{"id":1698933,"date":"2025-12-28T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1698933"},"modified":"2025-12-28T12:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T09:10:00","slug":"hollywood-bikini-wax-vs-brazilian-wax-what-sets-them-apart-according-to-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1698933","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Bikini Wax vs. Brazilian Wax: What Sets Them Apart, According to Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Hollywood Bikini Wax vs. Brazilian Wax: What Sets Them Apart, According to Pros<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Naomi Torres is a licensed cosmetologist and a contributing writer for Byrdie.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Naomi Torres<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nNaomi Torres\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nNaomi Torres is a licensed cosmetologist and a contributing writer for Byrdie.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on December 28, 2025 07:10AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Jodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician in California for 20 years. She is the owner of Queen Bee Salon &amp; Spa in Culver City.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Jodi Shays<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Jodi\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1.webp\" title=\"jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jodi\" title=\"jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nJodi Shays\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nJodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician in California for 20 years. She is the owner of Queen Bee Salon &amp; Spa in Culver City.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Esthetician and Waxer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><br \/>\nAnna Harris\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAnna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nLEARN ABOUT BYRDIE&#8217;S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Brazilian Wax<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hollywood Wax<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Waxing Process<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Cost<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Aftercare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>A Hollywood wax removes all hair in the pubic area, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip. <\/li>\n<li>The cost and name of waxing services can vary by salon, so clarify your hair removal preferences beforehand. <\/li>\n<li>After waxing, avoid exercise and tight clothing to prevent irritation, and maintain skin health by exfoliating and moisturizing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever walked into the wax salon and felt completely befuddled by the services offered? You&#8217;re not alone. Many have skimmed the services list and wondered what exactly a Hollywood wax is\u2014and how it differs from the more well-known Brazilian. Truthfully, people often conflate the two, which can cause a problem come waxing time. No one wants to ask the technician for something they don&#8217;t want.\u00a0And we&#8217;d rather avoid the too-universal situation of thanking our provider and paying for something we actually hate (ahem, a nail color at the nail salon or a haircut that has us in tears in the parking lot).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While both Hollywood and Brazilian waxes involve removing most of the hair down there, there is, in fact, a difference between the two. We tapped two wax professionals for everything there is to know about the popular waxing services.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Noemi Grupenmager is the founder of Uni K Wax, a waxing studio with locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.<\/li>\n<li>Helene Marie is a waxing expert at\u00a0European Wax Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Brazilian Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A Brazilian wax leaves a small strip of hair (triangle-, square-, rectangle-, or\u00a0oval-shaped) at the front of the pubic area while removing all surrounding hair, including the hair on your backside. Your next question may be, <em>how does this differ from a basic bikini wax or a French bikini wax<\/em>? Noemi Grupenmager, the founder of Uni K Wax, explains: &#8220;A bikini wax is where we wax your panty line and across the top, so if you are wearing a bikini, it prevents any hairs from peeking out. A French bikini wax is just another word for a Brazilian bikini [wax] but without the buttocks. Your waxer will take off most of your pubic hair in the front, leaving a small triangle or rectangular strip.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Hollywood Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike a Brazilian wax (which leaves behind a strip of hair), a Hollywood wax is when <em>all<\/em> of the hair is removed\u2014from the front to the middle and the backside, leaving you entirely bare. Both Grupenmager and European Wax Center waxing expert, Helene Marie, explain that a Hollywood wax is just another term for a full Brazilian bikini wax\u2014the former term was adopted at some salons because of the service&#8217;s popularity in Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is the Waxing Process Like For Each? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The process of a Brazilian wax can differ depending on where you go. &#8220;Typically, it begins with the preparation of the skin with our natural pre-depilatory toner. Once the skin is prepped, we apply Uni K powder (100 percent corn starch), and we proceed to apply thin layers of wax, which is always applied at body temperature,&#8221; explains Grupenmager. Then, your esthetician will begin the waxing process. Upon completion, a cooling cream is typically applied to help soothe the skin. Your esthetician may also send you home with ice packs for use in the following days.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hollywood waxes are essentially done the same way, with the addition of waxing your backside. Keep in mind that if you&#8217;re new to waxing, it&#8217;s most comfortable to work your way from a regular bikini wax to a Brazilian and then to a Hollywood. Waxing your bikini area bald from the get-go has the potential to cause a little more pain and irritation than you may have bargained for. (Don&#8217;t worry, it gets easier over time.)\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cost <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At European Wax Center, a Brazilian Wax (what they call a Bikini Full Wax), starts at $47. For a Hollywood Bikini Wax, what the salon refers to as a Brazilian, starts at $56. (A regular bikini line wax starts at $39.)\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>As you can see, the name of each service can vary depending on the salon. Often, it&#8217;s best to explain exactly what your expectations are\u2014where you do and don&#8217;t want to be left with hair\u2014rather than deferring to the specific names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Marie warns to avoid exercising or wearing tight, sweaty clothes immediately post-waxing. &#8220;Your skin is so fresh after a wax, and the pores are still open and susceptible to bacteria,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Instead, just take it easy the rest of the day.&#8221; And when it comes to taking care of the delicate skin in-between visits, Marie recommends exfoliating and moisturizing every day. &#8220;Exfoliating helps to remove excess dead skin, while moisturizing helps keep the healthy skin nourished,&#8221; she explains. Her favorite product? European Wax Center&#8217;s Reveal Me Body Exfoliating Gel for its ability to slough away dead skin cells with a powerful (yet non-abrasive) formula.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair from the root. That said, Grupenmager says that touch-ups are usually needed every four to six weeks if you want to keep it bare down there.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Experts Reveal Their Favorite Before and After Bikini Wax Care Tips<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s imperative to keep the differences in mind when deciding on a salon and a treatment, not solely because price points vary for different styles (although\u00a0that <em>is<\/em> a big factor), but because a simple clean-up of hair that&#8217;s outside the underwear will be less time-consuming than going full-throttle and removing <em>all<\/em> of the pubic hair. A Hollywood wax takes more time and possibly a different technician than a bikini line wax does. And if you can&#8217;t keep the names straight (we don&#8217;t blame you), simply tell your salon what you&#8217;re looking for in terms of how much hair to remove and\/or leave behind.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block upnext-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Best Bikini Wax Styles for Every Preference, According to Estheticians<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp 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Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick, Fur Ingrown Eliminator Serum and Kiehl's Personals Ingrown Hair Eliminator\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/byr-ingrown-hair-treatments-tout-c1523d1545de46218432441dc9c77700.webp\" title=\"byr-ingrown-hair-treatments-tout-c1523d1545de46218432441dc9c77700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/byr-ingrown-hair-treatments-tout-c1523d1545de46218432441dc9c77700.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A collage of three ingrown hair treatments, including the Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick, Fur Ingrown Eliminator Serum and Kiehl's Personals Ingrown Hair Eliminator\" title=\"byr-ingrown-hair-treatments-tout-c1523d1545de46218432441dc9c77700\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The 11 Best Ingrown Hair Treatments to Treat Bumps and Itchy Skin, According to a Dermatologist<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Hollywood Bikini Wax vs. Brazilian Wax: What Sets Them Apart, According to Pros<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Naomi Torres is a licensed cosmetologist and a contributing writer for Byrdie.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Naomi Torres<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nNaomi Torres\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nNaomi Torres is a licensed cosmetologist and a contributing writer for Byrdie.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on December 28, 2025 07:10AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Jodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician in California for 20 years. She is the owner of Queen Bee Salon &amp; Spa in Culver City.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Jodi Shays<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Jodi\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1.webp\" title=\"jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jodi\" title=\"jodiupdate-285a3149d0f643618893223e69cb1440-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nJodi Shays\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nJodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician in California for 20 years. She is the owner of Queen Bee Salon &amp; Spa in Culver City.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Esthetician and Waxer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><br \/>\nAnna Harris\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAnna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nLEARN ABOUT BYRDIE&#8217;S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Brazilian Wax<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hollywood Wax<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Waxing Process<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Cost<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Aftercare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>A Hollywood wax removes all hair in the pubic area, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip. <\/li>\n<li>The cost and name of waxing services can vary by salon, so clarify your hair removal preferences beforehand. <\/li>\n<li>After waxing, avoid exercise and tight clothing to prevent irritation, and maintain skin health by exfoliating and moisturizing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever walked into the wax salon and felt completely befuddled by the services offered? You&#8217;re not alone. Many have skimmed the services list and wondered what exactly a Hollywood wax is\u2014and how it differs from the more well-known Brazilian. Truthfully, people often conflate the two, which can cause a problem come waxing time. No one wants to ask the technician for something they don&#8217;t want.\u00a0And we&#8217;d rather avoid the too-universal situation of thanking our provider and paying for something we actually hate (ahem, a nail color at the nail salon or a haircut that has us in tears in the parking lot).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While both Hollywood and Brazilian waxes involve removing most of the hair down there, there is, in fact, a difference between the two. We tapped two wax professionals for everything there is to know about the popular waxing services.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Noemi Grupenmager is the founder of Uni K Wax, a waxing studio with locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.<\/li>\n<li>Helene Marie is a waxing expert at\u00a0European Wax Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Brazilian Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A Brazilian wax leaves a small strip of hair (triangle-, square-, rectangle-, or\u00a0oval-shaped) at the front of the pubic area while removing all surrounding hair, including the hair on your backside. Your next question may be, <em>how does this differ from a basic bikini wax or a French bikini wax<\/em>? Noemi Grupenmager, the founder of Uni K Wax, explains: &#8220;A bikini wax is where we wax your panty line and across the top, so if you are wearing a bikini, it prevents any hairs from peeking out. A French bikini wax is just another word for a Brazilian bikini [wax] but without the buttocks. Your waxer will take off most of your pubic hair in the front, leaving a small triangle or rectangular strip.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Hollywood Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike a Brazilian wax (which leaves behind a strip of hair), a Hollywood wax is when <em>all<\/em> of the hair is removed\u2014from the front to the middle and the backside, leaving you entirely bare. Both Grupenmager and European Wax Center waxing expert, Helene Marie, explain that a Hollywood wax is just another term for a full Brazilian bikini wax\u2014the former term was adopted at some salons because of the service&#8217;s popularity in Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is the Waxing Process Like For Each? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The process of a Brazilian wax can differ depending on where you go. &#8220;Typically, it begins with the preparation of the skin with our natural pre-depilatory toner. Once the skin is prepped, we apply Uni K powder (100 percent corn starch), and we proceed to apply thin layers of wax, which is always applied at body temperature,&#8221; explains Grupenmager. Then, your esthetician will begin the waxing process. Upon completion, a cooling cream is typically applied to help soothe the skin. Your esthetician may also send you home with ice packs for use in the following days.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hollywood waxes are essentially done the same way, with the addition of waxing your backside. Keep in mind that if you&#8217;re new to waxing, it&#8217;s most comfortable to work your way from a regular bikini wax to a Brazilian and then to a Hollywood. Waxing your bikini area bald from the get-go has the potential to cause a little more pain and irritation than you may have bargained for. (Don&#8217;t worry, it gets easier over time.)\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cost <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At European Wax Center, a Brazilian Wax (what they call a Bikini Full Wax), starts at $47. For a Hollywood Bikini Wax, what the salon refers to as a Brazilian, starts at $56. (A regular bikini line wax starts at $39.)\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>As you can see, the name of each service can vary depending on the salon. Often, it&#8217;s best to explain exactly what your expectations are\u2014where you do and don&#8217;t want to be left with hair\u2014rather than deferring to the specific names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Marie warns to avoid exercising or wearing tight, sweaty clothes immediately post-waxing. &#8220;Your skin is so fresh after a wax, and the pores are still open and susceptible to bacteria,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Instead, just take it easy the rest of the day.&#8221; And when it comes to taking care of the delicate skin in-between visits, Marie recommends exfoliating and moisturizing every day. &#8220;Exfoliating helps to remove excess dead skin, while moisturizing helps keep the healthy skin nourished,&#8221; she explains. Her favorite product? European Wax Center&#8217;s Reveal Me Body Exfoliating Gel for its ability to slough away dead skin cells with a powerful (yet non-abrasive) formula.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair from the root. That said, Grupenmager says that touch-ups are usually needed every four to six weeks if you want to keep it bare down there.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Experts Reveal Their Favorite Before and After Bikini Wax Care Tips<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s imperative to keep the differences in mind when deciding on a salon and a treatment, not solely because price points vary for different styles (although\u00a0that <em>is<\/em> a big factor), but because a simple clean-up of hair that&#8217;s outside the underwear will be less time-consuming than going full-throttle and removing <em>all<\/em> of the pubic hair. A Hollywood wax takes more time and possibly a different technician than a bikini line wax does. And if you can&#8217;t keep the names straight (we don&#8217;t blame you), simply tell your salon what you&#8217;re looking for in terms of how much hair to remove and\/or leave behind.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block upnext-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Best Bikini Wax Styles for Every Preference, According to Estheticians<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Woman sitting with arms around her knees wearing a black outfit looking at the camera\" title=\"bikini-wax-2-18617bf6522947f482471903591e22bc-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>A Hollywood wax removes all hair in the pubic area, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip. <\/li>\n<li>The cost and name of waxing services can vary by salon, so clarify your hair removal preferences beforehand. <\/li>\n<li>After waxing, avoid exercise and tight clothing to prevent irritation, and maintain skin health by exfoliating and moisturizing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever walked into the wax salon and felt completely befuddled by the services offered? You&#8217;re not alone. Many have skimmed the services list and wondered what exactly a Hollywood wax is\u2014and how it differs from the more well-known Brazilian. Truthfully, people often conflate the two, which can cause a problem come waxing time. No one wants to ask the technician for something they don&#8217;t want.\u00a0And we&#8217;d rather avoid the too-universal situation of thanking our provider and paying for something we actually hate (ahem, a nail color at the nail salon or a haircut that has us in tears in the parking lot).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While both Hollywood and Brazilian waxes involve removing most of the hair down there, there is, in fact, a difference between the two. We tapped two wax professionals for everything there is to know about the popular waxing services.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Noemi Grupenmager is the founder of Uni K Wax, a waxing studio with locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.<\/li>\n<li>Helene Marie is a waxing expert at\u00a0European Wax Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Brazilian Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A Brazilian wax leaves a small strip of hair (triangle-, square-, rectangle-, or\u00a0oval-shaped) at the front of the pubic area while removing all surrounding hair, including the hair on your backside. Your next question may be, <em>how does this differ from a basic bikini wax or a French bikini wax<\/em>? Noemi Grupenmager, the founder of Uni K Wax, explains: &#8220;A bikini wax is where we wax your panty line and across the top, so if you are wearing a bikini, it prevents any hairs from peeking out. A French bikini wax is just another word for a Brazilian bikini [wax] but without the buttocks. Your waxer will take off most of your pubic hair in the front, leaving a small triangle or rectangular strip.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Hollywood Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike a Brazilian wax (which leaves behind a strip of hair), a Hollywood wax is when <em>all<\/em> of the hair is removed\u2014from the front to the middle and the backside, leaving you entirely bare. Both Grupenmager and European Wax Center waxing expert, Helene Marie, explain that a Hollywood wax is just another term for a full Brazilian bikini wax\u2014the former term was adopted at some salons because of the service&#8217;s popularity in Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is the Waxing Process Like For Each? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The process of a Brazilian wax can differ depending on where you go. &#8220;Typically, it begins with the preparation of the skin with our natural pre-depilatory toner. Once the skin is prepped, we apply Uni K powder (100 percent corn starch), and we proceed to apply thin layers of wax, which is always applied at body temperature,&#8221; explains Grupenmager. Then, your esthetician will begin the waxing process. Upon completion, a cooling cream is typically applied to help soothe the skin. Your esthetician may also send you home with ice packs for use in the following days.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hollywood waxes are essentially done the same way, with the addition of waxing your backside. Keep in mind that if you&#8217;re new to waxing, it&#8217;s most comfortable to work your way from a regular bikini wax to a Brazilian and then to a Hollywood. Waxing your bikini area bald from the get-go has the potential to cause a little more pain and irritation than you may have bargained for. (Don&#8217;t worry, it gets easier over time.)\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cost <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At European Wax Center, a Brazilian Wax (what they call a Bikini Full Wax), starts at $47. For a Hollywood Bikini Wax, what the salon refers to as a Brazilian, starts at $56. (A regular bikini line wax starts at $39.)\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>As you can see, the name of each service can vary depending on the salon. Often, it&#8217;s best to explain exactly what your expectations are\u2014where you do and don&#8217;t want to be left with hair\u2014rather than deferring to the specific names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Marie warns to avoid exercising or wearing tight, sweaty clothes immediately post-waxing. &#8220;Your skin is so fresh after a wax, and the pores are still open and susceptible to bacteria,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Instead, just take it easy the rest of the day.&#8221; And when it comes to taking care of the delicate skin in-between visits, Marie recommends exfoliating and moisturizing every day. &#8220;Exfoliating helps to remove excess dead skin, while moisturizing helps keep the healthy skin nourished,&#8221; she explains. Her favorite product? European Wax Center&#8217;s Reveal Me Body Exfoliating Gel for its ability to slough away dead skin cells with a powerful (yet non-abrasive) formula.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair from the root. That said, Grupenmager says that touch-ups are usually needed every four to six weeks if you want to keep it bare down there.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Experts Reveal Their Favorite Before and After Bikini Wax Care Tips<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s imperative to keep the differences in mind when deciding on a salon and a treatment, not solely because price points vary for different styles (although\u00a0that <em>is<\/em> a big factor), but because a simple clean-up of hair that&#8217;s outside the underwear will be less time-consuming than going full-throttle and removing <em>all<\/em> of the pubic hair. A Hollywood wax takes more time and possibly a different technician than a bikini line wax does. And if you can&#8217;t keep the names straight (we don&#8217;t blame you), simply tell your salon what you&#8217;re looking for in terms of how much hair to remove and\/or leave behind.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block upnext-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Best Bikini Wax Styles for Every Preference, According to Estheticians<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>A Hollywood wax removes all hair in the pubic area, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip. <\/li>\n<li>The cost and name of waxing services can vary by salon, so clarify your hair removal preferences beforehand. <\/li>\n<li>After waxing, avoid exercise and tight clothing to prevent irritation, and maintain skin health by exfoliating and moisturizing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever walked into the wax salon and felt completely befuddled by the services offered? You&#8217;re not alone. Many have skimmed the services list and wondered what exactly a Hollywood wax is\u2014and how it differs from the more well-known Brazilian. Truthfully, people often conflate the two, which can cause a problem come waxing time. No one wants to ask the technician for something they don&#8217;t want.\u00a0And we&#8217;d rather avoid the too-universal situation of thanking our provider and paying for something we actually hate (ahem, a nail color at the nail salon or a haircut that has us in tears in the parking lot).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While both Hollywood and Brazilian waxes involve removing most of the hair down there, there is, in fact, a difference between the two. We tapped two wax professionals for everything there is to know about the popular waxing services.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Noemi Grupenmager is the founder of Uni K Wax, a waxing studio with locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.<\/li>\n<li>Helene Marie is a waxing expert at\u00a0European Wax Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Brazilian Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A Brazilian wax leaves a small strip of hair (triangle-, square-, rectangle-, or\u00a0oval-shaped) at the front of the pubic area while removing all surrounding hair, including the hair on your backside. Your next question may be, <em>how does this differ from a basic bikini wax or a French bikini wax<\/em>? Noemi Grupenmager, the founder of Uni K Wax, explains: &#8220;A bikini wax is where we wax your panty line and across the top, so if you are wearing a bikini, it prevents any hairs from peeking out. A French bikini wax is just another word for a Brazilian bikini [wax] but without the buttocks. Your waxer will take off most of your pubic hair in the front, leaving a small triangle or rectangular strip.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is a Hollywood Wax? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike a Brazilian wax (which leaves behind a strip of hair), a Hollywood wax is when <em>all<\/em> of the hair is removed\u2014from the front to the middle and the backside, leaving you entirely bare. Both Grupenmager and European Wax Center waxing expert, Helene Marie, explain that a Hollywood wax is just another term for a full Brazilian bikini wax\u2014the former term was adopted at some salons because of the service&#8217;s popularity in Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is the Waxing Process Like For Each? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The process of a Brazilian wax can differ depending on where you go. &#8220;Typically, it begins with the preparation of the skin with our natural pre-depilatory toner. Once the skin is prepped, we apply Uni K powder (100 percent corn starch), and we proceed to apply thin layers of wax, which is always applied at body temperature,&#8221; explains Grupenmager. Then, your esthetician will begin the waxing process. Upon completion, a cooling cream is typically applied to help soothe the skin. Your esthetician may also send you home with ice packs for use in the following days.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hollywood waxes are essentially done the same way, with the addition of waxing your backside. Keep in mind that if you&#8217;re new to waxing, it&#8217;s most comfortable to work your way from a regular bikini wax to a Brazilian and then to a Hollywood. Waxing your bikini area bald from the get-go has the potential to cause a little more pain and irritation than you may have bargained for. (Don&#8217;t worry, it gets easier over time.)\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cost <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At European Wax Center, a Brazilian Wax (what they call a Bikini Full Wax), starts at $47. For a Hollywood Bikini Wax, what the salon refers to as a Brazilian, starts at $56. (A regular bikini line wax starts at $39.)\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>As you can see, the name of each service can vary depending on the salon. Often, it&#8217;s best to explain exactly what your expectations are\u2014where you do and don&#8217;t want to be left with hair\u2014rather than deferring to the specific names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Marie warns to avoid exercising or wearing tight, sweaty clothes immediately post-waxing. &#8220;Your skin is so fresh after a wax, and the pores are still open and susceptible to bacteria,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Instead, just take it easy the rest of the day.&#8221; And when it comes to taking care of the delicate skin in-between visits, Marie recommends exfoliating and moisturizing every day. &#8220;Exfoliating helps to remove excess dead skin, while moisturizing helps keep the healthy skin nourished,&#8221; she explains. Her favorite product? European Wax Center&#8217;s Reveal Me Body Exfoliating Gel for its ability to slough away dead skin cells with a powerful (yet non-abrasive) formula.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair from the root. That said, Grupenmager says that touch-ups are usually needed every four to six weeks if you want to keep it bare down there.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block related-link\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Experts Reveal Their Favorite Before and After Bikini Wax Care Tips<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s imperative to keep the differences in mind when deciding on a salon and a treatment, not solely because price points vary for different styles (although\u00a0that <em>is<\/em> a big factor), but because a simple clean-up of hair that&#8217;s outside the underwear will be less time-consuming than going full-throttle and removing <em>all<\/em> of the pubic hair. 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