All about deep bikini

Deep bikini is an aesthetic procedure that occupies the top lines in the ratings of the most popular services of modern beauty salons. What are its features? At what age is it allowed to be carried out? What methods are used for deep bikini? How is this procedure done in salons and at home?

The name "deep bikini" means one of the types of hair removal (depilation) of the intimate zone, which is most often used by women who prefer to wear underwear (panties, bodysuits) and swimwear with high cutouts for the legs. The procedure is carried out both in salons and at home. The master determines the technique of performing a deep bikini in a cosmetology or spa salon based on the client's skin phototype, the level of his pain threshold, the intensity of growth, the structure and color of the hair.

In the course of performing a deep bikini (otherwise called a middle or extra bikini), hairs are completely removed in the intimate area, including the region of the sacrum and inner thighs, with the exception of a small area on the pubis. At this point, as a rule, a small part of the hair is left in the form of a narrow vertical strip or an inverted triangle.

With a regular (classic) bikini, as a rule, only hair that grows beyond the hem of the underwear (in the groin folds, above the pubis) is removed. According to most girls, with partial hair removal, the intimate area looks more aesthetically pleasing than with complete hair removal. It should be noted that in many modern salons the "deep bikini" service often implies complete (total) hair removal in intimate places. For this reason, it is recommended to clarify all the nuances of the procedure with the salon staff in advance.

It is allowed to remove hair in the intimate area with a shaving razor from the moment of puberty (12-14 years), if there is an objective need for this procedure - for example, when hair grows too abundantly and intensively.

Experts recommend performing a deep bikini in the salon using a laser, like other hardware procedures, upon reaching the age of 18. Doctors explain this recommendation by the fact that by about 18-19 years in the human body, the basic metabolic processes, including those that affect the rate of hair growth, become relatively stable.

Removal of vegetation in intimate places is carried out in various ways, the safest and most effective of which are waxing (waxing), shugaring (depilation with sugar paste) and laser hair removal. With such hair removal in the bikini area, in contrast to shaving and the use of depilatory creams, the risk of injury to the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs is minimized, the likelihood of allergic reactions is practically excluded. Besides, hair removal with wax, sugar or laser allows you to achieve the most lasting results in the form of perfectly smooth skin without inflammation, irritation and subsequently ingrown hairs.

When removing hair in this way, a viscous and plastic sugar paste is applied to the intimate zone, which is preheated to a temperature of 37 ° C. The paste applied to the skin envelops the hairs, hardens, after which it is removed, tearing it off with a sharp movement with them. The advantages of shugaring include not only effective hair removal, but also superficial cleansing of the skin from keratinized epithelial cells.

The scheme and sequence of actions for hair removal with wax (waxing) is practically the same as for shugaring. The wax is preheated to 40-60 ° C, as a result of which it acquires a creamy consistency. Then warm wax is evenly distributed on the skin in the intimate area, wait for it to solidify, and then remove it by hand or special strips along with the hairs adhering to it.

Bikini laser hair removal is one of the most modern and high-tech methods of hair removal using a device that emits light waves of a certain length. During the treatment of the intimate zone with a laser, the energy of the waves emitted by it is absorbed by the pigment melanin contained in the hair shafts and follicles. As the energy of light waves is absorbed, melanin heats up, causing the destruction of cells in the hair growth zone (matrix). As a result, the hair that has been exposed to laser radiation completely stops its growth and after a while (several weeks) falls out along with the damaged root.

Preparation for sugaring, waxing or laser hair removal of the deep bikini area requires compliance with a number of certain conditions and time constraints.

So, in the period of preparation for shugaring or waxing of the intimate zone (the preparatory stage varies from 5 to 10 days), the following recommendations must be observed:

• do not visit solariums and beaches;
• do not use exfoliating agents (scrubs, gommages, peels) in relation to the bikini area;
• do not use oily creams when caring for the bikini area;
• do not use self-tanning products;
• do not use any unfamiliar cosmetic products that can cause allergies and skin irritation in the intimate area.

One of the important nuances of preparing for waxing or shugaring is that before these procedures, the hair in the intimate area is not removed, but, on the contrary, is grown. This nuance of preparation is due to the fact that with the help of wax and sugar paste, only those hairs whose length is at least 5 millimeters can be removed. Given this circumstance, you should stop using razors, depilatory creams and other means and tools for hair removal 7-10 days before shugaring or waxing of the intimate area.

It includes the following:

• refusal to tan in a solarium and in the sun;
• refusal to use self-tanning products, as well as other cosmetic products for the care of the intimate area.

A few hours before laser hair removal, you should carefully shave your bikini area using a new machine with a disinfected blade. Preliminary hair removal in the intimate area is carried out in order to prevent burns that may result from strong heating of the hairs.

The bikini area is one of the most sensitive areas of the female body. Here (especially in the area of ​​the external genital organs) a large number of blood vessels and nerve endings are concentrated. For this reason, for women with a low pain threshold, hair removal in the deep bikini area can be very uncomfortable.

This is due to the fact that in women who have previously used only a razor or depilatory creams, the hair in the intimate area grows harder and coarser. Removal of such hair can be accompanied by microscopic trauma to the surface layers of the skin, which, in turn, explains the painful sensations during the procedure.

So that the client does not get hurt during the deep bikini, specialists in cosmetology and spa salons usually use anesthetics for external use, the main active ingredient of which is lidocaine or novocaine.

Anesthetics based on lidocaine and novocaine, used to reduce sensitivity during hair removal in the intimate area, are available in the form of sprays, creams, ointments and gels. The difference between them lies not only in the form of release, but also in the characteristics of the composition, as well as in the duration of the effect.

The most famous pain relievers for external use are:

• Emla cream;
• ointment "Menovazin";
• Light Dep cream;
• Anestop gel;
• ointment Dr. Numb;
• spray "Lidocaine Asept".

These and many other topical anesthetics are used by women and when performing deep bikinis at home. However, cosmetologists strongly do not recommend choosing and using these drugs on their own without the advice and approval of a doctor. This warning is due to the fact that lidocaine and novocaine, which are part of such anesthetics, can cause allergic reactions.

If there are no contraindications to the use of a particular anesthetic, the agent is used strictly in accordance with the instructions. Some pain relievers should simply be applied to the skin, while others should be applied and covered with a bandage over time. It should be noted that not all anesthetics require rinsing, allowing you to start the procedure immediately after they are absorbed into the skin.

Deep bikini sugaring and waxing, in contrast to laser hair removal, is relatively easy to do at home on your own. It simplifies the implementation of this task and the fact that the scheme and sequence of actions both for salon shugaring / waxing and for home, have a lot in common. Below are the basic steps for deep bikini in salon and at home.

Sugaring and deep bikini waxing in a beauty salon are carried out practically according to the same general scheme. It includes the following stages:

• cleansing and degreasing the client's bikini area with special compounds;
• treatment of the bikini area with an antiseptic and, if necessary, an anesthetic;
• applying talcum powder or baby powder to the treated area;
• preparation of hair remover (wax, sugar paste);
• applying the product to the treated area;
• removing the product from the skin along with adhered hairs;
• reapplying the product (if necessary) and removing it from the skin;
• cleansing the skin from the remnants of the product;
• applying anti-inflammatory and soothing agents to the skin.

It should be noted that wax is removed against hair growth, and sugar paste - in the direction of hair growth. In addition, when shugaring a deep bikini, a bandage technique is often used, which involves the use of special strips of non-woven material (bandages). These stripes are applied to the skin area immediately after the application of the sugar paste.

The technique of performing a deep bikini using a laser includes the following stages:

• the epilation area is treated with an antiseptic and, if necessary, an anesthetic;
• the operating parameters of the laser are adjusted (wavelength, radiation intensity);
• the epilation area is treated with a laser;
• at the end of the work, soothing agents containing panthenol and preparations that stimulate skin regeneration are applied to the skin.

In the process of epilation of the deep bikini zone with a laser, sensations of warmth or a slight tingling sensation may occur, which intensify when processing very delicate areas - the perineum and external genitalia. After the procedure, redness and swelling of the skin may occur in the treated area, which disappear on their own within a few hours.

You can also make a deep bikini at home by following the steps below. Before carrying out the procedure, it is important to follow all the instructions regarding the preparatory stage for several days. It should be borne in mind that depilation of a deep bikini at home requires a certain skill and freedom of movement.

To carry out a deep bikini at home you will need:

• comfortable plastic chair;
• large mirror with good visibility;
• putty knife;
• napkins.

For depilation of the deep bikini area, use a special "hot" wax or sugar paste for sugaring. You can make the pasta yourself, but it's better to use the finished product.

Having prepared everything you need, they begin to treat the bikini area with an antiseptic and, if necessary, an anesthetic. Then it is recommended to powder the intimate areas with talcum powder, which will absorb the residues of the products and ensure the best adhesion between the hairs and the depilatory product.

After the treatment of the bikini area, proceed to the preparation of the wax / paste. To warm up the agent, use a wax heater, in its absence - a water bath. Before use, check the temperature of the heated agent by applying a small amount to the wrist area.

Then, using a spatula, apply the product towards you. It is recommended to apply the product not to the entire bikini area at once, but in stages, processing section by section.

After the agent has solidified, its layers are torn off with a sharp movement. It should be recalled that the wax is removed against the growth of the hair, and the paste is removed in the direction of their growth.

If the first time it was not possible to get rid of all the hairs in the treated area, the procedure is repeated using small plastic pieces of wax or paste. At the end of the procedure, the bikini area is cleaned of the remnants of the depilator, then treated with an antiseptic, and sedatives are applied. It should be noted that after the use of most products for depilation of the deep bikini area, it is envisaged to use soothing and cooling cosmetic products from the same line (the same manufacturer).

The stability of the results achieved after sugaring, waxing or laser hair removal of a deep bikini depends on the individual characteristics of the female body, such as skin phototype, hormonal background, age, hair structure and the intensity of their growth. In most cases, after shugaring and waxing of the intimate area (provided that the procedure is carried out correctly), the results obtained in the form of smooth and velvety skin last for about 2-4 weeks.

For a longer period, the results after laser hair removal of a deep bikini are preserved - up to 3-5 weeks. However, it should be noted that for radical hair removal in the deep bikini area using a laser, a course of several procedures is required, the number of which is calculated by a cosmetologist. At the end of the course, the achieved result is enough for several years.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that none of the methods of hair removal in the deep bikini area provides a permanent result. To keep the intimate area in perfect condition, deep bikini should be carried out regularly as the hairs grow back.

After the procedure, it is not recommended to wear tight and / or synthetic underwear for several days, go in for sports and swimming, visit solariums and beaches, go to baths and saunas. During the period allotted for the restoration of the skin after the procedure, you should wear only soft underwear made from natural fabrics, and also regularly use dexpanthenol-based products that accelerate skin regeneration.

In some cases, a cosmetologist may recommend temporary refusal and sexual intercourse. This limitation usually extends for 1 to 2 weeks after the deep bikini.