The ‘Boyzilian’: getting to grips with male Brazilian wax

21/05/2018 / Men

‘Manzilian’, ‘brozilian’ or plain old BSC: the male Brazilian wax is becoming ever more popular. For the more grizzly among us, we’ve probably had comments on our body hair more than once. And if you’re considering getting rid, the question remains: how? Maybe you’re still unsure about the Boyzilian, or maybe you’ve finally decided to take those not-so-subtle hints from your partner. Either way, here’s what to expect.

Okay, hair we go

Men's waxing is one of the easiest ways to stay bare down there and it's more straightforward than you might think. After hopping on the table and dropping your kegs, the beauty therapist will spread soft wax on and around your crotch. Once it's got a good grip on your hair (bear with us), they'll then pull it off quickly with fabric strips. Some salons go the extra mile and get rid of the hair between your bum cheeks too, so you'll be all set for your summer speedos. That's it.

Level with us here: how much does it hurt?

On a scale of one to 10, with five being man flu and 10 a bad sprain, about two. It stings a little. But before you go screaming for the hills with your hands between your legs, relax. It really is just like ripping off a plaster (well, a large one that's covered in wax anyway). In any case, it all pays off, and you're soon left with an adrenaline rush and skin that's smoother than John Legend's voice. The effects last for up to four weeks at a time with no regrowth in sight.

Go for the streamlined look

It's not just professional swimmers hopping onto the waxing table. Men from all walks of life are giving wax a go. Yes, even hipsters so attached to their facial hair they'd fight you for it. And more guys than ever are strutting out of salons with a clean and crisp new image. If you're already on board, we don't even need to mention the boyzilian's enhancing visual effect on… well, perhaps we'll leave that one to your imagination after all.

With Treatwell, you can book beauty online at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Discover amazing salons in your area for your next wax.

Image credits: Shutterstock, @his.daily.life, @gq, @lipgloss_aftershave

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