Once only reserved for the very daring and lion-hearted, Brazilian bikini waxing has become very common. "When I first started waxing over 20 years ago, women who came in for "Brazilians” were few and far between." says Debbie, owner of Spa De La Vie in Nutley, NJ. Times have changed and so have womens waxing preferences. Through the years, Debbie has honed her waxing skills and is now known as "the waxing queen of New Jersey". Brazilian Bikini waxing takes skill and knowledge in order to be done correctly and as painless as possible. It is extremely important that when deciding to "go Brazilian" a client seek out a "true professional and expert in this type of waxing. There is some confusion as to exactly what the Brazilian is and isn't. There are many different names for this type of waxing and it is just a matter of preference on how far a client would like to go. Some woman prefer to have all of the hair removed while some prefer to leave either a vertical strip in front, (landing strip) or a triangular shape above the vaginal area, with other areas (labia, buttocks, and peri-anal) completely free of hair. Below is a list of things to know before receiving a Brazilian bikini wax.

• Always make sure that technician is an experienced professional. If you are not sure, ask lots of questions. A true professional will not mind and in fact will welcome any questions that you may have.
  

• Hair growth should be at least 1/4 inch long in order to get a good clean wax.
  

•  Take ibuprofen before your appointment to lessen the pain. 
  

•  Never go for a bikini wax during your menstrual cycle. (It will definitely hurt more.
  

•  Never go tanning before or immediately after a wax. 
  

•  Always question the technician about their sanitation and sterilization methods before waxing. Make sure that each time a stick is dipped into the wax it is a new one (NO DOUBLE DIPPING) 
  

•  Try to relax!!! The more relaxed you are the less painful the wax will be. If the technician does not make you feel comfortable and relaxed, she is not a professional and you should not have her do your waxing. For any other questions, please feel free to call Debbie and she will gladly answer any question you may have.