Brazilian Hair Removal

Wax and Lasers for a Glamorous Riddance

Brazilian hair removal is not entirely new! However, it surely adds an exciting new dimension to pubic hair removal.

I felt it was necessary to convey this fact, because… there is a huge misconception attached to the glamorous new name.

No doubt it has certain special offerings but they are no different than what was already there.

Did you hear about waxing? Do you know laser hair removal?

Sure you do! Then be informed that the same two techniques are on offer behind an alluring new token.

So, What Is Brazilian Hair Removal?

Well, the 'Brazilian' prefix to hair removal connotes a method which removes hair completely from pubic area, perineum and also buttocks if required. Often a thin (1 inch wide) strip of hair is left over the pubic mound if desired which is called as 'landing strip'.

Thus, Brazilian Hair Removal is in fact pubic hair removal utilizing one or the other among two popular techniques to remove pubic hair… namely bikini waxing and laser hair removal.

Now, can't it be done with the plain old shaving, depilatory creams or sugaring? You bet… but the difference is in the 'hair free' period which is considerably less with these older options.

Bikini waxing lasts for 6-8 weeks and lasers as you might know are the popular means of permanent hair reduction.

So, let us have a closer look on each of these two major options for Brazilian hair removal…

Brazilian Wax Hair Removal for Sleek and Smooth Bikini Line

Waxing came into vogue among western women due to one main reason. And the reason was bikini wear getting increasingly short. The 'barely-there' beach wear came with the risk of revealing unsightly hair which no woman would love to show off!

Thus Brazilian wax hair removal gained a firm footing and incredible popularity enough to be called a 'hair removal fad'.

Wax hair removal for bikini line works by using wax to grasp hair and then pulling it off from the roots.

You have two options regarding the type of wax used namely hard wax and soft wax. Brazilian wax hair removal is best performed with hard wax. It is the most widely recommended type of wax on the Brazilian Scene.

If you wish to use wax for Brazilian hair removal then I recommend you go through the finer details before doing so.

Removing just the front or pubic hair is called Partial Brazilian wax or simply the Brazilian wax.

If you choose to remove pubic hair as well as hair over perineum, anal region and buttocks, then it is called Full Brazilian Wax or Sphinx.

However it is important to mention whether you want it partial or full to avoid confusion as well as the dollar toll.

Done in a spa or a salon the full Brazilian wax costs anywhere in between $50-$80 while partial Brazilian wax costs around $30-$50 as an average.

Brazilian Laser Hair Removal for Lasting Pubic Hair Reduction

It doesn't need a mention that lasers have a distinct advantage in removing hair no matter what the body area is! Advantage is… the permanent hair reduction.

The disadvantage however is the cost which is sure to be very high compared to the wax. But it isn't that much if you consider the long term benefits offered exclusively by Brazilian laser hair removal.

Brazilian laser hair removal cost ranges from $100 to $225 per treatment session. That would amount to $400-$600 (4-6 treatments required) for complete hair removal.

Regardless of the cost if you choose to go the Brazilian laser hair removal way then there are a few important considerations.

Do not forget that laser hair removal is permanent. If done successfully then you won't have the choice to revert back. So, you need to give some thought before you commit… Sounds familiar!
Laser hair removal treatments need a bit of research on your part regarding suitability, pre-treatment precautions and post-treatment care and so on. So, you must be willing to do a preemptive research regarding lasers… on your own.
Unlike waxing, results vary with Brazilian laser hair removal and you need to keep your expectations reasonable.

Brazilian Hair Removal to Remove Pubic Hair Creatively

The most exciting thing about Brazilian Hair Removal is the fact that you can get creative with your pubic hair. Yes, there are a lot of different pubic hair styles both men and women can experiment with if desired.

Here are a few popular pubic hair styles…

True Brazilian or French (Landing Strip): All hairs are removed from pubic area, but an inch wide strip of hair is crafted over the mound.
Playboy Style or G String: Complete hair removal from pubic area up to the buttocks except a pencil wide sting of hair is left over the pubic mound.
Full Brazilian or Hollywood (Sphinx): True to its name 'Sphinx' (a breed of hairless cat) all hairs from pubic area up to the buttocks are removed. So, you end up with no hair anywhere.
American Style: It's equivalent to keeping hair inside the bikini. I mean all the hairs outside of the bikini line are removed which gives a triangular shape to the hair left.
Bollywood Style: Same like Hollywood or sphinx but the pubic mound is decorated using henna.
Las Vegas Style: Same like Hollywood or sphinx but the pubic mound is decorated using diamanté (or something glittery).
Californian Style: Same like True Brazilian or landing strip but the strip is colored with a hair dye as desired.
Back, Sac and Crack for Males: It is better to be called Male Sphinx or Male Full Brazilian Hair Removal. Nothing is left from front to the back up to the lower back.
Shaping: This is something for the creative souls. From the plain old strip to a heart, a rectangle, a triangle or even a moustache… the possibilities are endless!

There are no standard names given to the pubic hair styles however. Different salons and experts at different regions call them as they like.

Styling definitions may also vary from place to place, but it really doesn't matter. They are there just to show you the possibilities and rest depends upon your tastes and of course your creativity.

Here's a list of other body hair removal options for those searching for an alternative.

Good luck removing hair the Brazilian way! Hope this information helps you realize your trendy Brazilian hair removal dreams in light of the above facts.