Permanent Hair Removal : A Disputed Term - 1
- What Is Permanent Hair Removal? Permanent Methods
- What Is Long-term Hair Removal ; What Is Semi-permanent Hair Removal ; What Is Hair reduction & Hair Removal
- No Method Is 100% Effective In All Clients
What Is Permanent Hair Removal
The definition of "permanent hair removal" is being able to go a year after your final hair removal treatment without having to use another method. Keep in mind that a year might not be long enough to determine true permanence, but most consumers would be happy to have one treatment a year. The only method of clinically proven permanent hair removal is electrolysis. Some lasers and flash lamps have been able to achieve permanent hair reduction, as discussed below.
Permanent Hair Removal Methods
- Permanent for most - Only done correctly
Electrolysis - Permanent for some - Consumer with dark hair
Laser Hair Removal
Flashlamps / Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL ) - Lasting hair inhibition for many - Requires continuous use
Prescription oral medications
Prescription topical preparation ( Vaniqa ) - Restricted Methods
X-ray ( Banned in the United States )
Photodynamic therapy ( Experimental ) - Doubtful Methods
Electric Tweezers
Transdermal Electrolysis
Transcutaneous
Photoepilators
Microwaves
Foods and Dietary Supplements
Nonprescription Topical Preparations ( Hair Inhibitors )