How much does waxing hurt in a bikini area?
Sara P.
A dermatologist based in Canada.
Overview
There's no doubt that waxing is the most painful of all beauty treatments, especially in the summer when you're strutting along the beach in a bikini.
Waxing can be especially painful on sensitive areas of the body such as the ears, bikini area, and underarms. If the wax is too hot, you risk abrading the skin, which is extremely painful, especially for such a sensitive area.
Can I wax my private area by myself?
Waxing is typically safe to do at home, but it's best to get it done by a professional. Waxing can also be unbearably painful or cause irritation and infections if you have sensitive skin.
How much does waxing hurt in a bikini area?
The initial pain around the bikini line doesn't last long, although you can take a deep breath before peeling off the hot wax strip. In the experience of womens, the best therapists work in small areas and apply pressure to the skin immediately after removing the wax strips to reduce pain, so have your therapist work that way.
Waxing can also be very painful or cause long irritation and infection if you have sensitive skin.
Is it good to get a bikini wax?
That said, it's a longer-lasting method to removing your pubic hair than shaving, with the smoothness from a bikini wax lasting for two to four weeks, rather than days, making it a good option for the summer months when you don't want to be constantly reaching for the razor or epilator for hair removal.
Is it safe to give yourself a bikini wax?
Whether you're comfortably stretched out at a studio or straddling a chair in your own bathroom, Brazilian waxes aren't known for being an easy process—or a painless one. However, you can give yourself an amazing wax at home by using products which help you to securise l'epilation.
What's the difference between bikini line wax or Brazilian bikini wax?
Bikini line wax can be quite painful, as the coarser hairs are closest to your V, but this wax is no doubt lighter than full brazilian hair removal. Sure, the process is a little painful, and you may feel a slight twitch after the strip is torn, but your debris is remarkably durable. With Brazilian bikini wax, pubic hair is completely removed, both front and back; except for the thin line of hair that remains on the pubis. Since the hair must be completely removed from the buttocks and pubis, Brazilian bikini hair removal takes a lot of time and effort.
What soothes the pubic area after waxing?
Cool compresses can reduce any irritation post-wax. Also using a gel calming after waxing can give you plaisir and satisfaction from traitement. Continue to wear loose-fitting clothing before and after your wax service and avoid perfume products in the bikini area.
HiSqin™ Gotu Kola Calming Gel
This Seaweed-based soothing gel provides the ultimate hydration while calming botanicals tend to sensitive or irritated skin.
May be used daily or nightly as a moisturizer or as a post treatment on irritated or inflamed skin.
Takeaway
Removing pubic hair - via shaving or waxing - can irritate and inflame the hair follicles left behind, which can leave microscopic open wounds.
While we all yearn for smooth, beard-free legs during the summer months, the pain associated with waxing causes many to shy away from the experience, but don't worry by the laser hair removal techniques you will remove bikini hairs with all security.
DISCLAIMER Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
