NJ considers ban on bare-it-all 'Brazilian' wax

sfgate ^ | March 19, 2009 | BETH DeFALCO

[JoeProBono]

New Jersey is drawing the line when it comes to bikini waxing.

The state Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling is moving toward a ban on genital waxing altogether after two women reported being injured in their quest for a smooth bikini line.

Both women were hospitalized for infections following so-called "Brazilian" bikini waxes; one of the women has filed a lawsuit, according to Jeff Lamm, a spokesman for New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs, which oversees the cosmetology board.

Technically, genital waxing has never been allowed — only the face, neck, abdomen, legs and arms are permitted — but because bare-it-all "Brazilians" weren't specifically banned, state regulators haven't enforced the law.

"The genital area is not part of the abdomen or legs as some might assume," Lamm said.

[martin_fierro]

[unkus]

You have done a great deal to improve moral.

[waxer1]

You know it is a great job. I really enjoy it.

[JudgemAll]

Let them eat wax.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

[martin_fierro]

I did a Google images search on “Brazilian waxing humorous” — and YOUR PICTURE turned up!

[grjr21]

Bush doctors?

When I first read that I saw Bush Doctrine :)

[An.American.Expatriate]

Bush doctors?

You, Sir, owe me a new monitor and a cup of coffee!!

Good One!

[arealconservativeforachange]

It’s a question of taste, I suppose.

[IamConservative]

A somewhat interesting thing about the Brazilian Wax phenomena is, why did pubic hair go out of style? As I understand it, even the back yard is landscaped.

Why put yourself through the pain? What is the gain?

[An.American.Expatriate]

Why put yourself through the pain? What is the gain?

I'm afraid that this is not the appropriate forum for that discussion ....

[numberonepal]

G_d bless you.

[JoeProBono]

Something’s missing in your Profile ;-}

[IamConservative]

I'm afraid that this is not the appropriate forum for that discussion ....

Yep, just like football, it is the response that draws the penalty flag.. :)

[An.American.Expatriate]

Something’s missing in your Profile ;-}

Hey, thanks! Must be an old bad link .....

[SolidWood]

A somewhat interesting thing about the Brazilian Wax phenomena is, why did pubic hair go out of style? As I understand it, even the back yard is landscaped.

You remember a time where it was stylish for girls NOT to "landscape"?

I've been around for more than half a century... you must be a bit older than that.

BTW "Brazilian" does NOT mean completely shaved.

Why put yourself through the pain? What is the gain?

That's the secret.

[DieNarrin]

Anytime you hear news like this, look who stands to benefit.
Bush doctors?

Great another example of BDS... It’s Bush’s fault!

[linn37]

I have no clue. I understand the need for a trim when wearing a swimsuit but to strip yourself bald so that you resemble a prepubescent female is a bit odd. Even stranger is when males do it.

[ßuddaßudd]

I will refrain from comment.... ♂

[neocon1984]

I am sure you do good work, but I don’t have any problems with my body hair. I just wish there was more on my head.