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Legality of Brazilian bikini waxes in Germany

Apparently they're illegal in some countries

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Jessiejess
Does anyone know if Brazilian bikini waxes are legal here? Apparently, they aren't in all countries. My partner has never heard of this.
BadDoggie
What country regulates shaving your pubic hair? The law here in Germany is concerned with much more important things like stopping bicyclists at 1:00p.m. for having a chipped reflector.

woof.
MadAxeMurderer
If there's an opening for a pubic hair inspector, I'm very interested in the position.

Frankly I'm tired of checking chipped reflectors, and the hours suck.
Elfenstar
i've had a near-Brazilian. my shop does it. I'm too afraid though.
scorpio
It has nothing to do with legality, it is whether or not they will do it for you. I prefer the Hollywood style myself... when my friend gets here she knows somewhere that will wax you. I just wish I could find someone that does sugaring sad.gif
Fallen Angel
Krista at the Feelgood Salon will do it.
MollyB
You probably don't want it done with the wax they use here.

Scorpio, if my info's right, a lot of turkish salons offer sugaring.
Allershausen
Wtf is sugaring? I've lived a sheltered life I feel.
Keydeck
Tis like waxing only with apparently more natural ingredients and so allegedly better. They use a mix of sugar, water and lemon juice.

After you take it off you can reuse the paste to bake Hairy Cakes. They're like fairy cakes only different.
leeza
Brazilian waxes are illegal to do in salons in some States in the US, because apparently there are stiffer regulations about cosmetologists doing any procedure that involves a "mucous membrane".

But I have no idea if they are legal or not in Germany.
Bumpy
Wouldn't be surprised, this is the country of laws.

Ordnung, muss sein!
Keydeck
Leeza, Bumpy, it's already been said...YOU CAN GET IT DONE HERE!

Not here on the website obviously, but here in Germany. As mentioned Feelgood Salon in Munich will do you up real good for €18-€23. How do I know this, it's on the website which takes about 5 seconds to locate.

So, Jessie, just go to your nearest beatuy salon in Faffy on der whatever and ask them about it.
scorpio
QUOTE (MollyB @ Sep 28 2007, 2:41 pm) *
You probably don't want it done with the wax they use here.

Scorpio, if my info's right, a lot of turkish salons offer sugaring.

Really? i used to have it done by hand kind of like spread spread rip... I would be the happiest girl in Berlin if i can find that biggrin.gif
scorpio
Sugaring paste can be prepared with common household food items, such as sugar, lemon juice, honey or molasses. Getting the consistency correct takes some practice for most users. The area to be epilated is typically dusted with powder prior to application of the sugaring solution, which is spread on with a spatula, tongue depressor, or other flat object. After the sticky paste is applied to the skin, a strip of porous cloth or paper is pressed into the preparation. The strip is then quickly pulled away in the opposite direction of hair growth, taking hairs with it.

The above is a description for "sugar waxing"- There is another form of "sugaring" which is considered to be the ancient form of this technique. "Sugaring" uses a thick sugar paste consisting of sugar, lemon and water. The ball of paste is applied and molded, by hand, against the natural direction of hair growth and with a flick of the wrist the sugar is quickly removed in the direction of growth- taking the entire hair (root and all) with it. The same ball of sugar paste is used over and over again until all the hair has been removed. There is no risk of cross contamination with this technique making it a much more sanitary procedure than waxing. Although it's not painless this form of Sugaring tends to be considerably less painful than waxing as well. There are a number of reasons for this- The sugar paste will not adhere to the skin, the paste is heated to body temperature only, and the hair is extracted in the direction of growth making it more effective in extracting the entire hair and leaving little to no breakage.

Pre-made sugar waxing solutions are also sold under several brand names and can be found in most drug stores. Professional sugaring products can either be made at home or purchased from manufactures but they are sold to certified practitioners only.
alimess
wanted to try it recently but was told that my hair have to be at least 0,5 mm long... could not wait...
scorpio
thats the only down side, you have to grow a forest first. still would like to find somewhere here that does it.
jeremy
QUOTE (leeza @ Sep 28 2007, 3:02 pm) *
Brazilian waxes are illegal to do in salons in some States in the US, because apparently there are stiffer regulations about cosmetologists doing any procedure that involves a "mucous membrane".

But I have no idea if they are legal or not in Germany.

QUOTE (Bumpy @ Sep 28 2007, 3:03 pm) *
Wouldn't be surprised, this is the country of laws.

Ordnung, muss sein!

Now why am I cynical enough to click on this thread on a friday night almost knowing there'd be no pics?

When it comes to stuff down under in germany there are actually very few laws. It is America which is the land of Mormons which has far more hang ups sorry laws sorry "morals" in this area.
Jessiejess
I think I remembered...vaguely...from some Entertainment magazine, or whatever, that British celebs would go to New York specially to get the Brazilian Bikini wax done, because they wouldnt do it in England.

Anyone had it done? Does it hurt like hell? My man would be SOOOOOOOOOOO surprised ...
Yeti
Yes, the UK has an embargo on importing waxes from Bikini because of the radiation.
Scogs
I am going to be silly, but whats wrong with using a razor?
Yeti
It takes ages to cut up all the candles you need with a razor, you should really use a blender and a microwave.
Kay
QUOTE (alimess @ Sep 28 2007, 6:15 pm) *
my hair have to be at least 0,5 mm long... could not wait...

But half a millimetre is practically invisible to the naked eye. It's more likely to be half a centimetre, no?
Scogs
QUOTE (Yeti @ Sep 29 2007, 12:09 pm) *
It takes ages to cut up all the candles you need with a razor, you should really use a blender and a microwave.

I think If I approached Sarabyrd with a blender and microwave she is more likely to think I was going to make her a hot cocktail than give her a brazilian bikini wax
Eleanor Rigby
QUOTE (Scogs @ Sep 29 2007, 12:08 pm) *
I am going to be silly, but whats wrong with using a razor?

razor burn, ingrown hairs and stache rash*

*the sore red irritation around your mouth and cheeks the day after going down on a lady with 5 o'clock shadow (which depending on the lady can appear within 1-8 hours after shaving).
Yeti
So the trick is to shave and slaver rather than waiting?

Just in time was never as critical as in this area.
Jessiejess
Shaving one's own buttcrack is difficult, and dangerous.

Shaving someone else's buttcrack is easier.
rozija
QUOTE (Jessiejess @ Sep 29 2007, 11:59 am) *
Anyone had it done? Does it hurt like hell? My man would be SOOOOOOOOOOO surprised ...

It all depends on your pain tolerance, really, and how good your waxer is. I would say no, but have a friend who can't stand it. Just try it out; they'll stop or take a break if it gets to be too much.
Lalia
I had mine done for the first time about a month ago. I can recommend the Brasil Wax Studio on Schönhauser Allee 150 in Berlin - very nice Brazilian girls who will talk and joke with you while they work (distracts you from the pain), a laid-back atmosphere with Brazilian music playing, clean and private rooms, you can just walk in without an appointment... it all made me feel very comfortable (and I'm usually quite shy about that sort of thing). They offer different options; you don't have to have a full Brazilian. The pain was less bad than I'd expected. I am really happy with the results and am definitely never going back to my former hirsute ways - it just feels really clean and groomed. Lasts about 3-4 weeks. I have always hated shaving down there because it starts growing back and itching straight away. Brazilians are definitely the way forward for me.
Elfenstar
QUOTE (Scogs @ Sep 29 2007, 12:08 pm) *
I am going to be silly, but whats wrong with using a razor?

razor burn. ugh. around the bikini area? so unsightly. gross.

QUOTE (Eleanor Rigby @ Sep 29 2007, 12:35 pm) *
razor burn, ingrown hairs and stache rash*

*the sore red irritation around your mouth and cheeks the day after going down on a lady with 5 o'clock shadow (which depending on the lady can appear within 1-8 hours after shaving).

or when making out with a guy (for those who like doing that) who has a shadow and having your chin be red and splotchy for a day or two. everyone who sees it knows what you have been doing.
Katrina
TT waxing threads
Oh how I love the idea of an illegal plumage.
That burly motorcycle cops would knock at my door demanding to view the evidence and...

Er.
Sorry.
Lost the plot a bit there.

These days, I go to senzera, not always the best but seriously cheap (especially if you use their Abo service) and very quick.
Some Turkish salons offer sugaring, am not personally a fan myself.
honeebeaz
Found the animation work on their website hilarious Katrina, will give them a try soon.

And that's when you see marketing is the key, who the hell would get their bits waxed by someone just because their cartoons are cute?! Damn. Ah well.
Katrina
Go Fug Yourself on German bikini waxing.
scorpio
http://www.cosmetic-lounge-berlin.de/

They do sugaring and they remove it all and the do the hand technique. Im soo happy biggrin.gif
parnell
hand technique? u mean "happy ending"?
scorpio
It means they hold the paste in the hand instead of using strips so its less painfull biggrin.gif
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