There are many kinds of hair removal procedures that women can opt to have, but most women prefer to undergo waxing because of its convenience and benefits. If you had already undergone waxing before, then you are probably aware of the pain involved in this procedure. The hairs on your skin will literally be stripped off leaving your skin with a painful sensation for a few minutes. But waxing also removes the hair at its root so you need not worry about hair regrowth for several weeks.
With all the advantages that waxing can provide, it is no wonder that women also choose waxing as their hair removal method for the bikini area. However, it is advised that you hire the services of a licensed cosmetologist because bikini waxing is difficult to do if you are by yourself. Also, the wax you need to use should be hot so you may burn your skin if you are not careful.
Bikini waxing starts with you disrobing and lying down on a table, you will usually be provided with g-string underwear but some salons do not provide this convenience. Then your pubic hair will be trimmed by the waxer because only around one fourth of an inch of hair is needed for the wax to grab hold to. Then the waxer will prepare the hot wax and spread the wax through the entire area with a waxing stick. After the wax has been applied, she will have to immediately apply a cloth strip above the wax while the wax is still hot and press the cloth to the wax. This is because the strip should stick to the wax so that when the strip is pulled, all the hair goes with it. Note that it will take a few moments for the wax to dry and harden before it can be removed.
After the wax has been removed, it is inevitable that some stray hairs will remain; your waxer will then have to tweeze all the remaining hair to give you a smooth and hair free skin. Bikini waxing starts at the front moving to the back the steps mentioned above will be repeated several times during your bikini waxing session. Your waxer will ask you to shift to the most effective position for all the hairs to be removed so don’t be surprised to find yourself in odd positions during your waxing session.
When the waxing is done, the waxed areas will be applied with a soothing lotion so some of the soreness will be removed. However, you may find that there are ingrown hairs and bumps that will occur several days after you waxed, this is quite normal but you can also ask your waxer for advice to minimize these inconveniences. If you are on your way to your first bikini wax, you can expect that it is definitely hurt a lot at the start. But with all the advantages that bikini waxing provides, the pain for a few moments is definitely worth it.
i am about to go and get a wax and have never been so frightened in my life i thought i would read up about how to prepare and i hoped that every one would say it didnt hurt
but aparently it does, hopefully it will be worth it in the end. wish me luck!
Comment by amanda — April 3, 2008 @ 8:24 pm