Brazilian waxing: Encyclopedia II - Brazilian waxing - Process

Brazilian waxing - Process

Like other forms of waxing, hot wax is spread over the area from which hair is to be removed. Cotton strips are placed on the waxed area and then ripped off. This procedure removes the wax, hair, and any dead skin cells lying on the skin surface.

The pain involved with this procedure can be slightly acute and can continue for quite some time (from several seconds to minutes). Most of those willing to endure the procedure feel that the result is worth the discomfort. However, most feel as if the procedure becomes less painful with every treatment.

Some advise to follow the procedure with an application of a hair inhibitor, which will slow the regrowth of hair and may halt regrowth completely.

The benefits are similar to those of other types of waxing, such as: lack of razor burn and soft hair regrowth. The disadvantages are also similar, though since it is performed on the most sensitive region of the body, the pain can be more acute.

While some types of waxing may safely be done on oneself, this type cannot. It is recommended that one get a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician to perform this procedure.

Adapted from the Wikipedia article "Process", under the G.N U Free Docmentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki