"Brazilian bikini" (hair removal). "Brazilian bikini" and "deep bikini": the difference

What is Brazilian hair removal?

The first session of deep bikini hair removal in the “Brazilian” style was carried out in New York at the end of the 20th century. Here, seven Padilla sisters, who emigrated from Brazil, opened a beauty salon called “J-sisters International” (their names begin with the letter J). At first, the circle of clients of the Jay sisters was limited to residents of Manhattan, but soon expanded due to their acquaintance with representatives of the American elite. A few years later, the procedure began to be performed in other cities in the United States.

Since the beginning of the 21st century. Brazilian hair removal is popular in different parts of the world. The essence of the procedure is to remove hair from the pubic area and hard-to-reach areas of the intimate area:

labia;
area of the intergluteal fold;
inside the thighs.

The treated area is designed according to the client's wishes. The hair is removed completely or a narrow strip of fluff is left on the pubic area to create an intimate haircut or hairstyle. Experienced hairdressers, based on the latest fashion trends, offer styling in the form of an original design, applying temporary tattoos, and decorating the haircut with sparkles or rhinestones.

Historical reference

One might be surprised if depilation did not appear in Ancient Egypt. The presence of hair on the face and body was considered a disdain for the people around them, so Egyptians and Egyptian women carefully monitored their hair, or rather, its absence.

The beautiful Cleopatra used a paste made with beeswax to remove body hair. This is the prototype of modern wax depilation. The inventive Nefertiti preferred to use sugar paste, today it is sugaring. Egyptians also used tree resins and honey for depilation.

Modern Brazilian depilation of the bikini area is not much different from what was done in ancient times. The main components remain the same - wax or sugar. Additional ingredients have appeared to soften and moisturize the skin, lotions that prevent ingrown hairs and other skin care products before and after the procedure.

Brazilian hair removal itself appeared in New York. Brazilians, the Padila sisters, opened a beauty salon in 1987, where they began to perform a new procedure for American women with an exotic name.

This type of depilation involves removing hair in the bikini area, pubic area, labia and intergluteal fold. A distinctive feature of Brazilian depilation is a thin strip or some kind of pattern left by the master on the pubic area.

Types of Brazilian hair removal

When Brazilian hair removal was just in its infancy, the manipulations were performed in the same way, using proprietary wax, the recipe for which was developed by one of the Padilla sisters, Janeia. Over time, the range of cosmetics has expanded, and new design options for the bikini area have been developed. Depending on this, the following types of hair removal in the “Brazilian” style are distinguished.

By type of bikini area design

The intimate area is completely or partially freed from hair and decorated in the following ways:

classic Brazilian (Hollywood) hair removal: hair is completely removed, the skin becomes smooth. Judging by the reviews of girls, after such hair removal, the sensitivity of the skin increases, and pleasure during intimacy increases.
The French version resembles the classic one: it involves complete removal of hair on the labia and between the buttocks. The difference between the types is that the French look leaves a narrow bristle on the pubic area. Men find it sexy.
Brazilian hair removal, performed partially, is aimed at removing hair from the labia, between the buttocks and along the panty line. The remaining vegetation is trimmed with a clipper, creating a mini-triangle or an original pattern from the hair, the color of which the girl can change at any time. This method allows you to maintain cleanliness and a feeling of freshness in the intimate area for a long time.

By method of performing the procedure

The essence of Brazilian depilation in the bikini area is to destroy the follicles and stop hair growth. Popular methods of influencing hair follicles - laser, light, electricity - are painful, expensive, and have contraindications, so they are not used on the bikini area. To perform Brazilian, the following methods are used:

waxing – removal of excess vegetation using hot wax;
use of polymers - a warm polymer substance is applied to the skin; this allows you to remove ingrown and short (less than 40 mm) hairs; the risk of damage to the dermis is reduced; sometimes causes allergies;
sugaring - hair is removed using sugar paste.

When choosing the optimal method, girls often prefer sugaring or waxing.

How to perform wax hair removal

Before you begin removing hair, you have to decide whether the intimate area will be completely smooth or will have a pattern, as with a classic Brazilian bikini. Clients can select photos of drawings directly from the salon catalogue. If a pattern is used, a stencil is applied to this area and is not touched during depilation. Afterwards, the skin is degreased with a special cosmetic and depilation begins using the chosen method. The techniques differ in the type of wax used.

Warm wax. To perform depilation of the intimate area, the wax is slightly heated so that the temperature of the material is optimal for the skin. The wax is applied in a thin layer (it has a fairly fluid consistency), after which a fabric strip is applied and pressed well. Remove the strip in one confident motion.
Thick wax. A distinctive feature of this material is its dense thick consistency. This wax is used for manual hair removal techniques. In this case, the procedure is in many ways similar to manual sugaring. The wax is applied by hand, and after hardening, the wax strip is sharply removed along with the hairs.
Wax strips. There is another option for wax depilation - ready-made strips with a layer of wax applied to them. Before use, rub the strip in your palms, remove the protective film and glue the strip to the skin. It should be noted that this option is not suitable for depilation of the Brazilian bikini area. The grip is too weak, and the hairs in this area are much thicker than in other areas.

Performing Brazilian hair removal with wax: pros and cons

To prevent irritation, the skin is sprinkled with talcum powder. First, hair is removed from the pubic area, then from the groin area, and at the end of the procedure, from the intergluteal space. Apply hot wax to the body area with a spatula in the direction of hair growth and lightly press. Often, strips of fabric are placed on top to ensure that the wax and skin are in sufficient contact. The cosmetologist sharply pulls up and removes the hair along with the root.

After waxing, the affected area heats up, pain is felt, and the risk of ingrown hairs increases. Sometimes drops of blood appear on delicate skin. This is a natural phenomenon associated with damage to the hair follicles.

How is bikini depilation done?

Brazilian depilation is performed on a cosmetology couch. Please ensure that the technician places a disposable sheet on the couch and puts on disposable gloves. In some cases, when a fairly large area of pubic hair is left, for example, a triangle, the specialist offers disposable panties.

First, a cooling agent is applied to the skin before depilation, when the product is absorbed, talcum powder is sprinkled. Using a cosmetic spatula, heated wax is applied in a thin layer to the hair area in the direction of hair growth. Next, apply a non-woven strip, press lightly, pull the skin with your hand in the direction opposite to the tug, and with one sharp movement against the hair growth, tear off the strip. They start from the pubic area and gradually move to the labia and intergluteal fold. During depilation of the intergluteal fold, the client is asked to lie on his side.

At the end of the procedure, wax residues are removed with an oil-based cosmetic and treated with a soothing agent after depilation.

For two days after hair removal, you should not go to the sauna, swim in the pool, take a hot bath or wear tight synthetic underwear.

Brazilian hair removal reviews are mostly positive. A correctly performed procedure does not cause discomfort and is performed quickly enough. There is no irritation or inflammation left on the skin. For three to four weeks, the skin remains smooth and well-groomed.

Advantages of “Brazilian” sugaring

The difference between sugaring and waxing is the substance used to remove hair, as well as the manipulation technique. During sugaring, caramel paste heated to body temperature, consisting of sugar syrup, lemon juice and essential oils, is applied to the bikini area against hair growth. The substance is removed in the opposite direction, sharply “rolling up” the hairs.

“Brazilian” sugaring is preferable if you are hypersensitive to dyes or synthetic ingredients. The sugar mass penetrates deeply into the pores and captures the root part of the hairs. The equipment does not cause allergies. Allows you to reduce pain, avoid burns and the appearance of ingrown hairs. This is the difference between sugaring and other types of hair removal.

Types of sugaring

Actions are carried out according to one or another sugaring technique - there are several of them.

Manual technique - it is carried out with the help of hands. For this option, use medium or high density sugar paste. Its advantage is that it is convenient to use on any area (including intimate areas) on hairs about 5 mm long. A small ball up to 4 cm in diameter is separated from the paste. If the paste is very dense, it is preheated in a wax melter. The ball is kneaded in your hands until it becomes opaque. The paste is distributed with a massage movement against the direction of the hair, and removed with sharp movements in the direction of growth. When removing, you need to hold the skin at the base with your other hand. One ball can be used to treat a large area of skin.

Manual with application. In general, this method is similar to the previous one, but it requires a very dense paste. It is heated to 35 degrees and applied to the skin according to the principle of manual technique. However, the paste layer is not removed immediately, but left for 1-2 minutes for better interaction with the skin. Remove according to hair growth, holding the skin with the other hand.
Bandage. The advantage of this option is the speed of execution and the ability to use it on complex skin textures, but the paste consumption is higher. In this case, the paste needs to be soft; it is applied to the skin using a special spatula. The layer should be thin and even; apply it against hair growth. A bandage (paper or fabric strip for depilation) is applied to this layer, pressed well and removed with a sharp movement perpendicular to the skin along the hair growth.

What to choose: home hair removal or going to the salon

The procedure is performed in a beauty salon or at home. It is difficult to epilate hard-to-reach places on your own, but if you do it regularly, you will be able to develop dexterity and adapt to the circumstances. To carry out the procedure at home, you need to find a large mirror, prepare supplies and choose a comfortable position.

Minuses

Agree, the “Brazilian bikini” is not suitable for overly shy and modest girls. In the cosmetologist’s office, you will have to take off all your clothes and lie down in the “frog pose” - with your legs spread wide apart, as at an appointment with a gynecologist. In addition, the procedure can take a very long time. It’s especially disappointing when you paid a substantial amount of money for laser hair removal, but the effect is only half achieved. In this case, you need to conduct several more sessions, for which you also need to pay well.

In some cases, you have to endure painful sensations. Of course, they are not as strong as with the usual use of wax, but for those ladies whose skin is overly sensitive, unpleasant sensations will arise. Traces may remain on the epidermis - pimples, burns, irritation or pigmentation. Such cases are quite rare, but they do happen, since each organism reacts individually. Another disadvantage is the inability to carry out the procedure at home. You have to go to the salon and trust the master, who, by the way, may not be such a good professional.

How to prepare for the procedure

The girl should take into account that the manipulation is comfortable if:

hair length is 0.4 – 0.45 cm;
the day of the procedure does not coincide with menstruation (depilation should be prescribed in the first week after the end of the critical days, when the body’s response to pain decreases);
the intimate area was scrubbed the day before;
if you are hypersensitive to pain, before going to the salon, take a painkiller, apply a lidocaine spray or a gel containing an anesthetic to the treated area;
After completing the manipulations, the treated area is wiped with lotion or a gel with a regenerating and cooling effect is applied.

An hour before the procedure, take a shower and treat the skin with chlorhexidine to disinfect. In order not to further injure the epidermis, wear loose panties made from natural fabrics.

“Brazilian” or “deep bikini”?

Many people ask the question: “What is the difference between them?” After all, both the “Brazilian bikini” and the “deep bikini” provide for complete hair removal. There is still a difference, cosmetologists say. In some salons, a fundamental separation is made between them. If you look at the price list, a “deep bikini” will cost you much less than a “Brazilian” one, since in this case the specialist does not treat the anus area. But for the “Brazilian” you need to pay extra, since hair will be removed in the anus area.

To avoid an awkward situation, ask the salon worker in detail about the procedure: what is included in it, what is the price for the service. Some establishments post the cost of only one half of the intimate area, others estimate it entirely, some indicate the amount of payment only for one square centimeter. In any case, the final amount will depend not only on the type of service, but also on the area of vegetation in the bikini area, the stiffness of the hairs, the duration of the sessions and their number. Before the procedure, clarify all the details so that you understand what to expect, what results to expect and how quickly.

Possible contraindications

Sometimes it is worth refusing to remove genital hair. Brazilian hair removal is contraindicated for the following conditions and diseases:

damage to the skin;
oncological diseases;
varicose veins;
pregnancy and breastfeeding;
inflammatory processes;
mycoses;
diabetes mellitus

During menstruation, it is worth holding off on deep hair removal.

Bikini area care

After Brazilian, delicate skin in intimate places needs care:

to avoid causing infection, do not touch the treated surface with your hands;
in the first 7 days after hair removal, do not visit the beach, pool or sauna;
choose loose underwear made from natural material;
use intimate hygiene products that have a neutral pH level.

For washing, use a soft washcloth so as not to cause additional injury to the epidermis.

Hair removal procedure at home

The hair removal procedure can also be done at home. How to cleanse a shallow bikini area is clear. A razor, an electric epilator, wax strips, sugaring, wax - in a word, any method will help. Since the procedure is performed on the upper part of the legs near the perineum, it is clear that the skin there is much rougher than on the labia or in the buttock fold.

Of course, there are problems on the legs: ingrown hairs, irritation, inflammation, but this is not as bad as in intimate places. So, epilation in the classic bikini area is not so difficult, in the deep bikini area it is more difficult. This procedure requires mandatory preparation, special implementation and, of course, skin care after the procedure.

Experts advise carrying out the first procedure in a salon in order to go through all the stages of hair removal with a specialist, hear his advice and recommendations, determine your pain threshold, etc. For yourself, you can determine what kind of hair removal is for you: classic hair removal of the bikini area or Brazilian.

Embarrassment can play a decisive role in choosing where to do hair removal (in a salon or at home), because the procedure is really very intimate. If you nevertheless decide to undergo Brazilian at home, then study this issue very carefully to avoid complications.

Preparation

The preparation process will be paramount for Brazilian hair removal. In procedures with a classic bikini, it is not so important - this is the first thing that distinguishes epilation of a deep bikini from a regular one. If you have decided to epilate intimate areas at home, have chosen a deep bikini for epilation, and have decided how you will proceed, then we will study the issue in detail.

Before the procedure, inspect the epilation area. The hairs must be at least 0.4-0.6 cm long. If the length is shorter, then hair removal may not be possible at one time, and the procedure will have to be repeated. These include repeated painful sensations, increased pain the second time, and excess consumption of wax or sugar paste.

As a preparatory procedure before Brazilian hair removal at home, you need to take a hot bath for 15-20 minutes to steam your hair and skin. On the eve of epilation, you also need to cleanse the skin with a soft scrub: this will make the hairs easier to remove.

Did you know? Experts and women experienced in this matter claim that the lowest pain threshold is in the first week after menstruation.

Most often, Brazilian is done without pain relief. If you have a low pain threshold, you can use anesthetics before getting Brazilian hair removal. Among them are lidocaine sprays or lidocaine ointment "Emla". It is necessary to treat the skin with one of them immediately before epilation. Read the instructions to determine how long it will take for the drug to take effect.

Important! Before using medications, be sure to carefully read the instructions for the drug.

Immediately before applying wax or paste, you can treat the skin with lotion against hair growth. After this, the hair will rise, you need to apply talc to it to improve the “adhesion” of the products.

How to enhance the effect of the procedure

After undergoing Brazilian hair removal of the bikini area, unwanted hair does not appear for 3 – 3.5 weeks, but if you follow simple rules, you can achieve a greater effect:

After depilation, it is necessary to use special products, the action of which is aimed at the hair follicles and at slowing down hair growth.
Three days after hair removal, it is recommended to use a scrub, which can be purchased in professional stores or prepared at home from coffee grounds and honey.
In the intervals between procedures, you should not shave off growing hairs: shaving stimulates increased hair growth, causes skin irritation, and in severe cases, infection.

A one-time hair removal will not permanently eliminate hair in the intimate area, but regular sessions help achieve a lasting effect.

The Brazilian intimate hair removal service is always popular, although there are opponents of the procedure. The negative attitude is explained by possible contraindications, pain, and the appearance of ingrown hairs. The decision to carry out or refuse hair removal is made individually. Following the rules of hygiene and careful preparation for the procedure will help protect against unpleasant consequences.

Advantages

The Brazilian hair removal procedure became known not so long ago, but quickly gained popularity. The reason for this is the advantages it provides:

aesthetic appearance of the intimate area;

physical comfort;

cleanliness and ease of hygiene procedures;

the ability to wear any underwear;

affordability;

long lasting effect.