transgender/hair removal - Revision history

Woozle at 17:17, 2 July 2017

2017-07-02T17:17:40Z

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	There are home laser hair removal kits as well, but we are not aware of whether they work or not. Brands: [[Tria Hair Removal Laser]] ([http://www.target.com/p/tria-laser-hair-removal-kit/-/A-51952169?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9009749&gclid=CNHz2r2fxNICFVY2gQoduG8HSg&gclsrc=aw.ds Target])		There are home laser hair removal kits as well, but we are not aware of whether they work or not. Brands: [[Tria Hair Removal Laser]] ([http://www.target.com/p/tria-laser-hair-removal-kit/-/A-51952169?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9009749&gclid=CNHz2r2fxNICFVY2gQoduG8HSg&gclsrc=aw.ds Target])

	ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT)) There is also the [[Sillk'n]].		ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]] [http://www.elos-me.com/me-my-elos-hair-removal-soft-smooth-126-000-pulses.html]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT)) There is also the [[Sillk'n]].

	==Related==		==Related==
	For information about trans-friendly providers, see '''{{lc\|trans-friendly}}'''. ''(Eventually I need to work out how to pull up a listing specifically of trans-friendly electrologists... --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 09:15, 11 August 2016 (EDT))''		For information about trans-friendly providers, see '''{{lc\|trans-friendly}}'''. ''(Eventually I need to work out how to pull up a listing specifically of trans-friendly electrologists... --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 09:15, 11 August 2016 (EDT))''

Woozle: /* DIY Options */ specific brands, links to purchase

2017-03-07T11:24:20Z

DIY Options: specific brands, links to purchase

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	* intense light flashes (ILF)		* intense light flashes (ILF)
	==DIY Options==		==DIY Options==
	While there are home electrolysis kits, they are awkward and time-consuming (although not expensive) for use in removing facial hair; they are best for removing a few follicles from locations which can be examined directly (rather than in a mirror), e.g. arms, legs.		While there are home electrolysis kits, they are awkward and time-consuming (although not expensive) for use in removing facial hair; they are best for removing a few follicles from locations which can be examined directly (rather than in a mirror), e.g. arms, legs. Brands include [[One Touch Home Electrolysis]] (commonly available on [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=one+touch+electrolysis Ebay]).

	There are home laser hair removal kits as well, but we are not aware of ~~any that actually~~ work.		There are home laser hair removal kits as well, but we are not aware of whether they work or not. Brands: [[Tria Hair Removal Laser]] ([http://www.target.com/p/tria-laser-hair-removal-kit/-/A-51952169?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9009749&gclid=CNHz2r2fxNICFVY2gQoduG8HSg&gclsrc=aw.ds Target])

			ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT)) There is also the [[Sillk'n]].

	ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT))
	==Related==		==Related==
	For information about trans-friendly providers, see '''{{lc\|trans-friendly}}'''. ''(Eventually I need to work out how to pull up a listing specifically of trans-friendly electrologists... --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 09:15, 11 August 2016 (EDT))''		For information about trans-friendly providers, see '''{{lc\|trans-friendly}}'''. ''(Eventually I need to work out how to pull up a listing specifically of trans-friendly electrologists... --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 09:15, 11 August 2016 (EDT))''

Woozle: slight rewording; link

2016-08-11T13:15:46Z

slight rewording; link

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			<hide>
			[[page type::article]]
			[[thing type::service]]
			[[category:transgender]]
			</hide>
	==About==		==About==
	'''Hair removal''' is one of several services commonly used by [[transgender]] people undergoing [[male-to-female transition]] (MtF)~~. As this type of service is more commonly used by~~ [[cisgender]] women (and sometimes cisgender men), hair removal service providers are not necessarily friendly towards transgender people ("{{lc\|trans-friendly}}"), although many are.		'''Hair removal''' is one of several services commonly used by [[transgender]] people undergoing [[male-to-female transition]] (MtF), although the majority who use it are [[cisgender]] women (and sometimes cisgender men) due to transgender people being a relatively small percentage of the overall population. Consequencly, hair removal service providers are not ''necessarily'' friendly towards transgender people ("{{lc\|trans-friendly}}"), although many are.

	For this reason, transgender people tend to look specifically for trans-friendly providers, both in order to avoid dealing with discriminatory behavior (which may be unpleasant) and also to "vote with their dollars" for more tolerant businesses, thus promoting more tolerance in the community at large.		For this reason, transgender people tend to look specifically for trans-friendly providers, both in order to avoid dealing with discriminatory behavior (which may be unpleasant) and also to "vote with their dollars" for more tolerant businesses, thus promoting more tolerance in the community at large.
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	ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT))		ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT))
	==~~Local Information~~==		==Related==
	~~Where~~ information about ~~local services is available~~, ~~especially if they are~~ trans-friendly, ~~we will index it here.~~		For information about trans-friendly providers, see '''{{lc\|trans-friendly}}'''. ''(Eventually I need to work out how to pull up a listing specifically of trans-friendly electrologists... --[[User:Woozle\|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle\|talk]]) 09:15, 11 August 2016 (EDT))''

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2016-08-06T00:58:58Z

Created page with "==About== '''Hair removal''' is one of several services commonly used by transgender people undergoing male-to-female transition (MtF). As this type of service is more..."

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==About==
'''Hair removal''' is one of several services commonly used by [[transgender]] people undergoing [[male-to-female transition]] (MtF). As this type of service is more commonly used by [[cisgender]] women (and sometimes cisgender men), hair removal service providers are not necessarily friendly towards transgender people ("{{lc|trans-friendly}}"), although many are.

For this reason, transgender people tend to look specifically for trans-friendly providers, both in order to avoid dealing with discriminatory behavior (which may be unpleasant) and also to "vote with their dollars" for more tolerant businesses, thus promoting more tolerance in the community at large.
==Types==
Those transitioning are mostly interested in ''permanent'' hair removal (especially from the face), so this page focuses on techniques which accomplish that.

Methods for permanently removing hair include:
* electrolysis
* laser hair removal
* intense light flashes (ILF)
==DIY Options==
While there are home electrolysis kits, they are awkward and time-consuming (although not expensive) for use in removing facial hair; they are best for removing a few follicles from locations which can be examined directly (rather than in a mirror), e.g. arms, legs.

There are home laser hair removal kits as well, but we are not aware of any that actually work.

ILF is a relatively new technology which combines an intense flash from a digitally-controlled strobe light and a radio-frequency pulse. While (again) designed mainly for cisgender women and not approved by the FDA for use above the jawline or on genitalia, personal experience with one such device (the [[Elos Me]]) seems to have been somewhat effective on facial hair when used over an extended period of time (dozens of weekly treatments). (I should probably write up my experiences in detail and link to it. --[[User:Woozle|Woozle]] ([[User talk:Woozle|talk]]) 20:58, 5 August 2016 (EDT))
==Local Information==
Where information about local services is available, especially if they are trans-friendly, we will index it here.