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The truth about hair extensions The truth about hair extensions When one iVillager posted on the beauty board that she was considering hair extensions, fellow members advised her with their own opinions and experiences. Does anyone know more about hair extensions? Do hair extensions damage your hair when you take them out? I'm thinking about getting them because of a disastrous haircut, but would appreciate some advice first, as I don't want to end up in an even worse situation. shuchingson A good idea After a horrendous haircut I got hair extensions and they look great! It took me a few hours to get used to them, but now I'm really warming to them. My husband said spontaneously on Sunday, 'You look so pretty!' I'm due back in the salon in two weeks for a 'check up', and then, when my shortest hairs grow longer, my stylist will attach more extensions. Right now I have 'half a head' of hair, as the sides and back are too short to attach anything to. My hair still looks great, but will look even better soon. I'm so happy, and get happier every minute. Even though it wasn't a 'planned for' expense, I'm so glad I took the money out of savings and took the plunge. weddingdance A bad idea I had hair extensions once, but mine were not a good experience! The stylist used some sort of weaving needle and it hurt when she braided the extensions in so close to my scalp. For three nights, I could barely touch my head to the pillow because it felt like someone had beaten my head with a bit of two-by-four! It felt bruised and I cried the first two days because the pain was so bad. My extensions cost £100 and I went back after 6 days and had them removed, but it felt so good to have my natural hair again. sky7474 A great deal of the hair used for extensions comes from Indian women who donate their hair as part of a pilgrimage ritual - they believe that they have been blessed in their lives, so they shave off their hair as their contribution. Indian traders sell the hair for 15 rupees per gram, which once cleaned and sorted by size and colour is sold onto buyers in Europe, who then make a huge profit. However, it is the salons themselves that make the most money, charging customers between £200 and £600 to put the hair on your head. Hair extensions are individually glued to your own hair, causing damage to your hair and head. My colleague had hair extensions braided in and she suffered such pain - caused by the extra weight of her hair - that she had them removed after one week. leslie2353 Alternatives to hair extensions From a professional point of view, if your hair is styled any other way than long and down, do not get hair extensions sewn or glued into your hair, as they will more than likely show. If your hair is long enough to get up into a ponytail, do that and just clip an extension piece into it. These do no damage, need no hairspray, are low maintenance and look great. They can be bought at a beauty supply shop really cheaply and are so much better for your hair and for your budget - hair extensions can cost you upwards of £200 in a reputable salon. mrd83 I wear a different clip-on extension almost every day. They look completely real and are not very expensive. However, be sure to curl them using rollers with no thermal styling, since they are not made of real hair and may burn. The best way to maintain and wash them is to soak them in cold water with a capful of baby shampoo, and then rinse in cool water, do not use anything hot. Let them dry naturally in the air and they should be like new. indigokel There are different kinds of hair extensions; some clip on, while others require weaving, gluing and wefting. I personally prefer the clip-on type because they are easier to attach to your hair and you can take them off anytime. Plus they are better for your hair than having them glued or woven, which can make your hair weaker over time - this is because of the chemicals in the glue and because weaving pulls your real hair too tight. Clip-on hair varies in price, depending what type, colour, length and quality you want. In general, the longer the hair, the more expensive it will be. beachgerl Why not have your say on the Hair Care message board. Take a look at some of the LIVE discussions taking place right now on the board :

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Laser History and Current Issues Hair Removal Index ||| Quackwatch Home Page Hair RemovalMethods: Laser History and Current Issues Andrea James In the 1960s, new uses for lasers capturedthe imagination of both scientists and the general public. Lasersalso captured the imagination of the hair-removal industry, whichbegan attempting hair removal almost as soon as dermatologistsand researchers began experimenting on living tissue. Wave 1 Lasers: 1960 to 1969 The first lasers used for dermatologyin the mid to late 1960's emitted a continuous wave, but thiswas not practical for hair removal, since the beam could not becontrolled well enough to avoid collateral skin damage. The developmentof the Q-switch (similar to a camera shutter) allowed laser energyto be emitted in controlled pulses. Wave 2 Lasers: 1969 to Present Early laser-like devices (see photoepilators)selectively targeted individual follicles by delivering energythrough a wire-thin fiberoptic probe (and later through a penlight-typedevice). This device was rushed to market without adequatetesting of effectiveness . It was marketed illegally as painlessand permanent until FDA stepped in. These devices turned out tobe tedious to use, logistically difficult to maintain the probes,and ineffective for permanent hair removal. Wave 3 Lasers: 1979 to Present As with electrolysis, the early publishedclinical data on laser hair removal involved the successful treatmentof ingrown eyelashes. [1] This led to research and evena commercial attempt at a device using an argon laser for generalmarket hair removal. This device was rushed to market without adequatetesting of effectiveness , andit turned out to be tedious to use and ineffective for permanenthair removal. Other researchers began using lasersfor dermatological procedures and found them useful for removingsome kinds of tattoos and for the treatment of some kinds of vascularlesions. In some instances, it was observed that hair loss occurredin treated areas, which led to experiments in epilation in animalmodels and later human subjects in the early 1990's. Wave 4 Lasers: 1995 to Present In 1995, one century after the discoveryof x-rays, FDA cleared the first laser for hair removal in theUS, the SoftLight™ Nd:YAG by ThermoLase [2]. Thisdevice was rushed to market without adequate testing of effectiveness . It wasmarketed illegally as painless and permanent until FDA steppedin. It uses a carbon-based lotion as a chromophore. This lotionwas rubbed into the skin following waxing, with the hope it wouldpenetrate the follicle. The laser would then rapidly heat thecarbon, causing a shock wave of energy that had the potentialto damage nearby cells. This process was found to be more complicatedand less effective than targeting chromophores that occur naturallyin the skin. The device was sold to physicians and treatments were offeredin a chain of proprietary clinics called Spa Thira, primarilyin affluent communities. Consumers basically paid to be guineapigs. By the time a medical paper appeared in 1997 which observedfull regrowth of all hair [3], consumers had already spent hundredsof thousands of dollars on treatments. They quickly shifted theirmarketing strategy away from permanent hair removal to a "hair-managementstrategy," but word was beginning to get out. In 1998, a class action suit was brought against the companyby a consumer alleging ThermoLase "advertised SoftLight laserhair removal as long lasting with the knowledge that such treatmentsdid not achieve that result." [4] ThermoLase quietly settledout of court later that year. In 1999, following other lawsuitsand an annual loss of over $41 million, they began closing orselling their spas [5]. In 2000, with the stock down 92% fromits high, ThermoLase was folded back into its parent company,which no longer manufactures or markets SoftLight in the U.S. Wave 5 Lasers: 1997 to Present In 1997 FDA cleared several types ofdevices that target melanin in the hair (see also flashlamps).As with the earlier devices, these devices were rushed to marketwithout adequate testing of effectiveness . Incremental improvements in equipmentsince 1997, such as more ergonomically-designed handpieces andmethods of epidermal cooling, have made treatment generally moretolerable and reduced the likelihood of some side effects. Thepublication of clinical observations have also led to more optimizedtreatment parameters, but understanding of lasers and their long-termeffects on hair and other skin structures is still in the earlystages. Current Consumer Issues :"A big problem brewing" Rox Anderson M.D., one of the major figures in medical laserresearch, has written extensively on lasers in dermatology [6]and in hair removal in particular. He states: Unfortunately, there is relatively little good, hypothesis-driven research on lasers in dermatology. These studies are expensive and slow to perform, analyze, present, and publish. The laser companies are quick to promote their new devices and procedures, even before efficacy and safety are well established, and before a specific FDA clearance is given. Self-promotion is also common among laser practitioners, especially after laying out a small fortune for some new device. In the long run, their reputations (and ours) will suffer. Fooling the public into buying something of little value, is a very old trick. Hippocrates knew this when making his famous oath... Does "first, do no harm'' extend to a prospective patient's bank account? Does it include the loss of trust suffered after receiving a series of costly, ineffective treatments? The answer is, yes. When poorly researched before use on patients, cosmetic lasers or anything else are no different than the infamous patent medicines of the 19th century. . . But, what can be done about the decrepit standards for quality of introducing new aesthetic laser applications?... Specifically, I think companies should find it difficult to get a "general'' [FDA] 510k clearance and then sell a device for some specific, unproven new procedure. But the problem lies mainly with us, the professionals. We should simply refuse to believe infomercials over peer-reviewed studies [7]. Lack of Consensus about Effectiveness Recent medical overviews of laser hairremoval present widely differing opinions regarding the status. Some view it as "a promising but still faltering medicalfield," [8] while others proclaim it's "beyond the experimentalstage." [9] Some other examples: From this review of the literature, we conclude that laser hair removal does not at the moment have a permanent or convincing long-lasting effectiveness." [10] "During the last few years the fast development of different laser and laser-like systems for photoepilation and their one-sided representation in media has led to confusion among physicians and patients [11]. Aggressive marketing of [lasers] has contributed to their popularity among patients and physicians. However, significant controversy and confusion surrounds this field... Although the field of optical hair removal is still in its infancy, initial reports of long-term efficacy are encouraging [12]. As the field develops, a better sense of the effectiveness of laser hair removal will evolve and reasonable expectations will be determined [13]. Although the amount of unwanted hair in a treated area can be effectively diminished, it is unclear if complete elimination of unwanted hair from any anatomic area can be achieved with any of the existing systems... There are very little published data on most of the lasers... The optimal treatment parameters, which may vary with anatomic site and skin type, have not been clearly established for any of the systems [14]. Optimizing Treatment Because lasers were rushed to marketwithout a full understanding of their capabilities and limitations,it's vital that researchers, practitioners, and consumers continueto make their experiences known to the public. Skin cooling continues to be improved [15-17], as does pain management [18,19] , although the risks of sideeffects have not been eliminated. Following a consumer death in2000 due to a combination of pain medications prior to laser hairremoval [20], I have put together an overview of hair removalpain management [21]. Standardizing Terminology andPerformance Standards With everyone offering up arbitrary definitionsin published data [22-24], it's veryconfusing for consumers to judge long-term effectiveness and safety.In addition, FDA currently has no performance standard for epilators.They simply accept or reject definitions submitted by each manufacturer.This has led to multiple standards for what is permanent, whichalso confuses consumers [25]. If FDA is going to regulate labelingregarding use of the term "permanent," there needs tobe industry consensus on what this means, preferably a year ormore follow-up with several hundred subjects participating incontrolled multi-center studies. Who Gets to Use Lasers? The biggest current issue is who willbe permitted to use this technology. Physicians, electrologists,and beauticians have all staked their claims, and it's up to eachstate to decide [26]. As would beexpected, one survey showed that physicians feel they should maintaincontrol of the device, and some nonphysicians have stated theyare qualified to own and operate lasers [27]. As with x-ray use 100 years earlier,use of dermatological lasers is in danger of being rapidly debasedinto a cosmetic procedure. Self-proclaimed "laserologists"have set up "training institutes" for beauticians andother nonphysicians. Some even offer laser hair removal treatmentsto consumers without direct medical supervision. There is currently a legislative pushin some areas to make lasers available for purchase to nonphysicians,proposed by those who stand to gain financially. Some argue thiswill make laser hair removal more widely available and drive downprices for consumers. Some consumer activists (including myself)have concerns that the likelihood of injury and quackery willincrease if these devices are widely available to nonphysicians.For instance, several of the parties pushing to make laser availableto nonphysicians in Florida are contributors, members and/or moderatorsof Kitty's Consumer Beware, a site I do not recommend [28]. Christian Raulin, M.D., another pioneering laser researcher,considers the issue of laser training "a serious problem."He notes: Anyone, including healers, hair stylists, tattoo artists, and cosmeticians, can buy lasers and then advertise for their services. There are no legal requirements for training, no quality control measures, no official quality standards or guidelines... We must demand the extensive scientific evaluation of new and existing systems; objective and trustworthy marketing by laser manufacturer; well-founded training for laser operators; and legislation which restricts the use of lasers to physicians alone." [29] More Data Needed As always, the best hope for consumers comes is that researchersand physicians continue to make their findings known in peer-reviewedjournals. This is the only way to combat the hype rampant in themainstream press, the manufacturer and practitioner promotionalmaterials, and in the unreliable anecdotal reports from consumers,as discussed in my section on recommended and nonrecommended informationsources. References Berry J. Recurrent trichiasis: Treatment with laser photocoagulation . Ophthalmic Surgery 1979 Jul;10(7):36-8. FDA Docket K950019 . 5 April 1995. See summary (requires Adobe Acrobat). Nanni CA, Alster TS. Optimizing treatment parameters for hair removal using a topical carbon-based solution and 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium:YAG laser energy . Archives of Dermatology 1997 Dec;133(12):1546-9. Tester v. ThermoLase, Calif. Superior Court (S.F. County, case # 995285) TLZ 1998 Annual Report and SEC 10K, 18 December 1998. Anderson RR. Lasers in dermatology: A critical update . Journal of Dermatology. 2000 Nov;27(11):700-5. Anderson RR. Response to "Letter to the Editor. '' Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 28:102 (2001) Paquet P, Pierard GE. [Laser-assisted hair removal: Realities and calculations] . Revue Medicale de Liege. 1999 Sep;54(9):739-45. French. DiBernardo BE, Perez J, Usal H, Thompson R, Ferraro FJ, Fallek SR. Laser hair removal . Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2000 Apr;27(2):199-211. Haedersdal M, Matzen P, Wulf HC. [Laser epilation. A systematic review of evidence-based clinical results] . Ugeskrift for Laeger. 2000 Dec 11;162(50):6809-15. Danish. Raulin C, Greve B. [Current status of photoepilation] . Hautarzt. 2000 Nov;51(11):809-17. German. Ort RJ, Anderson RR. Optical hair removal . Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 1999 Jun;18(2):149-58. Hobbs L, Ort R, Dover J. Synopsis of laser assisted hair removal systems . Skin Therapy Letter. 2000;5(3):1-5. Lawrence WT. Hair removal laser and nonlaser light systems. Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation DATA Committee . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2000 Jan;105(1):459-61. Available online through PubMed Haas AF. Use of a unique cooling gel applied prior to laser hair removal . Surgery. 2000 Nov;26(11):1045-6. Zenzie HH, Altshuler GB, Smirnov MZ, Anderson RR. Evaluation of cooling methods for laser dermatology . Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2000;26(2):130-44. Altshuler GB, Zenzie HH, Erofeev AV, Smirnov MZ, Anderson RR, Dierickx C. Contact cooling of the skin . Physics in Medicine and Biology. 1999 Apr;44(4):1003-23. Eremia S, Newman N. Topical anesthesia for laser hair removal: Comparison of spot sizes and 755 nm versus 800 nm wavelengths . Dermatologic Surgery. 2000 Jul;26(7):667-9. Altman DA, Gildenberg SR. High-energy pulsed light source hair removal device used to evaluate the onset of action of a new topical anesthetic . Dermatologic Surgery. 1999 Oct;25(10):816-8. Jackman, T. "Man's Death After Visit To Clinic Spurs Suit" Washington Post, January 31, 2001, p. B1 Please see hairfacts.com for a discussion of pain management issues. Liew SH, Gault DT. Laser hair removal: the subjective hair-free interval as a simple outcome measure . British Journal of Plastic Surgery. 1999 Jun;52(4):322-3. Kobayashi T. Electrosurgery using insulated needles: Epilation . Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 1985 Oct;11(10):993-1000. p. 995. Dierickx CC. Hair removal by lasers and intense pulsed light sources . Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2000 Dec;19(4):267-75. Dierickx discusses "unwanted pigmented hair" here, avoiding a discussion of ineffective laser results on unpigmented hair. This follows her 1998 article proclaiming permanent hair removal by normal-mode ruby laser , but defining success based on "miniaturization" of pigmented terminal hairs only, and not complete hair removal. See the section on "permanent hair reduction" for details. FDA Docket K892514 , 8 August 1990. In it, FDA reviewer Paul Tilton allowed 9 weeks as a performance standard for permanent hair removal. Docket 99P-1614 contains an extensive critical analysis of the Tilton decision. This scientifically unsound standard has been subsequently proposed in laser 510(k) submissions to FDA, but fortunately they are not allowed to use 9 weeks for permanence. The Tilton decision is an unfortunate footnote in the history of hair removal regulation and a triumph of quackery over good science. Crawley MT, Weatherburn H. Application of regulations to cosmetic lasers in private practice . Journal of Radiological Protection. 2000 Sep;20(3):315-9. Wagner RF Jr, Brown T, McCarthy EM, McCarthy RA, Uchida T. Dermatologist and electrologist perspectives on laser procedures by nonphysicians. Dermatologic Surgery. 2000 Aug;26(8):723-7. See the page on information sources for details on why Kitty's Consumer Beware is a nonrecommend source of hair removal information. Raulin C, Greve B, Raulin S. Ethical considerations concerning laser medicine . Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 28:100-101 (2001) __________________ Ms. James is a Chicago-based writer and consumer activist whoowns hairfacts.com . Hair Removal Index ||| Quackwatch Home Page This page was posted on August 21,2001.

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Find Out More About Unwanted Facial Hair And The Current Hair Removal Craze. More and more women are obsessed with removing unwanted facial hair today. It is no surprise that the women in United Kingdom spend 280 million in the quest of hair removal for silky smooth legs, arms, face and more. But what sparks an obsession with body hair? It is probably because of an unkind remark at a vulnerable stage such as early adolescence that may have triggered a preoccupation with a particular feature such as removing unwanted facial hair. Some 30% of women and 12-15% of men are overly concerned with some aspect of their appearance, although an obsession with unwanted facial hair and body hair is fairly uncommon. Although the current hair removal craze dates back to the 20th century, women and men have been removing body and facial hair throughout history. In fact, today's fashionable techniques for removing unwanted facial hair - waxing, sugaring or threading - were used by Egyptian and Middle-Eastern women thousands of years ago. Other techniques of removing unwanted facial hair, such as shaving with razors, plucking with tweezers and using depilatory creams, date back just as far, if not further. Hair removal methods have stayed basically the same for centuries, but the body parts involved have changed. Today's trend for smooth legs and armpits started with one of the earlier editions of Harper's Bazaar magazine. It featured a model wearing a sleeveless evening gown - with hairless armpits. The hair removal craze was also aided by the Wilkinson Sword Company who ran an ad campaign in the 1920s to persuade women that underarm hair was unhygienic and unfeminine. As hemlines rose above the ankles, women in many Western countries started shaving their legs. During the Second World War, a shortage of silk stockings led to the leg hair removal trend. Recently, there's been the fascination with below-the-belt hair removal, with the 'Brazilian Wax' and the 'Hollywood' feted by a slew of celebrities. The history of hair removal is essentially about fashion. But when is unwanted facial hair and body hair a medical problem? Consult your doctor if you have a sudden increase in body or facial hair, or if your periods are infrequent or your voice has become deeper. The doctor may recommend you to lose weight. This reduces the amount of hormones in your body that cause increased hair growth. If the problem is severe, the doctor may prescribe hormonally based drugs designed to help rebalance levels of androgens. Such drugs usually take three to six months to work. Although they can reduce the amount of new hair growth, it does not usually change the amount of existing unwanted facial hair. There is also a cream-based medication which can slow unwanted facial hair growth. It can start to work within four to eight weeks although it may take longer. Always refer to your doctor before using any form of medication. About the Author Suffering from unwanted facial hair? Discover how you can remove facial hair effortlessly and effectively at http://www.threading-hair-removal.com . Top of Page Post an instant comment or a suggestion to the above article or news Note: You can use the above link to form a new discussion forum, place your opinion and discuss events, politics, articles, environment, fashion, health, internet, search engines, marketing, movies, music, religion and any other topic. 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