Just keep in mind that every salon and spa has their own names or versions of how much, or what hair is to be removed for the price on their menu. And just because a facility offers bikini waxes, doesn't automatically mean they will do all the styles for both women and men. This article is describing the styles as they would relate to women.
Basic Bikini Waxing Styles:
- Regular Bikini Wax: Removes the hair outside the panty line.
When to choose: If it's your first bikini wax, or are just looking for a clean up.
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- Full Bikini 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.
When to choose: You still want to keep hair, but want more definition than a clean-up.
- French Bikini Wax: Takes all hair off the in the front (except a small strip) and continues to right before the back. It doesn't take hair off from the back like a Brazilian (see below).
When to choose: You want the area basically pretty smooth with most hair removed, but don't want to take any hair away from your behind.
- Brazilian Bikini Wax: Takes all hair off the bikini line, front all the way to the back (yes by your bum). Sometimes a small strip or triangle is left in the front.
When to choose: The perfect option if you wear a thong bikini, or want to be completely or almost hairless in front and back.
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