N.J. Weighs Outright Ban on Brazilian Waxing

Ladies, did you know that apparently you're not supposed to get a Brazilian-style waxing at salons in New Jersey? Apparently officials are considering a clarification to the rules that govern salon services to explicitly ban the waxing of the genital area because of health concerns. Doctors say that Brazilian waxing can be risky because of possible infection and other dangers. Fox 5's Dr. Sapna Parikh took a look at the issue. Watch her video report (left).

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What do you need to know before going to a salon? Dr. Sherry Shieh, a dermatologist at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital has some questions you need to ask:

From eHow.com:

Hair removal has become a regular part of the grooming routine for many people. One method of hair removal that's steadily gaining popularity is body waxing. As with any type of salon procedure, you need to choose the right salon and individual to get a body waxing procedure.

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