Happy Waxing

Happy Waxing

I have a lot of friends and clients ask about Brazilian waxing.
Most are shocked that I do perform it (not on friends so please don't make it awkward..) and I also get them.  It took me a long time to convince myself to go.  When I went, I was surprised to find it not as awkward as you think and definitely not as painful as it sounds.

First off, for those who don't know the difference in the different bikini waxing, here are the definitions:
Bikini Wax: hairs outside the bikini/panty line are removed.
Full Bikini Wax: hairs outside and a bit deeper within the panty line are removed. This style can also look to create a more definitive triangle shape by eliminating some of the hair resting towards the top of the pelvic region.French Bikini Wax: A more thorough wax, all of the hair in the front of the pelvic region is removed, expect for a small strip, which can resemble a landing strip.
Brazilian Bikini Wax: All of the hair, from the front of the pelvic region to the back (including the area leading to the butt) is removed. Typically, a small strip is left behind. Foresee a thong bikini in your future? This might be just the style for you.
Hollywood Bikini Wax: results in the pelvic region, including the labia and area reaching the butt, becoming completely hairless. The Hollywood is probably the most physical of the waxing styles—requiring a team effort from you and the waxing specialist. Expect to twist and turn into different positions to ensure a smooth result. You will be asked to lay on your stomach in order to remove the hair around your butt.
(Source: http://www.hercampus.com/health/sexual-health/your-complete-down-there-grooming-guide)


If awkwardness is keeping you away, don't sweat it.  Make an appointment, that way you'll feel guilty for ditching out.  You don't want some poor lady waiting around for someone who isn't coming, right?  Think of it like this, neither of us wants to do this.  She is going to get it finished as quickly as possible.  You'll be in and out in no time.  Another point, it's only awkward if you make it awkward.  We have seen a lot of cooch in our waxing experiences.  And when I'm doing a wax, the last thing I'm thinking about is what you look like down there.  We focus on the hair, nothing else.  Most Estheticians will engage you in conversation.  This can help ease your stress because your thinking about other things.

If pain is your issue, take an Advil or other pain medication.  This isn't necessary but it can help to calm your nerves.  If you think it will hurt, it's going to hurt.  Mind over matter.  If you've gotten a bikini wax before, that is about as bad as it gets.  The "bikini wax" area is actually the most sensitive spot in your entire pelvic region.  The lower you get, the tougher your skin is.  Funny because you'd think the opposite, right?  Most, if not all of my clients say on their pelvic bone is the most painful.  You can also take a warm (not hot) shower prior to waxing to soften pores for easier removal.

The benefits of waxing in general crush the convince of waxing.  Body waxing regularly will make hair finer and more sparse.  This leads to being able to wait longer in between waxes.  Soon, you won't even notice the hair until it's long enough to wax.  Your nerves will also deaden with time, meaning each time you go back it will be less painful.  It is even rumored that if you wax from puberty on up, never shaving in between, you will not have any hair by the time you are 20.  I wish I had known this as a 11 year old..

Things to Remember:
- Exfoliate 24-hours prior to waxing
- Wear comfortable loose fitting clothes
- Wear cotton underwear, to allow skin to breathe afterwards
- DO NOT tan or work out for 24 hours after
- DO NOT shave in between waxes.  This will only make the next time

Happy Waxing!
If I left anything out let me know!  Comment below with questions, comments, or concerns.

Ciao,
Toni