I think today’s topic is one that many bloggers and YouTubers that I’ve known have never covered…and that is, waxing your lady parts. I didn’t really know what to expect, and as a very anxious person when it comes to nudity or pain, I was very hesitant. So, I decided to create a video and tell you all about my first Brazilian waxing experience because that isn’t embarrassing at all!
I definitely recommend you watch the video…because it’s pretty entertaining. But, here’s the low-down on everything, from my perspective.
Why wax?: For me it was a bit of a cleanliness thing- I just feel cleaner. I grow hair very fast and shaving was a bit of a chore to do bi-weekly for very temporary results. I was also super curious about waxing in general. I did however find a bikini trimmer from https://www.bikiniden.com/best-trimmer/ that made it a little easier.
Brazilian vs. Bikini: The main reason people opt for Brazilian is because they wax your butthole & up your buttcrack. A traditional bikini is just the sides by your thighs- the bikini line, and an extended bikini is most pubic hair, with a possible landing strip. Brazilian is the same as an extended bikini, just adding the butt region. The 3 Main Reasons Why Has Anal Bleaching Become So Popular will suprise you. If you’ve ever seen Manscaping Before and After pictures than you most likely know the differences, I feel like there is no eloquent way to go about this, so bear with me!
Pain: This is all up to perspective. I am a wuss when it comes to pain so I opted to take an Aleve pain pill an hour before my appointment. I honestly didn’t think it hurt that much. My waxer said I didn’t even flinch! If you’re wondering what hurts the most, it’s definitely the labia and whenever they get the hair that is on the inside of the labia, which is a mucous membrane so it’s definitely more sensitive. The butthole/crack doesn’t hurt any more than a brow waxing- maybe even less!
Where to go?: I would recommend going to some place where there are licensed estheticians that are trained to wax. Avoid cheap nail salons that have people who don’t specialize in waxing. Especially because it is such a tender area that is susceptible to infections and even STDs (which you CAN get from going to a place that double dips in the wax- a big no no). I went to European Wax Center, which is a chain, but I had a great experience and my waxer was trained. I’ve seen some bad reviews but I think being in Los Angeles helps.
Price: A bikini wax will be the cheapest, an extended bikini being a bit more expensive, and a Brazilian being the most expensive. At more boutique places, it will be more expensive. Chains like European Wax Center have a reasonable price, but if the price sounds too good to be true, like at a nail salon, I’d stray away. At European Wax Center, a Bikini is $33, an extended bikini $40, and a full Brazilian is $47. I managed to get 50% off of my first service- they offer a free first wax for more affordable services like eyebrows, though. So that way I got to test it out but not waste a lot of money.
Soft Wax or Hard Wax?: I’ve heard horror stories about the soft wax with the strips, which was what I was expecting at first. That wax is harder to remove from skin, and you can be left with super irritated skin with wax still on it. European Wax center uses a hard wax which dries quickly and is simply peeled off- there was no wax residue!
How long does it take to grow back?: Less than 2 1/2 weeks out, I’m definitely not stubble-free anymore. But, my hair grows quickly. I think it depends on your hair type and body. It’s definitely just hearsay that you will go 6 weeks hair free, although waxing is recommended once a month. Before waxing for the first time, you should definitely not wax or shave for at least 3 weeks prior, or else some will be too short to remove and you will be uneven!
Another huge problem with hair removal is ingrown hairs. Because I have a lot of hair (Italian genes) and it’s very dark, I think I’m almost more susceptible to ingrown hairs than your average girl. That was my main concern with even shaving that area. I’d say the amount of ingrown hairs I’ve gotten post-wax is less than from shaving, since I’d be shaving more often than waxing. A product that helps is the European Wax Center Ingrown Hair Serum ($25). I like it because it doesn’t have alcohol, which can sting and dry skin out. Makes a lot of sense, because it was in the Bikini Zone product that I was using before, and it was doing nothing for me! This serum also has glycolic acid for exfoliation & removal of dead skin cells, tea tree oil, which does wonders for acne, and coffee and berry extracts. I also liked their calming creme, which they used on me post-wax, but I wasn’t compelled enough to buy it. They weren’t pushy about trying to get me to buy the products after, which is probably why I wound up buying something.
Hopefully I was able to answer all of your questions- I know this post and video are both quite long, but it’s a topic with a lot of layers. I do think I’ll go to EWC again, as I had a great experience. I don’t think I’d be able to afford to wax monthly, or to get one of their waxing passes, but they’re a good option if you want to commit.
This is actually very interesting. You definitely covered a lot of the questions I had. I usually shave, but it can be such a hassle in the Summer because my hair grows back TOO fast. I bought my own waxing kit and tried doing it myself, but that ended VERY badly lol. I think I’m just more worried about being naked in front of a stranger. Is that weird? I might just suck it up and try it out this Summer. Finally. Thanks for your thoughts on the matter. Very helpful!
Also, I love your shirt!
Thank you, Lisa! Glad I could be helpful- I feel like there are so many questions I wasn’t sure I could cover all of them. My hair grows back super fast too. I could never wax myself though, I’m too much of a baby! I was definitely worried too, but I guess it’s no different than seeing an OBGYN! That shirt is one of my favorites- great buy from Target!