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Whether you bikini wax for hygiene or vanity, the benefits of a quick hair removal session often outweighs the pain--the smooth skin, the instant exfoliation, and the slow hair growth. How you go about it with your professional waxer is really based on your preference or swimwear requirements. To help you out, Cosmo.ph shares a video about the different shapes you can request from your favorite waxing salon:

ILLUSTRATION: Camille Anduiza

VIDEO EDITED BY: Coleen Oliva

Original: INFOGRAPHIC: Bikini Wax Shapes

This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph.

* Minor edits have been made by the Femalenetwork.com editors.