ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bikini waxing

Okay kiddo, so you know how some people have hair on different parts of their bodies? Well, some people have hair on their bikini area, and sometimes they want to remove that hair for different reasons. Bikini waxing is a way to remove that hair!

When you go to a salon or spa to get a bikini wax, you'll lie down on a table and the person helping you will apply a special kind of wax to your bikini area. The wax is warm, but not too hot so it won't burn you. Then, they'll press some cloth over the wax and wait for it to cool down a bit.

Once it cools, the person helping you will quickly rip off the cloth and the wax, taking your hair with it! Yes, it might hurt a little bit, but it's usually not too bad. They might do this a few times until all the hair is removed.

After the wax, the person helping you might apply some lotion or oil to soothe your skin. It usually takes a few weeks for the hair to grow back.

Now, it's important to know that bikini waxing is not for everyone. Some people might not like the way it feels, or they might have sensitive skin that gets irritated easily. And that's okay! You can always choose to keep your bikini area just the way it is, or find another way to remove hair if you want to.

Remember, everyone is different, and it's okay to make your own choices!
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