How To Get a Bikini or Brazilian Wax

It's summer and time to pull out the bathing suits and bikinis. Now you are thinking, "How to get rid of unwanted hair in my bikini area?" Before deciding to get a bikini wax or Brazilian wax, you must understand the different styles. A regular bikini wax removes pubic hair on both sides of the bikini line and under the navel. A French wax is a step up from the regular bikini wax because only a small, thin strip of hair is left, which is commonly referred to as a "landing strip." A Brazilian wax is the complete removal of all pubic hair from the front to the back. Your first step is to decide what you want type of wax you want before contacting a professional.

Your next step is to select a salon. It's best to get a referral from a friend so that you can personally get a firsthand account of their experience. If you can't get a referral from a friend, then search online. Some salons allow their customers to leave reviews. For your last resort, check the yellow pages.

Once you have selected a salon, call and get information about the person that will perform your bikini or Brazilian wax. Make sure you are dealing with a professional by asking how many bikini and Brazilian waxes the person performs on a weekly basis. When it comes to pricing, expect to pay more for a person who is more experienced.

On the day of your appointment, make sure that you have a positive attitude and have taken a warm, relaxing bath or shower. If you like, take a pain reliever such as Tylenol before getting the wax to help with the pain. Don't worry about privacy because most likely you're waxing will take place in a private room or area. The person performing your bikini or Brazilian wax will ask you to remove the necessary clothing to get started and you will lie down on a table.

During the waxing, which takes about thirty minutes, the esthetician will trim the hair if necessary and apply talcum powder to avoid the hot wax sticking to your skin. The esthetician will spread wax onto your hair and skin and then a cloth strip, which will be pulled off in the opposite direction than your hair naturally grows. When the waxing has ended, stray hairs will be tweezed and a soothing lotion will be applied.