Oddities from the World of Beauty
Aug 16th, 2007 by Kerry Anne
Some hot spring spas in south China now offer a Garra Rufa, or “nibble fish” treatment. While you relax in a hot pool, hundreds of tiny fish dine on your body’s dead skin. Apparently, it’s completely painless. We discuss it on next week’s podcast. (via J-Walk Blog)
A company called Restoration Robotics is developing a robot with hair plug insertion skills.
Get the full scoop over at Crave.
Men, please just say no to the hairplugs. Especially say no to hairplug robots.
We prefer your male pattern baldness. Really.
Love the new look!!!! I obviously haven’t been on the blog in a while, and love what you’ve done with it. Can’t wait to listen to my missed podcasts :D
I think I’d go for the fish exfoliation. Kinda cool, and nicely related to my marine biology degree. Plus I have lots of thick foot skin for them.
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