What to Do Before and After a Brazilian Wax So Your Skin Doesn鈥檛 Freak Out
Getting your first Brazilian wax was probably more nerve-wracking than swiping your v-card鈥攁nd a helluva lot more painful. But it doesn鈥檛 have to be that way. Take these steps to ensure your delicate down-there skin doesn鈥檛 get all red and angry on you every time.
BEFORE A BRAZILIAN WAX
Pick your poison. There are essentially three different types of wax: strip, hard, and elastic, says Noemi Grupenmager, founder and CEO of Uni K Wax Center, an award-winning waxing salon with locations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Strip wax (the wax is literally on strips of cloth) often takes a long time and can leave skin sticky. Meanwhile, hard wax can break and crack, making it difficult to remove. Elastic wax鈥攚hich is what鈥檚 used at Uni K鈥攊s significantly less painful (take our word for it!). That鈥檚 because it stretches to remove hair and causes less pulling. Call your waxing salon before making an appointment to find out what they use.