Vivan Orgel's Background

It started over 35 years ago...

My embarrassment from unsightly hair taught me to perceive stress, emotions, and health matters differently. Serious safety concerns led me to share this information in my book series. I offer a greater scope than most magazines provide and focus on mind-body techniques to address life's challenges. I discovered that experts in this field are frequently misquoted, which can lead to consumer confusion. This series contains a wealth of trusted expert knowledge to educate consumers about hair removal methods and how to attain the best possible results. Learn to understand medical conditions, potential side effects and safety concerns, to control adverse skin reactions and avoid injuries. These methods are explained in The Hair Removal and Skin Care Safety Resource Guide.

Emotional, physical or environmental stressors such as insomnia, allergies, anger, extreme noise or weather conditions can cause problems in the way skin responds to various products and hair removal treatments.

I examine the causes of excess hair growth and enable consumers to learn the solutions that will most effectively resolve their problems.I also address the importance of physical and emotional management and personality factors. My holistic approach provides the care, consideration and insight essential to emotional well-being and optimal appearance.

Talking about unwanted hair growth embarrasses some people. Hair growth can be more than a cosmetic problem and may indicate a medical concern.

What causes skin damage besides bad technique?

As the hair removal director in Bloomingdale's Beauty Salon and in private practice, I have seen nightmarish consequences resulting from poor hair removal techniques. Consumers are relatively unaware of the range of hazards involved and how to avoid them. Expert education is the best tool for self-protection. Did you know your body, mind and skin are affected by ongoing or extreme stress? Under these circumstances, it's important to recognize current health and skin conditions before beginning a procedure. The application of heat, chemicals or wax that would not normally injure the skin, could do so under these circumstances. Even a normal shave can cause burns and rashes.

Please explore the book index and table of contents to discover a broad array of health and beauty topics, plus preventative techniques for medical, salon and self-treatment.

Also, be sure to share these valuable insights with friends and family.

Physician & celebrity endorsements

Dr. Michael Lorin Reed, Professor of dermatology and hair transplantation
Dr. Waler Futterweit, Professor of endocrinology at Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. George Michael, Long Hair Care Salon owner on Madison Ave
Christine Valmy, International School of Skin Care Aesthetics
Joe Franklin, WWOR TV national talk show and radio host

List of published articles

Dermascope: The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and Spa Therapy Journal
- "How to Control Stressing Out Over Burn Out"
- "Emotional Stress Reduction Strategies"
- "Double Exposure, Stress in Your Mind and in Your Skin"
- "A Holistic Approach to Identifying and Controlling Stressed Skin"
- "Words of Wisdom for Healthier Stress Management"
- "Positive Self-talk Career Enhancement Solutions"
Energy Times
- "Turn Back the Hands of Time"
The International Guild Bulletin
- "Electrologist or Psychotherapist"

Featured Interviews, book reviews, recommendations

The New York Times Magazine

Vogue

Woman's Day Beauty

New Body

Skin Inc.; Spa Business Solutions

Dermascope: The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and Spa Therapy Journal

GQ

Glamour

Essence

Teen Beat

Self

Seventeen

New Woman

Modern Salon

National television, radio, and public speaking appearances

The Joe Franklin Show, Channel 9 WWOR TV
- Eleven appearances as a featured guest
Bloomberg Radio, NYC
- Interview topic: new stress focus and re-education

Lecture locations by invitation

Columbia University
Barnard College
Learning Annex Health Fair
The New School Adult Education Division
Teacher's College