How to Remove Bikini Hair

How to Remove Bikini Hair

Removing bikini hair -- the hair around the pubic area -- with hard wax is a proven method to provide weeks of hair-free freedom. You can purchase hard wax kits and the supplies needed, and wax your bikini hair in the convenience of your own home. Before you start your bikini waxing, check the length of the hair you plan to remove; it must be long enough to be waxed, at least ¼ inch long.

Step 1

Clean the area to be waxed. Skin should be clean and dry, free of oils, lotions, creams and perspiration.


Step 2

Prepare the wax by warming it. The range of heating times is a guide that varies based on the hard wax purchased; suggested times are listed on the kit packaging or the wax jar itself. Individual microwaves may vary as well, so heat wax for the minimum time first. Repeat at shorter intervals as needed until the wax is warm and a thick consistency like honey. Test the wax on the inside of your wrist; the wax should be warm, not hot.

Step 3

Apply wax in small sections at a time, starting with the outer bikini area first. Determine the direction of hair growth, and apply wax in the same direction. Hair often grows in several directions in the same area; work on one small area at a time for accuracy. Use a wooden stick or tongue depressor to spread a layer of wax over one section. Leave the wax thicker at the end for a better grip and easier hair removal, and make sure to spread it past the edge of the hair. Let the wax harden before removing it. If the wax is not hard enough when removed, it will not take away all of the hair.

Step 4

Remove the wax by using the part of the wax that is not attached to hair as a tab to remove it. Gently lift the edge of the wax, holding the skin taut with the other hand. Very quickly pull the wax in the opposite direction of the hair growth. If you do not pull it quickly enough, it will not take all the hair off. After, place the non-pulling bare hand on the area immediately to relieve some of the pain.

Step 5

Repeat with each additional section until all the hair is removed. Some strands of hair may be resistant and require a tweezers to remove.

Step 6

Soothe the area with a cream to help with the inflammation and redness that are typical after waxing, says certified esthetician Moira Dunn from Issaquah, Wash. She suggests you choose a cream with anti-inflammatory agents such as vitamin E or vitamin C, and avoid any immediate sun exposure to the waxed area.