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Thinking of getting a bikini wax?

“Always confirm with your wax specialist on how much or how little hair you would like off.

Some guests opt to remove all bikini hair, and some opt to leave a strip.”

Woman with a white matching underwear set

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She recommends it for if you gravitate towards more modest bikini bottoms or prefer keeping more hair intact.

“So, you might remove everything in front or leave a specific amount or strip.”

It might involve making a more defined “triangle” area and/or trimming down leftover hair.

Illustrated Chart of Bikini Wax Styles

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“[It’s roughly a] 15-minute service.”

“It doesn’t take the hair off from the back like a Brazilian, however.”

“The butt strip is virtually painless to wax.

Standard Bikini Wax Illustration

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It’s great if you wear a thong or want the most thorough option.

Below, Petak shares her top tips.

“Waxing removes the hair by the root, so it grows in softer and finer each time.

Full Bikini Wax Illustration

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By the third waxing visit, you wont even feel it.”

“All aftercare is the same, no matter the style you choose,” Petak tells us.

French Bikini Wax Illustration

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Brazilian Wax Illustration

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Hollywood Bikini Wax Illustration

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