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Laser Hair Removal-Details More About Laser Hair Removal A lthough the introduction of a fast, effective method to "permanently" remove unwanted hair has generated great enthusiasm among the public and practitioners alike, the use of lasers and light sources to selectively target the hair follicle is a relatively new technology, and remains under intense study. Laser hair removal saw its first widespread use in 1996, but the most effective treatment protocols have yet to be scientifically validated. there's much discussion about what part of the hair follicle needs to be targeted, at what stage in the hair growth cycle, the best interval between treatments, the best way to prevent associated skin damage, and the ultimate fate of treated hair follicles. There are no long term, prospective, randomized studies controlled by sex, hair color, skin type, age, and body site, with accurate hair counts, hair descriptions, and accurate photography. These studies are extremely difficult to perform because of the large number of patients and long follow-up period necessary, as well as other technical difficulties, such as the need for multiple staged biopsies. Nevertheless, all of the systems currently on the market can produce acceptable long lasting results, and on this page we'll provide an overview of the basic principles of laser hair removal. About Hair: Hair is a dermal appendage found almost everywhere on the human body except the palms, soles, and lips. Vellus hairs are fine, colorless hairs ("peachfuzz") covering most of the body, except those areas covered with Terminal hairs , which are coarse pigmented hairs found on the scalp and eyebrows. Vellus hairs can transform into terminal hairs when stimulated by androgens (male sex hormones), especially those on the face, back, chest, abdomen, axillae (armpits) and genitalia at puberty. Vellus hairs can tranform into terminal hairs with aging. The number of hair follicles present in the skin is fixed at birth. The hair shaft is composed of the protein keratin and is produced in the lower part of the follicle, or bulb . The middle part of the follicle contains the opening for a sebaceous gland, the attachment of the arrector pilii muscle, and a thickened area in the root sheath called the " bulge ", which is believed to contain stem cells important for regeneration of the hair follicle. Melanin is produced in the bulb and possibly in the bulge, and concentrated in the hair shaft and upper part of the bulb. Depending on the thickness of the skin, the bulb may be as deep as 7mm, below the skin in the subcutaneous tissue. Actively growing, or anagen hair follicles are longest and deepest, while follicles just coming out of dormancy, the bulb is much more superficial (see hair cycle, below) Melanin is the pigment which gives both hair and skin its color. Much more melanin is present in hair than in skin, and this property allows relatively more absorption of laser light energy in hair than in skin (see below). Hair color is determined not only by the absolute amount of melanin, but by the relative amounts of black-brown eumelanin and reddish brown pheomelanin , and refraction of light within the layers of the hair shaft itself. Hair growth cycle: Hair growth occurs in cycles throughout an individual's lifetime. Active hair growth is called Anagen , and the length of the anagen phase determines the length of the hair. Scalp hairs may remain in the anagen for up to 3 years. Hair follicles then enter Catagen , a phase of regression which lasts a few weeks. The Telogen , or resting phase, can last for months, depending inversely on the number of actively growing hairs in the area, ie. the scalp has a shorter telogen phase than the chest. As anagen resumes, the hair follicle lengthens, the bulb descends deeper into the skin, and the old hair shaft is gradually shed. In humans, individual hair follicles are more or less independent, with most hairs in anagen at any given time. In animals which shed their hair, the follicles cycle more or less simultaneously. Physical Basis for Laser Hair Removal: Laser Hair Removal is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis , in which energy is delivered to the treatment area in such a manner as to maximize tissue damage to the hair follicle while sparing the skin and surrounding tissue. Melanin pigment makes a logical target chromophore, because it's most abundant in the hair bulb, which is believed to be the most important target for hair removal, much less abundant in epidermis, even in dark-skinned patients, and it absorbs well in the skin's "optical window" between 600-1100nm. Wavelengths under 600nm are strongly absorbed by hemoglobin and protein (scatter), and wavelengths above 1100nm are strongly absorbed by water in tissue. Skin is relatively "transparent" in the 600-1100nm range, with melanin-bearing structures as the most attractive target for laser energy. Melanin absorption decreases with increasing wavelength. Ruby laser light at 694nm is strongly absorbed by melanin, not only in hair but in epidermis, so epidermal melanin content limits the depth of penetration and energy fluence that can be used without unacceptable thermal injury to the skin. Nd:YAG laser light at 1064nm is much less strongly absorbed by melanin as well as other chromophores present in skin, and therefore penetrates much more deeply and with minimal epidermal reaction and collateral heating. These properties can be exploited clinically, as outlined below. Light-Hair Follicle Interactions: With selective photothermolysis , the wavelength and pulse duration should be such that laser energy will target melanin in the hair follicles, while sparing adjacent structures, including melanin in the epidermis. The optimum pulse duration should be longer than the thermal relaxation time (the time it takes for 50% of heat energy to be conducted away from a target tissue) of the epidermis, allowing heat energy to be conducted away, but shorter than the thermal relaxation time of the hair follicle, confining the heat to this structure. The thermal relaxation time is related to the square of the diameter of the target structure, a bit less than 1msec for epidermis, and 10-50msec for hair follicles depending on the diameter of the hair shaft. Cooling the skin helps to dissipate heat away from the epidermis, leaving the deeper hair follicles vulnerable; longer pulses enhance heating and broaden the zone of thermal damage around the follicle. The anatomic structure in the hair follicle that needs to be targeted for effective laser hair removal is uncertain. The principal regenerative structures were long believed to be in the deeper part of the hair bulb, but recently, it's been proposed that stem cells in the bulge are most important for regeneration of the hair follicle. Both the bulb and the bulge contain melanin-producing cells and both structures are targeted during laser hair removal. Shorter wavelength laser light may not penetrate deep enough to damage the bulb structures in anagen hairs directly, although the bulge area remains more superficial and therefore more accessible throughout the hair cycle. It's possible that longer wavelengths may be more effective in areas with deeper follicles. Hairs in early anagen are thought to be most vulnerable to laser treatment because of their small size and superficial location, and this may affect the number and timing of treatments. Body Site % Anagen (growing) hairs %Telogen (resting) hairs Duration of Telogen Follicle Density Depth of Follicle Scalp 85% 15% 3 months 350/sq.cm 5-7 mm Beard 70% 30% 10 weeks 500/sq.cm. 2-4 mm Upper Lip 65% 35% 6 weeks 500/sq.cm. 1-2.5 mm Axilla (armpit) 30% 70% 3 months 65/sq.cm . 4-5mm Chest/Back 30% 70% 3 months 70/sq.cm . 2-5mm Breasts 30% 70% 4 months 70/sq.cm . 2-4mm Arms 20% 80% 5 months 80/sq.cm 2-4 mm Legs 20% 80% 6 months 60/sq.cm. 2-4.5 mm Bikini/Pubic 30% 70% 3 months 70/sq.cm. 4-5 mm Following laser treatment, 3 distinct responses have been observed clinically and on post treatment biopsy specimens: Non-lethal injury to the bulb induces catagen and telogen, inducing a prolonged dormancy. Some degree of injury to the bulge induces a long term or permanent regression to a vellus hair ("miniaturization"). Sufficient energy is delivered to completely and selectively destroy the follicle. An intriguing possibility is inducing dormancy with sublethal doses of laser light to deliberately "synchronize" all the follicles in a given area, then treating with larger fluences in early anagen (when the follicles may be more vulnerable) to destroy them once and for all. Physical Considerations: Shorter wavelengths are better absorbed by melanin, but do not penetrate deeply into skin; in addition, melanin in epidermis acts as an optical barrier to shorter wavelengths, "robbing" energy from the beam and causing more redness and superficial blistering. In practice, shorter wavelength lasers are most effective in patients with darker hair and lighter skin. Conversely, longer wavelengths penetrate more deeply, and are not strongly absorbed by epidermal melanin, causing little skin reaction, but higher fluences must be used to deliver sufficient energy to damage the hair follicles. In practice, longer wavelength lasers are safer for patients with darker skin, but in any case more energy can be delivered to the hair follicles if there is more melanin in the hair and less in the skin. In general, a larger spot size allows more rapid coverage of a given area, and decreases incidental scattering of photons. For a given device, there is trade-off, with less power available as spot size increases. Many devices use a scanner , which can rapidly target individual pulses in a give area, to decrease operator fatigue and expedite rapid treatment of large areas. Epidermal Cooling : All of these laser devices use, or recommend the use of epidermal cooling to protect the skin from heating and decrease discomfort during treatment. Heating can take place both from absorption of laser energy by melanin as well as backscattering in the upper skin layers. Cooling methods include application of aqueous gel, active cooling with "chiller" tips, and cryogen spray cooling. Pre-chilling the skin with ice or cold packs may be used with all of these methods. Lasers and Light Sources for Hair Removal: There are a number of devices on the market for laser hair removal, summarized in the table below. This list is by no means comprehensive!! All of these use the principles of selective photothermolysis to deliver energy to the hair follicle, disabling or destroying it. Most of these target the melanin in the hair follicles, except for the Q-switched Nd:YAG systems, which uses a carbon suspension rubbed into the follicles to enhance absorption. Device Wavelength Trade Name Pulse Duration Spot Size Features Long-pulse Ruby Laser 694nm Epilaser (Palomar) Epitouch (ESC/Sharplan RubyStar (Aesculap) 3 msec 1.2 msec 2 msec 10mm 6mm up to 12mm cooling handpiece dual mode, gel cooling dual mode;cooling system optional Long-Pulse Alexandrite L a ser 755nm Gentlelase Plus (Candela) Apogee , PhotoGenica LPIR (Cynosure) EpiCare Series (Light Age, Inc) 3 msec 5-20 msec 2-300 msec 8-18mm 12.5mm 7, 9, 12, 15mm cooling handpiece cooling handpiece, scanner available bulk cooling (gel), microprocessor Diode Laser 800nm LightSheer (Coherent) Apex 800 (Iriderm) LaserLite (Diomed) MeDioStar (Aesculap) 5-30 msec 5-40 msec 50-250 msec n/a 9mm 7, 9, 11mm 2-4mm/scanner 12mm cooling handpiece 9mm cold tip 24x20mm scanner contact cooling Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser 1064nm SoftLight (Thermolase) Medlite IV (ConBio) 5-10 nsec 7mm 4mm pretreatment with carbon suspension Long-pulse Nd:YAG Laser 1064nm Lyra (LaserScope) CoolGlide (Altus) Athos (Quantel) Depilase (Depilase N.A.) 10-50msec adjustable 10-100msec 3-5 msec 5-100 msec 3-10mm/scanner 9mm 2, 4, 5mm 2-6mm SmartScan Plus 20mm scanner / cooling device integral chiller scanner available, multipulse mode 40mm scanner available Intense Pulsed Light 590-1200nm EpiLight (ESC/Sharplan) MediLux (Palomar) 2-7 msec 10-100msec 10x45mm 12x12mm cooling device bulk cooling Devices used for hair removal-Disclaimer: this list does not necessarily include all laser/IPL devices used for hair removal! Long Pulse Ruby Laser: The 694nm ruby laser is very well absorbed by melanin, but its use is limited to patients with lighter skin. The Epilaser uses an actively chilled handpiece with a synthetic sapphire lens, which not only cools the skin but enhances optical coupling of the laser beam. The EpiTouch 5000 laser uses a cool gel applied to the skin, over which is placed a targeting grid to ensure uniform application over the area to be treated. The Epi-Touch can also be operated in Q-Switched mode for the treatment of tattoos and pigmented lesions, a tremendous advantage considering the cost of these devices. A non-Q-Switchable EpiPulse version is also marketed. The Aesculap-Meditec RubyStar is an attractive compact dual mode laser with a contact cooling system. Long Pulse Alexandrite Laser: The 755nm alexandrite laser is similar to the ruby, except that it has a greater penetration and less melanin absorption because of the slightly longer wavelength. The GentleLase uses a cryogen spray cooling device, in which R-134a refrigerant is sprayed onto the skin a few milliseconds before each laser pulse. The PhotoGenica LPIR and Apogee lasers use a cooling gel, and have cooling tips available. The EpiCare uses a cooling gel and large spot size to allow rapid treatment of large areas. Diode Laser: Solid state 800nm diode lasers feature a longer wavelength and pulsewidth, theoretically offering an advantage in treating darker skinned patients. The LightSheer obtained FDA approval for permanent hair reduction last year, and uses an actively chilled sapphire window handpiece. The Diomed LaserLite is available in the U.S, and, along with the Aesculap-Meditec MeDioStar and Iriderm Apex 800 , has recently been FDA approved for hair reduction. Q-Switched Nd:YAG: With a wavelength of 1064nm, relatively low melanin absorption, and skin penetration up to 5mm, the Nd:YAG laser is an excellent choice for laser hair removal, at least in theory. However, the nanosecond-range pulse width of the Q-Switched YAG is thousands of times too short to cause complete disruption of the hair follicle, resulting in prompt hair regrowth. In order to enhance absorption of energy, a suspension of carbon particles can applied before treatment, usually after hair removal by waxing, allowing the carbon suspension to penetrate into the follicle and conduct absorbed laser energy to the follicular structures, as in theThermolase SoftLight system. Although safe for darker-skinned patients and effective for short term hair reduction, the Q-Switched Nd:YAG is generally considered the least effective laser for long-term hair reduction. Long Pulse Nd:YAG: Unlike the Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser, long-pulse Nd:YAG lasers generate pulse widths that closely match the thermal relaxation time of hair follicles. Clinical investigations have demonstrated little if any skin reaction, even in dark skinned patients, and excellent prolonged depilation. The Lyra Laser system uses a cooling sapphire lens and scanner for rapid treatment of large body areas, and has recently been approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction. The CoolGlide uses a large single spot and cooled handpiece. The Athos and Depilase systems have just been introduced to the US market: FDA approval for hair removal is pending. Intensed Pulsed Light: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices such as the Epi-Lite use xenon flashlamps to generate multiwavelength noncoherent light for hair removal and other applications. By using cut-off filters, only longer wavelengths in the range of 600-1200nm are passed through the handpiece, and pulsed singly or in pulse trains with variable delay between pulses. The parameters are software-controlled after entering the patient's skin type and hair characteristics. A chilled handpiece cools the skin and a transparent gel provides optical coupling as well as additional cooling. Photodynamic Therapy: In photodynamic therapy a photosensitizing compound is applied topically to hair-bearing skin after waxing, to allow the compound to enter the now-empty hair follicle. The area is then irradiated with laser light to activate the photosensitizer, which releases toxic oxygen radicals that damage the hair follicles. Currently in the investigational stage, preliminary studies have demonstrated up to 40% hair loss at 6 months after a single treatment. Photodynamic therapy has been used with limited success for certain malignant tumors, but the lack of safe, effective, selective photosensitizers have limited its use. Practical Aspects of Laser Hair Removal: Preoperative evaluation: The most important consideration with Laser Hair Removal is the patient's skin type and hair color. The differential absorption of melanin in the hair follicle and melanin in the epidermis determines the amount of energy that can be safely used. The Ideal Patient has light (type I) skin with black hair, and a patient with very dark (type VI) skin with white or grey hair would have little if any response. Shorter wavelengths such as the ruby laser @ 694nm and alexandrite laser @ 755nm must be used with caution in darker (type IV-V) skinned patients, because of the risk of pain, blistering, and hypopigmentation. Dark hair absorbs laser light better than blond or red hair, and usually responds better-however, most patients with blond or red hair have lighter skin, allowing higher energies to be used safely. Presumably because of the absence of melanin, no currently available device works well in patients with canites , or grey hair. Skin Type Skin Color Tanning History I very fair, "transparent" Always burns, never tans II fair Always burns, tans with difficulty III fair to light olive Burns mildly, tans slowly IV olive to brown Rarely burns, tans with ease V dark brown Very rarely burns, tans very easily VI black Never burns, tans very easily Fitzpatrick skin phototypes An underlying cause for the excess hair, if present, should be corrected. These causes may include endocrine abnormalities and medication effect, including minoxidil, steroids, oral contraceptives, and some immunosuppressive agents. Contraindications to Laser Hair Removal include patients who have healed poorly after other types of laser treatments, patients prone to skin discoloration, patients with grey or white hair, and patients who are pregnant. There's no scientific evidence to suggest that laser light used in hair removal can injure a fetus, but the question of injury will not arise should any fetal problems occur. Except for treatment with long-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, patients who are tanned should wait for the tan to fade for best results , and patients using photosensitizing medication such as Accutane, tetracycline, or Retin-A should discontinue the medication weeks, and for Accutane, months before treatment. Herpes Simplex Labialis (fever blisters) can be activated by Laser Hair Removal, especially on the upper lip, and patients with a tendency for fever blistering can be started on antiviral medication before treatment. Preoperative preparation: Hair should not be plucked or waxed before treatment . This removes the hair shaft from the follicle, thus removing most of the melanin chromophore. Hair may be shaved, which preserves the chromophore in the follicle, and prevent dispersion of energy by external hair. Lotions, cosmetics, and other skin preparations should be avoided on the day of treatment. Treatment: Details may vary slightly with each device, but all the techniques involve the even application of laser energy over the treatment area, with some mechanism to cool the epidermis to allow a higher fluence to target the follicle. The speed of coverage depends on the spot size of the beam or scanning pattern, operator fatigue, and patient comfort. The amount of discomfort depends on the amount of absorption, either by melanin in the epidermis with the shorter wavelength lasers, or melanin in the hair follicle with the longer wavelength lasers. As a practical matter, discomfort increases with increased laser fluence, increased follicle size, increased hair density, and increased melanin in the epidermis . Discomfort can be minimized by pre-cooling with ice packs, topical anesthetic creams, decreasing the fluence of the laser beam, or a combination. Postoperative care: In most cases, little specific postoperative care is necessary. Mild burning sensations and redness can be treated with ice packs and oral pain medication. In cases where blistering occurs, topical antibiotic cream and a non-adherent dressing can be applied. Sun exposure should be avoided, and an SPF 15 or greater sunblock should be used. Moisturizing lotions and makeup may be applied the next day. During the weeks after treatment, damaged hair follicles and hair shafts are extruded or shed, and may be misinterpreted as early regrowth of hair. This is especially noticeable in areas with thick, coarse hair. Side Effects and Complications: Erythema and edema are relatively common following Laser Hair Removal, especially with the shorter wavelength lasers used at high fluences, and usually resolve withing minutes to hours. Longer wavelength lasers may produce edema around individual hair follicles resembling "goose bumps". Superficial blistering may occur, especially in patients with darker or tanned skin, and these patients in particular may experience transient pigmentary changes such as lightening or darkening of the skin, which may last weeks or occasionally months. The risk of infection is extremely low, as is the risk of scarring, but may occur if there is blistering which is subsequently contaminated or irritated. Especially with the shorter wavelength devices such as the Ruby laser, pigmented lesions and freckles may be lightened or lost altogether, and rarely fever blister outbreaks may occur, especially when the perioral or bikini areas are treated. Efficacy of Laser Hair Removal: The "permanence" of Laser Hair Removal is often called into question. In practice, no laser destroys all of the hair follicles. Some follicles are destroyed, others are miniaturized into vellus hairs, and some are shocked into prolonged dormancy. Multiple treatments are needed for best results, and the best interval for treatment is when new hair regrowth is observed, usually 6 to 12 weeks after the first treatment, and 3 to 6 months after the second treatment. In most cases there will be visible improvement within a week after the first treatment. Repeat treatments can be performed at suitable intervals. It's possible that with a sufficient number of treatments, true "permanent hair removal" can be ultimately achieved, but not for every single hair present in a given area. As an example, only 30% of hair follicles on the back are in anagen (active growth) at a given time-70% of the hair follicles are in telogen (dormant), even though they may contain visible hairs. Assuming a single laser treatment permanently eliminates every actively growing follicle (the actual figure may be closer to half), 70% of the hair follicles originally present may eventually sprout visible hair. After 3 months (the average length of dormancy on the back), 30% of the remaing follicles will enter anagen, and if a second laser treatment eliminates every actively growing follicle (30% of the 70% remaining after the first treatment), then only an additional 21% of the original hair follicles will be destroyed, leaving 49% of the original hair follicles able to regrow visible hair. A third treatment will leave 34% of the orginal follicles, a fourth 24%, and so on. In actual practice, some of the follicles are shocked into prolonged dormancy, or converted to vellus hairs, so the visible effect is greater than suggested by the percentages. Experience to date with laser hair reduction suggests that the hair reduction achieved is "permanent". There may be some difference in each lasers' relative effect on the hair follicle. Current studies indicate that longer laser pulses, and possibly longer wavelengths may be more effective at eliminating the follicle, while shorter pulses and possible shorter wavelenghts are more likely to miniaturize it. In either case, there is a long term reduction in the amount of visible hair Conclusions: When used properly, all of the devices discussed above are safe and effective for laser hair reduction. The response to treatment is based on the patient's hair color and skin type. Light skinned, dark haired patients will have a more noticeable, longer-lasting response than patients with blond or red hair or patients with darker skin, and will require fewer treatments for permanent hair reduction. Multiple treatments will be necessary for long-lasting visible hair reduction, and miniaturization of some hair follicles contributes to the visible appearance of hair removal. The most effective treatment protocols for specific body areas in any given patient have not been scientifically validated. True "permanent" hair removal may be possible with repeated treatments over time. page last updated February 23, 2004 [ home ][ top ][ Disclaimer ][ About Lasers ][ More About Lasers ][ Medical Lasers ][ About SLC ][ Botox ][ Collagen and Implant Materials ][ Skin Cancer ][ Benign Skin Lesions ][ Laser Tattoo Removal ][ Laser Hair Removal ][ Skin Resurfacing ][ Laser Treatment of Leg Veins ][ Laser Links ][ Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions] [ RF Skin Tightening ]

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calculatoronfire: Haircut -- calculatoronfire Stories about me, my life and living in Baltimore The Birds | Main | He Always Makes the PITS More Fun? January 20, 2005 Haircut Yesterday I decided to get a haircut, so after I was advised to leave the office early on account of the snow storm (2") I headed out to the psychic barber. Normally the psychic barber is only about 15 minutes out of my way on the way home, but yesterday traffice was horrible. After about 35 minutes I had gone about 11 miles; I figured it would take me at least 40 minutes to get to the psychic barber so I decided not to go there. I had another place in mind - Phil's Barber Shop. Phil runs an old man barber shop on Eastern Ave near Patterson Park. I went there once before, before he raised the price of a cut to $9.00. That put him nearly a dollar more than the psychic barber, and effectively out of my price range. Plus he doesn't include psychic readings in the price of a cut. Phil does, however, talk endlessly about sports and how he can better decorate his barber shop with more sports memorabilia. The walls of his shop are covered with newspaper clippings, and posters. He has dozens of little soccer balls, baseballs, footballs, hockey pucks, etc suspended from the ceiling. He has team logos embossed in leather on a shelf that runs above the mirror. I made the mistake of commenting on them. Then I received a 45 minute lecture about leather tooling. "I made those all myself. I'm going to make one for every professional sports team." He showed me his tools, his leather, his leather tooling cataloges. He told me about the prices. He told me about how he makes his friends and family tooled leather booties when they have children. It was the longest haircut of my life. Until Yesterday. Phil's Sport/Leather Tooling Barber Shop was closed because of the couple inches of snow. So I went a little farther down the street to Tom's Barber Shop. Tom closed early because of the storm too. I continued down the street. There were no barber shops. I turned off Eastern onto Dundalk Ave. I figured people in Dundalk had to get their hair cut. There had to be someplace in Dundalk. Sure enough, there was a place. Avana's Hair Academy. A sign outside advertised their $6 haircuts. Sweet! That's well inside my price range. I went inside Avana's and found nothing had been changed since the early 60s. The old aluminum coffee pot, the barber chairs, the felt banner advertising some no longer existent line of hair care products. I stepped up to one of the people behind one of the two counters, "Who do I talk to about getting a haircut?" The guy with the coke-bottle glasses that made his eyes look about the size of the team logos Phil kept above his mirror answered me, "What sort of haircut do you want?" "Like the one I have now, but shorter." "What would you call it?" "I've heard it called a 'high 'n tight'." "OK. she can help you." He pointed at a girl sitting in the waiting area. "Ah uh. I'm on my lunch break Mr Gibbons." It was just after 4pm. "OK -- Jenny, Can you do a high 'n tight?" Jenny nodded that she could. I walked back to Jenny's chair. I passed at least ten other chairs placed in front of mirrors sure to be made with mercury lining walls otherwise covered with lead paint and tar from stale cigarette smoke. I sat down in Jenny's chair and she proceded to ask me, no less than 3 times, how I wanted my hair cut. When she finally figured that I was telling the truth, that my intentions were pure, or whatever, she began cutting my hair. I get my hair cut with an electric trimmer. The kind you put a guard on then rub on someone's head to cut their hair a uniform length. I figure cutting hair like that must be pretty easy for a barber and most of the time barbers cut my hair in less than 15 minutes, save Phil, supporting my hypothesis, but for some reason it took Jenny over 45 minutes. She changed guards at least 10 times. From one to another back to the first. Repeat. Then came the scissors for the top. When she was done she called over Mr Gibbons, the crazy-eyed teacher. He came over with his glasses atop his head and told her how she did a pretty good job, but she screwed things up here and there. How can he tell without his glasses? They're like an inch thick and he can tell without them on? What did she do? Then he started cutting my hair. I wasn't scared when Jenny was cutting my hair, just a little surprised at how long it was taking. But now a blind man was cutting my hair. It'll grow back, Brian. Don't worry. It'll grow back. Over an hour after I first sat in the chair Jenny sent me out the door. From what I can tell it is a good hair cut. And cheap. And I feel like I helped someone further their career. So now I'm torn. Should I go back to get a cheap ($6), albeit long, cut and lend my head to some students or get a cheap ($8) cut and a psychic reading? Maybe I can switch off between the two. I need to make a decision in the next two weeks. Posted by calculatoronfire at January 20, 2005 01:39 PM Comments I say go with psychic. If you compare prices, you are saving $2 if you go with the academy. But, if you were to call a psychic hotline $2 would probably get you around a minute. So you are getting a 15-20(or however long a haircut lasts) psychic reading for $2. Actually saving yourself $30-40. I guess it all depends how much psychicness means to you. Posted by: chris at January 20, 2005 02:19 PM The odds of the Jennys being hotter than your male, psychic friend are higher. Go with the students. Posted by: argyle at January 20, 2005 03:27 PM The Jennys are cheaper, this is true. They are also hotter, mostly because they are young don't have pizza stains all over their faces. But they take so long and don't talk at all except to ask how you want your hair cut. The psychic gives these excellent ego-boosting psychic readings. "Every lady in the world wants you." (Which I, of course, know already. It's just nice to hear someone else say it) "You're cheap, but in a good way." etc. But he also tells me about his prostate problems, which, even though it's in small doses, is not cool. It's not like it offsets the hilarity of the "readings" but I don't really like hearing about how often he has to wake up to pee or how he'll have to "go with the flow." Still, it's only $2, and the readings are hilarious. Next time I'm bringing my tape recorder so I can more accurately convey the reading. Maybe next time I go to the academy I can tell the Jenny about how my usual barber gives me awesome psychic readings and I think she should do the same because customers really like it when barbers do that. Then I can have the best of both worlds. Posted by: brian at January 20, 2005 03:51 PM You can coach them with your wealth of haircut subject experience. Psychic readings are good, but you should also make sure they know that mild flirting can lead to larger tips (but by telling them, not by actually tipping them.) Maybe you should just avoid getting your hair cut at all. If the only officers you encounter see you with your hat on, you can just tie it up into your hat, or wear it back and pretend that "brian" is a woman's name. Then, you can completely avoid answering the question of which barber to patronize. Posted by: argyle at January 21, 2005 09:22 AM You think anyone would believe BRIAN is a women's name? I hope so; I hate going to the barber. I also hate shaving. I could be the bearded woman named Brian. Think it could work. Posted by: brian at January 21, 2005 02:27 PM Quick way to turn boy's name into girl's name: Add an 'a' 'y' or 'ette' e.g.: briana, brianette, briany (wouldn't recommend this one, people might mistake it for brainy and miss the point) Posted by: chris at January 21, 2005 02:55 PM Good idea. I choose Brianette. That sounds good. When I was 8 my sister's friend Brianna always bothered me trying to get me to make out with her. She was 5. I always said no. For some reason she always happened to accidently walk into the bathroom when I was in it. I refuse to call myself Brianna. Posted by: brian at January 21, 2005 05:57 PM who is the psychic barber, anyhow? Posted by: sue at July 15, 2005 01:02 PM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? Yes No Comments:

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