What Is A Brazilian Wax

Paid clinics and beauty salons offer many methods of getting rid of unwanted body hair. One of these methods is Brazilian wax. It is necessary to consider in detail the technique of the procedure, its varieties and advantages over other methods of hair removal.

What is it?

Brazilian wax was first applied in 1987 in Manhattan. Thanks to the procedure, thousands of women and men were able to appreciate the effect of the procedure and enjoy the absence of unwanted vegetation in the intimate area. This type of epilation allows you to wear as much open underwear as possible.

The procedure is performed in three ways. The most painful of them involves the use of waxing cloths. The second method of Brazilian waxing involves the use of hot wax. This method is the most common and recommended. The procedure can also be performed using sugar compositions (sugaring – bikini). Due to the high temperature of the paste, the skin is steamed, and its pores expand, so that the actions of the master cause a minimum of discomfort.

Another way of Brazilian wax is the use of laser. This technique is suitable for owners of light skin and dark hair. The laser rays, penetrating into the hair follicle, destroy it, after which all the visible vegetation on the body disappears. After the procedure, the subcutaneous hairs appear on the surface in a few weeks and gradually disappear. For women and men with no health problems, 2 – 3 sessions of the procedure will be enough to completely get rid of unwanted hair.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Brazilian wax can include:

1. Durability of the effect. After hair removal, you can forget about razors and repeated procedures for a month.
2. Gradual thinning of hair and reduction of their quantity. With each procedure, unwanted body hair grows more and more slowly. In addition, pain during the session is reduced.
3. Reduced risk of side effects.
4. Hypoallergenicity of the compositions used. Negative reactions of the skin to the applied substances are observed in extremely rare cases. Prior to manipulation, the master offers his clients to undergo a test.
5. Low cost of the service.
6. Easy extraction of hair from the follicle under the influence of heat.

Side results from manipulations occur when performing Brazilian wax at home or by a master with insufficient qualification. The disadvantages of the considered method of hair removal include:

1. The risk of ingrown hairs.
2. Painfulness of the procedure especially when visiting the salon for the first time.
3. The impossibility of removing short hair. To perform the manipulation, the length of the vegetation on the body must be about 0.2 inches in length. If the hair is shorter, Brazilian wax will be ineffective.

What areas are used

The technique is used only to remove unwanted vegetation on the intimate areas. There are several types of design of the treated area:

1. Partial waxing. The cover is removed in the areas between the buttocks, on the labia and behind the swimsuit panty line. The rest of the vegetation is carefully shaved off with a machine, leaving only a small triangle in the intimate area. This type of procedure is suitable for those clients who want to keep the hair cover in the genital area, but at the same time freely wear swimsuits.
2. Classical waxing. The vegetation is eliminated over the entire bikini area. Most often, the clients prefer this type of procedure, as it allows getting completely rid of hair. The result of the bikini design is a smooth and soft skin.
3. French waxing. It is carried out by analogy with partial Brazilian wax: the vegetation is removed from the labia, pubis and the area between the buttocks. The main difference between the procedures is that during the Brazilian wax the master leaves a thin strip in the area of the triangle.

Preparation

Preparation for the procedure in the salon includes:

1. Consultation with a specialist to identify contraindications to the procedure.
2. Visual examination of the patient. The master should make sure there are no wounds or abrasions on the area to be treated. The specialist also probes the client’s lymph nodes to rule out their enlargement.
3. Interview with the cosmetologist, the results of which are used to decide on the choice of a particular type of epilation. Modern clinics offer complete removal of the covering or creation of a pattern. Bikini designs are available in catalogs, and patients can choose any pattern to their liking.
4. Pre-cutting hair if it is more than 0.2 inches long.
5. Cleansing the skin with scrubs.

In rare cases clients are offered anesthesia, as the procedure is accompanied by significant pain. It is possible to minimize the discomfort during epilation if you choose a qualified master. When the pain threshold is lowered, the patient’s body is treated with local anesthetics.

The skin before Brazilian wax is also pre-cleaned with a scrub. Removal of dead cells from the surface of the epidermis contributes to a better exit of hair from the bulb and softens unpleasant signs.

It is better to perform depilation in the first half of the menstrual cycle. During this period, the pain threshold increases. The optimal time for the procedure is the evening. Before Brazilian wax it is desirable to wear lingerie made of natural materials, so that the synthetic underwear does not irritate the epidermis.

Course of the procedure

The procedure takes place in a couch. The woman is positioned with her legs wide apart in a “frog” position. The working area with degreasing compositions and powdered with talc. Thus provides the best adhesion of the material and the hair.

Epilation with wax performed in two ways: with the use of hot material or ready-made strips. In the salons, preference is given to the first method of hair removal. Experts believe that heat promotes better muscle relaxation and expansion of pores. As a result, hair follicles are easier and more painless to remove from the follicle.

The algorithm of hair removal with hot wax is as follows:

1. The substance is heated with a special device. The wax should easily lie on the surface of the body without burning the skin. The material is applied to the intimate area in the direction of hair growth so that the edges of the coating are thick enough: so the mixture will be easier to remove.
2. The composition is torn off with sharp movements against the growth of the skin. With competent preparation of the material and its proper application to the skin, unwanted vegetation can be removed in one procedure.
3. The remaining hairs are removed with tweezers.
4. The treated area is treated with preparations with cooling, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect.

The depilated area may have blood droplets that are secreted from the hair follicle. This phenomenon is considered normal because when the root is extracted sharply, the vessels that feed the follicles are traumatized. The duration of the procedure averages from 15 minutes to 2 hours and depends on the density of the hair and the selected type of epilation.

Popular among women is the bikini design with the creation of a variety of intimate haircuts. The specialist before hair removal draws the contour of the desired pattern on a stencil. After that, the direct creation of the drawing begins. The clarity of the contours is given with the help of tweezers or manicure scissors. If the client wishes, the master can perform other procedures as well:

• coloring – depending on the area to be treated and the type of paint lasts 10-20 minutes;
• fixing rhinestones.

It is important that dyes with a natural composition are used during epilation. This design lasts for 2-3 weeks, after which you will need to repeat the procedure.

The client can choose a variety of pattern shapes. Popular patterns among women are butterflies, cats, herringbones and hearts. The haircut is decorated with rhinestones at the request of the client. However, this type of hair removal has one significant disadvantage – the underwear will constantly adhere to the rhinestones. Carefully should be carried out and hygienic procedures, because with the careless use of a sponge, the decorative elements will fly off prematurely.

Skin care

After Brazilian wax patients are not recommended:

• Visit the beaches and tanning beds within a day after hair removal;
• Use alcohol lotions for 2 days;
• Take a hot bath.
• Avoid swimming in bodies of water during the first 24 hours;
• Do not touch the depilatory area with your hands, as this can cause an infection;
• Wear tight underwear made of synthetic materials;
• Use harsh sponges and other personal care products with high pH levels.

Frequency of sessions

Brazilian wax is desirable to perform in 1 month, when the length of the hair will grow to 0.2 inches. After several sessions in the salon vegetation on the body becomes thinner and softer. However, it is not possible to get rid of hair completely, even with regular visits to the masters.

Indications and contraindications

Brazilian wax can be performed:

• Women and men who do not suffer from genital infections;
• Relaxed patients, because during the procedure will have to sit for 1-1.5 hours in an open position;
• People who regularly visit swimming pools, beaches and saunas;
• Persons who take care of their appearance.

Contraindications to this method of hair removal are:

• Injuries and neoplasms in the depilated area;
• Diseases of fungal and viral nature;
• Menstruation;
• A week before your period, as the pain threshold decreases during this time;
• Unsuitable length of body hair (more or less than 5 mm): in the first case, during the procedure, pain will increase, while in the second it will be difficult to grasp the hair;
• Acute stage of acute respiratory infections;
• Pregnancy;
• Neurological abnormalities.

To find out more about all the contraindications, consult a dermatologist. He may recommend another alternative procedure to get the desired effect.

Differences of Brazilian wax

The main difference of Brazilian wax from other methods of hair removal is the possibility of getting rid of unwished vegetation in intimate zone. The hair is removed in the whole genital area, even between the buttocks. If desired, the master can leave a thin strip in the middle of the pubis.

Brazilian wax is designed for complete removal of genital hair. The main condition for the procedure is that the patient is not embarrassed and the length of the hair does not exceed 0.2 inches. The effect of epilation lasts for 1 month, after which the session is repeated. Patients may choose classical Brazilian wax or other variants of the procedure. If the skin is prone to irritation, depilatories must be treated with soothing and antiseptic agents.