Trying an at-home bikini wax?

Enter the at-home bikini wax, which doesnt have to be as all-out awful as you might think.

Read on for her step-by-step guide to an at-home bikini wax.

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How to give yourself an at-home bikini wax

1.

Do some recon

First things first: Get to know yourvulva.

Start on the outer edges and work your way in, she says.

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Allison Mellnick is the VP and founding general manager of home wax brand Flamingo

A few other things to make the experience as painless as possible?

On thelabia majora, you should be pulling inward.

She also suggests taking a deep breath before you remove the wax, which can help you relax.

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And if all else fails?

Embrace that#bigbushenergyuntil the next time it’s possible for you to make it into the salon.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

Allison Mellnick is the VP and founding general manager of home wax brand Flamingo

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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