Bikini Waxing

Bikini Line Waxing

The removal of hair from a woman’s body that is above the leg and below the navel is known as bikini waxing. This area of a woman’s body is also known as the ‘bikini line’, which is a euphemistic term that has developed over the decades to refer to pubic hair which is visible beyond that which a typical bikini swimsuit covers. Although bikini waxing is the most popular form of hair removal from this region there are other methods for bikini hair removal, these are:

Sugaring of the bikini line
Using chemical depilatories on the bikini line
The shaving of the bikini line
Bikini electrolysis
The tweezing of the bikini line

Types Of Bikini Waxing

Bikini waxing can be classified into three types, all have differing levels of hair removal and styles, these are:

French Bikini Wax This method of bikini waxing leaves a vertical strip of pubic hair two to three finger widths in length just above the woman’s vulva. With this method of bikini waxing it is also common for the woman to remove hair from the anal area and labia.
American Bikini Wax This style of bikini waxing is perhaps the most basic of those available. It involves removal of hair from the top of the thighs and just under the navel to prevent the bikini line being seen whilst wearing a bathing suit.
Brazilian Bikini Wax This is predominantly the most popular form of bikini waxing that is done within this country by woman of all ages. This form of bikini waxing refers to the removal of all hair from the front and back except for a thin strip of hair on the pubis. Commonly viewed as an extreme form of bikini waxing, this method also involves removal of all hair from the buttocks and that adjacent to the vulva, anus and perineum

Items Needed For The Perfect Bikini Wax
As with much of everything in life the key to successful bikini and leg waxing is in the preparation. More often than not, many women rush into bikini waxing for the first time without taking the time to ensure they have all the correct products to achieve maximum results with minimum pain.
Before you begin, it is essential that you source quality products and you invest in the correct after wax care products too.

Here is a recommended list of products you’ll need to achieve the ultimate bikini wax, they are:

Pre Wax Lotion The use of a suitable pre wax lotion will remove all traces of oil, perspiration and bacteria whilst cleansing the bikini line area leaving it perfectly prepared for effective bikini waxing
Waxing Spatulas/Applicators These come in a range of guises, from wooden spatulas to plastic rods, this are essential to ensure the bikini line area is completely and evenly covered with wax.
Latex Or Vinyl Gloves These are necessary to ensure hygiene and to reduce mess.
Waxing Strips These can be in either paper or fabric form waxing strips depending on your own personal preference and are needed to remove the wax after it has been applied to the bikini line area.
Wax Heater Wax heaters differ in shape, style and price but all have the same essential function: to heat up your wax so that it can be applied.
After Wax Lotion This is especially important when bikini waxing as a suitable after wax lotion is needed to protect and soothe the skin after bikini waxing.
Tweezers Having tweezers handy for after waxing to help you remove any stubborn hairs that could not be removed by bikini waxing alone.
Wax Waxes come in many different forms these range from hot film wax,warm wax, soft wax all the way through to paraffin wax pellets. Due to the coarseness and thickness of the pubic hair region it is recommended that a hot film wax be used. Hot film wax will have greater adhesion qualities for waxing dense and stubborn hair as opposed to other types of wax.

Steps For Home Bikini Waxing
Since different styles of bikini wax treatments have emerged in response to society’s changes in lifestyles and fashion trends, home bikini waxing is one the increase. Bikini waxing is the best procedure to remove hair from the bikini line as it gives a clean smooth surface with long lasting results. Below are the tips we recommend to help you achieve the ultimate bikini wax with maximum results and minimum effort.

Firstly cleanse the area with an antiseptic cleaner or pre wax lotion and pat it dry.
Next dust the air lightly with a sprinkle of talcum powder.
Once this has been done and you have already heated your wax up, make sure you test the wax to ensure that it is not too hot so it does not burn the delicate skin of the bikini line region.
Using a wax applicator or spatula, take a small amount of wax and spread a thin and even layer over the area to be waxed. Ensure that you apply the wax with the edge of the waxing spatula in the opposite direction of the hair growth and then pass back over the area in the opposite direction.
Next place the waxing strip over the area and allow it to attach. Where the hair is stronger in certain areas you must make sure that you pull in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
After removing the wax and hair gently dab the area with a suitable antiseptic after wax lotion to cleanse and soothe the skin.

Bikini Waxing Tips And Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks that may help you with your whole bikini waxing experience, many of these tips have been recommended by waxing specialists to help make your bikini waxing experience a relatively smooth one.

Try taking some painkillers at least an hour before waxing to make the experience of bikini waxing a less painful one.
Hold your skin taunt and tight with one hand whilst the other removes the wax and waxing strip in one swift direction and movement.
You’ll need to ensure you don’t have too much hair or too little hair around the bikini line while bikini waxing. Most beauticians recommending shaving the area to be waxed at least 3 weeks before attempting a bikini wax to ensure hair in the bikini line area is at least 1 cm long for waxing.
Use hair growth retardant lotions or regular exfoliating treatments to increase the amount of time you’ll have between needing a repeat bikini wax.
After waxing and for a few days after it is recommended that loose fitting underwear is worn to prevent rubbing or irritation to the area that has been waxed.
Don’t under any circumstances use products on the area after bikini waxing that have chemicals in them. As this will react with the delicate skin pores of the area causing inflammation.

Recommended Waxing Kits
There are many wax kits and waxing systems in the market that can be used for performing a bikini wax. These waxing kits will have been created to be versatile and precise allowing manoeuvrability to get into those delicate and sensitive areas. Two wax systems on the market that are particularly perfect for Brazilian and bikini waxing are:

1) BaByliss Pro Simply Smooth Wax Kit
2) Hive Of Beauty Hand Held Roller Waxing Kit

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