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  2. Hair removal - Wikipedia

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    This involved 25 studies with a total of 8919 participants. Using a razor probably increases the chance of developing a surgical site infection compared to using clippers or hair removal cream or not removing hair before surgery. [36] Removing hair on the day of surgery rather than the day before may also slightly reduce the number of ...

  3. Plucking (hair removal) - Wikipedia

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    Threading a southeast Asian hair removal method. This semi permanent hair removal method is done when a cotton thread is pulled alongside the skin, removing the hair in a straight line. This removal technique is used for small areas of the body, such as for facial hair - especially eyebrows. Results last for up to 3 weeks. [4]

  4. Corylus avellana - Wikipedia

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    The name "hazelnut" applies to the nuts of any of the several species of the genus Corylus. This hazelnut or cobnut, the kernel of the seed, is edible and used raw or roasted, or ground into a paste. The seed has a thin, dark brown skin which has a bitter flavour and is sometimes removed before cooking.

  5. The 4-Skins - Wikipedia

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    The 4-Skins are a punk rock band from the East End of London, England. [3] Originally composed of Gary Hodges (vocals), 'Hoxton' Tom McCourt ( guitar ), Steve 'H' Harmer ( bass ) and John Jacobs (drums), the group was formed in 1979 and disbanded in 1984 – although new line-ups formed in 2007 and 2008.

  6. Liming (leather processing) - Wikipedia

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    Keratin that is present in the hair, scales and in the epidermis of the skin is hydrolyzed in the presence of alkali (at pH values greater than 11.5). The disulfide bridges found in keratin protein are cleaved but can be reformed. Long periods of liming will result in hair removal. The main removal of keratin is performed during the unhairing ...

  7. Witch-hazel - Wikipedia

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    As an ingredient and topical agent, witch-hazel water is regulated in the United States as an over-the-counter drug for external use only to soothe minor skin irritations. [17] Hamamelis (witch-hazel) water is diluted using water in a 1:3 preparation, and is not intended for oral use which may cause nausea, vomiting, or constipation. [15]

  8. Bikini waxing - Wikipedia

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    Bikini waxing is the removal of pubic hair using a special wax, which can be hot or cold, that adheres to hairs and pulls them out when the wax is removed quickly from the skin, usually with a cloth strip. While the practice is mainly associated with women, male waxing has become a more common practice to remove men's pubic hair. [1]

  9. Corylus americana - Wikipedia

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    The American hazelnut grows to a height of roughly 2.5 to 5 m (8 to 16 ft), [6] with a crown spread of 3 to 4.5 m (10 to 15 ft). It is a medium to large shrub, which under some conditions can take the like of a small tree.