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Avoid
showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs
the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to
the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.
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Be
sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there
is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to bikini hair
removal with waxing.
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Hair
should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until
it reaches this length.
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Be
sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand
to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from
adhering closely to the skin.
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Heat
the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the
skin when applying. Test on a small area first. The consistency
should be soft rather than runny.
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If
pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel
or cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should
be applied 30 to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed
beforehand.
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Apply
a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and
peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not
pull up or out, rather pull back.
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Clean
the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess
wax.
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Avoid
wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize
the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs.
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After
24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example)
to prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair
to become ingrown after bikini hair removal.
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GiGi
Brazilian Body Hard Wax achieves the desired results when
using waxing for bikini hair removal.
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Bikini
Hair Removal - Option 2 - Electric Shaving
The
"Cleancut"/Feather Touch Personal Razor is a battery operated,
ultra-fine screen, rotary-head personal razor that leaves the skin
very smooth after bikini hair removal. This razor is especially
designed for the pubic area and will provide a fine shave without
irritation. Neither will it 'bite' the sensitive areas or cause
ingrown hairs after bikini hair removal.
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Bikini
Hair Removal - Option 3 - Wet Shaving
Choose
a female razor, obtainable from Wilkinson Sword or other well known
razor manufacturers, rather than an ordinary safety razor. Microfine
wires wrap around the blade minimizing the risk of nicks and cuts.
Opt for a more expensive good quality razor rather than a cheap
throw away which is more likely to cause nicks, soreness and razor
burns in this sensitive area.
If
the pubic hair is thick and long use small scissors to trim down
the hair to about a quarter of an inch. This will avoid blunting
and clogging the razor too quickly.
Wet
a large, washcloth and lay it over the entire pubic area for two
or three minutes. Alternatively, take a long hot bath or stay in
the shower for a while making sure the genital area receives a lot
of water. Pubic hair is coarser than head hair and needs more time
to soften.
Shave
upwards against the direction of the hair growth. Make sure there
is shaving foam on the skin each time you make a stroke with the
razor. Shaving bare skin can cause razor burn.
To
stop or reduce itching after shaving rub an ice cube over the area.
Alternatively, rub a little baby oil into the pubic area.
If
you suffer from itchiness or blood spots, let the hair grow back
for a week before shaving again.
Keep
the shaven area well moisturized between shaves by using a skin
moisturizer or baby lotion. This will reduce the uncomfortable effect
the stubble may cause between shaves.
Bikini
Hair Removal - Option 4 - Laser Treatment
Bikini
hair removal by laser treatment can take approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
At least 2 or 3 treatments are necessary.
An
absolute requirement is that the hair must be darker than the surrounding
skin. White skin with dark hair responds best. Persons with dark,
coarse hair are the easiest to treat as dark hair contains melanin,
a dark pigment which attracts the laser light so more laser energy
is absorbed. Fewer sessions are needed. Light colored hair is more
difficult to treat and blonde and red hair are very difficult to
treat requiring multiple sessions with varied results.
As
for pain with laser bikini hair removal, this varies from person
to person depending on their sensitivity. Some have described the
sensation to a slight sting on the skin. Others say it feels like
a pinch on the skin.
The
cost of laser bikini hair removal can vary according to geographic
area. In the United States prices range from $350 to $500 per session.
Use your local yellow pages and telephone a few laser clinics to
get comparisons.
