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Ever walked into the wax salon and felt completely befuddled by the services offered?
You’re not alone.
Truthfully, people often conflate the two, which can cause a problem comewaxing time.
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No one wants to ask the technician for something they don’t want.
We tapped two wax professionals for everything there is to know about the two waxing services.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Brazilian Wax?
A French bikini wax is just another word for a Brazilian bikini [wax] but without the buttocks.
What Is a Hollywood Wax?
What Is the Waxing Process Like For Each?
The process of a Brazilian wax can differ depending on where you go.
“Typically, it begins with the preparation of the skin with our natural pre-depilatory toner.
Then, your esthetician will begin the waxing process.
Upon completion, a cooling cream is typically applied to help soothe the skin.
Your esthetician may also send you home with ice packs for use in the following days.
Hollywood waxes are essentially done the same way, with the addition of waxing your backside.
(Don’t worry, it gets easier over time.)
For a Hollywood Bikini Wax, what the salon refers to as a Brazilian, starts at $56.
(A regular bikini line wax starts at $39.)
Aftercare
Marie warns to avoid exercising or wearing tight, sweaty clothes immediately post-waxing.
“Instead, just take it easy the rest of the day.”
And when it comes to taking care of the delicate skin in-between visits, Marie recommendsexfoliatingand moisturizing every day.
Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair from the root.
A Hollywood wax takes more time and possibly a different technician than a bikini line wax does.
