What is a bikini wax?
November 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Bikini waxing refers to the removal of hair from the top of the leg, below the navel area and in the bikini area. As the name suggests, it is the area of hair that may be outside the area of a bikini that you would not want to be visible. Of course the bikini line will differ from person to person, depending on how brief you like to wear bikinis or swimsuits. Many women choose to have a bikini wax to feel more comfortable in lingerie – as this has become smaller in recent years with the advent of the g-string and other skimpier styles so to has the bikini wax grown in popularity. Changing fashion has meant the bikini wax is popular all year round.
Some people are able to do their own bikini wax but most choose to leave this to a professional as the area often needs two hands to gently keep the skin taut to make the process as quick and painless as possible. Waxing salons have usually seen a few half completed home bikini waxes!
What is a Brazilian wax?
The Brazilian wax did not originate in Brazil but is the method of Brazilian wax brought to the United States by J. Sisters International, seven Brazilian-born sisters who opened a salon in Manhattan in 1987
Bikini waxing can be loosely classified into four different types. There is however, a variation between salons and countries so if you are planning a first wax or using a new salon – make it clear what it is you want and don’t expect a Brazilian to mean the same to different therapists!
Basic Bikini Wax
Also known as the American wax. This is basic hair removal from the outside of the area a bikini would normally cover. Talk to your waxer about how much you would like to remove – take your bikini if you find this hard to work out in the salon.
Brazilian Wax – French waxing
Leaves a vertical strip down the centre of the pubis. Can be waxed into different shapes.
Full Brazilian – XXX wax, Hollywood Wax
All pubic hair is completely removed from front to back. Some salons have xx and xxx Brazilian as different types so once again be clear in what you want rather than use a name.
As this is a very sensitive area there can be discomfort for some time that may be reduced with the use of a moisturiser that has ingredients in it that calm and soothe.
Choose a professional salon with high standards of hygiene and who have experienced Brazilian waxing therapists to make the experience as easy for you as possible. Ask for personal recommendations from friends or visit online forums to see who others recommend. A Brazilian usually lasts between four to six weeks but this depends on the individual’s hair growth rate as well. Keeping a Brazilian up to date will lessen the discomfort of the waxing experience.