Plucked A History of Hair Removal |
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Author:
| Herzig, Rebecca M. |
Series title: | Biopolitics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4798-5281-9 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
Publisher: | New York University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $28.00 |
Book Description:
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From the clamshell razors and homemade lye depilatories used in colonial America to the diode lasers and prescription pharmaceuticals available today, Americans have used a staggering array of tools to remove hair deemed unsightly, unnatural, or excessive. This is true especially for women and girls; conservative estimates indicate that 99% of ......
From the clamshell razors and homemade lye depilatories used in colonial America to the diode lasers and prescription pharmaceuticals available today, Americans have used a staggering array of tools to remove hair deemed unsightly, unnatural, or excessive. This is true especially for women and girls; conservative estimates indicate that 99% of ......