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The Biology of Hair You are here: About > Health & Fitness > Skin Conditions / Acne Health & Fitness Dermatology Essentials Do I Need a Dermatologist? Help, I have a rash! Glossary Skin Anatomy The Biology of Hair Articles & Resources Derm Photos Glossary Beauty Skin Diseases Hair Diseases Nail Diseases Anatomy Medications Forums Help Special Offer Free magazine subscription with sign up to About's free Skin Conditions / Acne newsletter! See Online Courses Search Skin Conditions / Acne Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading Skin Anatomy Nail Anatomy Articles on Hair Diseases Elsewhere on the Web Hair Anatomy from eMedicine Recent Discussions Blotches and Grounded In Dirt Upper lip problems nickel allergy? Most Popular Jock Itch Hives Warts Acne Blackheads & Whiteheads Acne Scars What's Hot Dermatology Gallery RMSF Longitudinal Melanonychia Skin Myths Exercise Anaphylaxis Related Topics Allergies Beauty plasticsurgery Women's Health Men's Health The Biology of Hair From Heather Brannon, MD , Your Guide to Skin Conditions / Acne . BONUS Gift with newsletter sign-up! Act Now! Phases of Hair Growth & Hair Shape Hair Growth Cycle Hair on the scalp grows about .3-.4 mm/day or about 6 inches per year. Unlike other mammals, hair growth and loss is random and not seasonal or cyclic. At any given time, a random number of hairs will be in various stages of growth and shedding. There are three stages of hair growth: catagen, telogen, and anagen. Catagen - The catagen phase is a transitional stage and 3% of all hairs are in this phase at any time. This phase lasts for about 2-3 weeks. During this time growth stops and the outer root sheath shrinks and attaches to the root of the hair. This is the formation of what is known as a club hair. Telogen - Telogen is the resting phase and accounts for 10-15% of all hairs. This phase lasts for about 100 days for hairs on the scalp and much longer for hairs on the eyebrow, eyelash, arm and leg. During this phase the hair follicle is completely at rest and the club hair is completely formed. Pulling out a hair in this phase will reveal a solid, hard, dry, white material at the root. About 25-100 telogen hairs are shed normally each day. Anagen - Anagen is the active phase of the hair. The cells in the root of the hair are dividing rapidly. A new hair is formed and pushes the club hair up the follicle and eventually out. During this phase the hair grows about 1 cm every 28 days. Scalp hair stays in this active phase of growth for 2-6 years. Some people have difficulty growing their hair beyond a certain length because they have a short active phase of growth. On the other hand, people with very long hair have a long active phase of growth. The hair on the arms, legs, eyelashes, and eyebrows have a very short active growth phase of about 30-45 days explaining why they are so much shorter than scalp hair. Hair Shape The amount of natural curl a hair has is determined by it's cross-sectional shape. Hair that is most similar to a circle is straight and hair that is flattened and elliptical is curly or kinky. The more circular the shaft is, the straighter it is. The more elliptical the shaft is, the curlier or kinkier the hair. The cross-sectional shape also determines the amount of shine the hair has. Straighter hair is shinier because sebum from the sebaceous gland can travel down the hair more easily. The kinkier the hair, the more difficulty the sebum has traveling down the hair, therefore the more dry or dull the hair looks. Previous 1 2 Important disclaimer information about this About site. Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Oprah's Life Vacation Ideas Shop Safely Online VIDEO: Craft Rooms VIDEO: Christmas Traditions What's Hot Dermatology Gallery RMSF Longitudinal Melanonychia Skin Myths Exercise Anaphylaxis

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Bikini Hair Removal: BEAUTY Message Boards -- Welcome, Guest Log in | Guest Settings | Help style.com Forums beauty | advanced search Bikini Hair Removal Online Users: 90 guest(s), 3 user(s). | Replies: 4 choco Posts: 1 Member Since: 12/19/05 Bikini Hair Removal Posted: Dec 19, 2005 10:51 PM Reply -- HI I am trying to find out is there any effective and affordable hair removal technique to remove bikini area hair. Any methods that can be done at home? This is my first attempt for bikini hair removal. Any recommendation? Thanks. email friend | report thread yaya Posts: 78 Member Since: 11/2/05 Re: Bikini Hair Removal Posted: Dec 19, 2005 11:55 PM in response to: choco -- choco in response to: choco Reply -- If you're looking to wax it, I'd have it done professionally first so that you get to know how they do it. Shaving sucks and those gross smelly creams don't really work that great and they'll probably give you cancer. Laser is best (if you're a good candidate for it........and have the $$$) email friend | report thread vogue_baby Posts: 174 Member Since: 9/14/05 Re: Bikini Hair Removal Posted: Dec 20, 2005 7:49 AM in response to: yaya -- yaya in response to: yaya Reply -- I recommend professional waxing as well email friend | report thread Shopaholic_Amy Posts: 10 Member Since: 12/18/05 Re: Bikini Hair Removal Posted: Dec 20, 2005 5:57 PM in response to: choco -- choco in response to: choco Reply -- get a brazilian....after you have had it once u wont be able to live without it....note:it will hurt the first time;) email friend | report thread tropicana_fun Posts: 139 Member Since: 9/7/05 Re: Bikini Hair Removal Posted: Dec 21, 2005 12:54 AM in response to: Shopaholic_Amy -- Shopaholic_Amy in response to: Shopaholic_Amy Reply -- yes waxing. i love it email friend | report thread Also on Style.com fashion shows / news & trends / people & parties / shopping / beauty / vogue / w STYLE NEWS: The weekly inside scoop FASHION FLASH: Daily alerts during the shows SHOP NEWS: Weekly designer must-haves site map | subscription services & feedback | newsletters | style.com in the news | advertising visit our sister sites Concierge | Epicurious | Men.Style.com | Style.com | Allure | Architectural Digest Cargo | Domino | Glamour | House & Garden | Lucky | Self | The New Yorker | Teen Vogue | Vanity Fair | YM Subscribe to a magazine: View Special Offers View All Titles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Allure Architectural Digest Bon Appétit Bride's Cargo CondéNast Traveler Details Domino Elegant Bride Glamour Golf Digest Golf For Women Golf World Gourmet GQ House& Garden Jane Lucky Modern Bride Self Teen Vogue The New Yorker Vanity Fair Vogue W Wired Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy . © 2005 CondéNet Inc. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of CondéNet Inc. Style.com is a member of the Advance Publications family, which includes CondéNet, Condé Nast and Fairchild Publications. Style.com is a trademark owned by CondéNet Inc.

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tien mao's little read book...: The Long Awaited Haircut -- The Long Awaited Haircut Sunday, I went over to my local barbershop and got a lot of hair trimmed off. I told the barber that she could take 4 or 5 inches off, but it seems like it was about 8 inches. I... tienmao 2004-09-04T07:40:32-05:00 -- Main | Jeannette and Yvan Finally Get Married The Long Awaited Haircut September 04, 2004 Sunday, I went over to my local barbershop and got a lot of hair trimmed off. I told the barber that she could take 4 or 5 inches off, but it seems like it was about 8 inches. I feel like a Polish/Chinese businessman from when Regan was president. It's a strange feeling. My last haircut was all the way back in January . A list of pros and cons so far: Pros - I can see. - No longer eat hair with my food and have the subsequent food flavored hair. - No longer called "mam" by flight attendants. - Was not arrested all week by the police despite being near protesters. - Now using less shampoo and grooming for less time, so it's a money/time saver. - It only cost me $8. Cons - Hair now short enough so it goes right into my eyes. - The feeling of all the wind blown hair is diminished. Posted by tien mao in Random at September 4, 2004 07:40 AM Trackback Pings TrackBack URL for this entry: http://www.tienmao.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/845 Comments Wasn't there a Seinfeld episode about this once? Posted by: rappy at September 3, 2004 09:43 PM Damn, I have to say that you look hot. I mean come on the long shag was sooo, ummm, whats that smell? Patchouli? Phish broke up and you cut it off. Nice. Posted by: jocelyn at September 3, 2004 10:33 PM It looks cool but you aren't alone, I had so much hair that my mom grounded me for not getting it cut, so I got it cut and now I hate it and I look like a nerd now cuz of short hair and braces is just ew... Posted by: sean at September 3, 2004 11:21 PM holy shitballs. i think you shed 5 years. Posted by: halo | veritech pilot at September 3, 2004 11:47 PM so that's what you look like underneath it all. Perhaps I'll have to stop by the wings night now that you're recognizable. Posted by: whatisee at September 4, 2004 02:27 AM Bestill my beating heart! I am dumbfounded, and the VT family has gathered around the laptop for a view. Tien unveiled. Posted by: corie at September 4, 2004 07:45 AM I am having trouble processing this visual information. Posted by: joe s at September 4, 2004 02:39 PM tien! you're so cute!!! e-mail me so we can get together and I'm going to smush my boobs on your new hair cut! Posted by: clodia at September 5, 2004 12:03 AM "smush my boobs on your new hair cut" - um yeah. So tien if you are up and looking at your blog e-mail me, i am having desperate problems and cannot communicate with anyone right now. I have another 40 minutes at this lovely internet cafe and am trying to contact all my slackass friends who are still resting their sweet heads. I like the cut, you do look a bit younger. Go eight dollars! Posted by: christiona at September 5, 2004 12:25 PM id smush my boobs on his new hair cut. Posted by: halo | veritech pilot at September 5, 2004 12:28 PM Goodness. I was being sarcastic...but you do look younger, cuter, and thank god you don't look like a skater boy reject. Bangs become you. Posted by: clodia at September 5, 2004 12:57 PM Wow, you look great, love the cut! Posted by: BunnyFace at September 6, 2004 01:11 PM Kill All Hippies! Posted by: information leafblower at September 6, 2004 05:16 PM Tien hasn't posted in several days. Must be a vast right-wing conspiracy. Posted by: Michael at September 6, 2004 05:46 PM i didn't know you had a younger brother ... Posted by: jk at September 6, 2004 05:50 PM thanks for all the positive (?) comments? clodia, i've already got someone to do what you were thinking, but thanks anyway! and michael, i believe i was somewhat busy doing some other stuff. so sorry that i took one day off. Posted by: tien at September 6, 2004 10:08 PM Tell the truth: Did Jeanette and Yvan ask you to have a haircut for the wedding? Posted by: Jen at September 8, 2004 08:09 PM damn! you know tien, haven't you ever heard of a threesome? Posted by: clodia at September 9, 2004 05:58 PM ha. should i assume that's more sarcasm clodia? Posted by: tien at September 10, 2004 01:02 AM Oh, btw, love the new cut, you look like a 12 year old choir boy! It's amazing what a haircut will do! ;) Posted by: CJ at September 10, 2004 10:49 AM You look so much more like a guy! Please, leave long hair to us girls. Now, how about a beard? Posted by: gina at October 27, 2004 02:26 AM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember Me? Yes No Comments: (you may use HTML tags for style)

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Laser Hair Removal Manhattan New York City | Chelsea Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Associates | Laser Hair Removal NYC - Laser Hair Removal Manhattan Our Medical Team • C. Coad, MD, FACS • J. Eviatar, MD, FACS • R. Guida, MD, FACS • L. 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They have proven to be a giant step forward in hair removal technology. Excessive hair growth is the result of heredity, hormonal factors, and some medications. Commonly treated areas are the face, back, neck, legs, bikini line, chest and underarms. Any skin area can be treated except eyelids. For optimal results an initial series of four (4) treatments four (4) weeks apart is suggested. The treatment utilizes a laser beam to target the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for only a fraction of a second to vaporize the pigment, thus destroying or significantly impeding the hair's ability to regrow, but not long enough to affect the surrounding skin. The laser offers a cooling device that automatically cools on contact to protect the skin while directing the laser energy to the hair follicle. The laser has a specific wavelength, a 'set pulse duration' (pulse width), and a carefully defined beam diameter (called the spot size). Laser technology has been in use for the last eight years internationally Laser Hair removal is the most practical and efficient, least painful and expensive professional method of hair removal Each pulse treats an area about the size of a dime Treatments are performed by a certified laser practitioner Pulse feels like a warm sharp rubber band snap It is necessary to retreat because hair is not disabled when in a resting phase No noticeable after effects Excess/unwanted hair Any skin type All hair colors FDA clearance for safety and effectiveness achieved in 1997. Laser hair removal is the non-invasive removal of unwanted facial and body hair with the assistance of a laser or intense pulsed light source. The procedure is done in the office with topical cream for anesthesia. The dark color of the hair (melanin) absorbs the light energy deactivating the hair follicle's ability to grow.After the treatment, your skin will be sensitive, slightly red and possibly swollen. This reaction subsides within hours and your skin returns to normal. You may also experience a slight burning sensation of the skin, comparable with a sunburn. Most of the time no special after care is necessary. If you wish, ice packs or a gentle soothing lotion, like Aloe Vera, can be applied to the area. On rare occasions, blistering and/or scabbing may occur. If these reactions occur, the healing will take longer and will require more intensive after care. Avoid sun exposure or tanning for at least 2 months after treatment. Exposure to the sun may cause temporary skin changes and "browning". A sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher should be applied. Within 2 or 3 weeks after the treatment you will notice 'regrowth' or stubble. Some of this is dead hair being expelled by the skin, and some is growing hair that will require additional treatments. The laser only treats hairs that are in their active growth phase. The number of active follicles and their cycle time will vary with each area of the body. Follicles that are in a dormant phase (at least two-thirds) are not affected. Additional treatments are performed as hairs that were dormant become active and begin to grow. The number of sessions will vary with each patient and body area. It's important to realize that multiple treatments are certainly required. Unlike traditional methods such as shaving, plucking and waxing, laser hair removal is intended to provide long lasting or permanent reduction in hair. The laser targets the pigment within the hair follicle (melanin), disabling the follicle. The laser is designed to selectively target the follicle without damaging the surrounding skin. For women, the lip and chin are the most common areas we treat followed by the bikini line, legs and axilla (armpits). For men the back, shoulder and upper arms are the most popular areas. It is possible to treat most areas of the body. Laser hair removal is performed as an in office procedure without the need for anesthesia and with immediate return to sedentary activities. Most people experience only a slight stinging or feel nothing at all as the laser pulses are applied. Ms. Burns personally evaluates each patient for hair color, texture, skin type and other medical factors prior to laser hair removal and personally performs the actual hair removal process. As with any medical or surgical procedure there are risks although with laser hair removal they are minimal. Ms. Burns will review all potential risks with you at the time of your consultation prior to laser hair removal. Yes. Any amount of suntan will make the laser treatment less effective and increase the chances for an adverse effect such as blisters or burning. Therefore sun bathing and tanning are to be avoided prior to the procedure. Additionally, as the follicle beneath the skin contains the melanin that the laser targets waxing, plucking and electrolysis should be avoided for several weeks prior to the procedure. Additionally, the laser should be avoided in cases of active outbreaks of cold sores or Herpes Simplex virus. Costs for laser hair removal vary depending upon the area of the body treated, and we will be happy to quote you prices by phone. Laser hair removal is one of the least expensive procedures in plastic surgery and is affordable for nearly everyone. With electrolysis each hair must be individually treated with an electric current with risk of electric shock, infection and scarring. Electrolysis can take months or even years to complete. The laser non-invasively treats an area with many hairs at one time. For example, it typically takes about thirty seconds to treat the upper lip. The ideal candidate has dark hair and light skin. Dark hairs absorb more of the laser light and lighter skin allows more transmission of the laser light into the follicle. The ideal candidate has dark hair and light skin. Dark hairs absorb more of the laser light and lighter skin allows more transmission of the laser light into the follicle. Clinics that are reluctant to fully discuss the price over the phone Clinics that base the treatment price on skin color or hair type Clinics that will not tell you who will be performing your laser procedure Beware of clinics that are not supervised by a full-time physician