One of the best decisions a woman can make as a preparation for her honeymoon is to get her legs, upper lip, chin, and bikini area waxed. A Brazilian wax, which removes all of the hair down there, may even be the way to go. For those areas that you have to deal with shaving daily, such as your legs and underarms, it’s a real luxury when they remain hair-free for every day of your honeymoon, up to a couple of weeks.
If you’ve never waxed before, it’s important to do a test run at least 12 weeks before your wedding day. That way, if waxing works well for you, the hair has sufficient time to grow back before you get a fresh wax job just prior to the honeymoon.
One of the reasons you’re doing a test wax is to be sure that you don’t have any problems. Though it’s not the norm, you could have an adverse reaction to the wax. Some people have allergies which affect the type of products that are safe to use on their skin. If the wax causes red bumps or other types of skin irritation, you certainly don’t want it to happen on your honeymoon.
Ingrown hairs are sometimes a result of waxing. Some things you can do to prevent this discomfort are to exfoliate a day before waxing and two days after. Moisturize your skin regularly.
A certain amount of redness following getting waxed is normal. Take special notice of how long it takes for redness to disappear and don’t schedule your pre-wedding wax any closer than that amount of time.
If you’re concerned and think that you may have problems with skin irritation, begin waxing no less than 6 months prior to your wedding. Over time, your hair will grow in slower because there’s less hair to grow back. Waxing damages the hair follicles and causes you to grow less hair wherever you wax.
If you’re afraid of the pain of waxing or if you’ve already had some really bad experiences, keep in mind that there are different types of wax. Hard wax causes less pain. Other pain solutions include:
Take an anti-inflammatory one half hour before getting waxed.
Apply a numbing product, such as No Scream Cream.
If you aren’t sure what type of wax job you need for going to the beach or swimming pool, bring your swimming suit to the wax technician and let them advise you on the level of bikini/Brazilian wax that would be best for you.
A Brazilian wax is when you get all of the hair in your nether regions removed, perhaps with the exception of a small strip of hair in the front. Much more invasive than a bikini wax, a Brazilian leaves you smooth on your rear, your front, and the in-between.
Seven Brazilian-born sisters, called the J Sisters, introduced this type of waxing method to the New York community in 1987; it has been a popular procedure for hair removal since that time.
The story goes that the Brazilian wax is the original inspiration for other beauty trends targeting the most intimate area, such as “Vajazzling,” in which a removable crystal tattoo is applied to the front bikini bottom area. Vatooing is a trend in which the private area is adorned with a temporary ink tattoo.
The level of privacy depends on where you go for your Brazilian wax. You may be behind a privacy curtain or a privacy door during the procedure. You’ll need to remove both your pants and underwear. A paper thong can usually be made available to you.
Make sure that you’re completely clean, front and back. One secret revealed by Brazilian wax practitioners is that quite a few of their clients end up being asked to clean themselves up with baby wipes. Also, you need to have at least ¼” of hair; otherwise, it’s too short to be waxed off.
How Badly Does it Hurt?
The first time you get a Brazilian wax is the worst, as far as your pain level. The reason it hurts less each session is because less hair grows back due to the fact that waxing damages hair follicles. Take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil a half hour before your wax, to help deal with the pain.
Why Go Through the Agony of a Brazilian?
People have different reasons for wanting this type of wax. Ultimately, people like the smooth, clean feeling it gives them; and many find that it enhances sexual activity.
How Long Does a Brazilian Last?
When you get a Brazilian, you’ll be free of hair down there for somewhere between 3 and 6 weeks.
Men aren’t the only ones who want to like what they see when they look at a love interest. Women also like to see a man who cares enough about the way he looks to remove unwanted hair that detracts from his appearance. Whether you have hairs sticking out of your ears, your nose, the back of your shirt, or overpowering your chest, your potential love interest will be probably find you more attractive if you go to a waxing salon and have it removed.
If you’ve never had a wax job and don’t know much of anything about waxing, the following will fill you in on some basics:
The smooth look for men is very much in vogue in this modern world.
Men often get the body parts already mentioned waxed free of hair: back, ears, nose, throat, chest, legs, and private area with a bikini wax or a Brazilian.
A Brazilian wax does more than remove hairs that my tend to show when you wear a Speedo. A Brazilian is very popular with men and removes all hair with the exception of a small strip in the front. This means the rear end and privates are made smooth and hair-free.
The pain of getting waxed isn’t as bad as it appears, if you’ve ever seen the movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin. A professional waxer will first trim hair if it’s very long, which helps to reduce pain. There are products available which can also help with the discomfort, such as spray-on products that provide topical numbing. A common strategy is to take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil a half hour before getting waxed.
The professionals at a waxing salon know how to work with men in a way that’s gentle, quick, and efficient.
What’s holding you back from getting unsightly hairs removed?
You may have discovered a fantastic shampoo or conditioner that you swear by, but the best way to have gorgeous hair doesn’t involve the use of a hair product at all. When you treat yourself right with proper diet and exercise, you’re improving the quality of your hair. Healthy hair is a shining reflection of a body that’s in good health.
Did you know that one-quarter of the weight of every strand of hair is water? Keep your body well hydrated; the general rule of thumb is to drink approximately 8 glasses of water every day. When you feel thirsty, your body is urging you to re-hydrate because it’s low on H2O. When a person is dehydrated, their hair loses its silkiness and shine.
If you have a vitamin deficiency, your hair will tell on you. Vitamin A is healthy for your skin and will contribute to a healthy scalp. Carrots and other vegetables are rich in Vitamin A.
Vitamins B and C have a lot to do with the health of your hair. A proper amount of these vitamins ensure that you have good circulation. They also contribute to the strength of your hair strands, which can help prevent splitting. You can get Vitamins B and/or C from fruit, eggs, vegetables, bread, milk, and cereals.
Protein
For the sake of your hair, one of the most important things to have in your diet is protein. This building block strengthens your hair and reduces splitting and breakage. Include fish, chicken, cottage cheese, milk, and cheese in your diet to ensure that your body has the protein it needs for gorgeous hair.
Your body also needs certain minerals, each of which contributes to the health of your hair. Iron carries oxygen to the strands of your hair. Your roots become weak if you have an iron deficiency. Add dark green vegetables and/or red meat to your diet to ensure that you have plenty of iron, or take iron supplements under a doctor’s advice.
Zinc is important because it helps to prevent hair loss. Meat and seafood are the best sources of zinc.
Copper optimizes your natural hair color. Copper rich foods include liver, shellfish, nuts, seeds, meat, and fresh vegetables.
If you do all these things plus exercise to ensure that your hair is good and healthy, chances are that your body will look pretty good, too! Take care of the hair you want to keep, wax off the unwanted hair, and you’ve got a real recipe for beauty.
There is some recent he and she news related to a Brazilian wax.
According to the New York Times, the Brazilian wax has entered into a new phase in that it’s no longer a taboo procedure for men. The evolution may be complete. Men now get manicures, facials, eyebrow grooming, and most recently they go completely bare down there.
Research has revealed that the kinds of men who are getting Brazilian waxes these days are straight, gay, conservative, and liberal. All age groups are getting in on having hairless nether regions.
For anyone who doesn’t mind stepping into a risqué zone, check out such male-oriented options as the Manzilian and Pe-jazzling.
Women are getting more creative with their Brazilian waxes. There is purportedly a trend in which a woman’s pubic hair is shaped in ways other than the basic strip of hair that is sometimes typical with this kind of invasive, intimate wax.
The Heartbreaker is obviously heart-shaped, Thunderstruck is a bolt of lightning, and another is called the Bermuda triangle. Among others, there’s also the Postage Stamp, which is a tiny landing strip on the public bone.
This type of hair sculpting is not easily achieved. Some customers have asked for such things as initials, but it may be tough to find a wax practitioner who can pull off such intricate designs as lettering.
You don’t have to go with anything fancy, if you want to get a bikini wax or a Brazilian so that you’re ready for the beach and more. But at least know you know what kind of trends are out there. Interesting, isn’t it?
You may not feel comfortable at the moment putting on your bikini and strolling on a beach under the warm sunshine. You’re not alone. Most people have some extra work to do for their bodies to firm up. And, of course, you also need to get a bikini wax so that you can be comfortable sunning or playing sand volleyball in your swimsuit.
Some experts say it can take a mere two weeks to get your body swimsuit-ready. The following are a few tips that may help:
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that simply doing crunches or sit-ups will properly work your abs. The body doesn’t work that way. Fat burning involves more total-body workouts than that.
The way to get your body in shape fast is with the typical weekly routine you’ve probably already heard about. It’s simple but it works. Do a total body workout for just 20 minutes minimum per day at least 3 times every week, and you’ll burn off some of your excess fat. Choose exercises that build muscles and speed your metabolism.
Add some cardio to your routine. After the full body workouts, do 15 minutes of interval cardio which gets your blood pumping fast and then you rest and repeat. Something as simple as skipping as fast as possible and then slowing down and repeating can help you to burn more calories during your workouts. You get in the fat burning zone with this recipe for fat loss, and you increase your efficiency at fat-burning.
Give your body the fuel it needs. Eat fresh, natural foods and avoid processed foods and anything that’s high in sugar, fat, or salt. Cut back on caffeine consumption because it dehydrates the body and makes it more difficult to achieve calorie-burning.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. This will help you flush out toxins, transport nutrients to cells, and keep the body oxygenated. Staying well-hydrated also helps to slow down signs of aging.
Do all of these things, including getting a bikini wax at a trusted salon, and you’ll be beach ready in just two weeks.
You may be concerned about hygiene and whether it’s completely safe and sanitary to get a bikini wax at a salon. There are things that you can do and be aware of that will help to ensure that you are at a reputable salon which is strict about adhering to all things related to your safety.
The facility you choose is a huge part of making a good decision to get a professional bikini wax or Brazilian. Rather than simply looking up local salons on the Internet and making an appointment with a salon “sight unseen,” visit the salon you’re thinking about visiting. Drop by and see for yourself whether the establishment is clean. Check to see the licensing of the aesthetician or cosmetologist you will have a waxing session with. Don’t get a Brazilian wax from anyone who doesn’t have proof of being trained.
The type of wax used can make a difference in your waxing experience. The best type of wax is hard wax because it adheres to your hair, not your skin; and it’s gentler. The soft and sticky wax called “speed wax” is fast and quick, but it causes more pain during the waxing process and tends to tear skin more easily.
Be aware of hygiene practices that are appropriate for waxing practitioners. Before beginning, he or she should either scrub their hands or at the very least use hand sanitizer. Each application of a spatula to your skin should be with a new applicator because double-dipping means that bacteria can get in the wax. Bacteria from other customers could cause you an infection; so double-dipping is a big no-no. Don’t get a wax in an establishment that practices double-dipping.
The technician should also make it a practice to prevent burns on you by testing the wax on his or her own skin first. Don’t be shy about speaking up if a practitioner isn’t following this and/or other hygiene steps.
To ease any skin irritation and help to prevent possible infection, apply over-the-counter antibiotic cream with hydrocortisone two days after your wax.
Check the area you’ve had waxed and see a doctor as soon as possible if you have peeling of the skin, a fever, a burning sensation, inflamed ingrown hairs, rashes, or raw open sores or cuts. If you’ve gone to a dependable waxing salon and if you exfoliate two days before and after being waxed, there’s less chance you’ll have any of these problems.
Swimming is one of the best kinds of exercise because it essentially works every muscle in your body. So if you need to lose weight for the summer season, why not get a bikini wax and dive into some fun swimming routines? Whether you opt for synchronized swimming or your own program of exercise, you’ll be on a clear path to better fitness.
According to experts, when you are involved with synchro swimming, there isn’t a part of your body that’s not used. To memorize routines, you use your brains. You exercise your lungs because holding your breath is necessary. You work your wrists and arms as a way to keep afloat. And your legs are constantly working, too, and require much strength and flexibility.
There are two basics that must be mastered when a person pursues synchronized swimming: the eggbeater kick and sculling. Each of them provides quite a workout for your body.
The eggbeater kick is when you have your legs split and knees bent in front of you, with both lower legs moving in circles. This move is used in water polo as well as synchro swimming. The eggbeater keeps you high in the water and allows you to freely use your arms.
Sculling is a move that propels you through the water. You wave the arms and hands beside the body. Perhaps a better description is that you do a figure-eight motions on the side of your body, like you’re washing a window. While it may look easy, it’s quite a workout.
For synchro swimming, you also incorporate the backstroke and freestyle moves as well as backflips and legs raised in the air.
Does synchronized swimming seem like an exercise you might enjoy? Go for it! Get waxed so that you’re comfortable with your body as you dive in for better fitness.
Are you going to spend time at the beach or poolside during spring break? After a season of being all bundled up, make sure your skin is ready to be on display. Of course, one way to ensure that the beauty of your skin shines through is to remove unwanted hair, whether it’s on your upper lip, chin, cheeks, or bikini line.
Your skin needs to be moisturized year-round but especially during winter months when the air is dry. So if you haven’t been taking care of your skin throughout wintertime, your skin may need some extra care before you step out at the beach. And while the cold months expose your skin to dry air, warm months include the potential harm of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Always wear sunscreen, no matter the season, such as on the face and hands. But in summertime it’s especially important to wear protection from the sun because the rays are more harmful in the warmer months. When you’re around water, such as a beach, pool, or lake, you’re more apt to suffer from sunburn because of damaging rays that reflect off of the water.
Skin cancer can happen on any part of your skin. So be sure to slather the sunscreen on the toes, tops of the feet, ears, and back of your neck, if you have short hair.
Another important way to prepare for your skin for spring break is to exfoliate. This removes the layers of dead skin cells and reveals your glowing, healthy skin. And for those who use a self-tanner to prepare for the beach, it will go on more smoothly and be less likely to streak or fade prematurely if you exfoliate first.
Finally, you want to be sure that you wear lip balm because it’s a part of the skin that’s especially vulnerable to harmful rays of the sun. Licking your lips is a big no-no because the saliva dries out your lips worse than if you didn’t wet them with your tongue. Apply lip balm with SPF protection regularly to sport soft, supple lips during the fun of your spring break.
Do you have plans to bask in the sunshine during spring break? If you’ll be wearing a swimming suit, you should definitely plan to get a bikini wax before you head out to your exciting destination. By getting a bikini wax, you’re going to be free to enjoy an active getaway with friends and family. Play volleyball on the beach in your swimsuit or simply spread out on a beach towel, with no need to feel self-conscious.
What are your favorite ways to relax on spring break? Here are a few ideas that you can pack for your trip:
Buy and read The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. These books aimed at young adults have been wildly popular. Stephen King called The Hunger Games, the first book in the trilogy, addictive. The second book, Catching Fire, debuted as #1 on the USA Today best seller list and also topped the New York Times list and others. Mockingjay, the final installment, has been touted as the best in the series. While you’re laying out in the sun, you can enjoy devouring these irresistible thrillers.
Bring your Frisbee along and make new friends tossing it at the beach.
Pack some of the amazing nail polish that’s trending in spring 2012. In the morning while you’re watching the sun climb, sit out on the deck and paint your fingernails and toenails fuchsia, purple, or with one of the nail polishes in The Hunger Games nail polish collection by China Glaze. Cool books, right? I mean, they inspired a nail polish collection
What’s your favorite way to relax and enjoy spring break?
