Bikini Waxing:
The Low Down
You’re basking in
the hot summer sun, sipping a pina colada,
listening to the waves crashing in your
little piece of tropical paradise whilst
the bronzed god of your dreams rubs sun-block
on your back. All of a sudden an urge
to dip your toes in the water, lower
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your body into the sea and swim
out past the high waves overtakes you. You roll
over, peel back your towel, prepare to run to
the shore and oh my gosh … what’s
that creeping out of your swimsuit? A public display
of pubic hair is as unsightly as the string of
an untucked tampon hanging beyond the thong, and
about as glamorous as swimming without a tampon
when you’ve got your you know what.
So you forgot it was there –
big deal, worse things happen. But on a similar
note, honestly, how many times have you excused
yourself from swimming – from putting on your
own bathing costume, because you’re too embarrassed
of what lies beneath?
Is ‘what lies beneath’
a fact of life?
Certainly not! If you’re tired
of shaving prickly stubble on your panty line every
second day, waxing is a viable option. While both
methods of hair removal are relatively quick procedures
that can be performed in the comfort of your own
home, bikini waxing has cleaner, smoother and longer
lasting effects.
How can it?
As waxing is very common, most beauty
salons and spas offer it. Book in a bikini wax with
your next lash tint and brow shape.
Find out if your local hairdressing
salon offers waxing as a beauty therapy service.
Some hairdressing salons have mobile or visiting
beauticians.
Look in the yellow pages for health
farms, shops and clubs. Beauty therapy is often
a key service in this industry.
If you’d rather avoid exposing
yourself to a complete stranger you could yank it
out yourself. Try wax strips or a bikini wax microwave
kit.
Is it the same as Brazilian
Waxing?
Uh-uh. A bikini wax removes the pubic
hair from your panty line, whereas a Brazilian removes
the whole shebang (bar a tiny ‘landing strip’
on your vagina). It is not as painful as a Brazilian;
both begin to grow back finer hair after 2-3 weeks.
Is it for everyone?
Unfortunately not. People who suffer
epilepsy, skin disease, or diabetes should not get
waxed. As people who get allergies easily may react
negatively to this form of hair removal, a patch
test is recommended to those contemplating bikini
waxing.
How soon can I get my Bikini
Waxed?
If your pubic hair is longer than
1/4 inch (6mm) … without delay! Either that
or a couple of days before you go on vacation. Just
make sure you don’t have your you know what.
As your skin is super sensitive around the time
of your period, you should wait until at least 7
days after your period stops before getting a bikini
wax. A good option for those with sensitive skin
is no bump treatment to help prevent bumps or ingrown
hairs, which can occur after waxing and shaving.
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