Brazilian Bikini Wax

[aliciajoy]

This post may make me re-think the WHOLE thing...

I've done it before, however I didn't realize this....

 

[Jennifer]

ditto! how freaky.

 

[BeneBaby]

A state board Esthetician would never use the same waxing stick twice. Each time the stick is dipped into the wax it should be a sanitary unused stick. After each dip the stick is thrown away. At least that's how things are at my salon. These kind of practices are not found at high-end, State Board Salons. If you see an esthetician do this you should point it out and leave.

 

[Bec688]

I was just about to say that myself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hot/Hard wax doesn't involve a strip, once applied to the skin the wax dries at room temp and then you can rip the wax off all together without a strip. I know it might be confusing for some as the wax used with strip wax is hot as well, though it does actually require a strip to remove and it stays "wet".

Hot wax is definately easier and less painful to use when doing a brazilian. There's less friction and it's much better to use on sensitive areas, such as the pubic region, underarms, eyebrows etc. But again, it doesn come down to by whom and where you were taught.

Another thing, in the article it said you may get a disposable thong to wear, but sometimes you might just be in the buff. It's actually a safetly and health regulation that you DO wear disposable underwear of some kind.

That is absolutely true BeneBaby. It is actually a health/safety regulation issue. By law, you must wear disposable gloves, have on an apron, either diposable or one that can be wiped down after use as well as using individual spatulas for each application. Dip the spatular in, apply to area being waxed, throw spatula away and use another one and so on.

A good therapist should know these procedures, they were drilled into us at college and you should always put them into play no matter what scale your salon is on. These regulations are put into place for a reason - To protect yourself and your clients. Its just lazy to not follow through with these things, I know a lot of salons cut corners with cost of product and will think cutting things out like the gloves and aprons is a good way to save money, really it's not, and it's bad business practice too. If you follow proper procedure when performing a treatment and make it as hygenic as possible for your client, they will come back. If you do a half ass job, they will take their business else where.

 

[Kimmi201]

I am completely terrified to get a brazilian wax...im not embarassed or anythin but i just think it will be sooo painful...one time i bought nair wax and tried it on myself..lol..and that didnt work to well but i kno thats just cause its completely different from going to a place but on the parts it did work on it was great. It was so smooth and didnt come back for a good 3 weeks ! sooo i really wanna do it...i also hear there is numbing creams you can buy so i was gonna try that

 

[Bec688]

the numbing creams are a waste of time, they don't really work very well. You get used to the pain after awhile, but really it's not that bad. Personally, I think getting my underarms waxed is more painful than getting a brazilian done /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kimmi201]

im scared =(....everyone is saying the hot wax one is better then the warm right...? and if there is anyone that has gotten a bikini wax and knows a good place to go ( i like in Jersey around the Kearney..Union City..Paramus...area ) ?

 

[unmuzzleme]

I really like getting waxes! :stupid2: Maybe that's weird. I wish I could afford to go every 4-6 weeks as recommended. The girl who does mine (for vacations and special occasions) assures me that the pain of waxing decreases drastically if you do it regularly.

I have never done a Brazilian, but I'd like to. :unknw: Once when I was younger, I shaved it all off, but the bf didn't like that so much...I guess some guys think it looks "prebubescent," which is a turnoff for them. I can see how that would be weird!:doh:

 

[Brownshugaz]

I'm scared of getting one. Just a regular ole Bikini for me. However, the whole no itchies thing is appealing. But I'm terrified of the pain and letting someone else see my vajayjay

 

[Kimmi201]

vajayjay haha thats such a cute name for it never heard that one

 

[ivette]

i've never tried a bikini wax, but i imagine it would be too painful for some people. i would only get one if i really needed to

 

[Lafawnduh]

I want to get a Brazilian done so bad.. but I feel uncomfortable letting someone else do it.. and I tried it once at home with a hard-wax kit and it hurt too much. I wish there was a depilatory cream made for that area!

 

[geebers]

SO in preparation for my cruise Sunday I got the brazilian today for the FIRST time... it hurt but it wasnt that bad at ALL. I will never go back to regular bikini ever. It looks so clean and feels so nice down there. I can totally wear my skimpy brazilian cut bikini now haha. SO I guess I will follow directions below and exfoliate and use PFB (similar to tend skin) roll on.

 

[ivette]

good info on brazilian waxes.

thats a good question. i can't really say for sure, but what you've said kee makes alot of

sense. now, i think its more of a cosmetic issue-if that makes sense. to me , its not som ething that you have to have done. its a personal choice

 

[jencc]

i've had several brazilians already. and i love it! (which explains why i've had several done...) it feels so clean and my husband loves it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Milan_Minerals]

Ladddies! you know I tried to think of the most painful thing to ever happen to me...............I don't think any of them compare to what i THINK this pain would be lmao! I'll pass!,Candace ( pass the razor please!)

 

[Aquilah]

I don't think I could ever do a Brazilian! Especially not after the article I read in Playboy *lol*

 

[marshall1704]

I think I would rather stick with just shaving it all off

 

[CMillerBeauty]

Wow great information..Now I'm not so nervous about trying this. Thanks alot everyone!!

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[Nox]

Great info Xeniba! Thanks for posting that.