Losing it

Hair removal is big business in the beauty industry, and provides many salons and spas with their chief source of income. In recent times, the beauty industry has seen the arrival of lasers and IPL systems for hair removal and hair reduction.

However, these methods are not always suitable for all clients, for reasons such as medical problems, contra-indications, lack of pigment in the hair that is being treated and the financial costs involved.

As a result, there is definitely a place and, indeed, a need for traditional hair removal techniques such as sugaring, threading, hot and warm waxing and various types of electrolysis.

Ever since bearded ladies in Victorian travelling fairs were displayed for entertainment and ridicule, Western society has been decidedly squeamish about excess hair. Women in particular can go to tremendous lengths to remove any trace of hair from any and every part of their body, whilst men are swiftly following in their footsteps as they become increasingly concerned with their appearance.

Superfluous hair growth can be caused by many factors, such as hormone imbalances, genetics or topical stimulation such as waxing or tweezing. In extreme cases, unwanted hair can cause much distress, and can bring a sense of isolation, low self worth and poor-self esteem.

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