Questions About Brazilian Waxing Answered!

The famous Brazilian Waxing even mentioned on cartoon movies such as robots still have people scratch their heads imagining what it really means.Every week my mother gets new first timers at her waxing salon and many have no idea what it really involves so hear are 5 common questions answered.Waxing is the removal of unwanted hair using a hot or cold wax, Brazilian Waxing is the removal of hair involving the bikini line which includes removal of pubic hair.

The automatic thought when one says Brazilian Bikini Waxing is the removal of all pubic hair so the first question is-

1-Do you have to wax all your pubic hair? It is your choice, you decide.This is more an American myth regarding waxing.As the name implies, Bikini waxing is really aimed for waxing the bikini line, leaving a clean fresh look by removing hair that might be seen when using a bathing suit.Most Brazilians get the bikini line done, which includes: inner thigh, and a strip or triangle look.But keep in mind when you go to a waxing salon, and you say Brazilian Bikini Waxing it means the removal of all pubic hair so be specific.

2-What are the different looks I can get? BBW: when American customers ask for this, they mean strip it all.Baby look. Caution: you will have a shadow meaning tinted area where you have had those hairs all your life.

Landing Strip: The Hitler look: A rectangle strip very close to the inner labia.

Triangle: This is closer to what actually Brazilians get.The objective is too remove all hair that would be seen if you were wearing a Brazilian bikini (not a thong- that is another myth regarding Brazilian swim wear) .But it is very thoroughly done , being your inner thigh, which joins your but area.

MISC: Some estheticians are actually trained in pubic hair design where the wax the hair creative shapes such as hearts, flowers, circles etc.This is mainly done for special occasions.

3- What does it mean when they say turn around and let us do you your back?
If a waxologist says okay now turn around and let us do your back this actually means the removal of unwanted hair in your inner butt cheeks- sounds like it hurts? It does not since that skin is very thick and coarse.I had no idea this was done until I went to a salon in Brazil and asked for bikini waxing and she said okay turn around- I was like I have no idea what this woman is about to do and I chickened out.Only the second time I was like okay. It is a very strange thing to have someone look in there but it feels great afterwards and adds a nice finishing touch to your wax.

4- What are the different kinds of wax available?

Cold or hot wax:

People who wax their eyebrows, upper lips, underarms etc usually know that there is cold wax and hot wax available.Hot wax is favored due to the way it is applied and the heat helps dilate the pours aiding the removal of the hair follicle. also helps lesson of the pain and cold wax is becoming a thing of the past but both can still be found.

Now the most common types of wax are honey, resin, algae, and even chocolate.Ranging from honey color, dark chocolate color to even aqua blue.Some people might be allergic to certain kinds of wax.I have broken out from one particular wax once so ask the type of wax used.

5. How is it applied?
The esthetician uses a plastic tube, which carries hot wax inside.They roll on the wax and remove it with piece of specified paper or piece of cloth.This is preferred for legs since a wider range is need and its Stick: A wooden stick is used for eyebrows, upper lip, underarms and bikini wax.Plastic: In Brazil, actually they sometimes pre-fix the wax on pieces of plastic, slab it on and peel.Finger: There is a special type of wax ideal for small areas, which is applied with a stick but removed with the finder.This wax quickly hardens and it is quickly removed with the finger.I personally like this method because it is quick and less painful but I get it Done in Brazil and by family members.But this does exist.Cloth: The wax is applied with the stick then pieces of loincloth used to remove the wax.

Happy Waxing!