Salon waxing services can provide you with weeks of smooth, hairless skin. While you may wax your legs or underarms at home, or even your bikini line, consider visiting a salon for a Brazilian wax. The Brazilian wax, or Brazilian hair removal, provides you with a bare look, inspired by the thong swimwear seen on the beaches of Brazil. It was brought to the United States by the J Sisters Salon in New York City in the late 1980s, reported Stephanie Clifford in "Philosophical Waxing Eases the Ouch" in the New York Times on April 16, 2010.
Significance
Brazilian waxes remove all or nearly all of the pubic hair, including the hair on the labia, perineum, pubic mound and around the anus. A small strip of hair may be left on the pubic mound or can be removed according to your preference, according to Brazilian-Wax.net. Brazilian waxes are ideal if you prefer a bare look or opt for revealing swimwear or lingerie. Waxing also allows you to go several weeks without worrying about hair removal.
Method
The Brazilian wax procedure can use a soft wax or a hard wax. Soft waxes are spread on the skin, then a strip of paper or muslin is pressed onto the warm wax. The wax and cloth strip are removed in a single pass. Hard waxes cool on the skin, then are lifted away without paper or a cotton strip. Some people find hard waxes less painful than the alternative, according to BellaSugar.com. Both paraffin and sugar waxes can be used for Brazilian waxing.
Considerations
Brazilian waxes can be expensive, but prices will vary depending upon your location and the salon. You should expect to schedule waxes ever four to six weeks, but do allow hair to reach 1/4 inch in length before waxing, according to KidsHealth.org. If you are looking for a more permanent solution for a Brazilian-style wax, you may want to consider laser hair removal. Laser removal can create the look of a Brazilian wax without the regrowth or repeat discomfort.
Benefits
Brazilian waxing spares you the irritation, razor burn and potential cuts involved with shaving. Even if you opt to shave frequently, stubble is rough and uncomfortable. Waxing your pubic hair creates smooth, soft skin, and hair will grow back soft rather than as harsh stubble. Over time, you may find that your pubic hair becomes sparser and lighter.
Warning
While Brazilian waxing always hurts, there are things you can do to mitigate the discomfort. Schedule waxing the week after your period, rather than before or during, suggests BellaSugar.com. Take ibuprofen or another over-the-counter pain reliever about an hour before your appointment, and make time to exfoliate your skin the day before you wax. Ask the waxer to let you know before she pulls away a strip of wax. Try to relax and keep in mind that your aesthetician, like your gynecologist, thinks nothing of seeing your private parts.
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