How To Bikini Wax

A hair-free pubic area with smooth and silky skin is the desire of many women; however, bikini waxing is not as easy as it sounds. Regardless of the bikini waxing style you choose (such as bare, Brazilian, or landing strip), here are the basic steps to perform.

What You Need

• Bikini-Waxing Kit
• Wax in microwave-safe container
• Fabric strips
• Sticks for spreading the wax
• Surgical scissors or shaver
• Damp washcloth
• Tweezers
• Aloe Vera gel

Step 1: Clean and Trim

The first thing you need to do is to take a warm shower. This is important to clean your pubic area, and loosen the hair follicles. Once you have cleaned your pubic area, trim down any excess pubic hair using surgical scissors or a shaver. Leave the hair only 1/4 inch long.

Step 2: Prepare the Wax

Warm the wax in the container based on the settings and time noted on the box. Start with the lowest recommendation first, stir, and then warm for a few more seconds if necessary.

Smooth the heated wax on your pubic area in the direction of hair growth, and then let it cool for a few seconds. Slowly press down the hair removal stripson top of the applied wax, again in the direction of hair growth. When the wax has cooled, the hair has also stuck to the strip of cloth.

Step 3: Pull!

Gently and swiftly pull the strip of cloth against the direction of hair growth. This is the most painful part, so be sure to do it quickly. Pull the strip directly back and towards you, not in an upward direction.

Step 4: Ease the Pain

Use the damp washcloth to rub away any wax still stuck to your skin. Remove any stubborn hair using tweezers. When you are completely done with the waxing process, apply some soothing aloe vera gel, lotion, or cream on the area to prevent swelling and bumps.

Step 5: Repeat

You can now repeat the process on the next section of hair. Once you’ve removed all the hair, you only need to do this again once the hair’s grown back to the 1/4 inch length, which could be anywhere from a few weeks to over a month.

Bikini waxing is painful, especially for first-timers. You may want to have it professionally done a few times until you get used to the pain and the process, and then move on to trying it at home. Happy waxing!