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Her method, electrolysis or EPCO, (I didnt ask the translation) involves taking a tiny needle and attacking the root, sending a shock of electric current through it. There is no pain she informed me, just a mild smarting sen- sation and there are no pits or scars, The number of times you must be treated depends on growth and whether it is stubborn or has been aggravated by other removal methods. It takes 3-10 weeks for hair to appear on the skin. It is impossible to estimate how many trips you will have to make to the electrologist. They charge from 6-10 dollars an hour. Male facial hair is characteristic so obviously you couldn't fool her by going in dressed. If you want such treatment just ask for it outright as a male. Tell her you are tired of shaving.

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I next attacked the problem by practicing different kinds of shaving technics, I used a new product called "Prop", a before-shaving liquid for use with electric shav- ers. Shavers cost about $9-$20 and pawn shops literally crawl with them. They are a good investment for the TV set, they are fast, efficient, clean, and complete and if you do find their use irritating a product like "Prop" helps. I also have a ladies electric razor or underarms. It is smaller and more gentle but it takes longer too. use the new Gillette super blade and several brands of instant lather on the face. very refreshing shaves and most compatible with makeup too.

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Shaving is a most exasperating practice and makes the hair more stubborn. But if one can't have electrolysis treatments then it is really the only alternative way ex- cept the wax method and again this and any type of profess- ional eradication involves taking your problem and ident- ity to another person. If you are such a skilled imper- sonator as to pass as being truly feminine then you can approach the various methods that way. But I speak of and for the casual and weekender TVs who find hair removal so damn distressing. Shaving seems to be the only answer.