A large number of men and women opt for Brazilian waxing these days as they appreciate the feeling of a completely clean and hair-free bikini area. Brazilian waxing is different from other kinds of bikini wax as the hair is removed from the back, front as well as everything that comes between them.

Some people chose to leave a ‘landing strip’ in the front, whereas others opt to get everything removed. Since the service involved is extremely intricate in nature, it required expert work along with extra care. If you too are planning to get Brazilian waxing done in the near future, keep these tips in mind to get the best out of the experience.

Pre-Waxing Preparation Tips

These tips are beneficial particularly for the women who choose to get Brazilian waxing done. Since the skin of women is a lot more sensitive at the time around their periods, getting Brazilian waxing done during that time will be a lot more painful than otherwise. So try to get an appointment for waxing at least a few day after or before your periods. Obviously, most places will not perform Brazilian waxing during your periods.

Make sure to keep the region extremely clean before getting the procedure done. Lightly exfoliate the bikini area while taking a shower just before going for your waxing appointment. It is advisable to shower using warm water and keep the region extra clean. Avoid using any kind of lotions or creams in the bikini region.

It is true that your bikini region should have at least some growth so that the wax can hold on to it, but if the growth is too long, it will hurt a lot more than it should. To avoid this, either follow the instructions given by the salon to trim down your hair yourself, or allow the technician to trim it down to the appropriate length at the time of your appointment. You can also reduce the pain by taking Tylenol or aspirin about 30 to 45 minutes before the time of your appointment, in case you are too scared of the pain.

How Brazilian Waxing is performed?

Most of the time, Brazilian waxing is performed in private rooms under locked door. You are usually left alone to remove your clothes below the belt area along with your underwear and to lie down on the table covered with clean sheets or paper. Sometime you can be provided with paper thongs as well, or you can surely request for the same.

Since only ¼ inches of hair is required for performing Brazilian waxing appropriately, many waxers would first trim your pubic hair to the appropriate length. You may even be sent back and denied a Brazilian wax if you hair is shorter than ¼ inches, as it becomes difficult for the wax to grab on to it. The most professional waxers would be extremely fast, thus reducing the amount of discomfort that you will feel.

To perform the Brazilian wax, the waxer will apply abundant amounts of talcum powder on the area. This powder prevents the hot waxing from sticking directly to the skin. A wooden waxing stick is then dipped into hot wax and then spread on the surface of the skin and hair. A strip of cloth is then applied over the wax and pressed so that the cloth with stick firmly to the hair.

After a few seconds, the strip of cloth is then pulled off in the direction opposite to the growth of hair; in the process, pulling out all the hair from the region. In case you feel too much pain during waxing, you can ask the waxer to apply wax to smaller areas at once.

Usually, the waxing is done starting from the front and then moving backwards. You may sometimes be asked to keep the skin stretched tightly to reduce pain. Brazilian waxing also involved removing the hair growth between the buttocks as well. So don’t be surprised if the technician does the same. This completely bare waxing technique is called ‘Hollywood wax’.

After the process of waxing is completed, the technician usually tweezes out any remaining hair, or trims down the landing strip, if you chose to leave it. Some people even create designs on that hair. In fact, some women even get their remaining pubic hair dyed. After the entire process is complete, a soothing lotion is spread over the areas that have recently been waxed. You can also apply hydrocortisone cream or Aloe lotion on the area, in case you develop redness, bumps, or ingrown hair.

If you are satisfied with the technician who performed the Brazilian waxing on your this time, don’t forget to ask his / her name, so that you do not have to bare everything again for another stranger the next time you make an appointment. Usually, a person needs to get Brazilian waxing done after a span of 2 or 4 weeks. The important thing to remember is that the more frequently you get Brazilian waxing done, the less painful it will be.

Post Brazilian Waxing Tips

After getting your Brazilian waxing, there are certain tips that you must keep in mind to minimize the pain and achieve great comfort. Watch the kind of clothes that your choose to wear on the next few days. Avoid wearing tight fitting panties for a few days. Make sure not to touch the freshly waxed skin at all as it can lead to the growth of tiny pimples or irritation in the region.

Avoid taking a hot bath on the same day after getting the Brazilian Waxing done; instead opt for showers. Do not go for steam rooms, saunas, or tanning beds for the next few days. It is also advisable to abstain from sexual activity at least for 48 hours after getting Brazilian waxing done. Two days after the waxing was done, gently exfoliate the area using a mild exfoliator. You can do this with the help of an Ayate washcloth along with your body wash or a loofah.