Tips for Waxing Pubic Hair

Waxing pubic hair can mean all sorts of things, from cleaning up the sides to getting rid of it all. There's a lot of choices on ridding this hair, and we have a lot of information to let you know your options, along with how to lessen the pain and find a clean salon.

1. The Styles

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A clean up? How about it all gone? Whether you want a little or all of it off, there are many bikini styles to choose from. A regular, full, french and Brazilian bikini waxes are some of the most popular and commonly named styles to choose from.

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2. Brazilian Tips

A Brazilian wax takes off almost all hair from the back and the front, sometimes leaving a small strip or triangle. If you dare to get this type of bikini wax, you need to get it done professionally. Because it's a special waxing, there are certain things you should do before and after to care for your Brazilian.

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3. Men's Bikini and Brazilian Wax

Women aren't the only ones waxing their pubic hair, men are getting hairless beneath the boxers. Guys are a bit newer in entering the waxing world, especially in the bikini area. So there's some things you should know about how to prepare (and expect) from your hair ridding experience.

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4. Find a Clean Salon

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Opting for a professional to do the job of waxing your bikini, doesn't come without possible issues. You want to make sure the salon and the technician you go to is keeping it clean, to protect you from getting an infection, or worse, a disease.

5. Curb Pain Waxing Pubic Hair

Let's face it, waxing the bikini area is a very sensitive zone and doesn't come without some measure of discomfort (read: pain). Fortunately, there are simple steps you can do to take the ouch factor down a couple notches like taking a warm shower right before your waxing, and using a numbing spray.

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6. How to Wax Bikini Line

Any technician who knows what they are doing waxing a bikini line uses hard wax because it's perfect for coarse hair. If you want to save some money, we have good news. You can get hard wax at your local beauty supply store, and better yet, we have the directions on how you can wax your bikini line right at home.

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7. Designs

So there's more than just getting waxing pubic hair, you can get it designed into different shapes, colors or even with jewels. How's that for the new meaning of designer bikini?