Brazilian Bikini Wax

[SqueeKee]

A Brazilian bikini wax removes the hair from the entire pubic region, except for a small patch just above the vaginal area. Many women request a Brazilian because it gives a clean, close wax and the freedom to wear even the most revealing swimwear and lingerie.

Expect to be waxed to the max if you visit a salon for a Brazilian treatment. A paper thong might be provided, but most likely, you'll be in the buff. First the hair is snipped with scissors so the wax can reach the follicles. Then, using a wooden stick, a technician places warm wax on the area a little bit at a time. As with a regular bikini wax, cloth strips are placed over the hot wax and, after it hardens, pulled away from the skin. A traditional Brazilian includes the labia and the area that reaches into the buttocks. If there are stray hairs after waxing, the technician may also tweeze the area. The key to allowing wax to penetrate into the follicles (and provide the closest possible wax) is to relax. And many women claim the treatment is not nearly as painful as it sounds.

But isn't hair in the pubic area there for a reason? Doctors say that though humans once needed protection against the elements, there's no real clinical need for pubic hair in this day and age -- clothing certainly provides ample protection and warmth. Some even claim it's more hygienic to have the hair removed so it doesn't absorb sweat.

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[clairey]

I am going for my first Brazilian tomorrow - wish me luck! It's a surprise for the boyf.

Do many of you do this regularly?

 

[SqueeKee]

Oh wow! Good luck! Personally, I've never tried it, I prefer to shave it all off /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not sure I'd be brave enough to get it waxed though! You're BRAVE, girl! :clap

 

[xeniba]

Just fyi, a hard wax (one that doesn't require a cloth strip) is also used for a Brazilian. It just depends on how your waxer was trained. I find it easier with a hard wax because there's less mess and stickiness.

 

[SqueeKee]

Thanks for this tip Xeniba! The person who wrote the article should have included it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[clairey]

Yes, not sure how brave I'll be feeling in the morning though! But try anything once eh? :whistling:

 

[xeniba]

I hope this is okay to post. Here's some more info on Brazilians that I got from Wax Wax Wax:

For WOMEN a Brazilian is the waxing of everything from the vagina, including the labia, to the anus. Not one hair is left standing. Just think about being at the gyno. and having your legs up in the air, now, turn over and stick your rump in the air to get your anus waxed. Every esthetician/waxer may have different positions and different angles for you to be in...but it's all the same.

For MEN a Brazilian is the waxing of everything including the penis, the sac and the anus. You will have to bend over, but coughing is not required. Some men will experience an erection, but typically men don't because this isn't exactly a pleasurable experience. Don't worry if you do have an erection, that's when you can more easily wax the shaft.

For BOTH , this is not a hands off sport and not a time to decide that you are shy. You will need to help pull the skin taut, move the penis from side to side, move and hold the labia, etc. Your waxer should be experienced by letting you know what needs to be done and be reassuring when you need it.

DOES IT HURT? Well yes it does! But as soon as it is over...it is over. Should be no lasting pain and now you are as smooth as a baby's bottom!

FIRST TIME HAVING A BRAZILIAN? Expect a little skin irritation..for gosh sakes you just ripped all your hair out! Apply hydrocortisone (follow the directions- meaning NO internal use) 2 times a day for a couple of days. If you get waxed regularly, your skin will become accustomed and you should not have the irritation. If you only do it once or twice a year expect to go through this each time. It is normal to get tiny whiteheads after your first or second time of being waxed. This too shall pass if you keep waxing. Just lightly exfoliate and use either hydrocortisone, Tend Skin or a Benzoyl Peroxide Gel for a day or two.

EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE!! Starting 2 to 3 days after being waxed...exfoliate at least 2 to 3 times per week in the shower. Exfoliation will help get rid of the dead skin cells and help "lift" the hairs growing out. Pubic hairs are curly, and will either come out and grow right back into the skin or will try to embed themselves under the layers of dead skin cells. Either way, your skin does not recognize them as being part of your body...it views them as invaders, just like a splinter and will send the antibodies there to try to destroy it. You can also get yourselves a great pair of pointed tweezers...not to pluck, but to lift the ends of the hairs out. It is very important that you do not pluck or shave in between waxing if you want optimum results! A body brush or loofah is recommended...and throw away those scrunchie loofahs...they have a hard time drying in the center and promote bacteria growth. There are also products on the market such as Tend Skin which can also aid in bumps and ingrowns.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO GET WAXED? Typically you will need to get waxed every 4 to 6 weeks...go any sooner and you will remove some of the hairs but not all of them which will throw off your waxing schedule and will not give you clean wax results. Let it grow too long and you may need to trim but this will also be a little bit more painful.

WHAT WAX SHOULD BE USED? For a BRAZILIAN, a hard (stripless) wax should be used. For all other body parts either a strip wax or hard wax is optional.

CAN I DO A BRAZILIAN AT HOME? Not a great idea unless you are already an experienced waxer. Being inexperienced can lead to bruising and/or the loss of skin. Let a professional do it. But if you feel like you must try it...practice on your upper leg first until you get the hang of it and feel confidant putting hot wax on your genital area.

Make SURE you exfoliate and apply the hydrocortisone/BP gel/Tend Skin after you get waxed! Best of luck tomorrow!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SqueeKee]

Oooh! Awesome Xeniba! Sure it's okay to post, information is ALWAYS good to post!! Thanks for helping out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xeniba]

One more thing...it helps to take Ibuprofen prior to waxing to dull the pain. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[neurotoxicity]

I have always wanted to do this but I am way too shy. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am less afraid of the pain as I am with someone having a full view of you know. :wacko:

 

[SqueeKee]

For me it's not so much shyness, I did after all let someone pierce me down there . . . it's just . . . I'm so afraid of the pain! Even though people say it's not that bad, I dunno . . . I think just the nervousness would drive me crazy!

 

[xeniba]

Totally understandable. You might start off with a basic bikini wax (if you haven't already gotten one of those) to get comfortable with the idea of someone working down there, then move up to a Brazilian. Trust me, whoever's doing the waxing has seen so many va-jay-jays that it should be very professional and end up being a non-issue. Does that make any sense? I'm tired.

 

[SqueeKee]

Lol! I just love that expression "Va Jay Jay" /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> What movie did I hear that in?

 

[xeniba]

I got it from Grey's Anatomy. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SqueeKee]

YES!! Dr. Bailey! I adore her! :icon_chee

 

[xeniba]

Me too! The two episodes with the code black and george helping bailey deliver the bay...omg, I just about died. They were awesome. And they made me want to marry George.

 

[SqueeKee]

I know! I loved the code black episodes! And George, isn't he just the cutest? I'd take him over that supposedly "studly" Dr. Shepherd, any day! Derek just looks like a crack head or something . . . so scrawny. :icon_chee

Hmm . . . I think we may have hijacked the thread :icon_redf

 

[clairey]

Thanks xeniba! That was great info. I was planning on taking some ibuprofen to dull the pain alright, and now will try and get my hands on some hydrocortisone. I'm not too worried about the embarrassment (a bit, but it will pass lol) as I'm used to getting regular bikini waxes, and sure I'll probably be their tenth half-naked woman of the day!

 

[xeniba]

Ok, ok, one last thing...scrubby gloves like the ones below are great for post-Brazilian exfoliating.

I'm going to bed now, before I hijack anymore threads! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[dngreenwood]

great information....I'm thinking of taking the Brazilian plunge for the summer, I have done the regular and I'm fine with that, but the thought of everything coming off-whew, not sure how I feel about the pain. Plus I'm a hairy chick,lol!