Waxing is probably the best
way to remove unwanted hair in the bikini area, but it can get a bit daunting with all
the different 'hairstyles' on offer. Johannesburg
The Regular: This is the most common of styles
where hair is
removed only along the panty line.
'This is also
referred to as a 'Swimsuit Wax', and is
the most
conservative way of neatening up,
as it literally
means the removal of pubic hairs
that stick out
of a normal panty or swimsuit
bottom,' says
Mans.
The French This is a variation of the regular
bikini wax.
'The French
bikini wax is the removal of pubic
hair in a
similar way to the Brazilian wax, but
no hair is
removed from behind. Here, the top
section of hair
is waxed into a small shape,
whether it’s a
rectangle or triangle and all hair
on the private
lip area is removed,' explains
Mans.
The Brazilian Here, a small, vertical strip or
triangle just
above the
clitoral area is left. Hair is totally
removed from the
labia right around to the
peri-anal
region. 'With a specialised
technique, most
of the hair is removed while
the client lies
on her back with her legs are
lifted in a
certain way to make the removal of
hair from the
bum more comfortable,' says
Mans.
The Hollywood
rectal and
frontal areas, leaving you
completely bare
and smooth. Some women
and their
partners believe that a hairless pubic
area looks and
feels more erotic and also
gives the
freedom to wear even the most
revealing
swimwear and lingerie.
The Tiffany Box This is the latest fad overseas, where hair is
waxed into a
square shape and dyed light
blue. Then, a
little dangly gem is glued onto
one corner. At
Fast and Furious Waxing,
specialists
offer a service to 'vajazzle' clients'
pubic areas.
'This includes the decorating of
the cleanly
waxed area with diamante and
transfer
patterns. These designs can include
the initial of
your partner's name, or a pretty
French lace
design. They last for up to five
days and don't
scratch or irritate the skin. The
hair can also be
tinted in different colours and
removed in
different shapes, such as hearts
or butterflies,'
says Mans.
When waxing,
always make sure that the therapist uses hot wax (the harder type of wax) and
not cold wax with strips. As Mans explains,
'It's not
professional at all to use strip wax (cold wax) on sensitive areas such as the
face, bikini area or underarms. Strip wax should only
be used on
tougher skin and large areas such as legs, arms, back or chest.' To prevent
those dreaded ingrown hairs, use a soft-bristle
brush and liquid
cleanser in a circular motion to dislodge the tips of ingrown hairs, get rid of
dead skin cells and clear follicles to allow
hairs to surface
unimpeded.
After having
your wax, make sure to exfoliate twice a week to manage any ingrown hairs. To
reduce redness and bumps after waxing,
apply an
un-perfumed lotion that contains chamomile, as perfume can irritate the
sensitive waxed area.
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