Brazilian Wax Concerns: How To Avoid Confusion And Stay Hair Free And Worry Free
Brazilian and Hollywood waxes are now commonly requested treatments in salons across the country. For those not ‘in the know’, for women that means removing all pubic hair from the labia, perineum and anus, with a narrow strip of hair on top of the pubic mound for the Brazilian, or absolutely everything. in the case of Hollywood. For male clients, all hair is removed from the scrotum, perineum, and anus.
Or those are the true definitions of Brazilian and Hollywood waxing, anyway. Unsurprisingly, Brazilian wax emanates from the wax capital of the world, Brazil. Visitors to Copacabana or Ipanema cannot fail to be surprised by the dimensions of the ‘floss’ bikinis preferred by the masses of Brazilian beach girls. Such skimpy attire would be totally inappropriate were it not for the now world-famous Brazilian wax that cleanses the nether regions of these people, in a practice that has gained worldwide popularity.
However, the definition of ‘Brazilian’ has become blurred over time. Many beauty salons, wanting to respond to the increased demand for intimate hair removal, offer their own variations of the treatment, which has the potential to cause a lot of confusion. Imagine the embarrassment if a seasoned Brazilian waxer turns to have her hair removed from around her back, only to see the waxer recoil in horror when her very definition of a Brazilian is a runway with all pubic hair intact. Happens.
This problem is not solved by the shyness that many salons show, despite claiming to offer these treatments. Too often, there is little information on their websites or in their marketing material. Because many clients are simply too shy to ask, “Will you remove the hair on my bottom as part of my Brazilian?” they don’t. Instead, they take a chance, tentatively entering the treatment room, having no idea what they’re about to get out of, but hoping for the best.
To avoid confusion, the best advice is to be honest and ask what exactly the treatment consists of before booking. It’s a safe bet that any shame displayed by a therapist or salon manager at this stage will carry over to the treatment room. And few experiences can be more uncomfortable than getting into positions to have your hair removed from those areas where the sun definitely doesn’t shine, only to see your therapist looking more embarrassed than you do.
Most salons that are serious about these treatments will be upfront on their website or in their price lists about exactly what these treatments entail. Specialized hair removal salons are also beginning to emerge, in response to the clear demand for these specialized services that the vast majority of general beauty centers still do not serve. In the search for the elusive perfect Brazilian wax, this can often be your best bet.