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Brazilian waxing is a type of waxing involving the bikini area. This procedure involves the complete removal of hair adjacent to the anus, perineum and vulva (labia majora and mons pubis). It can be thought of as an extreme form of bikini waxing. Most forms of Brazilian waxing leave a small line of pubic hair above the vulva. Waxes that completely remove the pubic hair are either termed 'Hollywood' or 'Sphynx' depending on the salon visited.
While mainly associated with females, the practice is engaged in by males as well.
It is named for Brazil, the country in which it originated. It was first used for women wanting to wear the then-new thong bikinis. Men will often leave a triangle-shaped patch above the penis unshaved (since this area can be exceptionally sensitive to irritation) and will sometimes also leave the hair surrounding the anus intact (while removing that found on the buttocks).
This hairless style was largely popularized by "Sex and The City" in an episode where one of the characters is the unsuspecting victim of a Brazilian wax and finds the experience surprisingly fabulous.
Process
Like other forms of waxing, hot wax is spread over the area from which hair is to be removed. Cotton strips are placed on the waxed area and then ripped off. This procedure removes the wax, hair, and any dead skin cells lying on the skin surface.
The pain involved with this procedure can be slightly acute and can continue for quite some time (from several seconds to minutes). Most of those willing to endure the procedure feel that the result is worth the discomfort. However, most feel as if the procedure becomes less painful with every treatment.
Some advise to follow the procedure with an application of a hair inhibitor, which will slow the regrowth of hair and may halt regrowth completely.
The benefits are similar to those of other types of waxing, such as: lack of razor burn and soft hair regrowth. The disadvantages are also similar, though since it is performed on the most sensitive region of the body, the pain can be more acute.
While some types of waxing may safely be done on oneself, this type cannot. It is recommended that one get a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician to perform this procedure.
See also
- Acomoclitism, a preference for hairless genitals
- Anal bleaching
External links
- About Hair Removal: Brazilian Waxing FAQ
- Pia Esthetics: Waxing FAQ
- Article: The bare facts about Brazilian waxing