Brazilian Wax Instruction
The procedure for Brazilian bikini waxing
To begin, the hair is snipped with scissors, if necessary, and then wax
is applied a little at a time. The hair is removed and the procedure
continues. The wax used for this procedure is a no-strip wax, meaning
it is applied to the hair to be removed, it "shrink-wraps" around the
hairs, and is pulled off after it dries. The wax is made for sensitive
skin, so it's great for bikini/Brazilian waxing. While waxing, it's
best to pull the skin tight, so you may be asked to help stabilize an
area with your hand, especially when towards the middle of the labia
where there's no firm bone or muscle underneath. Stray hairs may also
be tweezed.
After the hairs are removed, a
first-aid solution containing lavender is applied to help soothe the
area. It is a botanical solution, so please advise your skin care
therapist if you are allergic to any foods - because if you can't eat
it, you shouldn't put the extracts on your skin.
Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs
the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax.
Tough hair is easier to pull off.
Be sure to test
a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity
or allergic reaction to pubic hair removal using waxing.
Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.
Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to
remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering
closely to the skin.
Heat the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the skin when applying. Test on a small area first.
The consistency should be soft rather than runny.
If pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel or
cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should be applied 30
to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed beforehand.
Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin.
Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.
Clean the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess wax.
Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the
risk of irritation and ingrown hairs. 24-48 hours after pubic hair
removal waxing, exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to
prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair to become
ingrown.
Best Positions
Sit in a chair with your feet up above your waist and legs spread apart.
Or sit with one leg propped above your waist and the other leg resting on the floor.
Or lie on your back with legs wide apart and raised in the air so that all the waxable areas are spread taut.
Or lie on your side with the bottom leg straight out and the top leg bent at the knee and tucked behind the straight leg.
Or bend the knees and keep the legs wide apart so the genital areas are
easy to work on. Put a mirror on the ground if necessary for better
control.
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