They said/We said: Wax off... fur on? The $225 hot pink “Foxy Bikini” wax
The latest trend to compete for the attention of your ladybits is the somewhat horrifying but entirely amusing “Foxy Bikini,” available at New York’s Completely Bare salon. And it should come as no shock that Real Housewives of New York-alumna Cindy Barshop, the creative genius who brought us last year’s vajazzling “trend,” is behind this furry invention.
For an easy $225, Barshop’s staff will wax you fur-less and then re-fur you with a hot pink vintage (uh?) fox-fur merkin. Despite the obvious obstacles, such as putting on pants and taking a shower, Barshop told Fashionista, “I’ve been in the business for so long that I think it’s going to be big for everybody.” Questionable.
In regards to whether this service is exclusive to Completely Bare, Barshop said, “There’s no way another salon’s doing this.” Of course, PETA was alight with fury this morning, and are quoted as saying: “It’s outright sleazy, and it’s downright cruel to kill an animal to decorate your privates.” Yep, that pretty much covers it.
THEY SAID:
Fashionista: “Because the beauty world is nothing if not contradictory at times (i.e. a “natural look” that requires 10 different products), today we heard about a new grooming treatment: fox fur and feathers for your newly fur-free waxed pudenda.” [Fashionista]
Gawker: “It costs $225, comes in multiple artificial neon hues, and looks like nightmare porno from the id of Dr. Seuss.” [Gawker]
The Cut: “The merkin apparently lasts three days, at which point its wearer can hopefully peel it off in private and not risk it falling down her pant leg or something equally catastrophic.” [The Cut]
WE SAID:
Paige Dzenis, associate online editor: “Why would you wax everything off only to have it glued back on? While I’m not totally opposed to the idea of a little hot pink decoration, I can’t think of a more painful ending to a Brazilian. And unlike eyelashes or the hair on your head, I dare you to find a woman who’s ever complained about not having enough volume or coverage on her ladyparts.”