Many women think that getting rid of hair in the bikini area is a dream that will never come true. The skin in this area is incredibly thin and delicate, under it an uncountable number of nerve endings are concentrated, any mechanical impact on it causes instant redness and irritation. How to do epilation of the bikini area? What are the methods? How to choose the one that is right for you?
Before, there was only a razor…
For most women some 15 years ago, there was no better way to get rid of unwanted hair than an ordinary razor. Moreover, in those days, everyone decided for himself whether to leave natural hairline in the intimate area or get rid of it, and this problem did not have such vivid publicity in the media. Modern beauty standards dictate perfect smoothness, and this applies to all parts of the body, and anyone who wants to meet them musttolerate. To endure because even modern methods of epilation of the bikini zone are painful procedures that in one way or another injure the skin and have many side effects. Why not go back to the razor? In this case, you will have to spend every evening (or morning) with him, because in a day the hairs will break out in the form of bristles. Well, the razor, in turn, with daily use will also begin to irritate the epidermis. If you are ready for pain for the sake of beauty, we present to your attention the different types of hair removal for the bikini area, their features, advantages and disadvantages.
Salon master… or self-master?
For women, the first question in hair removal is to shave it off or destroy it from the roots. In the first case, you can use a razor, which we have already talked about, and in the second, a cream that removes hair due to the chemical composition. Both methods are homemade due to their ease of implementation, so you definitely won’t find them in the list of salon procedures. But if we are talking about pulling out hair or the complete removal of bulbs, which is called epilation, this should be done by a master with relevant experience. Epilation of the bikini area in the salon is a procedure that will take from 15 minutes to half an hour (depending on its features). Pain will be somewhat dulled by special creams, but not completely suppressed. Most importantly, removing hair from the root or "burning" the follicles gives long-term results. But with it come side effects.
We offer to startconsider how hair removal of the bikini area is performed in salons, what methods exist and what is their result.
Bioepilation
This term refers to the removal of hair from the root with the help of preparations created on the basis of natural ingredients. In other words, this is epilation of the bikini area with wax or sugar, that is, sugar paste. The methods have advantages and disadvantages. Let us describe in more detail each of these two methods:
- Epilation of the bikini area with wax is the application of a hot thick mixture. Then a special fabric strip is glued on top of it and torn off with a sharp movement against hair growth. The pain is strong, but instant, if the master, after tearing off the strip, presses the skin with his hand in time, it will become much easier. The advantage of this procedure is its long-term effect. Hair does not grow within 2-3 weeks, and at the initial stage of the passage of such procedures, everything goes as smoothly as possible. After the 5-6th session, the hairs begin to grow in. You can get rid of this minor trouble with the help of scrubbing.
- Sugar hair removal of the bikini area is better known to everyone as shugaring. The sugar-based paste is kneaded in the hand like plasticine and applied to the skin against the growth of the hair, and is torn off in the direction of growth. This technique prevents ingrowth. In addition, sugar paste is non-irritating, suitable for sensitive skin and cannot cause burns (unlike wax). However, it is believed that this procedure is not very hygienic, since for high-quality kneading of the paste, the beautician must be withoutgloves.
Cold wax
Surely all women have heard that epilation of the bikini area with wax strips is almost the same as using hot wax, only much faster and more convenient. In fact, everything is not so rosy. Strips of a special material, on which a wax composition is applied, are most often used at home. But there is a similar procedure in the salon, however, from the fact that the master will perform it, its characteristics will not improve. Yes, this is an analogue of the same wax epilation, but the difference is that the hairs are removed with an already hardened composition. When adhering to the skin, the strip does not capture all the hairs, therefore, the skin does not become perfectly smooth. It is worth noting that this procedure is much more painful than hot wax epilation.
The benefits of high technology
In recent years, laser hair removal of the bikini area has become a bestseller in beauty salons. Millions of women signed up for the procedure, and most were completely satisfied with the result. Why most and not all? Because there are two pitfalls here. The first is that it is necessary that the procedure be carried out with a good laser. If the equipment "limps", then the result will be variable. The second pitfall is the structure of the hair. Laser epilation of the bikini zone is suitable only for those women whose hairs are dark and coarse, which are visible even on the first day after shaving. If the hairline is thin, light, then the laser simply does not"see" this fluff.
Pros and cons of laser hair removal
The property of this procedure is its durability. After completing the entire course, the hair completely stops growing for 5-7 years. The laser removes ingrown hairs, even eliminates such problems as oily skin and pustules that can form in the summer. These are very strong arguments for signing up for laser hair removal, but now let's look at its disadvantages. Firstly, you will have to lie on the couch for half an hour, no less. Not all women can stand it. Secondly, without Emla cream, which reduces pain, it is impossible to endure the procedure. Thirdly, it is necessary to undergo from 5 to 8 procedures with a frequency of one month to achieve the desired result. In addition, each of the sessions is not cheap. In a word, if your hair is very dark and coarse, and you do not save on your beauty, then hair removal of the bikini area in the salon using a laser device is just what the doctor ordered.
Home cosmetology
In ancient times, alas, there were no beauty salons, therefore women, even the richest and noblest, were forced to take care of themselves. Among the various procedures that have survived to this day and sunk into centuries, there was also hair removal of the bikini area at home. It is easy to guess that in ancient times the ladies did not have much choice - they were content only with bioprocedures. Sugaring boasts the most striking history. The procedure was the prerogative of Eastern women, and the paste with which the hairs were removedcooked at home in a saucepan. The recipe has been exactly preserved to this day and formed the basis of the cosmetic product of the same name. You can also make your own pasta. But along with sugaring, a lot of methods for removing hair at home have appeared. We will now consider them.
Technology and beauty
Back in the 90s, an advertisement for a miracle machine called an epilator appeared on the screens. This innovation in the field of beauty was demonstrated to us by Heidi Klum and also said that the legs will remain smooth for up to two weeks. Time passed, and this method of dealing with excess hair became relevant not only for the legs, but also for other, more sensitive areas. Epilation of the bikini area with an epilator is possible only thanks to a special nozzle for sensitive skin. It is smaller and has a different mode of operation. As for pain, they are fully preserved, since the epilator tears out the hairs by the root. Pain can be relieved by applying ice or another cold compress to the body first. The result of this procedure is similar to hot wax. Hair does not grow for about two weeks, but over time it begins to grow.
Home bioepilation
As you get rid of hair in the salon with wax or sugar paste, you can do it yourself at home. All the necessary compositions and devices - wax and paste, strips, spatulas for application and wax makers - can be purchased at salon cosmetics stores. However, the main catch is that it is very difficult to work out sucha hard-to-reach area, like a deep bikini. Not only will the pain be overcome, it will also be necessary to turn out, re-coat the previously treated areas in order to achieve perfect smoothness. However, the advantage is that at home you will definitely be sure of the hygiene of all items and ingredients, and you will also be able to test in advance for an allergic reaction to the drug you bought.
By the way, you can cook sugar paste yourself, based on the ancient recipe of oriental women.
Sugar paste recipes
If you are doing sugar hair removal of the bikini area at home, you will probably want to cook the paste yourself. There is nothing complicated in the recipes, the main thing is to wait until it cools down and "grabs" reliably. The recipe should be chosen based on skin type:
- The most common way to cook pasta. You will need 4 tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of water and a tablespoon of citric acid. Pour sugar into a saucepan, fill with water and boil in a water bath. When all the grains dissolve in water, add citric acid and begin to stir. As soon as the gruel has acquired a white tint, rearrange the pan on a small fire and cook for 10 minutes. Pasta is said to be ready when it doesn't stick to your hands.
- For sensitive skin, honey paste is used. It will take 250 grams of sugar, a tablespoon of water, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and two tablespoons of honey. All ingredients are mixed and brought to a boil. Then pastecover with a lid and stir occasionally for 20 minutes. It happens that it turns out not a plastic paste, but a lollipop. In this case, it is recommended to cook it in a water bath.
- When you need to soften too rough skin, the following recipe will be useful. You need to take 280 grams of sugar, 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Then it is necessary to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it acquires an amber hue.
Epilation of the bikini area: reviews
The procedure for removing hair in the intimate area is a very sensitive issue. For many women, this is a real torture, and they are ready to either leave everything as it is, or use a razor. Those who gain courage gradually get used to the painful sensations of sugaring, an epilator or a laser device. By the 4-5th procedure, the pain subsides, everything no longer seems so scary and terrible. It is important to note that any hair removal in the salon, especially laser hair removal, is a big expense. To do the procedure regularly means to allocate a significant amount from each salary. In general, we can say that this question is purely individual. Each woman finds for herself the type of hair removal that suits her, and adapts both to pain and to the high cost of the service.
