In modern times, it is customary to remove dense vegetation not only on the legs and armpits, but also in the intimate area. Creating a smooth bikini surface is especially important when wearing open swimsuits in the summer season. At other times of the year, this need is determined not only by aesthetic, but also by hygienic factors. You can depilate intimate areas yourself, saving on the cost of a salon: to do this, you need to choose the right wax and familiarize yourself with the rules for its application.
Features of bikini and deep bikini depilation
Despite the fact that waxing is somewhat painful, the procedure solves the main problem - the presence of hair in unwanted areas.
Plus - there is an almost complete absence of irritation and ingrown hairs, so wax is a good way to remove hair in the bikini area for women who suffer from blocking pores with growing hair and do not want to repeat the procedure more than twice a month.
Waxing (waxing) is a popular effective method for combating unwanted hair. This method is used mainly in salons. Self-depilation of the bikini area with wax is possible.
Hair removal occurs in zones. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify how the bikini area differs from a deep bikini.
- Classic depilation, or average.
Most suitable for girls who have decided to undergo the procedure for the first time. Hair is removed only up to the underwear line and on the inner thighs. This is a less sensitive area. With minimal pain, you can maintain a well-groomed appearance for a long time and not worry about irritation. The session usually takes no more than 30 minutes.
- Deep bikini depilation.
The treatment is carried out on the pubic area that is hidden under the underwear, as well as on the inner thighs. In this area, the hairs are hard, so they require the use of thicker wax than with the classic method. The skin in this area is thin and delicate, so pain during the procedure is much higher. A variation of the deep method is the Brazilian bikini. It additionally covers the labia and anal area. This is the most painful method. It is recommended to choose it only after getting used to the first two types of depilation.
The hair removal technique is similar in all cases. The length of the hairs should be at least 0.5 cm. Each time they become less rigid, thicker, the bulbs are weaker, so the pain also decreases.
Using a spatula, warm wax is applied in a thin layer to a small area. A strip of fabric is glued on top, pressed well to the body, held for 10–15 seconds and torn off from the body with a sharp movement against the growth of the hairline. To avoid it being too painful, apply the product to a small area.
When depilating with cold wax, it is more convenient to use ready-made strips. They simply separate, stick to the skin, then come off.
Using hot wax in a delicate area is not recommended; the skin there is very sensitive and may cause burns.
After the procedure, the epidermis is treated with an antiseptic, and after 15 minutes a soothing cream or cosmetic oil (olive, peach, sea buckthorn, almond) is applied.
The effect of wax is quite long-lasting - hair will not grow for 25-30 days.
Each of these methods of getting rid of vegetation has its pros and cons.
Advantages and disadvantages of a deep bikini
The advantages of the method include:
- efficiency - complete hair removal in a delicate area ensures hygiene and comfort. You don’t have to think about choosing a swimsuit or underwear.
- achieving grooming, which is especially valued by men.
- performed in various ways: waxing, sugaring, photoepilation, laser and others.
However, this method has significant disadvantages that scare off many women:
- Pain (especially sensitive and delicate skin near the labia; not everyone can tolerate hair removal in this area without pain relief).
- It is necessary to overcome shyness in order to be completely naked in front of a specialist.
- High price.
- It is impossible to do it efficiently at home. Cosmetologists recommend using only the hardware method.
- Ingrowth problem. You can get rid of it only by following the rules of skin care after hair removal and using special cosmetics.
Preparing for bikini and deep bikini waxing
Before you go for waxing, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications. If in doubt, you can undergo an examination by a trichologist or dermatologist.
A specialist cosmetologist will select the time of hair removal and the optimal method, a paste suitable for your skin type. First, you need to grow your hair to a length of 5 mm. If they are shorter, epilation will be painful, and some of them may remain. Hair that is too short is cut to the required length.
Hair removal with hot wax is carried out after menstrual periods, as sensitivity increases before menstruation. There is no need to use scrubs or peelings, steam the skin, or visit a solarium before the procedure.
The skin is treated with an antibacterial spray or gel and, if necessary, numbed.
Hair removal procedure in the salon
You need to choose a salon with a positive reputation, where high-quality materials are used and experienced professionals work. A serious barrier to depilation of the bikini area is the client’s embarrassment. Such a visit can safely be equated to a visit to the doctor; do not forget that the cosmetologist is just doing his job, encountering dozens of patients every day.
It is better to make an appointment in the first half of the day, at this time sensitivity is lower. To be on the safe side, you can take painkillers a few hours before. If cream or lotion has been applied to the intimate area, they must be wiped off for better adhesion of the material to the hairs.
In a salon environment, the procedure is as follows:
- The master will offer to sit comfortably on the cosmetology couch, to expose the area for hair removal; determine the limits of the intimate area where depilation needs to be performed.
- The skin is degreased with lotion, wiped dry with napkins and treated with an anesthetic gel.
- After maintaining the required time interval and waiting until the area loses sensitivity, apply preheated wax, distributing it evenly.
- After time, the wax is removed with a cosmetic spatula, scraping off unwanted vegetation.
- Use cosmetic wipes to get rid of waxy residue on the skin.
- The area where intimate depilation was performed is treated with a soothing cream to avoid irritation.
If hot wax is used, the material is heated in a wax melter, applied to the body with a spatula, and held until it hardens. The wax is applied according to the growth of the hairs, and comes off against the growth.
If it seems that the wax is hot, you should definitely tell the master, he will lower the temperature of the wax melter.
Bandage strips are applied to the wax or torn off by hand. The master must wear gloves; all tools are disposable. The remaining single hairs are removed with tweezers.
Depending on the thickness of the hair and the client’s feelings, the duration of the procedure is from 20 to 40 minutes. Finally, a soothing gel is applied. The price depends on the skill level of the master and the prestige of the salon, ranging from $6-10.
How long will it last?
The effect of waxing depends on the individual characteristics of the body, the rate of hair growth and the sensitivity of the skin. Typically, after the first session, hairs begin to appear 2 weeks after the procedure. With subsequent depilations, this interval increases to 1 month.
These frames are conditional, so you should not forget that wax captures hairs well if their length exceeds 0.5 cm. It makes no sense to do it more often.
Which wax is best to use for depilation at home?
There are several types of hair removal using wax.
- Cold wax. You can do quick waxing of the bikini area by using special strips that are applied to the intimate area, smoothed out, and removed with a sharp movement against the growth direction. This approach to eliminating vegetation is relevant for women with sparse hair. The cold method will not be effective on tough, dense vegetation.
- Hot wax is used more often within the salon. The procedure requires a special heating device - a wax melter. At home, it can be replaced with a microwave oven or a water bath. The mixture is applied with a spatula, and after hardening it is abruptly torn off. The procedure is high-quality, but at home it may carry some risk. The fact is that wax for intimate depilation must be heated to a high temperature - it is difficult to calculate this correctly - it can cause a burn.
- Warm wax is an alternative method for people with sensitive skin. Suitable for deep epilation of the bikini area. The advantage is that the hairs grow back thin and soft. It is better to work with warm wax after a shower, after wiping the skin dry.
- Bikini waxing is a variation of this procedure: wax is applied to the surface of the skin with hairs on it. For thorough distribution, use a spatula or roller specially designed for this purpose. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, rubber can be added to the paste.
Depilation of the bikini area is usually a somewhat traumatic process. After all, to remove the hair shaft from the root means to inflict a microscopic wound, so after the procedure you have to treat irritated skin, apply a soothing cream and not expose it to ultraviolet radiation on the beach or in a solarium.
Wax does not clog pores, which is also one of its advantages, and waxing itself allows you to slow down the growth of new hairs. One jar of wax will last for a long time, so there is no point in saving. Poor quality composition can lead to allergic reactions and irritation.
Hair removal methods
There are only 2 ways to remove hair using wax. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Wax
Hot or warm wax is applied with a spatula or other device to the desired surface of the body. After the substance on the skin begins to harden and becomes thick but plastic, a paper or fabric strip is applied to the treated area.
After this, it, along with the wax and hair, is torn off with a sharp movement. If individual areas with hair remain on the body, they are re-treated.
When gluing the strip to the body, it is important to stick it evenly, otherwise the procedure will not work well and there will be areas of wax on the skin that are not so easy to wash off.
Wax strips
Fabric or paper strips are evenly glued to the area of the skin along the course of hair growth. After this, you need to keep the strip on the body for a few seconds, and then with a sharp movement, tear it off the skin.
Important! Removal of wax or wax strips is carried out against hair growth, otherwise the procedure will be ineffective.
In the case where uncleaned areas remain on the body, the process is repeated, but in most cases this is not recommended, since the threat of irritation and swelling increases significantly.
Bikini hair removal at home
Epilation of the intimate area at home is less comfortable due to the hard-to-reach area. With experience, the discomfort will become less and less. For a home session, you will only need a large mirror; otherwise, the procedure is no different from a salon session. A specialist can correctly respond to unforeseen circumstances (for example, hairs are not removed the first time, irritation has spread).
Inexperience sometimes affects the result of the procedure. Therefore, it is better to entrust serious action to a professional cosmetologist, especially if you plan to use hot wax. The salon master of a high level of service gives detailed advice, and after the procedure he will definitely offer cosmetics for the bikini area, which will slow down hair growth.
Stages of waxing at home:
- The wax is heating up.
- An antiseptic is applied to the treated area.
- After talc.
- Then wax.
- The material comes off abruptly.
- The skin is processed.
You should use a scrub every week to prevent ingrown hairs. If they do grow in and lead to inflammation, a cosmetologist can remove them with a needle.
A day before the procedure, you should avoid a hot bath, sauna, or sauna. You should not visit these places for 24 hours after the procedure.
Depilation of such a hard-to-reach area at home is done in parts. A strip that is too thick can cause severe pain and damage the skin.
Care
On the first day after depilation of a deep and classic bikini, you should not rub your groin with wax - this can further injure the skin and cause infection. Cosmetics for maintaining intimate hygiene remain prohibited - you can only wash yourself with clean boiled water, and, if possible, wear underwear made from natural materials with a classic cut.
If irritation appears the next day after the procedure, it is important to treat the groin with any healing agents:
- Bepanthen;
- Panthenol;
- Zinc ointment;
- aloe juice
Rubbing the skin with a decoction of chamomile, calendula or string will help cope with redness and incipient inflammation.
To prevent negative consequences, it is not advisable to take a bath, go to a bathhouse or sauna, or have sex for 3 days after waxing.
To prevent hair from growing under the skin, massage the bikini area once a week with a special scrub or washcloth.
Contraindications
Before waxing, women need to take into account the phase of the menstrual cycle - if you decide to have the procedure a week before the onset of your period, you will be able to avoid skin irritation.
The following conditions are contraindications:
- high body temperature;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- neoplasms of an oncological nature;
- high blood pressure is also a limiting factor for performing the procedure, since epilation of the intimate area is an exciting process;
- panic attacks, nervousness, irritability;
- diabetes;
- formations on the skin;
- injured skin;
- inflammation, fungus, ulcers;
- pregnancy;
- allergy to resins;
- too short or long hair in the intended area;
- early period after surgery.
It is not recommended to remove regrown hairs in the bikini area if you have recently had a tattoo in this area.
General overview
The French company's products are created on the basis of beeswax or paraffin, with the obligatory presence of natural oils and flavors.
The strips can be purchased at a pharmacy or supermarket. Packages containing 10 strips (five pairs), 2 oil-based wipes for removing wax residue, as well as instructions for use are very popular.
A well-known company in the CIS, it produces products for all skin types, which is a very important factor.
The bikini area is considered the most sensitive area of the body, and Veet polymer-based strips are ideal for this area. They are durable to use and guarantee high-quality depilation.
Veet 's latest innovation is gel-based strips that don't require any heat in your palms.
Possible negative consequences
Usually the procedure is easily tolerated. Complications can arise when choosing low-quality wax, incorrect hair removal technique, or when hair has not grown back enough.
If the material is overheated, burns, irritation or redness are possible. If the hair is not removed correctly and the rules of skin care are not followed, the follicles may change their position and the hair will grow in.
