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Have you noticed with what unique plasticity and cat-like grace the Brazilian women parade along the beach? They are confident in their sexual attractiveness and use it always and everywhere . Only girls who have decided to undergo Brazilian hair removal can afford to walk in a microscopic swimsuit and not worry about their possible imperfections.
What is this?
Brazilian hair removal of the bikini area is a complete cleansing of hair from the area around the underwear and underwear (legs near the perineum, pubis, labia, anus). When pubic hair is removed during a Brazilian cleanse, some of the hair is left in the shape of a strip or pattern. This procedure is most often performed with the help of wax or sugaring - you can come to the salon for this, or you can do it yourself. Brazilian bikini waxing naturally has Brazilian roots.
Girls in Brazil have long been very fond of tight swimsuits, so they take special care of the bikini area. Brazilian sister-entrepreneurs took the technology outside the country when they opened a salon in Manhattan in the late 80s and offered this procedure to clients there.
Then the technology of Brazilian hair removal quickly began to spread throughout the world and become popular.
Did you know? The pioneer in the issue of hair removal in Rus' was Princess Olga.
Varieties
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The material used for hair removal made it possible to classify Brazilian depilation into wax and sugar (sugaring). In the first case, it is easy to guess that molten wax is applied to the skin of the bikini area. Once it hardens, it is removed along with the hair.
The difference between sugaring is the use of a thick, stretchy mass made from sugar. The advantage of this type of depilation attracts many who want to have smooth skin.
After all, a sweet, unique paste envelops only the structure of the hair, without penetrating into the layers of the dermis. Accordingly, sugaring is less traumatic for the skin .
What is the difference
When caring for a woman’s body, both deep and classic bikinis require attention. The Brazilian procedure has its differences from traditional bikini area hair removal. It is performed using wax, sugaring, and various pastes. Many consider it hygienic and convenient, many are against it, considering hair in intimate areas to be natural.
Classic and Brazilian bikini
First, let's figure out what the difference is between a classic and a deep (Brazilian) bikini. Before the advent of very revealing swimsuits, it was enough to take care of your legs in the crotch area so that “hedgehogs” did not stick out near your panties. This made it possible to appear in the pool or on the beach, and to be in shape for the house and for dates.
With the advent of tight panties, thongs, and the new fashion associated with this, the need arose to remove hair deeper in the perineum and buttocks. So, what is classic bikini hair removal? Hair removal in the classic bikini area involves hair removal on the legs near the perineum, on the stomach to the pubis (if any). Often it includes the formation of the pubic hair growth zone. As a rule, this is a wide stripe or a wide triangle.
This type of procedure (for a classic bikini) is suitable only for lovers of closed-up classic lingerie and swimsuits with the same panties. In short, a classic bikini is like just shaving your legs down to your panties. This type of hair removal is not suitable for revealing underwear or a swimsuit. Here you need to perform procedures in a deeper zone.
But for some women, deeper hair removal is not enough. They believe that it is necessary to completely remove hair from the intimate area. This has become quite a fashionable and widespread phenomenon. Obviously, the difference between deep and classic bikini hair removal is complete or partial hair removal.
We recommend sugaring at home as a newer and more effective procedure. What are the advantages and how can it be done.
Epilation of the deep bikini area (Brazilian) is carried out to remove hair in the classic bikini area, as well as hair on the pubis, labia and in the crease between the buttocks. Both types of skin cleansing from hair can be done in the same ways: wax, sugaring, pastes, etc.
Procedures can be performed both in the salon and at home. So, we have determined the difference between a classic bikini and a deep bikini.
Deep bikini from Brazilian
A deep bikini is almost always called “Brazilian”. But not everyone understands the intricacies of what the difference is. So, a deep bikini is everything that is hidden under the underwear: either closed or as open as possible. Deep bikini hair removal means that there will not be a single hair in the intimate areas.
But the Brazilian deep bikini still leaves a little hair. A Brazilian bikini is like a deep bikini, but with a stripe or small pattern on the pubic area.
Specialist actions
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If you decide to visit a salon specialized in Brazilian hair removal, be prepared for the following steps:
- Initially, the specialist conducts a conversation about identifying absolute contraindications, and then examines the condition of the skin of the bikini area;
- if there are no obstacles to depilation, you will be asked to sit in a chair or on a couch in such a way as to create maximum accessibility to the bikini area;
- before proceeding with the main manipulations, the depilated area is treated with a special cleansing lotion;
- to reduce pain, the specialist can offer you local painkillers in the form of a gel, spray or cream;
- Next, wax preheated to the required temperature is applied to the skin with a special spatula.
Once it hardens, it is removed along with the unwanted hair. If you decide to create an original design on the pubic part of the bikini area, for this purpose the master installs a stencil in advance; - Upon completion of the procedure, the specialist removes wax residues and applies products to minimize skin irritation.
For the technique of sugaring in the bikini area, see the video.
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Hair removal procedure at home
The hair removal procedure can also be done at home. How to cleanse a shallow bikini area is clear. A razor, an electric epilator, wax strips, sugaring, wax - in a word, any method will help. Since the procedure is performed on the upper part of the legs near the perineum, it is clear that the skin there is much rougher than on the labia or in the buttock fold.
Of course, there are problems on the legs: ingrown hairs, irritation, inflammation, but this is not as bad as in intimate places. So, epilation in the classic bikini area is not so difficult, in the deep bikini area it is more difficult. This procedure requires mandatory preparation, special implementation and, of course, skin care after the procedure.
Experts advise carrying out the first procedure in a salon in order to go through all the stages of hair removal with a specialist, hear his advice and recommendations, determine your pain threshold, etc. For yourself, you can determine what kind of hair removal is for you: classic hair removal of the bikini area or Brazilian.
Embarrassment can play a decisive role in choosing where to do hair removal (in a salon or at home), because the procedure is really very intimate. If you nevertheless decide to undergo Brazilian at home, then study this issue very carefully to avoid complications.
Preparation
The preparation process will be paramount for Brazilian hair removal. In procedures with a classic bikini, it is not so important - this is the first thing that distinguishes epilation of a deep bikini from a regular one. If you have decided to epilate intimate areas at home, have chosen a deep bikini for epilation, and have decided how you will proceed, then we will study the issue in detail.
Before the procedure, inspect the epilation area. The hairs must be at least 0.4-0.6 cm long. If the length is shorter, then hair removal may not be possible at one time, and the procedure will have to be repeated. These include repeated painful sensations, increased pain the second time, and excess consumption of wax or sugar paste.
As a preparatory procedure before Brazilian hair removal at home, you need to take a hot bath for 15-20 minutes to steam your hair and skin. On the eve of epilation, you also need to cleanse the skin with a soft scrub: this will make the hairs easier to remove. Did you know? Experts and women experienced in this matter claim that the lowest pain threshold is in the first week after menstruation.
Most often, Brazilian is done without pain relief.
If you have a low pain threshold, you can use anesthetics before getting Brazilian hair removal. Among them are lidocaine sprays or lidocaine ointment "Emla". It is necessary to treat the skin with one of them immediately before epilation. Read the instructions to determine how long it will take for the drug to take effect. Important! Before using medications, be sure to carefully read the instructions for the drug.
Immediately before applying wax or paste, you can treat the skin with lotion against hair growth. After this, the hair will rise, you need to apply talc to it to improve the “adhesion” of the products.
Performing Brazilian hair removal
At home, Brazilian deep bikini hair removal is best done in two ways: sugaring and waxing. Let's look at both. After the preparatory procedures, wax or paste is prepared. Wax purchased in a specialized store must be heated to a tolerable temperature: so that it does not burn and warms up well.
Hot wax expands the pores of the skin, making hair easier to remove.
You can heat it up in a microwave or a special oven. Important! Take precautions when working with electrical appliances and hot materials.
Immediately apply wax heated to the required temperature onto the skin in the direction of hair growth. The layer of wax should cover all the hair, but not be too thick. After applying the wax, cover with a strip or piece of thick cloth. It is better if it is cotton or linen fabric, which is easily saturated with wax.
Next, let the wax harden and, with a sharp movement, tear off the fabric from the skin in the direction of hair growth. Repeat the procedure with all remaining hairs, without touching the pubic hairs. Considering how a deep bikini differs from a Brazilian one, we focused on the fact that often with Brazilian hair removal a strip or pattern remains on the pubic area. So, before you start epilating your pubic region, draw the contours of the area where the hair should remain, or make a stencil.
It’s easier if it’s a strip – here the contours will be clear. And if there is a pattern, then you will have to suffer to remove all the hairs outside of it.
The second method for home Brazilians is sugaring. In terms of quality, it is absolutely not inferior to wax. Only instead of it, a special sugar-containing paste is used. The paste can be purchased at a specialized store, and then instructions must be attached to it.
You can make the pasta yourself. Whatever the recipe for the paste, its ingredients in different proportions will be sugar, water and lemon juice (citric acid). For home hair removal, the paste is prepared immediately before use. You can, of course, cook it for future use, but it will be more difficult to knead and reheat it. This may take some time.
Warm up the purchased pasta with your hands and knead it. If you cooked it yourself, then, on the contrary, wait until it cools down to a tolerable temperature. The next steps are the same, no matter what paste you choose.
Warm elastic material is applied to the epilation area against hair growth, just like wax, covered with a thick cloth. After hardening, it is also removed with a sharp movement, but according to hair growth, unlike wax.
Thus, sugaring has advantages over waxing:
- hair does not break, as it is removed according to growth;
- you can prepare the pasta yourself from environmentally friendly ingredients;
- the procedure is less painful than waxing;
- the risk of allergies is minimal;
- irritation is much less common, etc.
Skin care after the procedure
The consequences may be redness of the skin, a rash and even inflammation may appear on it. Ingrown hairs can be a particular problem. Skin care after hair removal will help prevent or alleviate complications after the procedure. The first thing to do is take a shower. It will help wash away any remnants of the product you used for hair removal.
The skin can also be treated with hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, furatsilin and others, but not with alcohol. This is especially important if the so-called “bloody dew” appears. After epilation, do not clog your skin pores with talcum powder or baby powder. This will only make the situation worse.
Find out how to properly care for your skin and relieve irritation after hair removal. Tips and instructions from PureSkin.
It is imperative to use emollients and moisturizers, but they should not be alcohol-containing, scented, or deodorizing.
To calm down the onset of irritation and inflammation, you need to use ointments that are used in dermatology. “Panthenol”, children’s “Bepanten” and others relieve inflammation well. Important! Before using any product, be sure to test for an allergic reaction.
In addition to ointments, you can use wound-healing antiseptic oils: for example, tea tree oil, lavender, bergamot, sandalwood, etc.
Important! Never lubricate your skin with pure essential oil.
To use the oil as an anti-inflammatory agent, you need to mix it with regular vegetable sunflower or olive oil in a ratio of 4-5 drops of essential oil per 1 tsp. vegetable Everyone chooses how to treat their skin individually, since everyone has their own preferences and reactions to various products. Traditional medicine also does not stand aside when it comes to skin care after hair removal.
Any antiseptic or anti-inflammatory agents will do.
Of course, the leaders here are decoctions and tinctures of medicinal herbs. Everyone knows that chamomile, mint, aloe vera, sage and other medicinal plants have the best disinfecting, anti-inflammatory and soothing dermatic effect. Important! Alcohol infusion of herbs cannot be used.
Scrubbing the skin will prevent ingrown hairs. It is done a couple of days after cleansing. Then - 1-2 times a week.
Contraindications to the procedure: when is it better to wait
Any depilation with wax or sugar paste involves a number of restrictions. These include:
- pregnancy – pain during the procedure can cause uterine hypertonicity;
- allergy to paste components;
- diabetes;
- fungal infection;
- epilepsy;
- bleeding disorders;
- oncology;
- heart pathologies;
- the presence of abrasions, irritations, and other skin damage in the intimate part of the body.
It is better to conduct a session in a salon, since an experienced specialist knows how to minimize the risk of developing allergies and the appearance of ingrown hairs.
Peculiarities
Like any procedure, Brazilian has its own characteristics.
Does it hurt or not?
Epilation, of course, is a painful procedure, since the skin is very delicate. But everyone’s pain threshold is different: some scream, moan or endure it, others don’t care. The first time is the most painful. Then the pain is not so strong. Each time they decrease. In order to reduce pain, you need, as already mentioned, to steam the skin in the bathroom.
To reduce pain, you need to tighten the skin before removing the tissue. It is also good to prepare and immediately apply ice. You can produce anesthesia using the special means mentioned above: lidocaine sprays, Emla ointment and others.
Efficiency of the procedure
Waxing and sugaring are quite effective. There is no hair left at all if you follow all the recommendations.
Watch a video about the Brazilian hair removal procedure.
How often should you do Brazilian hair removal?
Brazilian should be done approximately once every 3-4 weeks. For some, hair grows faster, for others - slower, so it is impossible to accurately determine the interval between epilations. It is important to remember that it is not advisable to resort to hair removal if the hair has not grown by 4-6 mm.
Preliminary preparation
In order for the depilation procedure to occur with minimal harm to the skin and as efficiently as possible, you should follow some recommendations from experts:
- the length of the hair to be removed should not be shorter than 4, and in some cases 5 mm;
- 5-7 days before the procedure, you should avoid visiting the solarium and the beach to get a tan;
- a week before depilation, it is necessary to test the material used during manipulation. To do this, wax is applied to a small area of skin at the bend of the elbow. If after 48 hours there is no allergic reaction on the dermis, then depilation is not contraindicated for you;
- A couple of days before the procedure, it is important to exfoliate the skin of the bikini area.
Pros and cons of Brazilian hair removal
Brazilian has a number of pros and cons. Pros:
- perfectly smooth skin;
- feeling of cleanliness and comfort;
- the effect lasts 3-5 weeks;
- over time, the amount of hair decreases;
- availability;
- Can be carried out at home;
- low price of hair removal products, etc.
Minuses:
- pain;
- irritation;
- itching after the procedure;
- the likelihood of gynecological infections, since natural protection (hair) is absent;
- not suitable for modest women;
- the likelihood of ingrown hairs;
- there are contraindications, etc.
Rehabilitation
To avoid the unpleasant consequences of Brazilian depilation, you need to pay more attention to caring for the skin of your intimate area for some time.
For 5 days you should stop wearing synthetic and tight underwear, wear only cotton. During this same time, forget about using a washcloth and any intimate hygiene products.
Avoid direct ultraviolet rays on the treated areas of the body for 10 days. To avoid ingrown hairs, it is recommended to remove newly appeared hairs using an epilation cream.
Classic or Brazilian?
Today, Brazilian hair removal is increasingly becoming fashionable. But it’s not suitable for everyone in terms of health, beliefs, ideas about hygiene, etc. Many have to choose between the classics and Brazil. It is impossible to say which hair removal method is preferable.
This is probably the choice of each individual woman, although recently men have often resorted to the procedure. And both classical and Brazilian.
Each of us has our own ideas about beauty and comfort. Whether to do a Brazilian or not is a purely individual choice.
Session frequency
How often you need to undergo Brazilian hair removal will depend on the rate of hair growth. It is only worth noting that this procedure should be performed no more than once a month with a hair length of at least 4 mm.
Some people restore smooth skin every 3 weeks, others forget about depilation for as long as 5 weeks.
Systematic Brazilian depilation allows you to significantly increase the time interval between necessary procedures. However, this method does not provide an opportunity to say goodbye to unwanted hair forever.
