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Brazillian Waxing is a term primarily used for the removal of hair in the bikini area using wax.  While women can get a bikini line wax, most opt to get the full Brazillian. The bikini line area, when exposed by a bathing suit, includes the top of the legs, the area below the naval and the pubic hair visible beyond the boundaries of the typical bikini style panty for women, but the Brazillian covers all of the hair that is not exposed as well.  The twentieth century found drastic changes in fashions and styles, as bathing suit designs progressed, they covered less and less. Nowadays, in order to wear a bikini, women have to remove unwanted bikini area hair so that they exude a fresh, clean appearance.

Waxing vs. Other Hair Removal Methods

There are several forms of hair removal, both temporary and permanent, that can be utilized to remove hair in the bikini area.  While they all have their pros and cons, waxing, in one way or another holds a certain advantage over all of them.

Shaving: shaving is the first and oldest hair removal method used to remove hair from the bikini area, and while shaving is convenient, it doesn’t compare to waxing.  Shaving merely removes hair from the surface of the skin, therefore hair only remains gone for a day or two, waxing leaves the bikini area smooth and hair free for weeks.

Tweezing: tweezing is another form of hair removal that can be used to temporarily remove unwanted hair, but it is rarely used for an area as large as the bikini area.  Tweezing is great method for cleaning up errant strands of hair, but having to remove each hair in the bikini area one at a time can be very time consuming and very painful.  Brazillian Waxing is definitely a method that can save men and women time.

Electrolysis: electrolysis is a safe, effective, permanent method of bikini area hair removal but is viewed with some skepticism because of the sensitivity of the skin in the pubic area and the amount of time the procedure takes to complete.  Electrolysis is a permanent form of hair removal, but like tweezing, with electrolysis each follicle is treated individually.  This means that treatments are very extensive, very painful and can take years to complete.

Laser Hair Removal: laser hair removal is a fast and easy way to remove unwanted hair in the bikini area with permanent results, but the price is something that not all individuals can afford.  For those looking for a relatively inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair, Brazillian Waxing is a great method because hair is removed for an extended period of time without hurting your wallet.

The Benefits

Brazillian Waxing helps to remove large amounts of hair in a short amount of time.  During treatment, wax is spread over the bikini area and cloth strips are then applied.  When the warm wax cools and the cloth strip is removed, all of the hair in the area is taken with it.  Getting a bikini wax takes mere minutes yet provides men and women with lasting hair free results.  While this method is only temporary, it is the temporary method that will give you the longest lasting results.  Instead of worrying about stubble and hair re-growth, men and women can enjoy their hair free skin for weeks.

Hair Removal is an age old concept. Dating back to the cavemen, removing ones hair has always been a sign of civilization. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks were among the first to develop razors, but other historical groups each had their own ways of grooming their appearance. Modern day has brought about radical advancements in technology—these advancements have allowed for the creation of new and better methods for removing unwanted hair; advancements so revolutionary, now men and women even have a way to remove unwanted hair permanently.

Throughout the years many concepts for hair removal have been developed, some have worked, others have not. After significant trial and error, today there are 7 basic modalities available for the removal of unwanted hair:

Shaving: shaving is the oldest method of hair removal that is still in existence today. The first razors discovered date back over 3000 years. Technology has allowed for the development of newer and better razors that add comfort and protection to the process, but the end result has never changed. By passing the razor over the surface of your skin, shaving gives you smooth, soft hair free results.

Waxing: waxing differs to shaving in that shaving removes hair from the surface of the skin, but waxing removes hair from the root. Waxing consists of spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth strip is then pressed on top of the wax, as it cools the cloth strip is quickly ripped away bringing unwanted hair with it. Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal but results last much longer than results from shaving.

Tweezing: tweezing is similar to waxing in that you remove the hair from the root, but it differs in that no wax is used. Instead, tweezers are used to pull or pluck each individual hair from the follicle. Length of results are similar to that of waxing, but the process takes much longer considering hairs are removed one by one.

Sugaring: sugaring is a very old method of hair removal that is still used by some today. Sugaring is very similar to waxing, though many say it is less painful because the sticky substance used for sugaring only sticks to the hair, not to the skin. Like waxing, sugaring involves a sticky substance (usually made out of all natural ingredients) being spread over the skin. A cloth strip is applied and the hair is quickly ripped from the follicles.

Depilatory Creams: depilatory creams such as Nair or Veet are commonly used to temporarily remove unwanted hair. Depilatory creams use a combination of chemicals to break the protein chains in the hair that give it its strength; essentially the creams disintegrate the hair. Results can last, but individuals must use caution because if the creams are used too frequently, they can cause adverse reactions on your skin.

Electrolysis: electrolysis is a method of hair removal that has been in existence for over 100 years and to date is the only true permanent method of hair removal available. Electrolysis involves a tiny surgical probe that is inserted into each individual hair follicle. The probe delivers an electrical impulse to the root of the hair which effectively destroys it. Once a hair is properly treated, it will never grow again. Electrolysis is permanent, but the process can be very long. Each hair follicle must be treated individually so patients may not see 100% results for years.

Laser Hair Removal: laser hair removal is the newest form of hair removal to become available to consumers. Developed in 1998, this process involves the use of laser light to effectively destroy actively growing hair follicles for permanent hair reduction. The laser is passed over the treatment area; the pulsed light is attracted to the pigment found in the hair follicles. Once the light reaches the follicle, the laser energy is transformed into heat which disables the follicle rendering it inactive. Multiple treatments are needed for effective results and patients can see up to 95% reduction of unwanted hair.

Consumers today have many choices when it comes to hair removal. Whether searching for temporary or permanent hair removal, the options available allow men and women to find the perfect solution to their unwanted hair removal needs.