The Brazilian wax is the next level up from the bikini wax
the former removes all pubic hair while the bikini wax leaves some hair.

The Brazilian wax is more popular than ever today and most women who have one are delighted – not only are they fashionable, but they give a women freedom and are sensual for both men and women.
Origins and popularity

The Brazilian wax originated in Brazil, so women wanting to wear the then-new thong bikinis, which was not widely popular inside the United States at the time.

Brazilian Waxing
became popular in the 1990s in the US before spreading worldwide.

1. It’s hygienic
Waxing of the public area is not new and centuries ago in ancient civilizations such as Persia and India women were waxing their pubic hair.
One of the main reasons is hygiene.
Pubic hair is magnet for germs that can cause bad odors and a variety of skin irritations. Shaving off the pubic hair will dramatically reduce the risk of these problems

2. It Gives you Freedom
You can wear that skimpy bikini, or swimsuit with confidence and lingerie that’s as revealing as you wish without the problem of unslightly hair running your look

3. It’s Sensual
Women have reported frequently they feel more sensual and have more intense orgasms after having a Brazilian wax. Do men like it?
In a recent poll 91% men said that they found it both more attractive and erotic.

4. It’s cheap
Today a Brazilian wax treatment at a salon is not just for the rich with the rise in the popularity of people waxing Brazilian style salons are offering it as a standard beauty treatment and prices are affordable to all.
You can get DIY Waxing kits you can use at home but these require some caution and you are best of to use a professional waxer in a salon to avoid accidents

5. It doesn’t take long
In around about 30 minutes a skilled waxer will have the treatment completed, so it’s really as quick as having your nails done.
Like your nails though you need regular treatments as pubic hair re grows.

6. The pain is not as bad as most women think!
The pain is not as bad as many women believe it would be (it is still painful though) and it is tolerable for most women, furthermore as you do more waxing treatments the pain drops down as your skin becomes used to the treatment.

7. The Brazilian wax is more popular than ever and if you want to try it and you’re not sure about the pain start with a Bikini wax first to see how you feel.

So it’s hygienic, sensual, liberating, affordable and takes very little time so there is a lot to be said for waxing Brazilian style, if you have not considered all the advantages add them up and take the plunge.

Ban on Brazilian waxing ridiculous and invasive 

March 23, 2009 by Leslie Ventura 

New Jersey’s take on hair removal uncalled for

The Brazilian wax has been a controversial procedure since it gained great popularity in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Many older people, find the look to be a disgusting trend fueled by a lust for younger women.  I have to wonder – do these people not shave their armpits and legs either? 

While some argue that even shaving your pits and legs attributes to a desire for younger, more innocent looking girls, many would disagree. And even if this was the case, does this justify a ban on waxing? Both women and men shave out of personal preference or because the phenomenon of shaving is an accepted social construct. Frankly, it would be weird if we didn’t shave.  While there are people who don’t shave these areas regularly, the majority of us do.

But  some people still regard removing underarm and leg hair differently than removing pubic hair. The ancient Babylonians are documented to have created depilatories for the removal of hair. The removal of body hair is such a social norm that not shaving makes people the minority.  As opposed to the removal of pubic hair, we can’t pinpoint the origins of shaving our underarm and leg hair, but most of us feel like it’s probably been around forever.

Most likely, people find the procedure absurd because they aren’t used to it. The fact that sex is a subject that is considered taboo makes it easy for state legislatures to want to ban things like Brazilian waxing because it involves regions we’re shy to talk about. 

One’s first assumption from hearing the case might be that Brazilian waxing is an invasive, painful procedure administered by people who aren’t fully trained, in order to achieve a result that shouldn’t be desirable. Sure, it’s easy to propose a ban on something that is made to sound awful, but not when the real facts are considered.

Waxing any region is painful and if done incorrectly can cause problems. Brazilian waxing is safe when done correctly. For anyone who has ever had anything waxed: eyebrows, arms or bikini line, you already know it hurts. But we trust licensed aestheticians to do the job correctly, minimizing pain as much as possible and not causing us infections. 

If two girls in the state of New Jersey got infections so severe they had to be hospitalized, the state board should be investigating the salons where the procedures were done. Thousands of women and men receive Brazilian waxes every year and are never hospitalized. And while some people might just have adverse reactions, the people who gave the waxes to these women should have their licenses reviewed and possibly revoked. No one should end up in a hospital after a Brazilian wax. 

Perhaps the steps to achieving the license are too easy. I myself have never gone through this type of training. However, someone who performs an invasive service to the human body, like a tattoo artist, should adhere to strict guidelines before being allowed to charge the public for one’s services.

Whether the system is just too lax right now or not, I’m glad New Jersians finally agreed that banning Brazilian waxing is not the answer.

Once we begin banning things because a few people have an atypical experience, who knows where the list would end. Our bodies are our own property and people should be able to make decisions about their bodies freely as long as we aren’t causing others harm. The idea that a state wanted to ban something like Brazilian waxing is bizarre to say the least. Would we ban services like manicures and body piercings if some people had bad experiences? 

New Jersey residents should enjoy the service while it lasts and hope that they won’t have to go across state boundaries to get a Brazilian wax.

Profile: Marissa Prendergast, bikini waxer

June 1, 2009 at 6:18 pm by Candace Wheeler in Profile

Have a hankering for a heart-shaped bikini line? Marissa Prendergast, a licensed esthetician at Sweet Samba in Midtown, can hook you up. And yes, she does Brazilians.

At your salon Sweet Samba you have a motto: “A salon for your hair down there.” Can you elaborate on that?

We do traditional bikini waxes, and we specialize in Brazilian waxes. We serve both male and female clients, but in addition to our more traditional services we also can create shapes and designs. We also dye hair and use creams to make the hair texture softer.

What kind of designs do customers ask for?

People ask for initials, hearts, any type of design. Everything is done free hand. I’m pretty much a pubic hair artist. We also have to do a lot of trimming for first timers.

I tried to get my mother in here for Valentine’s day once, but she wouldn’t go for it.

What is your favorite on-the-job moment?

I had a woman who named her vagina and was talking to it the whole time she was getting her wax. She was doing it to entertain me, because sometimes clients feel awkward those first few moments. This particular client kept talking to her vagina and apologizing if something hurt. She said she was going to take it home and be nice to it. I thought it was hilarious.

What’s the most common wax clients ask for?

Definitely the Brazilian or for guys the Manzillian or the Boyzillian

Since you specialize in Brazilian waxes, what styles are most popular?

Well, there are three: Dare-to-Bare, which is taking everything off including the hair on the backside; Barely-Bare, which is sort of like a bathing suit except you don’t wax the lip area; and Samba French Kiss (the landing strip), which waxes everything except a tall short or skinny area.

What’s it like sharing such an intimate experience with the people you wax?

You know usually by the end of it, me and the client are best friends. It’s easy to see why, because I’m seeing parts of them they don’t even show their best friends.

(Photo by Joeff Davis)

I don’t know what sparked the conversation about Brazilians between my roommate, Shelley and I, but bikini waxing came up. But I had never had one. Shelley gets them done every month at this random nail salon down the street. She suggested I go with her and get one. But I wasn’t really convinced. I mean the whole shaving thing got old and I was certainly ready for something else, but I thought (and heard) bikini waxing was incredibly painful.

I got online to do some research and Googled for a while. Then I found this Facebook fan page for Sweet Samba Boutique & Spa that does bikini waxing (obviously). Intrigued by the name, I asked Shelley about it and told her about the $35 special for a Brazilian bikini wax. We decided to go in and try it out. $35 is not much and Shelley pays something like $60 every time she goes. Anyway long story short, I had a great experience at Sweet Samba. It’s in this super cute house by Piedmont Park. When I walked in, they offered me some wine! Ha yes I would like some wine in the middle of my work day. Thank you. My esthetician made me feel a lot better about the whole pain factor. She thoroughly explained the process and got down to business while I was watching TV. FYI they have TV’s on the ceiling which you know, kind of got my mind off of the whole waxing thing. Sure I was a little bit uncomfortable, but it was nothing like I thought. I’m definitely going back! So for all of you who think Brazilians are painful, stop by Sweet Samba. They are really clean, quick and professional. You won’t be disappointed. And check out their Facebook page!

 By Jessica

Sweet Samba’s Fan & Blogger

Brazilian Waxing Styles:

• Regular Bikini Wax: Removes the hair outside the panty line. 
• Barely Bare Brazilian Wax: Takes the sides of the bikini line deeper than a regular bikini wax, and can also include waxing some hair on top to make a more defined ‘triangle’ area, or trimming down the hair left shorter. Also includes the back crack.
• Samba French Kiss Brazilian Wax: Takes all hair off the in the front (except a small strip) and continues to the back. It takes hair off from the back crack like a Brazilian (see below).  
• Dare to Bare Brazilian Wax: Takes all hair off the bikini line, front all the way to the back (yes by your bum).

  When to choose: The perfect option if you wear a thong bikini, or want to be completely or almost hairless in front and back.

• Sweet Heart Brazilian Wax: Takes all hair off the bikini line, front all the way to the back (yes by your bum). Leaving a sweet Heart Shape. “Hello my Love”
   

Remember, you're in control of your Brazilian wax. So please tell the technician your preferences of where and how much hair you want removed or left. They can adjust the style to suit your needs and wants.