MALE INTIMATE WAXING FAQ's
What is male intimate waxing?
Also known as the infamous 'back, sack and crack', Mankini, Boykini, Boyzilian,
Brazilian, Hollywood, Sunga (after a skimpy Brazilian male swimsuit), BBC (butt,
balls and crotch), The Aussie Outback (everything off 'Down Under'), The
Tropicana (banana and coconut smoothie), The Copacabana (all off South of the
border), XXX Waxing, The Bald Banana, The Kojak, The Full Monty, Extreme
Waxing...
this increasingly popular service involves the removal of hair from the groin,
speedo line, penis, scrotum, buttocks and crack. As much or as little hair can
be removed as desired by the customer, with the final price adjusted
accordingly.
What is a popular choice?
Many men today opt to wax the scrotum and penis,
and trim and/or shape pubic hair.
This can lead to the 'optical extra inch', plus a clean,
fresh and tidy look. Waxing
the speedo line defines and pronounces the pubic hair to
enhance the look. If the pubic hair area is
also waxed, I can
'blend' it from the waxed to the unwaxed area of the tummy (unless of
course you have the tummy waxed aswell). Crack waxes are also common for
cleanliness. I will also blend the waxed area of the buttocks
into the legs and lower back if these are not waxed as part of the treatment.
What happens if I get an erection?
Don’t worry, it happens! Most erections that occur during a
Brazilian waxing service have nothing to do with sexual arousal. Instead, it is
likely to be no more than an involuntary response to the manipulation of the
genitals. Any such arousal normally subsides fairly rapidly. I tend to
carry on working, asking the customer to hold himself out of the way or moving
to a different area of the body if necessary. It is not necessarily a bad thing
- it helps the skin to be stretched taut, which helps remove wax less painfully
and prevents bruising of the area.
Are STIs a concern?
Clients with known STIs and urinary tract infections cannot
be waxed. If in doubt, don’t wax. To protect myself and my clients, I follow the
universal hygiene procedures recommended by Habia: wearing of gloves, avoidance
of double-dipping, disinfection or sterilization of equipment as appropriate,
clean towels for each client and the correct disposal of salon waste. Waxing is
a very safe treatment.
How important is hygiene?
Very important – to me and to you. I provide wet wipes for you to freshen up
front and back, before your wax. Pulling hair out of your skin will leave empty
hair follicles, which can be a haven for bacteria. For each client, I wear fresh
nitrile gloves, and apply skin cleansers on you before and after treatment, and
follow universal Habia rules: clean wax and wax pots, avoid double-dipping,
fresh couch roll and spatulas, correct disposal of waste, and disinfection or
sterilisation of tweezers, clippers, scissors and all waxing equipment. I
provide a free aftercare pack to help keep your skin clean, exfoliated and
moisturised for the following day, and retail antiseptic and soothing spot
sticks and gel. I also provide an aftercare leaflet with advice about caring for
your waxed skin.
What about aftercare?
Certain activities can risk irritation and infection of
newly waxed skin. Please avoid the following:
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Scratching and touching the area
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Sunbathing or sun beds for 48 hours
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Having a sauna, steam or any heat treatment for 24 hours
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Taking a hot bath or shower for 24 hours
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Doing any exercise that encourages sweating for 24 hours
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Applying any moisturisers or body lotions, perfumes,
deodorants, shower gels etc, other than those recommended by me, on the area for
24 hours
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Having sex for 24 hours after a Brazilian wax
Light exfoliation twice a week after waxing greatly reduces
the occurrence of ingrown hairs. The first exfoliation should be done 2-3 days after waxing.
Keeping the skin clean with a light antiseptic will reduce
likelihood of infection.