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Bikini waxes: Styles, shapes, and confusing salon lingo, explained
I get it, shaving kind of sucks. Holy razor burn, Batman! But the thought of bikini waxing is crazy-intimidating everyone and their mother remembers that scene from The Year-Old Virgin. And it's hard to know what kind of "style" to ask for. It's not like you can just bring a pic of your favorite celebrity as an example like you do for a haircut Read on for the eight most common types of bikini wax you can get for the next time you're thinking about going bare:.
We'll be straight with you: Getting your first bikini wax is not a fun experience for most people. That said, it's a longer-lasting method to removing your pubic hair than shaving , with the smoothness from a bikini wax lasting for two to four weeks , rather than days, making it a good option for the summer months , when you don't want to be constantly reaching for the razor. But being aware of exactly what you're getting yourself into will help you get through the experience. Below, we outline what a full bikini wax involves and how to prepare for your first bikini wax. A big mistake many women make before their first waxing session: shaving.
And with swimwear, there are certain, uh, grooming issues to consider. I used to be a bikini wax devotee. Fear not — there are multiple options for the Fit Bottomed Girl in a hairy situation you know I had to say it.