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Inequalities stack up: NHS allocates same amount for hair removal, regardless of need. Dark-skinned people require more expensive electrolysis, and safety and wellbeing are impacted if they cannot fund hair removal. The graphic has four quadrants around the word misogynoir: 1. Poverty: Black people fall into lowest income brackets (ONS) 2. Sexism: Beauty standards imposed on women, e.g., re facial hair. 3. Transphobia: Risk of violence and exemption from protection/safety. 4. Racism: Laser hair removal does not work on darker skin.