While most folks aren't exactly fond of going
bald on their noggin, eliminating the pesky hair on faces and legs doesn't sound half bad. Aside from the gazillion topical
treatments scams available at your local Wally World, there's always the uber-expensive "laser hair removal" option, but
Philips seems to think it has a less costly, less intrusive solution. The firm has recently
patented razor light technology, which utilizes "low doses of electromagnetic radiation" to kick active follicles into the dormant catagen phase. By sending pulses "between 1 and 100 milliseconds" apart just above the skin, it offers up a relatively safe, easy, and (hopefully) pain free experience to putting a halt to shaving every other day (or more). Obviously, the method isn't aimed at immediate hair removal, as plans are to implement numerous treatments over "two week intervals," but it could slowly eliminate the regrowth of hair once treated. So while we're not exactly sure when you'll be replacing that bag of disposables with a newfangled light gun, a little help in the hygiene department is never a bad thing.
[Via
NewScientistTech]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JCA @ Dec 11th 2006 10:36PM
David..........Insecure much?
Pussy.
Gene Holman @ Dec 11th 2006 4:32PM
Hey, that's sorta how John Byrne had Superman shave!!!
Lucien W. Dupont @ Dec 11th 2006 4:48PM
Jordie's laser shaver from Star Trek TNG is finally upon us. Maybe. :)
David Gurney @ Dec 11th 2006 5:00PM
Razor light, I assume that there is no connection between this and the UK indie rock band 'razorlight'
Dave
PDubNYC @ Dec 11th 2006 5:30PM
No, of course there is a connection between this possible product, and an Indie band you felt compelled to mention. Neither one will ever go anywhere in the marketplace.
Futuristic grooming products, and Indie bands no one has heard of; It's a winning combination.
Tom Boucher @ Dec 11th 2006 5:27PM
I dunno, according to a recent study people that actually shave every day have a lower chance of a stroke. (see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2729457.stm) so maybe I'd like to shave.
TVGenius @ Dec 11th 2006 5:44PM
For the record, I have heard of Razorlight. Don't know a thing about them though.
And I'm all for this thing. Anything that means less bleeding on a daily basis is great news for me. '
bgdc @ Dec 11th 2006 6:29PM
look forward to it. I've done a few laser treatments for my back and I'd love to get something similar done to my face. no more shaving = heaven.
ashton @ Dec 11th 2006 6:56PM
speaking of zapping... http://www.livevideo.com/video/FE291E283C1640E9AC448121756865AC/using+the+wii+mote+as+a+lightsaber.aspx
SporkRocker @ Dec 11th 2006 11:29PM
This would make shaving a thing of the past! I think I would have a hairless back once this thing hits the market and works.
Miss Hashmi @ Dec 12th 2006 4:46PM
definitely looking forward to this one going mainstream
nbmonger @ Dec 20th 2006 8:40AM
Here is a link to the patent I think they are referring to:
http://www.patentmonkey.com/PM/PatentID/6706035.aspx
It looks like it can cut hair or kill the root.
kam @ Feb 14th 2007 3:05PM
when is this going to be released?
Neolight @ Sep 24th 2008 11:59AM
I'm really intrigued, but I doubt my own ability to operate a laser before I have my morning coffee.
http://badgerhairshavingbrush.com