What you need to know about the procedure for salon depilation of intimate areas

Advantages and disadvantages

Experts still cannot say unambiguously whether there is a need for epilation of the intimate area. Here's what they came up with:

Benefits of the procedure:

• getting rid of unpleasant odor in an intimate place;
• the ability to wear revealing outfits;
• improving the aesthetic appearance of the genitals.

Disadvantages of the procedure:

• allergies and irritation. They occur in case of individual intolerance to the components included in the main product;
• burns. They can occur in those with overly sensitive skin;
• ingrown hairs;
• microtrauma of the skin.

Depilation has no medical indications. It performs a purely aesthetic function.

Depilation cream for home depilation in the intimate area

If you don’t have time or don’t want to prepare a mixture for sugaring in the kitchen, then you can get by with a simpler method of home depilation - use a special cream for epilation of intimate areas.

This method of depilation is especially suitable for those women whose skin reacts well to various chemical components, but remains very sensitive to pain.

In the photo - depilatory cream

The modern market for products for removing unwanted hair presents a very wide range of creams for hair removal in intimate places. They can be presented both in the form of creams familiar to everyone, and in the form of ointments or even aerosols. The main component of such products is thioglycolic acid, which quickly dissolves hair.

Using depilatory cream does not require special knowledge and skills, so these products are very convenient for home use. To get rid of hair in the bikini area, just apply a thin layer of cream to the skin. It should be noted that some rules for the use of such tools still exist. Here is more information on how to properly use depilatory cream.

In the video - depilatory cream:

If you need to remove hair in the intimate area, then when choosing a depilatory cream, it is important to make sure that it is intended specifically for the bikini area. This condition is necessary because hair on different parts of the body has different structure.

When using the cream, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions for it. Some girls, wanting to enhance the effect, extend the time of applying the cream to the skin, which increases the risk of chemical burns or irritation. Under no circumstances should this be done.

The cream is applied along the hair growth line and removed with a “spatula”, which is often attached to the cream, against hair growth.

Preparation

To successfully remove hair in the female intimate area, it is necessary to properly prepare the skin for the procedure. To do this you need:

1. Choose the right day and time. The ideal time for deep hair removal is days 4-7 of the menstrual cycle. These days, a woman is least sensitive to pain. In addition, hormonal levels cause hair to grow more slowly. It is better to choose the morning hours or the time from 15 to 16, since sensitivity to pain is significantly reduced.
2. Shave hair that is too long in the bikini area. The shorter they are, the less painful the procedure will be.
3. Buy pain relievers . This item should only be considered by women with hypersensitivity.

Sugaring procedure

In conversations regarding the removal of unwanted body hair, you can now very often hear the word “sugaring”. Surely, it is now familiar to many. What is this depilation procedure? This method of getting rid of body hair is very similar to waxing, but during the procedure it is not wax that is used, but a special mixture containing sugar.

Despite the fact that intimate sugaring has become popular only recently, the roots of this procedure take us deep into ancient times. One of the disadvantages is pain. Before doing the procedure, read about how to relieve sugaring pain in the bikini area.

On video sugaring of the intimate area:

In addition to the fact that sugaring, like waxing, is a fairly painless procedure, this method of hair removal is also recognized as safe. The fact is that manufactured products may contain components that cause allergic reactions. The sugar mixture used for sugaring prevents the development of allergies. It is also important to know what length of hair should be for sugaring.

How to make sugar paste yourself? In order to remove hair in the bikini area at home, you need to take 300 g of sugar, ¼ cup of lemon juice, 35-40 g of water. All ingredients are mixed in a saucepan and sent to the fire. The mixture should boil over low heat for no more than 7 minutes.

It is important to monitor the color all the time; as soon as the sugar paste turns golden, you should immediately remove it from the heat. There is no need to use a hot solution. Let it cool down. Sugaring must be applied against hair growth, but it must be removed from the skin along the growth line.

Here are more recipes for sugaring.

This method of removing hair from the bikini area at home not only involves the use of exclusively natural ingredients, it is also very economical. Girls who use this method note that in addition to getting rid of hair, sugaring also has a scrubbing effect on the skin. Here is more information on how to properly do sugaring at home.

How to numb the intimate area

There are several types of drugs that reduce sensitivity. They are equally effective, so the choice depends on financial capabilities and individual tolerance of the components. Preparations:

• Spray. It is suitable for numbing the skin before waxing or sugar hair removal. To achieve the best effect, it should be applied liberally to the skin 2 hours before the procedure.
• Cream. The most popular product from this series is Emla. It contains prilocaine and lidocaine. The cream is applied to the skin, after which it is wrapped in plastic film.
• Anesthetic drugs. They should be taken 30-40 minutes before the procedure.

The use of any product is permissible only after detailed reading of the instructions.

Life"Female circumcision": How is it that girls are still being mutilated

Genital mutilation of girls is also called “female circumcision,” but this term is gradually being abandoned in world practice: it evokes associations with male circumcision, a procedure that can be performed for medical reasons. In fact, there are no and cannot be medical prerequisites for “female circumcision” - on the contrary, it can lead to serious health problems and even death. In English, in addition to the term “female genital mutilation”, that is, “mutilation of the female genital organs”, you can also find the expression “female genital cutting” - this can be translated as “damage” or “cutting of the female genital organs”, depending depending on the type of procedure.

WHO identifies four types of practices according to their severity. Type I, or clitoridectomy, involves complete or partial removal of the clitoris. In some cases, only the clitoral hood is removed or an incision is made. Type II involves removal of the clitoris and labia—sometimes only the labia minora are removed, sometimes both the labia minora and the labia majora are removed. In type III (also called infibulation or “pharaonic circumcision”), the labia minora or majora are removed and the tissue is then sutured, leaving only a small hole. Finally, Type IV includes all other genital mutilation, such as punctures, incisions, cauterizations, or incisions in the vagina.

Most often, genital mutilation is performed on minor girls. In half the countries where they are practiced, they primarily affect girls under five years of age; in other countries they are more common among teenage girls. In Kenya, the procedure was traditionally carried out on the wedding day - most often the girls turned eighteen to twenty years old by this time.

Genital mutilation can lead to serious consequences: the cruelty of the practice plays a role, as well as the fact that it is often carried out with unsterile instruments, and the wound is not disinfected. Immediately after the procedure, women experience terrible pain and may face severe blood loss, infection, injury, and many other complications—including death. In the long term, these may include genitourinary tract infections, problems with menstruation (it may become more painful, or the woman may have problems removing menstrual blood from the body), sex (the woman experiences pain during intercourse, loses the ability to have pleasure), difficulties during childbirth and death of newborn children. After “Pharaonic circumcision,” women may undergo more than one operation: for sexual intercourse and childbirth, tissues are cut (this process is called deinfibulation), and sometimes after the birth of a child they can be sewn back together, and so on several times—and each operation means new risks. All this is not counting the serious consequences for the psyche.

Kinds

Any depilation consists of 2-3 stages. Steps cannot be skipped, otherwise irritation, allergies and other unpleasant consequences will occur.

Waxing

This is one of the most popular and common ways to get rid of unwanted hair. It is carried out using special strips. But often you can do without them. Instead of strips, scraps of fabric are used.

Stages of implementation:

1. The wax is heated to moderate temperature. It should not be too hot to avoid burning your skin.
2. Heated wax is applied to the skin in the direction of hair growth. A strip or piece of fabric is placed on top.
3. After 2-3 minutes, the strip or fabric is abruptly torn off along with the unwanted hairs.

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Waxing is a painful procedure, so women with sensitive skin need to treat the intimate area with an anesthetic cream.

Using wax, you can remove hair not only from the pubis, but also from the surface of the labia and mucous membranes. This procedure is called “Brazilian depilation”.

Photodepilation

Photodepilation is a method of hair removal using high-frequency light pulses. When exposed to energy, the hair follicle heats up and is destroyed. Stages:

1. The client sits in a comfortable chair or couch and puts on dark glasses. This is necessary to protect your eyes from accidental exposure to bright light.
2. Cooling is applied to 1 mm long hair .
3. The intimate area is treated with a manipulator that affects the skin with brightly colored rays. During the procedure, the frequency and duration of light flashes is controlled.
4. moisturizer is applied to the treated area of ​​skin .

After the session, the skin needs special care. You cannot take a bath for the first 3 days. At this time, moisturizer should be applied to the skin. You can't sunbathe in the sun.

Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is a method of hardware cosmetology that allows you to permanently get rid of unwanted hair. The procedure is carried out exclusively in medical centers and beauty salons. It has a number of advantages:

1. The duration of the procedure is 5-10 minutes. This is achieved by influencing the laser beam on an area rather than on an individual hair.
2. Just one procedure will rid you of unwanted hair for 2-3 months.
3. There is no risk of ingrown hairs.
4. No pain.

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Main stages:

1. Preparatory. Before laser hair removal, you must consult a dermatologist and endocrinologist to prevent complications. The length of the hairs before the procedure should reach 5-7 mm.
2. Basic. A cream with an anesthetic effect is applied to the intimate area. The client lies down on a chair or couch and puts on dark glasses. The duration of the procedure is 5-10 minutes. An antibacterial agent is applied to the treated area.
3. Care after laser hair removal. During the day after the procedure, you should not wet the bikini area. You cannot use a washcloth for another 24 hours. All this time, an antibacterial cream should be applied to the skin to prevent the occurrence of an inflammatory process. You will have to abstain from the sauna for 7 days, and from visiting the solarium for 14.

The effect of the procedure depends not only on the professionalism of the cosmetologist, but also on how his recommendations are followed.

Sugaring

Sugaring is the removal of unwanted hair using sugar paste. The duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes. The procedure is painful, so women with very sensitive skin need to take any painkiller. The length of the hairs before sugaring should be 6-8 mm.

Main stages:

1. Treating the skin disinfectant . It is necessary to treat the skin against hair growth. As a result, they rise, making the removal procedure easier.
2. The surface of the skin is sprinkled with talc or powder.
3. Apply the paste at room temperature to the bikini area. This is done in small portions. Take a piece of sugar paste and roll it into a ball. As a result, the product becomes white. The ball is applied to the area with hair and rubbed in with light movements. This should also be done against hair growth.
4. Remove the applied paste with a sharp movement.
5. Treating leather with water. This is necessary to get rid of any remaining sugar paste.
6. Treating the skin with an antiseptic.
7. Applying oil and moisturizer.

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Those who have doubts about choosing this procedure should familiarize themselves with its advantages:

• for hair removal in the intimate area, the sugar paste does not heat up, which means that the risk of burns is reduced;
• natural composition allows you to avoid allergies;
• the paste contains antibacterial components that destroy bacteria;
• Sugar paste removes dead skin particles. It improves the appearance of the skin;
• growing hairs do not become deformed and do not grow into the skin.

To avoid any doubts, you can test the sugar paste on a small area of ​​skin. And only then apply it to the intimate area.

Bikini area razor

In the photo - a razor for the bikini area for ladies

Even taking into account all the diversity, relative availability and ease of use of various depilation products, girls today recognize the razor as perhaps the most reliable means for removing hair on the body, including the bikini area.

Hair removal in the intimate area begins, first of all, with the choice of the machine itself. Today, the market offers a wide range of all kinds of machines: disposable and reusable, with a rotating head and “fixed”, male and female. Of course, choosing a machine is a matter of personal preference.

The most important condition is the sharpness of the blades, and, of course, safety. Although there are some tricks in this matter. It is better to choose machines designed not for shaving legs, but for removing hair in the intimate area.

In addition, “women’s” razors often do not have head mobility, so it is recommended to choose men’s razors for shaving the bikini area, as they can remove hair in hard-to-reach places.

Hair removal in the intimate area is performed according to several points:

• cutting off excess length;
• steaming the skin;
• applying gel;
• shaving the bikini area;
• antiseptic treatment.

If the hair in the bikini area has grown, it is better to shorten it in length. Hair that is too long is difficult to shave as it will clog the blades of the machine. You can use nail scissors or a special trimmer.

Immediately before applying the gel, it is recommended to steam the skin. This will not only enhance the effect of the lubricant, but will also ensure easy hair removal.

The next step is applying a special gel. It is important to understand that ordinary shower gels do not have all the properties of products intended for depilation.

Video of depilation of the bikini area with a razor:

You need to shave hair in the bikini area in the direction of its growth, periodically washing off the cut off hairs from the machine.

After shaving, you need to rinse off any remaining hair and treat the bikini area with hydrogen peroxide or a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Such measures will avoid subsequent skin inflammation.

Skin care after use

All recommendations must be fully followed. This prevents allergies, irritation and infection:

1. Immediately after the procedure, you should lubricate the skin with any antiseptic : miramistin, chlorhexidine, furatsilin solution. If you don’t have pharmaceutical drugs on hand, infusions of medicinal herbs are suitable: chamomile, calendula, sage.
2. After 1-2 hours the skin needs softening. An excellent emollient is olive oil. It contains a large amount of vitamin E, which regenerates the skin and allows it to remain young for a long time.
3. A couple of days after hair removal, it is useful to treat the skin with a scrub. It rids the skin of dead cells, opens the pores, and allows them to breathe. This prevents the appearance of ingrown hairs.
4. After the procedure, it is good to apply products that slow down hair growth.
5. For the first 3-4 days, you should not frequently touch, rub or scratch the treated skin, stay in the sun for a long time, or visit a solarium.

If something goes wrong during the recovery period, you should consult with the specialist who performed the procedure.

Why should you not remove hair in the deep bikini area?

If you are still tormented by doubts whether to leave hair in the deep bikini area or not, then you should pay attention to the following reasons. You might find it compelling why it's better to leave them as is (or just shorten them a little in length).

Skin suffers

Removing pubic hair causes irritation and inflammation of the hair follicles . This procedure leaves open wounds (which may not be visible to the naked eye).

Regular depilation creates another problem - hair grows into the skin (which is very painful). Waxing can leave burns, and razor hair removal can cause cuts.

Accelerates bacterial growth

Hot waxing (also known as Spanish waxing) is most harmful to the deep bikini area. This procedure causes severe redness and weakening of the pores.

And in combination with humidity and elevated temperature in this area, a favorable environment is formed for the reproduction and growth of pathogenic bacteria and group A streptococcus.

When there is no hair on the body, we cannot prevent it from entering the body!

Increased risk of developing herpes

Many scientific studies show that genital herpes is more common in women who are accustomed to completely removing unwanted hair in the deep bikini area.

After depilation, wounds remain on the skin, which makes the body more vulnerable to viruses that cause sexually transmitted diseases.

More cases of human papillomavirus

The human papillomavirus spreads very quickly. Doctors say that this disease is often transmitted to people without their knowledge (as there are no visible symptoms) and often due to a lack of information. Shaving and waxing significantly increase the risk of contracting it.

Fashion trends

Today it is fashionable to remove pubic hair, as it is considered more beautiful and attractive. At least that’s what supporters of depilation of the deep bikini area say.

However, you should not do this just because of fashion trends, it is changeable. If this is unusual for you, or this procedure is too painful for you, it is better to leave everything as it is!

Skin diseases

Psoriasis and eczema can become much worse after waxing. If you have such a disease, it is best to consult your doctor first. It will help you choose a “gentle” way to get rid of unwanted hair.

Otherwise, you will only harm yourself and suffer from severe pain and constant discomfort.

Required number and frequency of sessions

Depends on the type of procedure.

Waxing

It is carried out every 2-3 weeks. After the first procedure, the hair becomes significantly thinner and grows more slowly. To achieve good results, waxing should be done regularly.

Photodepilation

3-4 weeks after the procedure, 70% of dark and 30% of light hair falls out. To forget about vegetation in the intimate area, you will need from 3 to 8 sessions. The interval between procedures is 3-4 weeks. A full course of photoepilation will eliminate unwanted hair for 5-7 years.

Laser

Most hair falls out 5-7 days after the first session. To completely get rid of vegetation in the intimate area, you will need about 5 procedures. The break between them is 1.5-2 months.

Sugaring

After the first procedure, the hairs become much thinner and slow down their growth. However, it will not be possible to get rid of vegetation in the bikini area using this method. Sugaring is carried out every 20-30 days.

Epilation of the bikini area at home

Intimate hair removal is a special process that requires a delicate approach, because it is in this area that many nerve endings are located and the skin is the most sensitive. Therefore, a common result of intimate beauty is irritation and itching.

Despite the fact that beauty salons offer their clients professional hair removal in the intimate area, using special equipment, many women prefer to do it themselves at home. This choice is justified by the fact that, firstly, not everyone can afford an expensive salon procedure, and secondly, many are simply shy.

There are several methods for home hair removal of the intimate area:

1. shaving using a machine;
2. depilatory cream;
3. chemical hair removal - bleaching;
4. waxing;
5. sugaring.

So, let's look at each method of hair removal in the bikini area at home in more detail.

Shaving

Most women use this traditional method to get rid of unwanted hair. Depilation using a razor allows you to get rid of hair quickly and without pain. As practice shows, a men's razor with three blades and shaving products are best suited for this. They have anti-inflammatory properties and prevent irritation. After the procedure, the skin remains smooth longer.

However, a high-quality razor is only half the success. You need to be able to use it correctly. You should shave only according to the hair growth to avoid cuts and burning.

Advantages: speed of the procedure, no pain, accessibility, no contraindications.

Disadvantages: the occurrence of cuts, irritation, itching (if used incorrectly), ingrown hair and rapid hair growth.

Depilatory cream

The main competitor of a razor in terms of speed and painlessness of hair removal in the bikini area, but unlike machines, the cream acts more gently, eliminating the appearance of cuts. This method refers to chemical hair removal, therefore, the occurrence of allergic reactions cannot be ruled out. Before starting hair removal, it is necessary to test the cream on a small area of ​​skin for individual intolerance to the components included in its composition.

Under the influence of the cream, the hair softens and its shaft dissolves, as a result of which it can be easily removed from the surface of the skin. In addition, you should not leave the cream on for too long.

Advantages: painless, fast, easy to use, accessible

Disadvantages: possible allergic reactions, individual intolerance.

Chemical hair removal in the bikini area by bleaching

To get rid of hair in this way, you need to lubricate the skin with hydrogen peroxide. After a certain time, it should be washed off with warm water.

Under the influence of hydrogen peroxide, hairs in intimate areas become softer and more brittle. To completely destroy the hairs, you need to wipe the intimate area with ammonia and hydrogen peroxide several times during the day. After a certain period they will completely disappear.

Waxing

Epilation in the bikini area using wax, or waxing as it is commonly called, is a painful but effective procedure, because the result lasts about a month.

Waxing technique.

First you need to heat the wax to a liquid state, then using a special spatula, apply it to the hair area of ​​the intimate area, pressing with a cotton strip. As the wax hardens, the strip is pulled off with force against the hair growth.

To avoid infection on irritated areas of the skin after the procedure, soak a piece of cotton wool in vegetable oil (sunflower, olive) and remove any remaining wax.

It is important to note that using hot wax can cause serious burns. Therefore, despite the fact that this method of epilation of the intimate area is often practiced at home, it is safer to contact specialists in a beauty salon. If you are nevertheless determined to carry out the procedure at home, do not overheat the wax. Let it be warm.

Advantages: long-lasting hair removal effect, smooth skin for a month;

Disadvantages: the process is painful, the possibility of getting burned when applying hot wax.

Sugaring

The mysterious word sugaring refers to hair removal using sugar. The sugar hair removal mixture is easy to prepare at home. To do this you will need water, sugar and lemon. To improve the effect, many people add walnut shells and chamomile tincture to the mixture. Walnuts contain a large amount of iodine, which can destroy the hair follicle, and chamomile is known for its antiseptic and disinfectant effect.

The technique of sugaring is similar to waxing.

The slightly frozen sugar mixture is applied to the bikini area, the strip is pressed on top, and after drying, it is sharply torn off along with the hair. After intimate hair removal, take a warm shower. Then apply moisturizer or essential oil to your skin.

Regardless of which method of home epilation of the bikini area you choose, it is best to first steam and soften the skin by taking a warm shower or hot bath. After cleansing your skin, be sure to use moisturizing care products. During hair removal itself, it is necessary to use shaving products to protect sensitive skin from damage and irritation.

Contraindications

If you have these symptoms, you should absolutely not use hair removal methods. This can lead to infectious diseases and deterioration in general health.

• allergy to the components included in the main product;
• inflammatory process in blood vessels;
• neoplasms on the skin;
• the presence of mechanical damage, irritation and inflammation;
• diabetes .

Depilation of the intimate area is carried out using different methods. They all have advantages and disadvantages. The choice of a specific hair removal method depends on the individual characteristics of the body and the financial capabilities of the client.

Functions of pubic hair

In the human body, nature has provided absolutely everything; there is nothing accidental or “unnecessary”.

However, the hair on our body today is usually called “undesirable”, and more and more often not only women, but also men undergo depilation . But in order to make the right decision in this sensitive issue, you need to be well informed.

You shouldn’t rely on other people’s opinions or any prejudices, and even less should you follow changing fashion.

So, pubic hair, or hair in the deep bikini area, performs various functions, among which the following are worth highlighting:

• They create a “protective barrier” and prevent bacteria and viruses from entering our body. The latter, as is known, cause the development of infections and various diseases.
• Provide the genitals with the required temperature for proper functioning.
• They retain and retain an individual odor (which is created by pheromones) and thus transmit signals that stimulate the partner’s sexual desire.
• Prevent irritation in the genital area during sex, as friction can cause redness of the skin and create some discomfort.