Tag: hair-growth

Should we wax or pluck before laser/IPL hair removal? The science…

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This is an interesting question. Virtually everyone’s initial response would be a resounding “NO”. “Why should we? We would be removing the target we are trying to destroy!!” Well, yes, of course. That’s obvious. Except, it isn’t… A telogen hair, about to transition into anagen 1. To answer this question properly, we need to look… Continue reading Should we wax or pluck before laser/IPL hair removal? The science…

The hair growth cycle in humans

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Human hair grows according to a cycle. This cycle can be broken down into three main phases – anagen, catagen and telogen. To understand this process, we need to look closely at the follicles, and their structure. All follicles are comprised of two distinct parts – the upper, permanent part which includes the stem cell… Continue reading The hair growth cycle in humans