Laser Hair Removal Glossary by Letter

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Telogen

The resting phase of the hair growth cycle. This phase lasts about 3-4 months and ends when new hairs (anagen) emerge and push out the old telogen hairs.

Terminal Hairs

Deep-rooted coarse hairs that are pigmented and fully developed. These are usually the hairs consumers want removed and are found on the scalp, beard, pubic area, arms and legs.

Thermolase

The maker of SoftLight lasers.

Thermolysis

A chemical process by which a substance is decomposed into other substances by use of heat (from thermo- meaning heat and -lysis meaning break down).

Tragus

This is cartilage opposite the inner curve of the ear that protrudes over the ear canal and is attached to the front side of the face.

Tweezing

Pulling hair out with tweezers.

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