Disclaimer:
what we are about to share is not for the squeamish, nor the prude, nor the eternally
un-adventuresome. Read on at your own risk.  Brazilian
Waxing has become a staple of the modern woman's grooming routine
and yet many newbies are reticent to take the plunge without first getting the
inside scoop. Hold your questions till the end ladies; Brazilian
Waxing 101 is about to begin.
Celebrities
from Demi Moore to Gwyneth Paltrow have been credited with stoking the current
Brazilian
Waxing craze. But the real masterminds behind the oh-so-bare-Brazilian
are reportedly seven Brazilian-born sisters. The siblings first introduced their
waxing style to the Big Apple in 1987at J. Sisters International Salon in midtown
Manhattan . Celebrity endorsements soon followed suit. Even good girl Gwyneth
reportedly exclaimed that her first Brazilian
Waxing "changed my life." Pick
your city from the drop down menu below to browse locations near you that provide
this treatment and to print special offers. What
exactly is Brazilian
Waxing? The
hallmark of a traditional Brazilian is less about the "landing strip" left in
front as it the complete hair removal of everything behind. Not for the modest,
a Brazilian is basically done in the buff. Most spas and salons do offer a paper
thong as well as a spa robe. However, the logistics of this treatment require
that you practically bare it all. Will
you be embarrassed? Stripping
down to nothing and throwing your legs over your shoulders in front of a stranger
may initially feel a bit awkward. Keep in mind, you are with a professional and
they are not checking you out. They aren't judging you. You aren't the hairiest
person they've seen nor is your bum the biggest. The whole experience is rather
clinical. A trained, licensed esthetician wearing gloves will quickly and professionally
remove unwanted hair, usually in about thirty minutes or less. Will
Brazilian
Waxing hurt? When
it comes to the eternal question of pain, everyone has a different threshold so
there's no right answer. You should expect to experience some discomfort; to many
women that momentary discomfort is so worth it. Hello soft, smooth skin. Goodbye
razor burn, ingrown hairs and of course, that lovely post shave itching. Plus,
when all is said and done, the women we surveyed report walking around with a
swagger in their step. It seems indulging in something so secretly feminine is
all about personal pleasure. If anyone else is impressed, it's strictly a fringe
benefit.
| Brazilian
Waxing Dos and Don'ts | | |
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Do
take two Advil one hour before your appointment. Better safe than sorry.
-
Do
consult Mother Nature before booking your first waxing appointment. Schedule an
initial waxing appointment several days after menstruation, when you are less
sensitive to discomfort.
-
Do
return every three to four weeks and book appointments in advance. Once you become
comfortable with your waxer you won't want to lose her to scheduling conflicts.
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Don't
shave between waxing appointments. This makes the hair more resistant to future
waxing.
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Do
go to an esthetician you feel you can trust. Pick someone based on referrals or
establish a relationship with the technician first by trying a less intimate treatment
and building your comfort level. |
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