New Jersey may ban “Brazilian” pubic waxings after complaints.
What a hairy situation…
OK, let’s see: you’re applying a sticky wax substance to a very, very delicate region of your body, one which tends to be the locus of infections if not properly cared for; and yanking it off in a manner that generates not-inconsiderable pain, purely for aesthetic purposes.
I say this is its own deterrent, y’know?
You would think, but unfortunately the real world often leaves logic in the rear view mirror.
I thought it was specifically Brazilian Waxing they were considering banning (where all the hair is removed)?
while I was pregnant, my gyn warned me that herpes can be spread this way because the wax is barely warmed, and they re-use it. I’ll never go near it again.
I don’t wax, for the record, anywhere. But I remember when I went to India, long ago, my cousins were horrified that American girls shaved. “We wax,” they said, “It’s so much better. You try it.”
So I did - on my legs and armpits. What a horror. What a nightmare. My armpits hurt for a month. I have never waxed since. Maybe if your hair isn’t as deeply rooted, or something, it hurts less.
Some people say it doesn’t hurt at all. Either way it certainly doesn’t deter people.
But to make it illegal? That’s stupid. Maybe more people should stop saying “It doesn’t hurt” and instead admit it probably will hurt!
This. Sometimes, logic has nothing to do with what people will do. I don’t know, I’m not “biologically set up” for Brazilian waxing, but I should think a person would EXPECT it to hurt like a sumbitch. To me, macho as I am (joke), severe pain is usually a pretty good deterrant. I’m not a “hey y’all watch this” type.
I remember that I got waxed for the first time, it was in Pakistan when I went back with my family, and my mom went to get herself done…it hurt like a mother, but here I am ten years later, still doing it. I never liked shaving before because there was still here. I still don’t like the pain, but you do get really used to it. Plus, it’s super clean. (You’d probably think I was insane if you knew I also waxed, in addition to under arms and legs, my arms and tummy…most people do. I don’t really even have that much hair, apparently, but I’m just obsessive about what I do have.)
Yes. But it’s going to be interesting to see how/where they draw the line – after all, think about it, the so called “landing strip” pubic style does involve removal of hair from around the labia.
I have this vision of parlors right acrosss the river/border making big business off of NJ…
But really, if a legal adult wants to endure this, what’s the compelling state interest to outlaw it, as opposed to regulate it to make sure it’s hygienic and there’s informed consent? Aren’t tongue/nipple/genital piercings legal in NJ?
As long as we’re doing jokes about it, shouldn’t the real headline have been:
Bush Returns To New Jersey
I read the thread title as “public waxing.” Gah.
I would think they could come up with some better safety standards than to completely ban the procedure.
Although I get a bikini wax as often as needed, I did once get a Brazilian and she did wear her usual gloves and a different wooden spatula for the more sensitive areas.
Even a regular bikini wax usually involves the hair removal of the perineum (or mine does) so if it is a health issue, I would think they would have to ban anything but the removal of hair on upper thigh area.
They reuse the wax? Gross. Why aren’t they bound by the same one-use policies as, say, tattoo parlors?
I find it really hard to believe that they re-use wax… anybody have more info on that?
I mean… it’s stuck to paper on one side and hair on the other. Seems like more trouble to melt it off than it would be worth.
Um…
Wouldn’t a Freudian slit have a beard?
Or does it just wish that it was a penis?
My daughter, who is a bit on the hairy side, uses a sugar solution to remove hair on various parts of her. She says that she got used to the sensation, more or less. She also says that it’s easier to remove the hair if it’s the right length, and it hurts less if the hair’s the right length, too.
As old age and old lady whiskers catch up with me, I find myself getting my face waxed occasionally. It’s a stinging sensation, but it’s gone almost as soon as I notice it. I’ve never had anything but my face waxed, though.
In waxing or sugaring, the waxer cuts strips of muslin to size, applies wax, applies muslin, rubs the muslin briskly, and then yanks it off. The strip of muslin is discarded in every instance I’ve seen.
Freudian slits have all kinds of issues, but that does not affect how hairless they are. (My slit is somewhat hairy right now–it’s been shaved, though.)
As for re using the wax, I think they usually re use it but use a different stick. Then again at my usual place, they put the wax into these little applicator things that they run over your legs or arms or whatnot. I’m not sure how hygienic they are. Should really look into it.
Well, New Jersey is the Garden State
Are you sure you are human? 
I am naturally pretty hairless, I make do with waxing about four times a year. Facial waxing I do myself at home, lower body at the beauty parlor and I would never let anyone near my underarms with wax ever. That *#$&#@ hurts!
Well, part of the deal is that apparently in many places this activity is altogether unregulated or else under-regulated (as in not contemplating something that would seem so obvious to some of us). In the case of tattoos, as it involves getting literally under your skin, the states came to figure a while back that it was risky enough for there to be a public interest in regulating single-use.
And don’t get me wrong, upon discovering I have been granted a clear view of the path to the promised land, I am greatly appreciative of the great pains taken (literally) by the other party, and oh do I show it. It’s just that where in the range from primeval to clearcut is this landscape, should be a choice made by an informed, consenting, free person. Not the Legislature of New Jersey.
The article I read said that the Garden State may be more lush than usual this summer. And there was a mention of bush comes to shove.
According to the article I read, apparently there are regulations about commercial hair removal but the laws are somewhat vague. Health regulations cover hair removal from the abdomen and legs (among other areas) and this has been expanded to include pubic hair removal. The legislature is arguing that the removal of pubic hair has different health concerns from other body hair and should not be included under those regulations.