Brazilian wax vs. Basic bikini wax 101
“Are Brazilian bikini waxes popular?” It’s a question I’m asked nearly every day. Indeed they are very vogue! And the inevitable follow-up question is: “does it hurt?” While Brazilian waxing is not the most fun you’ll ever have, there are many ways to minimize the pain of bikini waxing.
But first, let’s get to the point. What *is* a Brazilian bikini wax? I like to call it “extreme bikini hair removal.” A Brazilian wax differs from a basic bikini wax in that little to no hair remains, while the basic wax removes the hair that would be visible outside your bathing suit lines.
Now that extreme bikini waxing has been a big trend for over a decade, I’ve discovered differences in regional lingo. There’s the “California,” the “Mohican,” the “landing strip,.” The list goes on. Here at Citrine Salon we just call it “Brazilian wax” and let you decide how much hair, if any, remains.
At Citrine I use Berin’s Blue and Jet Set hard waxes. By far, these are the least painful waxes I’ve found. They’re not sticky like soft honey or sugar based waxes. Best of all, there’s no sugar residue left on the skin for bacteria to feast on. “Hard wax” does not mat in the hair and is much easier to remove.
Here are some tips that can help make your waxing visit less painful:
–For your first time visit, make sure the hair is at least 1/4″ long, but not longer than three-quarters of an inch long. Too short hair = stubbly skin. Too long hair = more pain.
–Exfoliate the area to be waxed with a body brush or highly textured cloth the day before your appointment. The goal is to remove the dry outer layer of skin so that the hairs are accessible. I also recommend a product like No Bump RX, which is available here for purchase, to exfoliate the inside of the follicle and soothe inflammation post-waxing.
–Schedule regular appointments (every 4-6 weeks) and you’ll find that your hair will grow in sparse and each hair is thinner. The longer you wait between appointments, the more unpleasant the experience.
Many of my clients are curious about the advent of waxing. Here’s a great site if you’re interested in learning about the history of hair removal. You might be surprised!
http://historyundressed.blogspot.com/2008/03/ladies-have-you-ever-forgotten-to-shave.html
Angela Caparo
Citrine Salon, Chapel Hill
Citrine Salon in Chapel Hill, NC serves the Triangle area, including Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham North Carolina areas.
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