By Mesmerising Beauty Team
Gosforth salon
Mesmerising Beauty is one salon at 77 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 4AA. Use the live treatment list before booking because service details, prices, and durations can change.
What's Included in the Back Area
When we talk about the "bum" or "back" area in the context of intimate waxing, we're referring specifically to hair removal from between the buttocks, not the buttocks themselves. Most people don't have significant hair on the actual cheeks of their bottom, so that's not typically addressed unless specifically requested.
A Hollywood wax (and Brazilian wax) includes:
- Hair removal from the perineum (the area between genitals and anus)
- Complete hair removal from between the buttocks from back to front
- This creates a completely smooth, hair-free intimate area all the way around
This back area component is actually a defining feature of Brazilian and Hollywood waxing - it's what distinguishes them from bikini line or extended bikini waxing, which focus only on the front and sides.
How the Back Area Is Treated
During your Hollywood wax appointment, after completing the front and sides, your therapist will ask you to reposition for the back area. This typically involves:
Positioning Options:
- Turning onto your side with knees drawn up toward your chest (fetal position)
- "Frog legs" position while remaining on your back
- Occasionally hands and knees, though this is less common
Your therapist will guide you into the most comfortable position and use towels to maintain modesty. Only the specific area being waxed is exposed at any given moment.
The actual waxing process uses the same professional-grade hard wax used on other sensitive areas. The therapist applies small amounts of wax, allows it to set slightly, then removes it quickly in the opposite direction of hair growth. The back area is typically completed in a few minutes.
Sensitivity and Comfort Levels
Interestingly, many clients say the back area feels more manageable than they expected - often less uncomfortable than the front. That said, everyone's experience is different: some find it perfectly fine, while others find it more uncomfortable. Your therapist will work as efficiently as possible to keep the overall treatment as quick and comfortable as she can.
Why This Area Is Included
The inclusion of the back area in Hollywood and Brazilian waxing serves several purposes:
Complete Smoothness: For those choosing comprehensive intimate waxing, removing hair from the back area provides complete smoothness rather than leaving one area untreated while removing everything else.
Practicality: Some clients find this area awkward to manage at home, so having it done professionally as part of the treatment is simply easier.
Consistency: It creates consistency in grooming - smooth everywhere rather than bare in some areas and not others.
Personal Preference: Some simply prefer the feel and appearance of having no hair in this area.
If you're uncomfortable with back area hair removal, you can opt for a bikini line or extended bikini wax instead, which doesn't include this area. However, most people who choose Hollywood or Brazilian waxing specifically want the comprehensive coverage that includes the back.
Experience Professional Hollywood Waxing at Mesmerising Beauty
Mesmerising Beauty serves clients from one salon at 77 High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4AA.
For current treatment prices, appointment times, and availability, use the live booking route: