One of the first questions new VIO clients ask — often before anything else — is "what shape should I get?" The terminology around bikini designs can be confusing: Brazilian, Hollywood, All-Off, landing strip, triangle. This guide clarifies every option, explains what each means in practice, and helps you arrive at your appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.

Understanding the V, I, and O Zones

Before choosing a design, it helps to understand the three treatment zones that make up a full VIO treatment — because every design choice specifies what happens in each of them.

All Design Options Explained

All-Off: The Most Popular Choice

All-Off — complete removal across all VIO zones — is consistently the most popular choice at Maris Gina, and it is the option most of our technicians would personally recommend for first-timers. Here is why:

Hygiene. The most cited reason by clients across all ages and backgrounds. Complete hair removal in the VIO area significantly reduces moisture retention, bacterial growth, and associated odour — particularly relevant in Tokyo's hot, humid summers. Many clients describe it as the most practically impactful grooming change they have made.

Underwear and swimwear freedom. With All-Off, you never need to consider hair visibility when choosing underwear styles, swimwear cuts, or active wear. Clients who previously avoided certain styles due to hair maintenance concerns report this as an unexpected quality-of-life improvement.

Long-term results. All-Off means every session targets the full treatment area. With consistent sugaring, the entire VIO zone progressively thins and lightens — producing the clearest cumulative results of any design option.

Design Options: What to Know Before You Commit

If you want to retain a V-line shape, here is what to consider practically:

The shape will need maintenance at every session. Hair grows back across the entire V-line between sessions, including the retained shape. Your technician will rework the design at each appointment, but it requires consistent sessions to maintain clean edges. If you miss a session or come infrequently, the distinction between retained hair and treated skin becomes less defined.

Bring a reference image if possible. The clearest way to communicate a specific design is to show your technician an image. "Inverted triangle" or "landing strip" are well-understood descriptors, but if you have a specific size or placement in mind, visual reference removes all ambiguity.

There are no templates. At Maris Gina, there are no pre-set shape options from a laminated card. The design is entirely yours to specify, and your technician will confirm the exact line before starting.

How to Choose Your Design

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  Choose All-Off if:You want maximum hygiene and comfort, complete underwear freedom, or you are a first-timer who wants the simplest starting point. All-Off is the most common choice and the easiest to maintain.
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  Choose Inverted Triangle if:You prefer some coverage on the V-line but want the full hygiene and comfort benefits of I and O zone treatment. The most natural-looking minimal design option.
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  Choose Landing Strip if:You want a clean, defined shape with minimal hair retained. Versatile — works well with most underwear styles and is popular with clients who previously shaved and prefer a familiar minimal look.
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  Choose Custom if:You have a specific shape in mind. Bring a reference image for clarity.
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  Choose Bikini Line Only if:This is your first time and you want the most minimal starting experience — just tidying the visible edges without full VIO treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions