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10/29/09

The Brazilian Wax


This is for all the Brazilian wax virgins out there who are considering getting it done but are afraid you may never come back out of that little room. Believe me, it is worth it! It'll grow back at a much slower pace and a lot sparser and softer too, minus the prickly ingrowns.

Tips from a first-timer:
  • Pick a reputed place with experienced professionals.
  • Book your appointment on a weekday, when it's not so busy.
  • On D-day, SHOWER before leaving home. If you're going to work first, carry some feminine  wipes to 'freshen up' before the session and wear soft cotton underwear (no G's or thongs and definitely nothing lacy!)
  • You could take a painkiller 15-30 minutes before you reach the place. 
  • Let your beautician know it's your first time.
  • She will ask you whether you want the hard wax or soft wax. Pick the hard wax. It'll cost a little more but will hurt a lot less than with the regular soft wax (used with strips.)
  • You'll also need to decide what type you want- Full, heart, landing strip, and lots more. Nowadays even initials, colored designs and whatnot.
This video will give you an idea of the procedure with hard wax:



  • It will take about half an hour to 45 minutes
  • Try not to tense up before the 'pulling' and please, there's no need to screeeam on top of your voice.
  • Divert your mind. Think- sitting on a beach sipping margaritas...ballroom dancing with Shah Rukh Khan or Edward Cullen...being in a MAC store. Whatever pumps up your happy hormones.
  • It'll be over before you know it.
  • Treat yourself to your favorite Baskin Robbins ice-cream or anything nice and cold (You'll know why.) And afterwards, maybe a lipstick or lingerie, to reward your bravery.

Things you might need for after-care: Aloe vera gel, a cooling ice pack, and a gentle lightening scrub (for later.)
***Don't do it yourself the first time.
I got it done at a place called Strip in Singapore
For girls in India looking for places that provide this service, I wish you the best of luck and please let me know when you find any, coz I'm at my wit's end trying to find one myself. I called some popular beauty salons and most didn't even know what it means.
Some salons do bikini waxing though (some list as "V"), which doesn't mean a full Brazilian.


Good luck ladies! =)



40 comments:

  1. awwww....em petrified even by the thot of it !!

    for not so brave chicks like me .. I fink hair removing cream is a better option !!

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  2. hehe, I am such a faint hearted person when it comes to hair wax and pain inducing procedures! ha ha I will be sticking to my bikini trimmer happly forever! xoxo

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  3. yikes :S m scared already :S hehe..i doubt i'l eva resort to this measure. i will stick to creams too i guess =)

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  4. hahaha, i could see that guy squirming around after his hair got pulled out. LOL!

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  5. LOL..i noticed that too Pchan :D

    @the others...C'mon ladies! Surprise your 'scared' selves.. hehe...

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  6. thank god i found ur blog last night - since then iv been reading all ur posts addictively!!

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  7. thanks for posting this! i've really wanted to get this done because i HATE shaving but i'm such a scardy-cat ;p i'll try ur tips one day soon :)

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  8. I HATE shaving too kuri...it feels horrible afterwards!
    I'm happy at least someone is willing to give it a try...look at all the others! hehe :)

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  9. Try Marvelous Salon in Model Town/Ashok Vihar.
    I hate shaving/creams.
    Its totally worth it...I mean it hurts like a bitch, but you are hair free for 6 weeks.

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  10. I get a woman to come home and do it for me. She does my pedicure, waxing, etc. too. Total privacy, plus I use my own towels and pedicure kit! I put on some music...sip on green tea...offer her some refreshment...I actually look forward to her visits!! I am sure if you are in India, you can find a beautician like her to make home visits.

    Sim

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    1. Hi Sim
      would you like to share the details of this women sply if she is in delhi as I am looking for a place where they do hollywood wax or brazilian. I cannot use creams or razer.

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  11. Oh wow... it's not that bad.. the video.. you can do this yourself (u can even make the lil wax they had... i don't use actual wax-wax though..use the sugaring (100% natural) wax) and even though it hurt the first time... i couldn't even finish it the first time all in one go.. i got it done and it was pretty kool.. i have done it once more only and it didnt hurt as bad and didnt take more than 2-3 different tries to get all hair off and yes! the hair does grow finer and slower (i sugar my legs so i know)and am going to go on with this removal treatment

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  12. AOYV- That area is too out of the way for me Shivs, but thanks anyways.

    Thanks Sim!

    Anon- Ya I want to get one of those Sugaring kits, but yet to find it here in Delhi. Thanks :)

    ♥xx♥

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  13. great post! i was googling it and found ur link in the first page of my search! just yesterday got mine done for the 5th time n i love it! i swim for my work out so i needed it. in india they use the term bikini wax instead of brazilian wax though the result is the same :P. i like reading other girl's brazilian wax experience! its so funny n nice XD.

    www.crazypoplock.com

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  14. Parlours in Ahmedabad are used to doing this... guess gujju girls are braver than most! They're totally professionla and charge 400-500 per session, the first time was the most painful experience of my life and i'll be going for a second shot now after 8 months... this time prepared with a couple of painkillers popped and a topical anasthetic applied to help cope with some of the pain... but its most definitely worth it ladies!

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    1. Hi, can you please share the name of the parlour in Ahmedabad

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  15. some of you girls need to stop being so scared. sometimes it helps mustering some courage and going for it. you'll never learn the many comforts of life with such close minds and fear

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  16. I used to get mine done from Jean Claude in Mumbai n they are awesome! They use a white cream like wax n there is no requirement for waxing strip in that. Also they do a proper brazilian (not just bikini) with a back strip. So far I haven't been able to find out abt any places in Delhi which does it in a similar way. Pls help.

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  17. Jean Claude Biguine does that! Rs.1500 with backstrip.. but completely worth it! Very professional! Ull love it after!!

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    1. Which branch of Jean Claude Biguine in Mumbai should I go to?

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  18. Geetanjali Salon in Delhi, especially the one in Khan Market is really good.

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  19. Hi,

    Any idea about a salon doing it in bangalore?

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  20. Also,
    If i find someone to do it at home, can you guys help me find out the brand of Hard wax that I should Buy...... I have not done it before... Ever.

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  21. Geetanjali salon in Green Park Market have only 2 kinds of Brazilian Bikini Wax but haven't heard about the hard wax (no strip, hand pull) there yet
    hope they start it there soon!

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  22. IN Mumbai from where I can buy hard wax.pls help

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    1. Hi Gunjan, I am a professional beautician and operate through my parlor in Andheri. I suggest if you plan to undergo the process for the first time, do not try the hard wax yourself. Get it done through a professional. You can drop me a note at guptankita87@gmail.com.

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  23. Please let me know if any salon in gurgaon does it...... m at my wits end finding one.......

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  24. Is there any Salon near Vaishali Ghaziabad for hard brazilian waxing. Also from where I can buy Brazilian hard waxing kit.

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  25. Anyone knows any parlours near pitampura where they do Brazilian wax or bikini wax?

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  26. Page 3 Salon, in both Nungambakkam and Adayar, in Chennai offer Brazilian waxing for 1500+tax. Called them today. Will be getting my first Brazilian wax in a few days. Let's hope this goes well. Not very comfortable with the idea of a stranger working at my privates for 45 minutes but it sounds way better than doing it yourself!

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    1. Hey glad to c mention of chennai in the thread. Please share your experience at page 3 ..was that at nungambakam that u got it done. I'd wanna go for it if your experience was good. Thanks!

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  27. Can any body guide me as where this brazilian wax is done in Shimla or chandigarh. I'll be doing for the first time..... m a teenager.

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  28. hi...i wanna know is their any parlour in raipur chhattisgarh for bikni waxing or brazilian waxing n from where shall i get these wax in market..?

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  29. Plz tell me the name of sallon for brazilian waxing in nasik

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  30. Any place in bangalore where we can get an awesome brazilian ,, preferably by someone who knows what they r doing.

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  31. Any places in mumbai other than Buigine?How is Lakme Salon-bandra for brazilian mumbai?

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  32. In mumbai, there are a lot many salons now who do these procedures. Some of them who are really professional are Jean Claude, loreal enrich at matunga, lakme at sion.

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  33. can anybody tel me where they do brazillian wax using HARD WAX in bangalore?

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  34. Bodycraft in bangalore has this facility.

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  35. Any ideas if we can get a Brazilian done in Delhi with hard wax (no strips). I've called all major players all use soft wax.

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