how to prepare

1. WHAT IS A BRAZILIAN BIKINI WAX?*

The Brazilian Bikini Wax removes all hair from your nether regions. You may choose to have everything taken off, or to leave a shape on the pelvic area. Most choose a vertical strip, square or a triangle. 

2. DOES IT HURT?

Removing hair from out of  its follicle is never a comfortable experience, no matter how talented your waxer is. However, in the hands of an experienced esthetician, the process is less painful. It helps if your esthetician has prolonged experience with hair removal, especially with Brazilian waxes. Make sure they hold your skin taut. Whatever you heard about the pain factor involved in Brazilian bikini waxing, dismiss it; it’s really never that bad. 

3. HOW CAN I PREPARE?

Please shower before your appointment. If you can't hit the shower, there are wet wipes available in the restroom and waxing area upon your arrival. USE THEM!! 
Hair must be a quarter of an inch; about the the size of a grain of rice (about 10-14 days of growth) to adhere correctly to the wax. Resist the urge to shave between sessions.  Shaving chafes the skin and creates sharper, coarser hair!

Gently exfoliate your bikini line prior to your wax.  Exfoliating the skin in this area will keep ingrown hairs at bay.  It’s a good idea to make a habit of this, especially if you’re prone to ingrowns. Do this the evening before your scheduled appointment. 

how to maintain

4. WILL I BE UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MY WAX?

For those of you who are getting a Brazilian wax for the first time, I would say, probably not, but maybe so. Let’s put it this way, the coarser your hair and the more sensitive your skin, the more sensitivity you'll feel during and after the wax; mostly a tingling sensation, not much more than that. Some first-timers are not uncomfortable at all, some for an hour or so and others feel a little bit sore for a day or two. Additionally, it is important not to wear tight jeans or pants if it is your first time waxing. Hell, I suggest even going commando! And don’t do anything else that involves a lot of friction right after a wax! If need be (which I doubt will be necessary but), take a pain reliever post-wax, and then use a cool compress on the area. You won’t need to do this every time, but it may help the first time or so. Once you start waxing regularly, it will gradually get easier.

5. HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT AFTER SHAVING TO GET A BRAZILIAN WAX OR A FIRST WAX IN GENERAL?  

Generally speaking, 9 to 14 days. Preferably speaking, 3 weeks to a month, but I know that's a big commitment and highly unlikely.

*NOTE*
If you've never waxed before and have a big event coming up, such as your wedding, a vacation with your partner, etc., I would recommend getting your first wax a couple of days before you go. Plan ahead and try to get in at least two (2) waxes before you leave. This way, the first wax, which will be the more uncomfortable one, is out of the way. After your second wax, the results will be better and you're less likely to be uncomfortable for your event.