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The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s make a strong return, with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. The aesthetic is decidedly Mad Men, the look is versatile and fun. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the full circle skirt and dress remain at the core of the trend. Click to read about the ’60s dress trend.

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you’d be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you’re thinking that this is nothing new. And you’re right; it’s an extension of the sheer trend that’s has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses – so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

Types of lace

There are many different types of lace, and various methods for producing it – so many that we won’t go into them here. The long and short of it is this: it’s now less about the stretch, allover lace, and more about antique-style lace. Fabrics that look like a more traditional needle or bobbin lace (even if they’re machine made). Generally, go for a wider net, a more unique pattern, a sturdier fabric – rather than a thin stretch lace.

How to wear it

The ultimate balance of lace in 2010 / 2011 is to be romantic but not over-girly; sensual but not over-suggestive. Like taking beautifully crafted lace that would have once been part of a garment and making it the only layer. The lace isn’t an added detail of a garment, it is the garment. And thus we come to lace skirts and lace dresses. Dare to wear them without a slip underneath. Just keep the cut a little more relaxed or the hem a little longer to maintain that aforementioned balance.

Like a pair of jeans, the humble T-shirt is the go-to item of a man’s wardrobe; they are the building blocks that you can take in any direction you please, dressing them up or down depending on the occasion. Of course, when it comes to T-shirts, what’s in vogue changes on a regular basis. This means that while some pieces in this category are classics, others are more transient, shifting in popularity according to the fashion zeitgeist. Whether they’re timeless or trendy, to find out which T-shirts should be in your wardrobe right now read on.

1. The polo T-shirt

Once upon a time, polo shirts were the domain of golfers and prepsters. Everything changed when successful advertising campaigns by companies like Ralph Lauren and Lacoste made us all realize how incredibly versatile this piece was. Nowadays, everyone owns — or ought to own — a polo. No matter what your style, a polo will be a useful addition to your wardrobe that you’ll be able to adapt to your unique look. During the summer months, try it in a playful, ultra bright shade like this multi-striped version from Lacoste. The only thing you need to remember is that while preppy equals polished, you want to avoid wearing it head to toe.

Wear it with: White trousers in the summer and your own accessories.

2. The nautical tee

Beloved from New England to Europe, the nautical tee successfully combines fashion with function. Whether you’re down at the docks or chilling on a yacht, a nautical tee will stand you in good stead. Like this long-sleeved model from Ralph Lauren, you’ll want to get yours in lightweight cotton, which can be thrown straight into the wash in order to maximize its usage. Even if you don’t have a perfect physique, don’t be put off by wearing horizontal stripes as these are some of the most flattering lines you’ll ever come across. There’s only one caveat: This shirt is the definition of easy summer living, so don’t even think about wearing it in the winter.

Wear it with: It’s stunning with white, so dress it up with a white blazer or keep it casual with cotton shorts.

3. The graphic T-shirt

Having made a major impact on the T-shirt market when it first appeared, the graphic tee remains a wardrobe must-have for stylish men from Johannesburg to Jacksonville. To be able to wear your graphic T-shirt with practically everything in your wardrobe, you’ll want to stick to a reasonably abstract pattern such as this ship mast image on Toddland’s super soft cotton crew neck.

Wear it with: Make a graphic statement by mixing this T-shirt with gray jeans or corduroys, and throw on a blazer for funky, fuss-free style on a wild night out.

4. The sports T-shirt

While you can’t get away with wearing your favorite player’s jersey on a regular basis as it’s neither acceptable office wear nor particularly stylish, you can show your love for the game at work by playing with a carefully chosen sports tee. Retro Sport is one label that makes fantastic vintage-inspired T-shirts featuring logos from old-school sporting teams. Football fans can pledge their allegiance to the sport without compromising their style with this T-shirt from the Los Angeles bulldogs, who competed from 1936 to 1948.

Wear it with: Slim fitting jeans and canvas sneakers.

5. The deep V-neck T-shirt

While a V-shaped neckline is never really outdated, you can increase the style quotient of your ensemble by choosing a tee with a deep V-neck rather than the standard collarbone length style. This 50% cotton and 50% modal version from Daftbird is seasonless and will slim a less-than-ideal shape, making it appear more masculine. At the same time, the neckline isn’t so low that you’ll feel cheesy in it or like you’re contemplating entering a cleavage competition.

Wear it with: Blazers make it smarter, cuffed denim keeps it casual and layering a cardigan over it takes it into fall.

6. The granddad T-shirt

Essentially a short-sleeve Henley, the granddad tee is reminiscent of those long-sleeve thermals your old man’s old man wore. Thankfully, this time around they have been updated with a more flattering fit and you won’t be restricted to wearing them exclusively as an undergarment. This dark-navy option from G-Star is cut to skim the body and show off a gym-toned physique to its full advantage without being skin tight.

Wear it with: Denim or pressed cotton pants. In colder months, layer it underneath a plaid shirt to try out the.

Source: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_500/500_6-ways-to-wear-a-t-shirt.html

The handbag is an essential item for most women, helping carry around the day and night’s necessitates. Yet despite its importance in functionality, the handbag is also one of the most essential-and stylistically telling-pieces in fashion. Thus, it’s important to consider various features when choosing a handbag, to ensure you get the most out of both its functionality and style.

Many women own at least one or two “staple” handbags, which they use everyday and pair with most outfits. What’s more, most of these handbags end up being neutral in colour-for example, browns, nudes, or plain black. However, choosing a handbag to mesh with most “looks” doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Opt for a unique style, while sticking with a neutral colour and you’ll still be able to spice up any outfit. Alternatively, kick it up a notch by choosing a handbag with metallic or subtle print detailing.
However, no one ever said your “staple” handbag can’t be colourful. If you’re not afraid to stand out, opt for bright hues likered, yellow, orange, green. And don’t always worry about your handbag matching with every outfit. A lot of bright coloured handbags -especially those that are solid coloured-will compliment many different outfits. Just remember not to let your handbag-outfit combination get too busy with prints and bright colours.

When it comes to specific “looks”, certain styles of handbags are definitely more appropriate. For instance, if you normally dress up for the office, odds are you’ll want a handbag to match. Opt for a structured bag with two top handles for a chic, ladylike look.

On the other hand, if you’re trying to achieve a more casual look, pick up a messenger bag (which you can find in everything from canvas to leather). Worn across the body, these bags leave your arms free; but they’re certainly more stylish than backpacks. Looking for something hip? Sling a slouchy “hobo” style bag over your shoulder. And if your style is a bit edgier, pick up a clutch bag adorned with metal hardware or studs.

Size is another important feature when it comes to choosing a handbag. Ever see anyone walking around with an overstuffed purse? It’s not a pretty sight-and it’s one purse pitfall that should be avoided at all costs. Sure, we all have days when we carry around more than usual. But if you typically tote a ton around, you’re better off sizing up on your handbag.

That being said, however, you should also consider your own size when choosing a handbag. If you’re petite, don’t carry around a massive bag that overpowers your frame. Instead, opt for something relative to your size. If you tend to carry around a lot in your purse, size up (at most) to a medium bag. On the other hand, if you’re tall or broad, a tiny bag will seem too small. Try one that’s on the larger side for a look that’s better suited to your frame.

Last but not least, learn to let go when it’s time for a new handbag. Many women tend to get attached to their handbags-which is not surprising, considering it accompanies them everywhere. But when holes, worn leather, tears, or frayed stitching start to show, it’s time to move on to a new bag. Keeping these few tips in mind when shopping for handbags will ensure you get one that suits not only your functional needs, but also your unique style.

Source: http://www.a1articles.com/index.php

What should you wear at work? Even if there’s no dress code or it says you can wear casual style, it’s still a big question what you can wear and what you should avoid. Even though these days we propagate free mind and the right to be individual, you know there are certain limits in office clothing that you shouldn’t cross. If you represent a serious company, your clothing should be appropriate. What about sexual dress at work? If you want to express your femininity (or manliness of course) in your style, should you stop or should you go?

Sexy clothes attract an attention. Aren’t they made for this? If you walk in your workplace in miniskirt and bold décolleté blouse, you will definitely be in the center of attention. Most of people like to hear compliments and revealing cleavage can surely bring you praises but sometimes you can put yourself in ambiguous position by dressing up provocatively. However you should know your rights: no matter how you dress, it’s not a reason for sexual harassment. It’s important to take care of your appearance, especially if you need to communicate with customers a lot. While you are at work, you should represent the ideas of your working place, not your own standpoint.

However we are not machines and we want to be individual. No company forbids sexual clothes as long as your appearance doesn’t disturb your co-workers and customers. You can express your sexuality without wearing provocative clothing. Subtle accessories and outfit that highlights advantages of your figure can gain you more compliments than unfastened shirt or spike heels. As long as you keep you style balanced between too much and too boring, you will be successful.

Of course you shouldn’t be judged by you dress style, but it’s not how it works in the real world. According to several surveys, if people don’t dress properly for job, others assume that they don’t take their responsibilities seriously. These results might be a little overstated, but there is other common opinion among office workers. If one dresses too provocatively, it can be a sign that he or she is looking for someone to date. And this behavior is often considered improper for business environment. Even though a girl or boy who dresses and acts sexy is often considered to be promoted easily, the real life shows that it’s the other way around. If you don’t look like you are professional, people won’t take you as a professional. You might be the most beautiful person…

Tattooing is very much in today’s fashion. However, we can trace back the tattooing to ancient age. During those periods, there are historical evidences that people knew about tattooing. The main objective of tattooing used to be the beautification of body. The revival of this trend has again taken place, but raising some issues and concerns. Yes, the more and more people are going for this tattooing fashion, the issues and concern regarding its safety is also increasing.

Tattooing is usually done with the help of a tattoo gun. The function of this equipment is to dispense the biocompatible inks into the body to create the tattoo. A special kind of ink containing iron oxide or titanium dioxide is used for this purpose. The same procedure can be done manually with the help of a needle.

Now you must have realized where the danger lies. Yes, the procedure involves dispensing ink into the skin and use of needle and that is the reason why, the proper sanitation measures are needed for it.

Tattooing is fun as long as it assures you safety. So, the first thing in tattooing is to consult a registered expert before you really do it on your skin. You have to tell the professional about all your health status. If you have any kind of heart related problems then reveal it to the expert. It will help him to take all precautionary measures, as tattooing involves a lot of pain.

The next thing to observe is to maintaining proper sanitation during tattooing.  Yes, sanitation means you should be alert to see whether a disposable needle is being used for piercing or not. A little bit of negligence can also lead you to disaster. Don’t take chance.

Finally, once you get your tattoos done, swelling or slight bruising on that area will remain for days. However, the swelling should not last for more than three days. Or else, consult with the professional immediately.

Have you dreamed of becoming a top fashion model but you don’t know where to start?

Or, are you already a model looking to expand your representation to international modeling agencies and modeling markets?

The top 5 modeling agencies below might be a place for you!

Elite

It is widely acknowledged, even by her own business rivals,  that Elite has the world’s most prestigious modeling network. Founded by John Casablancas, Elite Model Management represents the vast majority of the industry’s superstars – right from cover girls Alessandra Ambrosio, Kemp Muhl, Raica Oliveira, Yfke Sturm, and Melissa Haro to actors such as Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Janice Dickinson, Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, Drew Barrymore and Ashley Judd.

It is pertinent to note that Elite Model Look is an annual fashion modeling event organized by Elite Management, and it is considered as the most eagerly-awaited and one of the prestigious contests to identify and introduce fashion models in the international fashion marketplace.

It is no exaggeration that In the world of modeling, there are few agencies who have the type of recognition and reputation that Elite Model Management enjoys.  With over three decades of experience and having handled nearly five million bookings, Elite remains at the forefront of the industry. Now owned by Eddie Trump of The Trump Group, the Elite team is all set to become the exclusive modeling industry powerhouse.

Ford Models

Ford Models, started by Eileen and Jerry Ford in 1946 in New York, was responsible in making global the modeling profession. Some of the notable persons who came to limelight through Ford Models include Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter, Courtney Cox and Paris Hilton. Today Ford Models has grown into a huge organization with offices worldwide.

Ford Models has lately caught the imagination of all aspiring models as the agency has promoted itself successfully through YouTube with a string of fashion-tips and self-help videos explaining the fashion industry. Many in the fashion industry concede that Ford Models is one of the most recognized and respected model agencies. Ford has produced an enviable list of models including Anna Jagodzinska, Hanna Gaby Odiele, Tao Okamoto, Rose Cordero, Crystal Renn, Carmen dell’Orefice, Brad Kroenig, Paolo Anchisi, Lars Burmeister, and Adrian Bosch.

Boss Models

Boss Models is known for their distinguished work in promoting male models. The company was started by Debra Burns in 1988 and there is a book widely available in the market about the Boss Models agency along with interviews and photographs of some of the prominent male supermodels launched by the agency. Boss Model Management has an excellent track record specializing in identification, development and launching of models for work in fashion, advertising, television and commercials.

Boss Model Management has today grown leaps and bounds to become one of the most respected frontline Model Agencies in the UK. Boss has a pro-active, positive approach and that is considered the key to its phenomenal success. Having consistently launched many talented models in the fashion, film and television industries, Boss are looked upon by a host of clients in Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Germany, Spain and Greece as a prime resource for new talent.

Storm

Storm, based in Chelsea, London, is one of the most successful and foremost model agencies in Great Britain. In fact, Storm is internationally credited for scouting, successfully identifying and building the careers of many of the world’s top models. Few of its more talented models have occupied the cover pages of leading fashion magazines. Started by Sarah Doukas in 1987, Storm has provided the model industry with some of the best known names including Sophie Dahl, Devon Aoki, Liberty Ross, Catherine Hurley and Lily Cole.

Storm has a reputation for going beyond just scouting fresh talent. The agency’s strength is in managing careers of its models in order to optimize opportunities. Storm also represents many of world’s top male models including Alex Beck, Jerome Clark & Trent Ford, as well as Ryan Snyder, Ryan Burns and Marios. The agency has four divisions – Women Models, New Faces, Men Models and Special Bookings.

Wilhelmina Models

Wilhelmina Models is recognized by many as one of the topmost enterprising Model Agencies with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Wilhelmina models are ubiquitously seen in a variety of events. They regularly offer model portfolios online, but you must be registered as a client in order to view them. In addition, Wilhelmina frequently offers open calls, where they often search for fresh talent.

Wilhelmina Modeling Agency is one of the largest and most successful modeling agencies in the world, Founded by the legendary supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper. And with over four decades of existence in the model industry, Wilhelmina continues to be a force to reckon with in the industry focusing on all aspects of modeling. The agency represents men, women, children, professional athletes and celebrities.

Wilhelmina Models continued to corner international recognition and fame by representing stars such as Esther Canadas, Rebecca Gayheart, Mia Tyler, Kate Dillon, Mark Vanderloo, Alex Lundqvist, Gabriel Aubry and Jason Shaw. Scouting, identifying and developing new talent, servicing a diverse range of clients and innovative marketing efforts keeps Wilhelmina Models on top of an ever-changing industry.

Adding color to your wedding dress is extremely en vogue, but having a wedding dress of a color other than white, that is avant garde. There is no written rule that your dress must be white or a shade thereof, and they do say, black is slimming!

Wearing a black Gothic dress on your wedding day is not something that is seen every day, but even fashionista as Sarah Jessica Parker dared to wear black, so if you make this choice, you are in good fashion company.

Obviously if you are a have a Halloween themed wedding, black almost seems a natural choice, but it could be a fun way to play on a black tie event. Maybe your groom would even be willing to wear a white tux. If not, dress your bridesmaids in white to play on the color reversal.

Finding a Gothic wedding gown in black may be a challenge, but there are many alternatives. First, don’t purchase a traditional gown. Buy a black formal gown to serve as your wedding dress. If you are going black, chances are you are throwing some of tradition out the window. You can find a black evening gown that has many of the same features a wedding gown would have-full skirt, beaded bodice, even a small train. If you don’t find anything on the racks of evening gowns, look at bridesmaid’s dresses. These, just like wedding gowns come in every style, and unlike wedding gowns come in every color. You may find a bridesmaid dress from wedding gown designer that you like.

If you do find a white wedding gown that you must have, you may be able to have it dyed black. Be sure to speak with a professional. With beading and embroidery, this is certainly not a task you want to take on yourself.
Wearing unique Gothic wedding dresses is a statement for sure. But rest assured, black is one color that will never go out of style.

Everyone understands that it is important to smell good when trying to attract the opposite sex. However, do you know which fragrance is the most effective? Do you know the few simple tricks you can use to bring your “smelling good” up to the next level? If not, you’re at the right place as there are a lot more to it than just spraying…

Learn how to use fragrance right so you always smell great and are wearing the type of fragrance that women love and respond to.

Fragrance Rotation

Always have a few different fragrances, at least 2-3 which you rotate often. You will become more attractive to women that you are around on a regular basis because they will not be able to predict what you will be smelling like. Predictable is boring, and most women think that their own lives are boring… so in turn they search for a mate who does NOT appear to be living a boring life in order to add some spice to their own. When you smell different just about each day, you will be displaying that you are a spontaneous person… as well as a person with style, and with the right choice of fragrance… a person with class as well. This is exactly what ANY real player should want the ladies to think of them.

Fragrance & Pheromone

Never apply fragrance to your clothes, the smell will fade away in less than a few hours, plus your clothing does not contain natural pheromones like your body does… so spraying your shirt would not be produce the full effect of the fragrance. When you spray fragrance on your body in the right spots, pheromones mix together with the fragrance to “create” an original smell… YOUR original smell. If you have ever wondered why the same brand of fragrance smells different depending on who is wearing it, now you know… it is because each person’s body produces slightly different pheromones, and when mixed with fragrance produces their own unique “version” of the fragrance.

The “HOT” Spots

The best spots to apply fragrance are the areas of your body that produce the most body heat. Body heat “activates” the fragrance, increasing the strength of the smell and making it last as long as possible… while colder areas of your body tend to dull the smell and make it disappear more rapidly. To achieve maximum results when wearing fragrance, apply it to the following body parts : Wrists, neck, arm pits, and behind the ears. When using a fragrance spray, do NOT spray behind your ears, spray it onto your hands and wipe it on… the last thing you want is to smell like you took a bath in your fragrance. Another added bonus of putting fragrance behind your ears is the fact that when you are in a club with loud music girls tend to talk into your ear so you can hear them… and when they do they will get a nice gentle whiff of your scent.

Choosing The Right Fragrance

When shopping for a new fragrance, never go by what smells good… you don’t want a fragrance that JUST smells good… you want a fragrance that will trigger good memories. When a woman smells a scent that triggers an old, happy memory… she becomes instantly attracted to whatever is producing the scent… and you want that to be YOU, right? Sure you do, so keep that in mind when choosing a new fragrance. The trick to selecting a fragrance that does this effectively is to test them on yourself… if it triggers any type of good memory in your mind, then it should have a similar effect on most of the women that you try to pick up. To make your life a bit easier I have compiled a list of fragrance at the bottom of this page that are the absolute BEST at doing this… so you don’t even need to go “smell testing”. This is not a required step, and you can’t really expect to find a fragrance that will trigger every woman’s good memories… but selecting a fragrance with ingredients that make people reflect on the “good ol’ days” when smelled is always a nice bonus, it’s like having a “press here to put her in a good mood” button.

Cheap VS Expensive

Don’t be fooled by brands like Calvin Klien, Curve and Polo Sport. If you wear any of these “regular brands” you will not be ANY better than the last guy who decided that a decent  fragrance was not worth the investment, plus most of the cheaper brands smell pretty bad… the last thing you want to do is turn women off simply because your fragrance gave them a headache! Now you might automatically say “I can’t afford that!” when you hear a name like Armani or Versace… but I can assure you that their fragrance is quite cheap compared to most of their other products, and spending $30-40 on a REALLY good bottle of fragrance instead of wasting $20 on a cheap bottle is definitely worth it when people constantly tell you how good you smell!

So What’s Best?

If you like getting compliments from women on how good you smell, please quickly go to a department store and find the best one for you, then you’ll know that it sophisticates you!!

Besides, if you are a woman, seek the best fragrance for someone you love…

Vintage clothes are chic without a care, stylish but not over-thought, windblown but meticulous. Vintage apparel is fun and unique and lets your own style show through – Here are the steps to dressing funky and out there.

1. Get all your clothes from thrift stores.(optional)You can even make clothes yourself, or shop at boutiques in other cities. Add flair to clothes you already own, too. Add patches to your shirts or jeans, add on buttons and sorts. If you create your own clothes, it will be guaranteed that no one will own what you have!

2. Raid the charity shops. You wont be a tramp if you do. One girl bought some hotpants from a charity shop and it turns out they used to belong to kylie Minouge!

3. Mix and match your clothes. but don’t mix them up too much. Balance it off with some neutral colors.

4. Try layering your funky colorful shirts, and wear a flowy skirt with leggings and flats!

5. Accessorize. This is the one thing that really makes an outfit pop and look funky and so retro. Thrift stores offer vintage jewelery that you usually can’t find anywhere else! Try colorful bangles, headbands, pearls, vintage looking necklaces and dangling earrings!

6. Wear a lot of new and wild makeup. Try green eyeliner or neon yellow eyeshadow! Design new makeup looks everyday.

7. Have some unique hair that’s all your own. Get a short choppy cut with bangs or have long layered hair, which you can style in interesting hair do’s. Waves are very pretty for long hair. cute clips work for short hair. If you can, dye your hair an interesting color, like purple bangs.

8. Although retro is usually 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s retro means things that have gone out of style and are more than a decade old. This means if you are expected to dress retro for an event, get creative and dress up as a dinosour. Have fun!

9. Find old pictures of your parents or grandparents from the era you like if they were around then. Even better, look through their yearbooks.

If you are getting a bikini wax for the first time, you may be a little nervous. Getting the answers to common bikini wax questions can relieve your anxiety and help you know what to expect.

What Is a Bikini Wax?
A bikini wax is the process of using hot or cold wax to remove the hair from your bikini area, which is everywhere that is covered by your swimsuit bottom or panties. That includes the hair on both your front side and your backside, leaving you with smooth, hairless skin underneath your panties.

There are three types of bikini waxes: hot, warm or cold wax. Hot wax tends to be the preferred method, especially if you have your bikini wax done in a salon. The heat from the hot wax helps open the hair follicle and soften the surrounding skin, so the hair lets loose and is easier to remove. Cold waxing is preferred by women who are particularly sensitive, and it can be a good idea if you are doing a bikini wax at home. Warm wax is a happy medium; it works better than cold wax, but isn’t as hot as a hot wax. Cold wax techniques sometimes bypass the use of a cloth strip. Instead, you peel up a corner of the wax and just pull.

There is another option known as “sugaring” that doesn’t use a wax, but a sticky sugary substance that has honey, molasses, sugar and other organic ingredients. It makes for an easy cleanup and the results are equal to waxing.

When you use the hot wax method, the wax (usually paraffin or beeswax) is heated and then applied to the area where you want to remove the hair. Next, a piece of cloth, often muslin, is applied on top of the wax and firmly pressed down. This allows the wax to spread evenly across the area and surround each hair. After the wax has cooled, the cloth strip is removed in a quick, smooth yank, and the hair comes off with the wax.

Home or Salon?
You can purchase at-home wax removal kits and do your own bikini wax. Remember to follow the directions to the letter. It is also a good idea to consider a cold wax for an at-home bikini wax to avoid burns.

However, it is usually recommended that you get your first wax at a salon. A technician can also ask you questions about your skin type and can figure out the most effective procedure for you.

The cost of a bikini wax will vary, but expect it to run between $25 and $100. Yes, this is a huge price variation, but it really depends on where you live and what type of salon you visit. If you choose to buy an at-home kit, you will probably spend about $15 to $25 for a one-use kit and upwards of $75 for a professional wax pot with everything you need for several waxes.

One huge advantage that waxing has over shaving or hair removal creams is that waxing will keep you hair-free for four to six weeks, rather than just a few days. Shaving and creams simply remove hair at the surface, but waxing removes the entire hair, including the root.

How to Prepare For Your First Bikini Wax
Yes, a bikini wax is going to hurt, there’s really no getting around that. Most women say the pain is just temporary and the results are well worth it. You can have the best possible experience with the following tips:

- Exfoliate your bikini area the night before your wax. This will remove any dead skin cells and allow the wax to stick the best.

- Don’t get a bikini wax three or four days before or after your period. You are the most sensitive during these times, so the pain may be increased.

- Take an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen or acetaminophen about 20 minutes before your appointment to head off some of the pain.

- Relax! The more nervous you are, the more you will tense up, and this is not going to make things any easier. Just breathe deeply and relax. Take a deep breath in when the wax is applied, and then breathe out when the strip is pulled.

- Your hair needs to be about 1/4″ long so the wax can grab it. If you have been shaving or using a hair removal cream, you will need to let the hair grow a bit before you get your bikini wax.

- Don’t wear tight jeans or panties. After your bikini wax, you don’t want to wear anything too constricting, as your bikini area is going to be sensitive. Avoiding tight clothing for a day or so can help you avoid ingrown hairs as well.

- Be sure to shower before your bikini wax, but not immediately before. You want to be clean, but, if you are still damp, the wax won’t be as effective.

- If you begin your bikini wax and truly decide that you can’t go through with it, just speak up. It’s your body, and, if you change your mind, that’s OK. Keep in mind that your first bikini wax will be the most uncomfortable. After that, the hair grows back in finer and thinner, and future waxing is easier.