How to do Brazilian Wax Hair Removal for Men

Brazillian wax can help you feel clean and increase your “private area” feeling, but it can be a bit odd going to the salon to get waxed. There’s no reason to expose your body to strangers when you can wax yourself at home. If you’re willing to endure the inevitable discomfort of hair removal in the most sensitive areas, you can get the hair you want at no cost. This article will show you how to remove hair with salon standard wax right in the bathroom at home.

Table of Contents

Preparing for waxing

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Know the risks. Waxing is relatively safe, but any hair removal from the skin comes with risks. These risks can also occur in salons, but most waxing professionals take steps to avoid this. You need to be prepared for the following risks:

First, waxing (as well as other forms of hair removal) carries the risk of ingrown hairs, which are hairs that grow back into the skin. This condition causes a bump that can be irritated and painful. The application of the correct waxing technique and post-waxing care can help prevent ingrown hairs. ^{[1] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}
You also run the risk of burns from hot wax. However, testing the wax on less sensitive skin, such as the back of your hand, before applying it to your lower body will help prevent burns.
Some people who wax with wax, especially for the first time, may develop folliculitis. This condition usually clears up on its own within a week and is less common if you take proper care after waxing.
Consider waxing at the salon first. This way you can get a feel for how the process is going and how best to avoid unpleasant consequences. Going to a salon for both sexes gets a lot of good feedback from male customers. If after trying out a salon and deciding you can wax yourself, you can read on.

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Buy wax hair removal kits. You can buy kits online, from a professional salon, or at a pharmacy. Since you will be removing hair in the most sensitive areas, you need to find the right wax. Make sure to buy the right wax specifically for pubic hair removal. Do not use regular foot wax or body wax.

The kit must come with a wax pot (in the microwave or in a wax warmer), a wax cloth, a spatula, and wax remover.
Some people like to make their own wax by mixing honey and sugar with other ingredients. If you want to do this, you’ll need to test the wax on another part of your body to make sure it’s removing the hair without sticking to the skin.

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Prepare a waxing area in your home. The bathroom is the ideal location because wax is easier to clean off tile than it is on carpet or wood. However, you need space to stretch and move. So if the bathroom is small, you should choose another room.

Spread a plastic tarp, some old newspaper, or other covering material to protect the floor.
Have some tissues and oil ready next to you to clean up. Mineral oil, olive oil or other oils will quickly remove wax from most surfaces (including leather).

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Trim the hair. Should be trimmed for hair shorter than 1.3 cm. Hair shorter than 0.6 cm or longer than 1.3 cm will be difficult to remove, can cause peeling and is very painful. Use scissors to trim the hair in the place you intend to remove with wax to make it even shorter.

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Take a hot shower. This step opens the pores to make it easier to pull out the hairs from the skin. Time your shower so that your skin is still warm and soft when you start waxing.

Exfoliate dead skin cells in the shower. Exfoliating will help remove dead skin cells. Carefully rub the loofah or exfoliating product onto the area where you plan to wax.
Dry thoroughly after bathing. Skin must be dry before waxing.
Do not apply lotion or oil after bathing.
If desired, you can sprinkle some baby powder. This will keep the wax from sticking to the skin.

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Heat the wax and check. Carefully read the instructions that came with the wax hair removal kit and heat until all the wax is melted and liquefied. Use a stick to stir the wax. After the wax melts, dot a small dot on the back of your hand to check. If it’s too hot, you should wait for the wax to cool a bit before you start. If the wax is difficult to spread evenly, you should heat it a little more.

During waxing, you may need to pause to warm up the wax. If this is your first time, you shouldn’t be in a hurry. If you don’t want to run to the microwave every 10 minutes, you can buy a wax warmer to keep the wax warm.

Wax hair removal

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Start with the hair at the bottom of the penis. This is the easiest part of the hair to remove. Once you know what waxing feels like, you can decide whether to continue waxing in hard-to-reach areas. Pull the penis up towards the body to begin waxing at the base of the penis. Then turn the penis to the side and wax the sides of the penis.

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Apply wax in small patches. Do not apply too much wax at the same time to avoid tangling. Dip the wax stick into the wax tube and apply a patch of at least 2.5 square centimeters to the hair. Waxing little by little is the best way to reduce discomfort and make sure you don’t hurt yourself.

Apply wax in the direction of hair growth. The hair on the penis grows in different directions, so you need to carefully examine each patch of hair before applying the wax.
Use a stick to spread the wax in a very fine line like spreading cheese on a cookie. Do not rub or spread back and forth.
Change the wax applicator regularly. This helps keep it clean and prevents infection.

Care after waxing hair removal

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Clean the area you just waxed. Apply the oil that comes with the waxing kit (or another skin oil) to remove any remaining wax. Gently massage the oil onto the dry wax area to help soften the wax immediately. Then, rinse again with warm water.

After removing the wax, you can use a gentle shower gel to clean the “private area”.
Do not use bar soap as soap can leave a film that can lead to ingrown hairs. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Apply moisturizer. A natural (chemical-free) moisturizer will help soothe skin that may be red and irritated after waxing. Use a natural body lotion or a little coconut oil to moisturize the skin. This helps prevent infection and ingrown hairs.

If your skin feels inflamed even after moisturizing, you can apply a cold compress to reduce inflammation.

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Do not wear tight underwear or tight pants for a few days. The skin needs space to breathe and heal, so it won’t be beneficial to wrap the skin in tight clothing. If you have time, you can wear nothing but a robe for a few hours indoors. For the next few days, you should wear boxers instead of tights and avoid wearing tights until the waxed area is no longer red.

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Do not have sex for several days. Painful skin is susceptible to infection, so you should wait until the skin is no longer painful and inflamed before having sex.

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Do not sunbathe outdoors or lie in tanning beds. Pale and sensitive skin after waxing is prone to burns when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet rays in tanning beds. It is best to avoid sunbathing in this position. If you intend to sunbathe, you should wait a few days after waxing to give your skin time to heal.

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See your doctor if you have an infection. If ingrown hairs or other inflammation are more irritating, you should see your doctor.

Advice

Make sure the room you choose is well ventilated. If you sweat during waxing, the wax will stick to your skin.
Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever before waxing can help relieve pain.
Exfoliate 24 hours after waxing and continue every 2 days until it’s time to wax again to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
Moisturises the waxed area daily until waxing is needed again. This helps prevent ingrown hairs and reduces the risk of hairs breaking during waxing.

Warning

Avoid exercising for at least 24 hours after waxing.
The skin at the base of the penis and scrotum is very thin and can easily tear. Therefore, you need to make sure the skin in this position is always firm before peeling to reduce the risk of injury.
Avoid saunas as the high heat will cause excessive sweating in the waxed area.
Some people think that drinking caffeine before waxing will cause more pain.

Steps

Preparing for waxing

Wax hair removal

Care after waxing hair removal

Advice

Warning

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