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Jun 23, 2007 by Anj | Posted in Other - Beauty & Style

I am planning to get a bikini wax (Brazillian, I suppose) prior to my wedding. I know that after the first time, some people experience tenderness (probably an understatement) and some redness. Naturally, I don't need either of these on my honeymoon, but I still want it to look and feel great. So my question is how long before the wedding should I make the waxing appointment to be sure that I look and feel my very best???? Thanks for your input!

First of all best wishes for your wedding!!

First, you must be sure that you want to get a brazilian bikini wax. Consider trying first the standard bikini wax which will remove the hair from your bikini line or the full bikini which will remove most of your pubic hair apart from the most sensitive areas. A brazilian bikini wax removes ALL your pubic hair.

We advice you to get your first brazilian bikini wax by a professional. Many women who try to give themselves a brazilian bikini wax, cause damage and their bikini area looks worse after the brazilian wax.

You could find a salon that offers a brazilian bikini wax in any big US city. Just look in the “Yellow pages” or in any search engine for “brazilian wax” + “name of your city”.

After locating a salon, find out how many brazilian waxes they do a week? Make sure that the persons who are responsible for the brazilian bikini wax are experienced. Ask to talk to customers that got a brazilian bikini wax from the same salon.

Open your purse. A brazilian bikini wax may cost up to 100 US dollars. However, the average cost is about 50 bucks. We advice you pay not less than the average price to get a professional treatment.

Come to your scheduled treatment with a good mood after taking a warm shower cleaning your pubic area. You will get into a separate room or a hole with a curtain. Then you will lie on a bed with your knees up or legs down. Then, the therapist will trim down your pubic hair with scissors to a length of about a quarter inch.

Afterwards, the real thing will start. The waxer will start the waxing process. He will use a low temperature wax to cause less pain. When the wax cools he will pull it out with your pubic hair. This part is the most painful one. However, the first time is the most painful one. The hair can be pulled out easier in the following times. The waxer will ask you to get into some weird uncomfortable positions – holding your legs up, to the side and even over your head.

If the waxer is a good one the painful part will end quickly. If you feel it takes too long or that the pain is unbearable, just tell the therapist that you need a little rest. When the waxing is done a soothing lotion should be applied to the pubic area. Your bikini area will stay smooth for at least 3 weeks with no maintenance at all. Make the most out of it.

It is important to follow a few basic steps when you prepare for a bikini wax. First, of course, you should not get a bikini wax if you are diabetic, suffer from psoriasis or other skin conditions, or if you take Retinol or Accutane. If you are unsure, ask you physician whether you can go ahead with a wax.

When people prepare for a bikini wax, particularly if it is their first time, one big consideration is pain. Aestheticians usually recommend that you not get a wax when you are menstruating or pregnant, as sensitivity to the pubic area is usually increased at this time. Additionally, you may want to take ibuprofen or aspirin an hour before the wax to cut down on pain. Waxing does hurt, but how the wax is performed can make it hurt less. Choose a person with a lot of experience, and if possible get recommendations from friends. Someone new to waxing will probably not be as efficient; so don’t have your waxing done at a beauty college.

To prepare for a bikini wax, you also need to be sure your pubic hair is of the right length. If it is too long, the aesthetician will probably have you trim it, or if it is too short, it may be hard or impossible to remove. Aestheticians recommend shaving the bikini area about three weeks prior to getting the wax, and if you plan a Brazilian wax, you will need to trim the hair to about ¼ to ½ inch (.63-1.52cm) if you haven’t shaved it three weeks before the wax.

Another important step to prepare for a bikini wax is to avoid swimming or sunning oneself for a full 24 hours prior to the wax. After the waxing, you will want to consider the same for a couple of days. The skin can have some redness or bumping, which can be helped by ice. There is also the occasional ingrown hair, which can be iced, and then have anti-bacterial cream applied to ward off infection. Aestheticians recommend gently exfoliating the pubic area before the wax, and then doing so regularly after the wax to cut down on ingrown hairs.
Another consideration when one wants to prepare for a bikini wax is what type of underwear, if any, should be worn. Usually wearing underwear is up to the person getting the wax. If you feel uncomfortable removing your underwear, choose a skimpy pair, preferably a thong, and the aesthetician will work around the undies, and ask you to hold them when he or she needs to wax a covered area.

Many recommend wearing old underwear, to prepare for a bikini wax, or those that can be easily washed, as occasionally residue wax will get on the underwear. Also an important tip is wearing pants or a skirt that can easily be washed, instead of dry-cleaned, so that if any wax gets on your outer clothes, you are not out the cost of dry-cleaning them.

Lastly, to prepare for a bikini wax, if you are planning a Brazilian, you may want to schedule at least 30 minutes, and occasionally more. The salon will usually tell you how long the waxing process takes, and the lesser the time, the better. However, some women feel that when the waxing is done in small patches, though the process takes longer, it is usually more effective and less painful. So this is an individual decision, and can be based on your level of comfort with the process.

My personal experience:
It doesn't hurt as much as people say and you should notice that the people who overreact the most are people that have never ever had a bikini wax!Now:
Stay out of the sun and the sea 24 hours before and after the bikini wax.
Wear comfortable underwear and don't apply lotion on the bikini area for at least 12 hours after the waxing.I use this one:
http://www.auravita.com/products/AURA/JOHN12016.asp
It makes the skin very soft and it also helps with the irritation(if there is any)
If you want to feel comfortable at your honeymoon I suggest to have your bikini waxed at least 3 days before.
Hope I helped!!Have a great honeymoon!!

What is a good bikini wax kit or just wax that works good and gets all the hair?

Feb 05, 2009 by PrettyLady | Posted in Other - Beauty & Style

I am interest getting a bikini wax because I am tired of shaving. I have tried Nair roll on wax and it did not work at all. Im afraid going to get a wax professionally is gonna be too costly.
Can some recommend to me brands of bikini waxes you have tired and how you liked it?

I like Gigi all purpose honee wax, but you also need the wax warmer, strips, applicators, and creams, and it is a little difficult to do because it is a little hard to see, and sometimes i have to talk myself into pulling, depending on how often you do it, I would really recommend going to get it done, also prices vary depending on where you live, if you look around you could find places that do it for as little as $50, or as much as $100. Good luck

What should i use to wax my bikini area?

Jun 07, 2006 by The Nightstarzz | Posted in Other - Beauty & Style

I shaved my bikini area about two days, and have the itchy stubble. I would like a more longer lasting solution, but products i have tried recenetly dont seem to want to grub the stuble, though there is some hair growth above the skin. Does anyone have any suggestions or do you should it can be taken care of professionally? Do i have to let the hair grow out or what? I have used Surgi Wax Honey wax strips and Surgi Wax No Strip bikini wax.
Would these products work on stubble though?

Seek a qualified aesthetician!! Don't settle for the hair shop lady doing it. Make sure the aesthetician has had experience since school waxing the bikini...especially if it turns into a Brazilian or Sphinx waxing. The bikini area hair is coarser and more deeply rooted than other body hair. Also the skin in the area is more pliable so usually assisting the aesthetician in holding back skin and/or a body part is not unusual in a typical bikini wax. Make sure you eat well, drink plenty of water and get good sleep the day before the procedure. Oh yeah, hair should be at least 1 1/4" long before going in for the waxing. If it is longer, trimming is necessary. Get off the bed if she doesn't break out the trimmers! Good luck, take a squeezy ball and breathe!

What areas does a basic bikini wax cover?

Oct 29, 2008 by rach | Posted in Other - Skin & Body

I've never gotten one and don't think I want to dive head first into a Brazilian for my first time, but I do want more than just the bikini line waxed. Does a basic bikini wax get just along your bikini line, or does it also include that whole front area?

unless you have a really cool waxer lady they normally just stick to the sides about an inch or two in from btwn the side and your leg and then about an inch or two off the top. that's it. when you go for the brazilian they will take the whole front even the little bit that's just inside which is very fine hair and then all the way over to like your butt. you bare all with the Brazilian. get a waxer that, at the moment i forget but it's the wax that they put on you then use an ice cube to harden which feels good bc it's really hot (when they put the wax on) the ice cube rolls over it (cooling the area and sorta soothing it) and then they pull.

How do I prepare myself for my first bikini wax?

Jul 29, 2008 by Kaza | Posted in Other - Skin & Body

I have never had a bikini wax before (have shaved) and am about to go on holiday's. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to prepare for getting a bikini wax. Should I trim my hairs? How painful is it. Some people have told me to take painkillers before hand does this help?

Haha!
1) Make sure you have enough hair to wax. 2cm and above is good. The waxer will let you know if its not (call beforehand).
2) Pulling out hundreds of hair follicles is bound to hurt. Yes, it hurts, but its bearable and when its done, you will realise how much it is bearable.

Taking pain killers beforehand is silly. If anything, take them after.

The only thing that hurts when I get it done, is if the hair is too long. Make sure you let the waxer know that its your first time, and you are worried it will hurt.

Does a bikini wax take off hair in between the legs down there or just on the sides?

Jul 16, 2008 by Kismet | Posted in Other - Skin & Body

I’ve never gotten a bikini wax before and I’m wondering- does the bikini wax take off just the sides that you can see from the front or does it also include some of the hair in between the legs? I want to nix some of the hair in between too so I’m not sure if I should get a bikini or Brazilian wax. Please let me know!

Yes it takes off the hair between ur legs down there!
Basically wear a bikini bottom and wherever hair is poking out around yuor crotch is what they take off.
I recommend wearing a very skimpy pair of underwear so they really go towards the bikini line and take out more hair.
If you wear big under wear (that covers more) they will only wax up to the underwear line.

If u have never had a bikini wax get that before a brazillian because it hurts like hell and your skin really needs to get used to the feeling off hot wax being pulled off ur skin.

How do I get rid of excess bikini wax after the wax?

Dec 28, 2006 by outd00r_enthusiast | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

My aesthetician didn't get all the wax off after my bikini job. How do I remove it?

As an aestetician, I can personally vouch for the efficacy of using a crop to remove excess wax.

What's the average amount of wax strips used in a bikini wax?

Jun 18, 2007 by Jerelle | Posted in Other - Skin & Body

I know there are several ways in which the bikini line can be waxed. However I just wanted to know the ballpark amount of strips ripped off in a regular bikini wax, brazilian wax, or any other forms of waxing along the bikini area.

Kinda hard to say - it depends on how hard your hair is to remove, if there are any problems with temperature of the wax, how big the strips are cut, how much hair there is to remove, how big of an area the hair is being removed from. I'd say maybe 6 - 8 strips for bikini line, somewhere around 20 for a brazilian. Just all depends on the waxer and the person being waxed.

How do I undergo my first brazilian bikini wax?

Sep 27, 2007 by harsha m | Posted in Other - Skin & Body

Since, past 7 years i have been using a razor but now I wish to undergo a brazilian bikini wax. Also tell me as to how do it myself , in my pubic areas.

Don't do it yourself, go to a salon and get it done by a professional. My girlfriend did it herself, but got much better results from a salon. Its worth it.

What do I need to know about getting a bikini wax?

Aug 28, 2006 by Erin | Posted in Other - Beauty & Style

I've never waxed any part of my body other than my eyebrows. I'm considering trying out a bikini wax since shaving that area can be difficult. What do I need to know before I get one done? (Other that it may hurt, of course.)

Thanks in advance!

You need to know about the salon's sanitation practices: does the technician wear gloves? Are the wax applicators disposed of after a single use?

You also need to know that around your monthly cycle, having a bikini wax is more painful than at other times of the month; so be sure to schedule accordingly.

You might want to try a basic bikini wax your first time so you can get an idea of how painful it'll be for you. If you don't find that very painful, a brazilian shouldn't be a problem. There are only a couple of strips that really *hurt* me, but the pain is over with pretty quickly. It's way better than shaving, imho.

You can take a couple ibuprofen before your appointment; it does seem to help. You can also buy topical anesthetic creams that can help ease the pain: http://www.topicaine.net/page/page/770006.htm

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