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Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?
Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship.
Beauty Byte: No Ban on the Brazilian
As the warmer months approach, perhaps you're thinking of heading to the salon for a bikini wax — or maybe even a Brazilian, if you dare. And if you're living in New Jersey, you can rest assured, knowing that a possible ban on Brazilian waxing has been lifted. Last week, officials in the Garden State threatened to prohibit the risqué service due to concern about hair removal safety around the oh-so-sensitive intimate areas, particularly after two women were sent to the hospital with infections following the bare-down-there treatment.
Bliss Wants You to Say Farewell to Bush. Yes, That One.
You've got to give credit to the clever guys and gals over at Bliss for their amazing ability to play on words — The Big 'Orange' or 'Dew' Diligence Facial, anyone?
And now the quick-witted company has an offer sure to make you chortle. From Monday the 19th until Sunday, February 1st, you can say farewell to bush at Bliss Spas in NYC, LA, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Scottsdale by saving 20 percent on a Brazilian bikini wax appointment when you present the coupon from the link above.
Ten Tips for a Nearly Painless Bikini Wax
I think only masochists look forward to a bikini wax, and small wonder: It hurts! The thing is, it doesn't have to hurt quite so badly. I've compiled a list of ten ways you can reduce the pain of waxing.
Product Review: Completely Bare Wax Works
Since it's Beach Week here at BellaSugar, I thought I'd talk about a new at-home waxing kit I tried out. It's from Completely Bare, a New York-based spa specializing in nearly painless hair removal. I confess, I scoffed at the idea of a pain-free bikini wax, but after getting a freebie coupon in a Fashion Week goody bag this past February, I decided to try it.
Lovely Links, 6/28
- Beauty and the Blog shares behind-the-scenes video from Sephora's new catalog.
- Off the Rack tries out Avon's Instant Pedicure, to great results.
- Kiss And Makeup notices some Photoshopping in L'Oreal's new Scarlett Johansson ad. Be prepared, though: It's pretty, uh, subtle.
- Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint gives a glowing review to Guinot skincare.
- Fashionista mulls why the alien babydoll look is so hot in the modeling world.
- Beauty Snob has a guide to safe, smart Brazilian waxes for summer.
- Temptalia shares an unbelievable color look that you've got to see.
- The Beauty Brains reveal the two products that you shouldn't mix together.
- Girlawhirl shares her love of Becca concealer, which I also think is tops!
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The How-To Lounge: All About the Brazilian Wax
Many of our readers wonder out loud about the Brazilian bikini wax, so let's cover this subject thoroughly in a two-part series. The Brazilian wax has seen a lot of American converts in the past few years, but many women still don't know all the details and remain a little shy about asking the proper questions.
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Brazilian Bikini Waxes: Why Do We Do This Again?
Watching this compilation of women's faces as they get the wax strips ripped off their lady parts is much like watching a horror film. You know, when women are wandering around in the dark, as the psycho is right behind them with a machete? You want to say, "Don't do it!"
Sign Language: "PhD in Waxing"
Some skills, like brain surgery and kidney transplantation, require doctors with years of training behind them. And although I know having your nether regions waxed within an inch of its your life should only be handled by a professional, I'm doubting this professional needs to have a PhD in waxing. Perhaps the Brazilian has gotten more complicated since the first — and last — time I got one.
How Young Is Too Young to Get Waxed?
I'm all for the Brazilian Bikini wax, but according to a recent article on MSNBC, mothers are taking their young girls as young as 8 years old into salons to get waxed. I'm sure most of you are in shock reading this, just as I am writing it, but according to Melanie Engle, a Philadelphia aesthetician, “For waxing, 12 years old is the ‘new normal.’"
As we all know, everyone develops at different ages, but even if you get your period or develop hair early, this is still a disturbing trend. Dr.
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