Primped and Plucked: Men’s Transformation to Women

May 18th, 2012
The Danegeld Viewmont High School Bountiful, UT
Thursday, May 17, 2012 By Julia Dushku
Shouldn’t you be able to tell the difference between a male and female’s legs? – Google

*Yes I realize that the title is an overstatement but at least I’ve got your attention.

In no more than 10 years the standards for boys has changed completely.  Shaving your body (including legs, arms, chests, and backs) was seen only on body builders and professional swimmers. Hair use to be a sign of “manhood” but where has this notion gone?

Men and teenage boys especially are waxing, trimming, and shaving all the hair off of their bodies like plucked chickens. The typical man with hair on his body creates uproars of “EWW” or laughing and pointing behind his back. I can’t speak for all girls but I can say that many girls agree with me on this statement: There is NOTHING wrong with boys having hair on their bodies! Some girls may say that yes they like it when boys shave, but the truth is if you are a boy why should you care? It is very much a stereotypical boy characteristic to “sluff” off all the things that girls say and just be their own person; we end up liking you anyways. Mainly all I can say is that although there are other changes the main change from boy to man has a lot to do with their capacity to grow body hair. Therefore boys shaving the hair they have is preventing them from looking like the man that they long to be. Forget what girls say about shaving, it is your choice to join girls in this practice.  Although I will admit, shaving may result in you losing your “man card.”

Shaving isn’t the only thing that is shocking me about boys. Recently the term CHICK- flick hasn’t been very chick oriented. Only the other day I was in a group of boys where we discussing the movie The Last Song. In this discussion I was chastised by the boys for not liking the movie as they exclaimed that “it had made them cry.” It seems that now the men are more soft then the women (or I’m more manly than I think). Yes, it is true that not all men are like this and maybe this is a teenage boy stage that they will grow out of but it still worries me. I fear that I’ll be the one chasing the burglar out of the house with a bat: I believe that’s the man’s job. If men can’t even handle their emotions with a chick flick, then how are they going to get up enough courage to fight off an attack?

For those who are like the boys that I described, don’t get me wrong. I don’t think you are feminine I just feel that it is more manly and attractive to be natural. Be what you want but don’t feel that because some girls feel that shaving is attractive that all girls feel that way. Also don’t feel obligated to enjoy the chick flick you take your girlfriend to. If you liked it that’s great, but if you didn’t you’re fine to say that it was “alright.” Overall “be what you want and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” –Dr. Seuss.

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What Is Brazilian Bikini Wax?,May 15, 2012 By Deborah Dixon

May 18th, 2012

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Brazilian bikini wax is definitely the most talked about type of bikini waxing. It originated, as the name suggests in Brazil and was brought to North America by immigrants – seven sisters who opened a salon in New York City in late 80′s.

Since then, Brazilian waxing slowly became a new fashion trend and gain momentum mainly thanks to numerous celebrities accepting it as a lifestyle choice. But, in fact, it is much more than just a fashion statement. It has more to do with hygiene and what’s even more important a sense of freedom, freshness – a sensation that is really quite unique.

So what exactly is Brazilian wax and how is it different from other bikini waxing styles? The most important difference is that Brazilian wax removes all of your pubic hair and by all I mean front and back. Optionally you can keep a narrow strip of hair in the front, but the real, full Brazilian removes it all. It does not come without a price. One, it is literally more expensive than the other types of waxing and two, it removes hair from your most sensitive areas which can and usually is painful. There are a number of ways to manage the pain of bikini waxing but it never eliminates it completely, especially when we talk about Brazilian. Normally a full Brazilian wax takes about 30 minutes or longer. It depends how much hair needs to be removed. Before the treatment, you need to cut pubic hair to at least 1/4 inch so that it is easier to pull.

Besides the pain there is another physiological barrier and that is the fact that Brazilian wax requires your underwear to be removed in front of the technician, so it can be quite uncomfortable if you are not used to this treatment. It becomes easier as you do it more often. You may be tempted to do your own Brazilian at home, but it is not recommended if you don’t have experience. Quite literally, you can hurt yourself. In this case we would probably suggest starting with something less drastic like America or French wax.

Full Brazilian bikini wax can be dangerous as it may lead to infection if not performed well. I recommend letting the professional perform the process for you. Look for a good salon or clinic that specializes in this kind of hair removing treatment and do your due diligence before you decide to go through with the treatment. Not all salons do an equally good job.

To find out more pros and cons of Brazilian wax, learn about different styles, to find salons and spas specializing in bikini waxing and products for home use visit iBikiniWax.com now!

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How to Perform an Under Arm Wax

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Tips on Lessoning the Bikini Wax Or Body Waxing Pain

January 21st, 2012

Tips on Lessoning the Bikini Wax Or Body Waxing Pain
Posted on January 20, 2012

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Many women and men decide on waxing for habits or aesthetic functions. One type associated with waxing is bikini wax and also the Brazilian wax is quite possibly the most known style of bikini waxing. Quite simply with Brazilian become, hair is removed within the front, back & everything involving. How is the Brazilian wax done you may ask?

In short, you’ll be asked to remove your clothes from your waist down inside of a private area. Lying upon your back on a table covered by means of clean paper, a waxing stick shall be dipped into your pot of warm wax that can then spread the wax onto the area that is planned to be waxed. Once this wax is hard and ready, it’s going to be pulled out as well as hair from its roots.

The embarrassment and quite a few importantly, the pain included are two common reasons why people shun away from the temptations of going Brazilian wax accomplished. Knowing that you are baring it all waist down, it truly is pretty embarrassing to get the recipient involving Brazilian waxing. Your easiest shot at that is to think and treat it as normal. At the very least, that is very likely how your esthetician view it.

Try plucking out a strand to your hair from its roots, hurt much? Imagine strands associated with hair plucked out of your sensitive areas. Like what your existing trainers would declare, no pain virtually no gain. The pain included in a Brazilian waxing procedure is quite much subjective based on your threshold associated with pain and on the skillfulness of that esthetician. Fret possibly not, for coming coming from forums and content are some tips you can test to minimize a pain and pain.

Employ a warm shower prior to your waxing session to available the pores and loosen your skin layer.

After the waxing procedure, immediately ice the neighborhood to numb discomfort receptors.

Don’t hold your air! Rather deep breathing can certainly help relax your entire body and slow your heartbeat and blood flow.

Cough right when the wax stripped will be pulled out, the idea distracts you.

Avoid operating alcohol and caffeinated products or other stimulants a long time before your session since it makes your skin even more sensitive. These products will reduce your body’s tolerance with regard to pain by increasing the circulation of blood and nervous action.

A couple of hours after your appointment, apply tea shrub lotions or aloe observara gel over waxed vicinity. The cooling effect will assist to your sore position.

Schedule your session at a minimum 7 days subsequent to your period. Your skin will be incredibly sensitive before and on your period.

Check of the fact that professional waxing studio uses hard become as it tends to be gentler than soft wax.

Press over the affected area right after the wax reel is pulled off can result in a reduction of pain.

Tensing up can frequently lead to a much more painful bikini feel. Relaxing your shape helps!

When you engage in this waxing procedure constantly, hair grows rear thinner and more slowly as pulling the hair within the root weakens the hair follicle after some time.

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Brazilian Waxing: One Brave Woman Lets It Rip

December 22nd, 2011


Brazilian Waxing: One Brave Woman Lets It Rip

First Posted: 08-11-08 09:24 AM | Updated: 09-11-08 05:12 AM
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DivineCaroline.com:

For years, I’ve heard horror stories of the Brazilian bikini wax. Getting down on all fours, raising a leg like a dog peeing on a tree, spreading my butt cheeks to allow a complete stranger to apply hot wax in the most private crevices of my body…these didn’t seem like things I needed to rush out and experience (at least not in public). Friends of mine–amazing women with high pain tolerances who’d squeezed ten pound babies out of a ten centimeter hole–told me they’d cried from the pain of a Brazilian. What was I doing?

Read the whole story: DivineCaroline.com
Filed by Anya Strzemien

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Rihanna demands 2am emergency bikini wax during controversial topless Belfast stay

November 28th, 2011

 

Rihanna demands 2am emergency bikini wax during controversial topless Belfast stay

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  • September 30, 2011 7:03PM

 

RIHANNA, a diva far more known for her antics than her music, demanded an emergency bikini wax at 2am ahead of her controversial viideo shoot in Northern Ireland.

In a desperate bid to tidy herself up for the video shoot, which saw her flee after a farmer saw her topless antics and told her to find “a greater God”, Rihanna had her assistants call four local beauticians but none could be persuaded to get out of bed, The Sun reported.

Thankfully, one finally answered Rihanna’s plea and managed to get to her Belfast hotel at 2am.

“Rihanna arrived at her hotel very late and the first thing she wanted was a bikini wax. The video shoot was scheduled for the following morning so she didn’t have much time,” a source said.

“Her assistants got on the case quickly and called some beauticians after finding a directory on the web. It was relief all round when they finally managed to find someone.”

Gallery: Rihanna’s topless furore

But despite her efforts, the singer did not get to wear her bikini for long during the video shoot as farmer Alan Graham – who lent Rihanna his field – threw her off his land at Banger and ordered her to cover up when he saw her strip off.

Rihanna was welcomed by pretty much everyone else in Northern Ireland during her stay, including the country’s fast-food restaurants, which have done a roaring trade thanks to large orders from the pop star and her team.

Rihanna and her entourage got McDonald’s and KFC sent to the video shoots and her team also placed a £700 ($1,092) order at Nando’s to be delivered to her hotel.

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Winning Approaches Of Waxing For Hair Elimination

November 22nd, 2011

Posted by on November 19, 2011 at 11:23 am | Last modified: November 19, 2011 11:23 am

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Waxing is really a popular hair removal approach for the two males and females as of late. It really is a approach that may be done at your ease in your house or by a professional at pick salons and spas.

Based in your particular skin, hair kind and charge of hair development, waxing has become recognized to supply smooth benefits providing 3-8 weeks and is suggested as being the longest lasting short-term hair removal approach.

Though there are people today who say this approach of hair removal just isn’t as distressing as it seems, generally, the waxing solution wraps round the hair and then is pulled. Pulling the hair and its roots out.

If you’re concerned about discomfort, it is possible to purchase a discomfort decreasing gel or anesthetic numbing spray from your pharmacist, which has to be applied thirty to sixty minutes before waxing.

And when you’ve got problems with acne, stay away from any type of waxing till your skin is apparent.

If you’re not completely committed to adhering to via the waxing approach, no matter how much it hurts, you may just desire to head over to a salon and let a professional get it done to suit your needs. But bear in mind that waxing at a salon can get fairly pricey, particularly if you wish to get rid of hair from massive regions. Simply to present you with an concept, generally it’s about 20 five dollars for bikini line hair removal.

These days, there are several types of waxing hair removal items offered – With warm waxing staying by far the most frequently used.

Cold wax comes inside a paste or gel that isn’t really heated before applying it to your skin. Finding the wax from your container and controlling the thickness to your skin is what can make most cold waxes so messy. It really is not quite as efficient and much less chosen than a warm wax. But if you’ve got delicate skin, a cold wax will cause much less skin irritations.

In the event you choose to use a waxing hair removal product or service at home, go through all directions that feature your kit cautiously.

Generally examination a modest area of skin for sensitivity or an allergic response.

Your hair has to be considered a small bit very long, about an 1/8″, for the very best benefits with this form of hair removal product or service. So if your hairs are lengthier, trim them down. If shorter, allow them to grow inside a bit.

Using this approach of hair removal, you don’t desire to bathe beforehand. Hair absorbs moisture which causes it to be soft and more difficult for the wax to adhere to. Dry hair is challenging and/so less difficult to pull off. Lightly powder your skin to soak up moisture and organic oils. This will likely keep hairs less difficult to pull, that can limit irritation.

A lot of people exfoliate the area before waxing to get rid of dead skin cells which will contribute to ingrown hairs.

Do not overheat the wax. You do not desire to burn up your skin. Reduced the temperature of the wax for facial hair and only use it on a single modest area at a time.

The consistency of the wax need to be soft, not runny.

Hair removal by waxing can break the hair, that is a main bring about of ingrown hairs.

In order to avoid ingrown hairs, utilize a thin layer of wax within the route the hair grows. If you’re employing a strip more than the wax, rub it within the exact same route. Leave about a single third of the strip cost-free so you can obtain a excellent grip for pulling it off quick.

Pull your skin taut and then pull the strip back, not up or out, in a single smooth motion. Do not be timid – Slight pulls will only depart patchy regions along with bring about far more discomfort.

Right after waxing, get rid of any excess wax having a warm moist towel, staying careful not to touch the skin with your hands, which may possibly bring about an infection.

When skin is freshly waxed, limit producing ingrown hairs and also other skin irritations by not putting on limited apparel round the area.

Yet another way to limit serious skin problems after employing a waxing hair removal product or service is usually to exfoliate the skin a single to two days later on. This will likely assist prevent dead skin cells from creating up.

Be careful not to expose the freshly waxed area to your sun for a minimum of forty eight hrs or the skin may well darken, although not inside a excellent way. And always use a good sun blocker thereafter.

Remember – Utilizing a waxing hair removal product or service generally leaves a redness, so if you’re doing it for the particular situation, get it done a few days beforehand.

Now, when you make a decision waxing may not be to suit your needs, there are options. Do some investigation and you may find other hair removal items which can be not quite as, uh, “intense”.

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