocks and shells. Societies all around the world use diverse hair removal methods, from sugaring to caustic depilatory creams. However, the hair eventually grows back and the procedure must be repeated endlessly.
The oldest method of permanent hair removal is electrolysis. It works as advertised for most consumers if done correctly, but it requires training and skill by the operator. A hair-thin probe is inserted into each hair follicle, and low-voltage electricity is applied, causing localized damage to the follicle and preventing hair regrowth. Proper insertion of the probe follows the natural opening of the follicle an View the rest of this article


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