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When should you not get a Brazilian wax?

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Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.

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If you have open sores, pimples, or infection, you should stay away from waxing until healed. Otherwise, your bacteria will spread and that might worsen your problems.

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Is it true that hot waxing for a long time can cause the skin to age faster and lose elasticity?

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It can if it's done incorrectly. It would be best to get it done professionally at a good salon.

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How can I make it less painful?

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Apply baby powder to the area before waxing so the wax will stick more to the hair and less to your skin when waxing.

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Does waxing reduce hair growth?

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Over time, it will reduce hair growth.

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How long does a Brazilian wax last?

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It can last for about two weeks, but it really depends on how quickly your hair grows.

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I saw a woman online use a ball of wax to remove hair in her bikini area. What is that method?

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I believe it was hard sugar wax you saw. Much more malleable, just an alternative to the strips.

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Is a Brazilian wax safe?

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Yes, a Brazilian wax is completely safe if you follow the directions. There will be be no long lasting effects.

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What kind of oil or lotion is the best to use afterwards?

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Anything soothing to the skin will work, including coconut oil, jojoba oil, and unscented lotions.

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Will waxing leave me completely smooth?

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If you get it done right. Getting it professionally done is the best route to go because the home kits are hard to set up and make a mess. If you use a home kit make sure you read through all the directions.

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I'm 15 and really hairy. I've tried shaving but the hair grows back in a day. My mother won't buy me wax or let me get it professionally done because she says it's too expensive. What should I do?

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Buying a waxing kit from the store isn't as expensive as it is to have it done professionally. Save up some money and buy it yourself.

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If I just shaved and my hair is really short can I still do the waxing method?

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No, you have to wait until your hair is about 1/4 inch long, or the wax cannot properly grab onto the hair.

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Can this be used in between your legs as well?

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Yes. As long as you avoid getting anything in your vagina, it should be safe.

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Is this safe for a 17-year-old, and will it cause any side effects?

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I started waxing at the age of 17. I am now 18 and I have not seen/felt any side effects.

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What if the wax gets stuck in my pubic area?

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Baby oil or coconut oil can be rubbed on the area and then washed off to remove the wax.

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How do I make sure my hair will grow back after giving myself a Brazilian wax?

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Your hair will grow back on its own, though it may take two weeks or more. Hair growth will be finer as well.

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Is cold wax suitable for use when performing a Brazilian wax?

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No. It needs to be warm so that it's able to get a hold on the hairs.

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Could I use numbing cream first on the area I want to wax?

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Yes, definitely. That can help with the pain.

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How do I start a career in becoming a waxing specialist?

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You might need to go to a beauty school or take a course in beauty procedures, and once you have a waxing certificate you could set up a business or go to beauty salons and ask if they have waxing jobs. You can also start a business at home.

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I'm a guy wanting a Brazilian wax. How do I approach salons about this service?

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You can just call and ask if they provide Brazilians for men. No problem.

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Is it normal to have a little blood during waxing?

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Sure, it happens. Just make sure to treat the wound correctly. Wash your hands, wash the wound, clot it with a sterile cloth, disinfect it, apply an ointment meant for skin treatment, apply a cloth and keep it in place with band-aids or bandages or the like to cover the wound for a while. Finally, wash your hands again. Learn what you did that caused the wounds and try to avoid that; e.g. if you pulled too hard, pull less hard next time.

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Can I use Veet cold strips to wax my pubic hair?

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I don't recommend using Veet cold strips. The wax on those strips isn't usually very effective, as it melts down and cools down badly. You could use them on your legs, but given the sensitivity of the bikini area, I wouldn't use them there.

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How can I make hard sugar wax and utilize that as well?

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Using the same ingredients (water, sugar, lemon), cook it longer than you do if your using strips. Roughly to a honey color. It's difficult to get it to this perfect point since it's so easy to overcook. If done right, though, once the sugar mixture cooks it becomes a hard, pliable wax that you can use without the use of strips.

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Can I store the wax and then reuse it later? If so, how?

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Sugar wax lasts for less than two weeks. You can store it in a container with a lid in the fridge. When you want to use it again, put it in the microwave for no more than 10 seconds or let it sit at room temperature for a while.

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Is it okay to use wax strips, such as Veet?

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Yes, it is since they are specifically designed to remove hair.

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What happens if I use the wax while its still runny?

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It will not stick to the hairs correctly to pull them out. The wax needs to be semi-thick and warm so it can grasp onto the hairs.

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Do I need to exfoliate before waxing?

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No. It's best to exfoliate after waxing to solve the problem of ingrown hairs.

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I thought baby powder can cause cancer? What is another alternative?

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Baby powder doesn't cause cancer, that is a myth. But you could also use a numbing cream.

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What could I use instead of baby powder?

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You could use baby oil, coconut oil, lotion or talcum powder.

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Will bumps appear on my skin after waxing?

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It differs from one person's skin to another. However, you can prevent itchy rashes on your skin by applying ice immediately after the waxing, or taking a shower with cold water.

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Will a Brazilian wax make my pubic area lighter and smoother?

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It can be that waxing this area causes pigmentation. There are some special waxes (e.g. including Vitamin C) that will counteract this process. Some people are not sensitive at all to this, it will make it lighter as there is no hair (assuming your hair is darker than your skin) and it will make it a lot smoother if you do it in the right way, clean and caring.

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