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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Bikini Wax | A waxing technique that requires the removal of all the hair from the front and back of the bikini area. |
| Depilatory | Substance |
| Electrolysis | Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the root of hair. |
| Epilator | Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the root of the hair. |
| Hirsuties | Also known as hypertrichosis; growth of an unusual; amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair |
| Hirsutism | Condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair |
| Laser Hair Removal | Permanent hair removal treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin |
| Photoepilation | Also known as intense pulsed light; permanent hair removal treatment that uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles. |
| Sugaring | Temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick |
| Threading | Temporary hair removal method that involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin |
| Tweezing | Using tweezers to remove hairs. |