9 Types of Bikini Wax: Which One is for You? 

When the hair is fully grown down there, it becomes itchy and increases the discomfort. Hence, people widely go for bikini waxing to enhance their comfort and achieve a cleaner appearance.

This also makes them more confident while wearing their beautiful bikini sets on a beach. But, Bikini wax also comes in different ways. Some remove the hair even from the labia while others cover the bikini line only. 

Let’s understand them individually as this can help you choose the one that fits your expectations while maximizing your comfort. 

Standard Bikini Wax

The standard or basic bikini wax involves waxing the areas around your panty line. These may include the inner thigh creases and the area around the belly button. The hair on the labia and pubic bone remains untouched.

Therefore, a standard bikini wax gives you touchups by clearing the stray hair rather than providing complete hair removal including the pubic hair. This also makes it less painful than other types of bikini wax. 

Moreover, the clients don’t need to remove their underwear before getting a basic bikini wax. 

Best for: It works best for those who want basic grooming without going entirely bare. This method is also suitable for beginners as it is more comfortable and less painful. 

American Bikini Wax

An American Bikini Wax is a type of hair removal that offers a balance between achieving hairless smooth skin down there while maintaining some natural hair on the pubic area.  During the hair removal, the hair is waxed around the bikini line. Waxing extends a bit inside from the bikini line resulting in the formation of a small triangle of hair on the pubis. 

With American Bikini Wax, you can achieve deeper hair removal as compared to a standard bikini wax but the hair on the pubic bone is not completely removed. Still, it provides a more defined and cleaner look.

Ideal for: This type of hair removal serves as a conservative grooming approach for those who want to have a cleaner appearance but with minimal hair removal. 

French Bikini Wax

A French bikini wax removes more hair as compared to a Basic or American bikini wax. Only the hair in the middle of the labia is left untouched which gives the appearance of the landing strip of an airport. Depending upon your preferences, this small rectangular shape can also be turned into a small triangle.

No matter what the size of the bikini is, the hair is not going to peek out after getting a French bikini wax done. It covers the areas around the front and sides only leaving the central area hairy. Some places also cover the back hair while others do not.

Ideal for: It works best for those who want to have a clean look without going completely bare. People who prefer shorter bikinis or want to experiment with shapes can try this style. 

Brazilian Bikini Wax

A Brazilian wax comes in two options: Full Brazilian and Mini Brazilian wax. In Full Brazilian wax, the hair is completely removed from all areas while in Mini Brazilian wax a small rectangular or triangular strip is left behind. 

The Brazilian wax covers areas from the front, back (the buttocks), and sides as well but it also hurts more than the basic type. The Brazilian wax mainly focuses on the pubic area. Inner thigh crease coverage varies from place to place. 

Ideal for: A Brazilian wax works best for those who want minimal to no hair on their pubic region. Also, keep in mind that it can be a bit painful. 

Extended Bikini Wax

Extended bikini wax covers more than a basic wax but does not go as deep as a French or Brazilian wax. In extended bikini wax hair removal, the hair will be removed from the sides and top and a little further into the pubic region (about 1-2 inches). Hair on the pubic region is left unwaxed. 

In simple terms, it offers a more detailed hair removal as compared to a standard bikini but does not provide a complete bikini hair removal like Brazilian wax. 

Ideal for: It works best for those who wear high-cut underwear or swimsuits. You can enjoy thorough grooming down there by getting Extended Bikini wax done without going completely bare. 

Deep Bikini Wax

A Deep bikini wax is similar to an extended bikini wax which covers the tops, sides, and a few inches of the pubic region. The intimate areas including the inner lips are not included in the deep bikini wax. However, it offers a more precise and cleaner look as compared to the extended bikini wax.

It also covers more areas unlike the standard bikini wax but is less detailed than the Brazilian wax. This type of bikini wax is less invasive than Brazilian wax and offers a balance between coverage and comfort.

Ideal for: Since the method gives an experience close to a Brazilian wax without complete hair removal. So it is ideal for those who are not comfortable with others touching their intimate areas but still want a clean look

Hollywood Bikini Wax

In Brazilian wax, some hair may be left behind. You can also customize and choose the areas you want to get hair removal done for. In contrast, Hollywood Bikini wax removes all the hair even from the pubic area. It also covers the buttock area leaving no stubble behind.

The waxing person needs to remove all the hair precisely so you will have to be in some yoga poses to achieve perfect results. Therefore, It can be a bit painful and uncomfortable, especially for beginners. 

But you will not be disappointed with the results as the pubic area and buttock region will be as clear as a newborn baby after a Hollywood Bikini wax.

Ideal for: It is best for those who do not like even a single hair strand down there. 

G-String Bikini Wax

As the name indicates, a G-string Bikini wax offers hair removal in those areas that are visible after wearing a G-string bikini. These areas include the front and sides without touching hair on the labia or the bottom.

No hair will pop out from the sides of your g-string bikini but there will be a triangle of hair left under the bikini. How is it different from other wax types? Similar to an extended to deep bikini wax, it also covers a few inches of the pubic region but the shape is more defined according to the shape of the Bikini.

Ideal for: It is ideal for those who are afraid of full Brazilian waxing but hate the thick hair strands coming out from the sides of their G-string bikini

Full Bikini Wax

A Full bikini wax is a more extensive approach to achieving hairless smooth skin down there without having to go as far as a Brazilian wax. In this type, all the hair along the bikini line, sides, tops, and inner thigh creases are thoroughly removed. 

You can also get some hair removal done from the labia but not as far as the lips. So, it serves as a comprehensive grooming option to achieve hair removal more extensively than a standard bikini wax.

Ideal for: This type of hair removal is ideal for those who prefer to wear swimwear-style bikinis and want extensive hair removal down there but Brazilian is too much for them. 

How to Choose the Right Bikini Wax for You?

Before choosing the Bikini wax options for getting hair removal done down there, keep these factors in mind:

• Pain Tolerance: If you have low pain tolerance then go for the Bikini wax that does not include hair removal on the labia as this part is sensitive. Waxing in this area can be painful

• Desired Look: The choice also depends upon the type of underwear you prefer. Some bikinis do not expose much skin so you can go for minimal hair removal options like standard bikini wax

• Comfort: Your comfort matters the most. As you have to expose your intimate areas for complete hair removal, so bikini waxing can be a bit uncomfortable. You can start from less exposing options like basic wax in which you do not need to remove the underwear and then progress towards the Brazilian wax

• Skin Sensitivity: Individual skin sensitivity also plays a significant role in getting to the final decision. Those with higher skin sensitivity must go for less invasive bikini wax techniques as the chances of irritation are lesser in these types 

Once you are done sorting out these factors, do not forget to communicate with your waxing technician. Ask them all the questions that are disturbing you before getting the hair removal done. Inform them about the pain, expectations, and skin sensitivity beforehand to help them determine the best technique for you. 

Conclusion 

Salons are offering several types of bikini waxing as not everyone likes their intimate areas to be exposed or touched. Some methods like Extended, Deep, or a French bikini wax cover the bikini line and a few inches of the pubic area while others like Brazilian and Hollywood offer complete hair removal.

To choose the right one, you must first consider your expectations, comfort, pain tolerance level, and the style of bikini you prefer. Additionally, you can also begin from basic and then proceed towards Brazilian once you get comfortable with bikini hair removal.