What is a Brazilian Wax

What is a Brazilian Wax ?

Brazilian born sisters, known as the J sisters, first introduced Brazilian waxes in America in 1987. This type of waxing method is quite popular in the U.S. A Brazilian wax is a hair removal method in the bikini area that removes hair in the front, back, and every area in between. In some cases, some women prefer to have a "landing strip" left on the front; however, most clients who opt for this method typically have everything removed.

Brazilian Wax & Bikini Wax

Unlike a Brazilian wax, where you have the option to have all your hair removed, a bikini wax only removes the hair that grows outside the boundaries of your bikini bottoms. To ensure that you get the right amount of hair removed, give clear instructions when you go to the salon.

Aside from the difference in the amount of hair removed, a Brazilian wax is also known to be more painful than a bikini wax since more hair is removed. If you know that you have a low pain tolerance, consider sticking to a simple bikini wax.

F.A.Q

Q. Does the Brazilian waxing hurt?
A. Yes, it does hurt some, but each person will have areas that are more and less sensitive. You can compare it to removing a band-aid from a hairy area of the body. Your tattoo hurt much worse. The area may remain a little pink for up to 24 hours if you have sensitive skin. A pretreatment can be applied to make areas less sensitive.

Q. How long does a Brazilian waxing last?A. Usually your Brazilian wax will last 2-4 weeks for the average person to keep it really smooth. Some are comfortable with up to 6 weeks of growth. Remember that if the hair gets over 1 inch long it is harder to work with.

Q. If I have shaved the area to be waxed how long do I have to wait to get it waxed?A. Usually 2-3 weeks growth is enough in the bikini area for a Brazilian waxing.

Q. What do I need to do to care for my Brazilian waxing?A. After your waxing treatment the technician will apply aloe gel to the area that has been waxed. The area will be allowed to dry and a nourishing lotion will be applied. You should wait at least 3 hours to shower to allow the pores of the skin in the waxed area to close. On the second day after your Brazilian you should start to exfoliate the waxed area. This is done to insure the waxed area does not get any ingrown hairs. With more waxing treatments the hair will grow back slower, finer and with less density.

Benefits of a Brazilian Wax

- Brazilian wax lasts longer compare to shaving. You will find it convenient not having to clean up your bikini area constantly. In addition, your skin pores won't be as evident, like they usually are when you shave.

- You don't have to worry about hair showing when you wear your skimpy bikinis. A Brazilian wax gives you the benefit of a clean bikini area, allowing you to wear even the sexiest bikinis without having to worry about a strand of hair showing.

- Brazilian wax minimizes ingrown hair. Ingrown hair is something women all hate! Brazilian minimizes ingrown that can lead to rashes, redness, and itchy skin.

- You won't suffer from razor cuts. Brazilian wax eliminates the risk of razor cuts that occurs with shaving. After a wax session at the salon, you will feel light and clean.