How to Prepare for Brazilian Sugaring

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How to prepare for Brazilian sugaring 😎

A women's Brazilian – intimate-area sugaring, often casually called a Brazilian wax – is an effective, long-lasting hair removal method that pulls hair out from the root. To make your sugaring as comfortable as possible and your result as long-lasting as possible, here are HejBuddy's tips for preparing perfectly. In fact, almost all of these tips are useful for any sugaring, not just Brazilians – so keep reading!

Bikini line vs deep bikini vs Brazilian sugaring 👇🏼

Brazilian sugaring works from the outer edge of the bikini line towards the mucous membranes, and then on to the back. For the back, you lie comfortably on your side and can hold your buttock yourself to help the sugarist – so no need to worry about getting on all fours!

Deep bikini sugaring also removes everything from the back, but leaves the mons pubis and inner labia untouched. The line follows a G-string.

Bikini line sugaring follows the line of classic bikini bottoms, plus 1–2 finger widths inside the line. Nothing is removed from the back, and you lie on your back the whole time.

1. Does a Brazilian hurt the first time? It gets easier 1️⃣

Intimate sugaring can feel a little more painful the first time, because a) you have no idea what to expect, and b) the hair is often thicker and more firmly rooted than hair that has been sugared before. If you stick to the recommended interval of 3–6 weeks, the hair becomes finer and future sessions feel much more comfortable. After your first session your skin stays smooth for 2–3 weeks; after that, we recommend sugaring about every 4 weeks – our studio can give you advice for your own case. If you're planning a Brazilian at home, follow your hair growth cycle and you'll find your own ideal interval.

2. Hair length for sugaring – at least 4 mm ✂️

For a good result, the hair needs to be long enough for the paste to grip properly. For your first sugaring (whether at home or in a HejBuddy studio), the hair should be at least 4 mm and at most about 3 cm long (at least 2 weeks after shaving). No need to get the tape measure out, though: if you can grab a hair with your fingernails, it's ready for sugaring.
About 2 weeks of growth after shaving usually gets you to the right length. Trim longer hairs shorter.

3. Exfoliating and moisturising before sugaring 🧽

Exfoliation is usually your skin's best friend between sugaring sessions. But avoid oil-based scrubs in particular right before sugaring. Why? An oily scrub and/or a rich moisturiser leave a film on your skin and hair, so the paste can't grip the hair as effectively. Even if you haven't used oil-based products before sugaring, the skin must always be cleansed before you start to give the paste the best possible surface to grip.

4. Washing, preparing – and periods 🚿

Before your appointment, wash your intimate area thoroughly with a soap-free cleanser or lukewarm water. That includes the mucous membranes and around the anus. All our HejBuddy studios have toilets with a bidet shower.
If you have your period on sugaring day, that's no reason to cancel – just use a tampon or menstrual cup for comfort and hygiene, and sugaring will go smoothly during your period too! 💖

5. Bikini line, deep bikini or full Brazilian? 👙

For intimate sugaring at a HejBuddy studio, you can choose a tidy bikini line, a deeper 'G-string' bikini line or a full Brazilian. A full Brazilian removes all the hair from the intimate area – but if you like, you can leave a small "landing strip" or as much hair as you choose on the mons pubis.

6. Relax and leave embarrassment at the door (we have to say it!) 🧘🏼‍♀️

For a Brazilian or other intimate sugaring, it's easiest to go without underwear entirely – it makes sugaring quicker, more comfortable and less painful. You can of course keep your own underwear on, but it can make things trickier as we lift and move it around. We see all kinds of hair every day, so there's no need to feel shy or wonder whether you dare take your pants off – that's exactly what we're here for: getting rid of the hair that bothers you.
An intimate sugaring appointment takes 15–30 minutes in total, and to your sugarist 💖 hair is just hair – there's no need to be shy.

Checklist:

• Let your hair grow for at least 2 weeks after shaving – at least 4 mm, at most about 3 cm
• Exfoliate with an oil-free product about a day before sugaring
• Pants off for a Brazilian – relax, no need to be shy 💕

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You'll also find high-quality sugaring products for home use with us (including our award-winning Sugar Buddy sugar wax), so you can keep up your results easily and mess-free at home. Our team will help you find the best solution for your skin. ✨

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