Brazilian Waxing

Brazilian waxing is becoming more and more popular and more and more people are jumping in and trying the brazilian as their first waxing experience (brave or crazy?).
Part of my job as an Esthetician is giving Brazilian waxes.  Today at the school was another class's "Brazilian wax day".  This means for 8 hours today I spent time teaching 8 people how to successfully, carefully and professionally perform a Brazilian wax.
If you have never received a Brazilian yet/or are wondering if your service provider is performing your service correctly, read on!  The vagina is like a puzzle.  There are many pieces to the puzzle and every piece is shaped a little different.  There has to be a game plan to the puzzle, not just slapping wax and ripping hair out.  By examining hair growth direction, this will help with the puzzle piece shape and knowing how the hair will come out the best and least amount of pain!
I have mapped out the vagina into 18 pieces, 9 on each side.  By having a diagram/map, my students find it very helpful in following the steps b/c let's face it, staring at a naked vagina for the first time and wondering how do I go about this without hurting someone is nerve-racking and scary.
Your Brazilian should take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes.  A Brazilian does include "everything" removed, but if you would prefer to leave some hair on top or in back, it's totally up to you.  I would really recommend trying the backside waxed if you never have experienced it.  It doesn't hurt and it's wonderful!
Aftercare!!!  Avoid hot water(showers, tubs) for at least 24 hours after your waxing.  Avoid sex for at least 24 hours after.  Avoid working out/sweating for at least 24 hours after.  No tanning before or after waxing for at least 48 hours!  Avoid harsh/abrasive scrubs or exfoliants in waxed areas for 48 hours after.  Wash/clean waxed area w/ clean hands and antibacterial soap.  Pat dry then apply tea tree oil or my favorite, "Finipil" antibacterial, antimicrobial cooling lotion that also retards hair growth.  Tea tree oil is excellent to because it is a natural antiseptic to keep open follicles clean and kill bacteria.
Everyone's hair growth rate is different, but I would recommend keeping up with your waxing services every 3 to 5 weeks.  You want your hair to be as long as a long grain of rice(1/4").
Contact me if you have any questions about waxing or services you have had.