The Brazilian wax for the pubic area is perfect for women who wear skimpy two-piece swimsuits. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Yahneake Sterling, Staff Reporter

It's time for all those beach parties and long days just lyming in the sun.

But are you ready?

Hitting the beach means taking certain steps to ensure that you are beautiful all over. There are three important areas to prep - the underarm, the bikini line and your legs.

Shaving the underarm may be a norm for you, but make sure that during the summer months you take special care of it.

If you have sensitive skin, you may want to consider waxing the underarm. It lasts for up to a month, so you won't have problems with a stubble and it also helps to prevent underarm discoloration.

Discoloured underarm

However, if your underarm is already discoloured, there is help. Skincare-news.com suggests that using a deodorant that contains Aluminium Zirconium Tetra Chlorohydrex Glycine (an antiperspirant that does not clog...

Left: Never be caught on the beach with this fuzz.Right: Relax on the beach confident that you are clean as a whistle. - Andrew Smith/Photography Editor

Lacey's even-toned legs look their best on the beach. - Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer