After two injuries due to Brazilian bikini waxes in the state of New Jersey, the state Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling is looking to ban genital bikini waxing completely. The two women who received injuries were hospitalized after developing infections from the cosmetic waxing.
The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling has regulations stating what parts of the body are permitted to be waxed within state boarders, which include face, neck, abdomen, legs, and arms. Brazilian bikini waxes were never specifically banned so no rules about the service have been enforced in the past. New Jersey is aiming to ban Brazilian waxes, but regular bikini waxes would still be allowed.
A Brazilian bikini wax removes all hair from the genital region while a bikini wax removes hair further from the genital region and poses less possibility of injury to the area. Possible issues that may arise from bikini waxes include ingrown hairs, tearing of the skin, infections, and rashes.
The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology will meet April 14th to decide if they will move forward with the ban. Most salons in New Jersey have the Brazilian bikini wax service available and many salon owners fear no longer providing the service will cause business to suffer.
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