How to Perform Brazilian Waxing for Men

Brazilian waxing can leave you feeling fresh and improve sensations in your intimate areas. However, it might seem a bit awkward to visit a salon for such a personal treatment. There's no need to expose yourself to strangers when you can easily perform the waxing at home. If you're ready to endure some discomfort while removing hair from your most sensitive areas, you can achieve smooth results without the cost of a salon visit. This guide will show you how to perform salon-quality waxing right in your bathroom.

Understand the Risks Brazilian waxing is generally safe, but any method of hair removal that pulls hair from the skin carries potential risks. These risks can also occur in salons, although most waxing professionals follow procedures that minimize these chances. You should be aware of the following risks:

• First, waxing can sometimes cause ingrown hairs, where the hair grows back into the skin. This can result in swelling, irritation, and pain. Using the correct waxing technique and aftercare can help prevent ingrown hairs.
• There is also a risk of burns from the hot wax. However, testing the wax on a less sensitive area, like the back of your hand, before applying it to your intimate areas can help you avoid burns.
• Some people may experience folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles, particularly after their first waxing. This usually clears up within a week and is less likely if you follow proper aftercare instructions.
• If you're unsure, consider trying waxing at a salon first. This allows you to get a feel for the procedure and learn how to minimize discomfort. Look for a unisex salon with positive reviews from male clients. If after trying a salon you feel confident doing it at home, you can continue reading.

Purchase a Waxing Kit. You can buy a waxing kit online, from a professional salon, or at a pharmacy. Since you'll be waxing your most sensitive skin areas, it's important to choose the right type of wax. Make sure to buy wax specifically designed for intimate hair removal. Don't use wax intended for leg or body hair removal.

• The kit should include a wax heater (for microwave or electric wax warmers), wax strips, a spatula for applying the wax, and wax removal oil.
• Some people prefer to make their own wax by mixing honey, sugar, and other ingredients. If you choose this method, test the wax on another area of your body to ensure it removes the hair without sticking to the skin.

Prepare the Waxing Area at Home. The bathroom is the ideal place since cleaning up wax from tiles is easier than from carpets or wooden floors. However, make sure you have enough space to stretch and move around. If your bathroom is small, consider using another room.

• Lay down a plastic sheet, some old newspapers, or other covering materials to protect the floor.
• Have some paper towels and oil nearby for cleanup. Mineral oil, olive oil, or other oils will easily remove wax from most surfaces (including skin).

Trim the Hair. It's recommended to trim the hair to less than 1.3 cm in length. Hair shorter than 0.6 cm or longer than 1.3 cm can be difficult to remove, may cause skin peeling, and will be quite painful. Use scissors to evenly trim the hair in the area you plan to wax.

Take a Hot Shower. This step helps open your pores, making it easier to remove the hair from the skin. Time your shower so that your skin is still warm and soft when you begin the waxing process.

• Exfoliate your skin while showering. Exfoliating will make the waxing process more effective. Gently scrub the area you plan to wax with a loofah or an exfoliating product.
• Dry your skin thoroughly after the shower. Your skin must be dry before starting the waxing process.
• Do not apply lotion or oils after your shower.
• If desired, you can sprinkle some baby powder. This helps prevent the wax from sticking to the skin.

Heat the Wax and Test It. Carefully read the instructions that come with your waxing kit, then heat the wax until it melts and becomes liquid. Stir the wax with the spatula. After the wax has melted, apply a small drop on the back of your hand to test the temperature. If it's too hot, wait for the wax to cool down a bit before starting. If the wax is hard to spread, heat it a little more.

• Throughout the waxing process, you may need to stop and reheat the wax. If this is your first time, don't rush. If you don't want to keep running to the microwave every 10 minutes, you can buy a wax warmer to keep the wax at the right temperature.

Start with the hair below the penis. This is the easiest area to remove hair. Once you understand the sensation of waxing, you can decide if you'd like to proceed with more challenging areas. Pull the penis upward toward your body to begin waxing at the base. Then, rotate the penis to the side and wax the sides.

Apply wax in small sections. Don't apply too much wax at once to avoid tangling. Dip the spatula into the wax and spread at least a 2.5 cm square patch onto the hair. Waxing small sections is the best way to minimize discomfort and ensure you don't cause unnecessary pain.

• Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth. Hair on the penis grows in different directions, so be sure to check each patch before applying the wax.
• Use the spatula to spread the wax smoothly, like spreading cheese on a cracker. Do not rub or apply back and forth.
• Change the spatula frequently to maintain hygiene and avoid infection.

Place a cloth strip on top and pull against the hair growth. This step is crucial: do not pull in the direction of the hair growth. The hair won't be removed cleanly if you pull in the same direction as the growth. Here's how to do it properly:

• Once the cloth is placed, gently pat it to ensure it sticks to the wax.
• Use one hand to hold the skin near where the cloth is placed. This step is especially important when waxing softer skin areas.
• Grip the cloth strip between your thumb and forefinger.
• Quickly and smoothly pull the cloth strip off. Do not pull slowly.

After finishing the base area, continue waxing the scrotum. Use two fingers to stretch a patch of skin to avoid pulling too hard when removing the hair. Use this method to continue applying wax in small sections and pulling it off until the scrotum is completely hair-free.

Continue to the back. If you have hair growing from the scrotum to the anus, you may need to be flexible and wax all the necessary areas. Extend your legs to find a comfortable position that allows easy access to the area between your thighs. Continue waxing in small sections until you're satisfied with the amount of hair removed.

Check with a mirror. There may still be a few stray hairs left. You can continue waxing or use tweezers to pluck the remaining hairs individually.

Clean the freshly waxed area. Apply the oil included in the waxing kit (or another suitable skin oil) to remove any wax residue. Gently massage the oil onto the waxed areas to help dissolve the wax immediately. Then, take another warm shower to clean up.

• After removing all wax, you may use a gentle body wash to cleanse the sensitive area.
• Avoid using soap bars, as they can leave a residue that might lead to ingrown hairs.

Apply moisturizer. A natural moisturizer (free from chemicals) will help soothe the skin, which might become red and irritated after waxing. Use natural body lotion or a little coconut oil to keep the skin hydrated. This will help prevent infection and ingrown hairs.

• If you feel the skin is inflamed even after moisturizing, you can apply a cold compress to reduce inflammation.

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