The terms 'Brazilian Waxing' and 'Hollywood Waxing' are often
used interchangeably to refer to hair removal in the genital
area.
Specifically the term 'Brazilian Waxing' refers to partial
genital hair removal, often leaving a strip of hair, whereas
'Hollywood Waxing' refers to total genital hair removal.
The term 'Brazilian Waxing' as used in this article refers to
either total or partial genital hair removal.
Genital hair removal includes hair removal around the anus,
perineum and vagina. Prices at beauty salons may range anywhere
from $25 to $100 or more.
Many have all the hair removed. Some prefer to leave a tiny
strip of closely-shorn hair in the front. It is now common for men
as well as women to ask for Brazilian Waxing.
Tips When Visiting a Salon for Brazilian
Waxing
1) After underwear is removed a beautician asks the client to
lie down and raise the legs. Talc may be sprinkled all over the
bottom, anus and vagina areas. Hot wax is then spread over all
these areas and then ripped off with cotton strips.
2) A good way of finding a professional in Brazilian waxing is
to ask through friends or at your local beauty parlor. It is better
not to just take 'pot luck' by checking out the yellow pages.
3) Aestheticians who do Brazilian waxing see every part of you
and many feel much less embarrassed with a professional.
4) Professionals will minimize the number of repeat applications
over the same spot. Those not so skilled will go over and over the
same area thus prolonging the pain or discomfort.
5) An experienced aesthetician will pull off the wax in a clean,
fast movement. A less experienced one may hesitate causing more
pain.
6) As the client is asked to spread their legs in various
embarrassing positions, acting in a matter of fact way, treating it
as normal, will help a person feel a little less self-conscious.
Remember, that's how the aesthetician views it.
7) Check out the salon that does Brazilian waxing beforehand to
make sure it is hygienic and that the aesthetician is licensed. The
license is normally displayed.
8) Check that fresh bed covering is used for each client and
that the waxing supplies are sanitized and disposed of in a
hygienic way after use.
9) Make sure your appointment is at least one week after a
period so the skin is not so sensitive.
10) Make sure the hair is trimmed to about 1/8th of an inch. It
should be free from oils and lotion to make hair removal
easier.
11) Don't rush the appointment. Allow plenty of time, at least
one hour.
12) The pain can be reduced by using an antiseptic preparation
in advance. Also, following up with a soothing lotion containing
Aloe Vera or Calamine Lotion can reduce the itching and
discomfort.
Why Is Brazilian Waxing So Popular?
Many just enjoy the clean feeling that comes with being
hairless. Some who did it just to wear a bikini now keep it up
because "it just feels great"!
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