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The Brazilian Wax: What Really Happens?

By , About.com Guide   March 22, 2009

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With the latest news that New Jersey may outlaw genital waxing (also known as "The Brazilian"), you may be wondering, "what really happens during a Brazilian?"

Well, here's the dirty scoop in detail....

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March 23, 2009 at 7:58 am
(1) Belinda :

What you refer to as the “landing strip” is sometimes referred to as a “mohawk waxing” in Australia. (ha-ha)

March 30, 2009 at 1:03 pm
(2) BaldGirlsDoLunch.org :

The millions of women with the autoimmune skin condition causing total body hair loss, alopecia areata, have a permanent Brazilian. While many of them feel strange to be scalp and body smooth and buy wigs or sport the bald look, it really is an advantage when you think of what everyone else does to get rid of hair.

March 30, 2009 at 1:55 pm
(3) Tina Zillmann :

We train Aestheticians in Brazilian Waxing and it is all in the wax that is being used you should never let anyone use honey strip wax in the senistive areas on your body. Hard wax is the way to go. If you need more information on what to ask before you get a bikini wax look us up. arcskincare.com/ brazilianwaxbootcamp.com.

March 30, 2009 at 5:58 pm
(4) nixie :

Can I get a better description of a modern Brazilian please — “move around in all sorts of odd positions in order for the waxer to do her job, “crouch on all fours,” Don’t forget to get the name of the waxer so when you make another appointment you can get the same person so you don’t have to bare all for another complete stranger (wink).”

Give me a break! — If you see an experienced professional, modern brazilians do not require any of this and if a professional is fumbling with her wax then has you get on all fours – get up and leave. Brazilian waxing is a viable service and women that get them regularly aren’t shy about exposing it all because it’s natural!

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