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RE: Waxing?

novalt — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:14:00 GMT

[quote][b]klempey (6/22/2008)[/b][hr]OK...this topic just scares me in general. Please tell me, what was your experience with the Brazilian? Never have gone...was thinking about it.[/quote]

I was the same as you, but finally bit the bullet last month. Honestly, it wasn't that bad, and I did the full 'californian' wax. I really thought it was going to be much worse, and thought oh is that it? when it was over. Mine lasted about 2 weeks tops. I wanted to try it before I do it for the honeymoon. I plan on going again this week (she recommends every 4 weeks.. which could get costly if you want to keep it up). I loved it, as did FH, while it lasted.. Lucky for me, we're doing long distance, so I didn't see him while I was, umm, growing it out.. Usually I always shave.. I doubt I'll be able to keep that up once we move in together, lol. But as a nice surprise for both you and him, I'd definitely try it!

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Beltsie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:30:11 GMT

[quote][b]klempey (6/22/2008)[/b][hr]OK...this topic just scares me in general. Please tell me, what was your experience with the Brazilian? Never have gone...was thinking about it.[/quote]

I'll be honest, it hurt like a ***! But, short term pain.... FH loved it and keeps asking when I'll do it again. He been waiting a few years! I'll prob do it for the wedding, but maybe not totally bare down there this time. I'll probably leave a "landing strip" :P

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CSLT — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:22:46 GMT

I've been waxing my legs myself for years.
I usually use the Andrea wax strips - super quick and easy and no mess. The strips have the wax already on them and they work well.

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klempey — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:56:42 GMT

OK...this topic just scares me in general. Please tell me, what was your experience with the Brazilian? Never have gone...was thinking about it.

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jen39 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:09:55 GMT

[quote][b]Beltsie (6/4/2008)[/b][hr]I did my legs once, and it wasnt' too bad. Back of the legs was a little awkward tho!

Tried bikini once, ouch! :pinch: Way too awkward. Plus, they usually ask you to pull some of the skin taut, so you'd need way more hands to do that PLUS pull the strip!

Places I've gone to have bikini for ~$25, french bikini (little off the top too) ~$35 and brazilian... I forget, was a while ago![/quote]

Tell me why I can somehow see you doing this Danica :D

As a professional, I highly reccomend that if you are going to wax yourself, start with your legs, doing small strips at a time. DO NOT do your bikini yourself!! when I was taught how to do it, we had the client help to pull the skin taut, so you have 3 hands holding skin and one of yours to pull! I've seen women come in and have literally taken strips of skin off. Go to a professional, trust me :) Its a matter of either having a nice smooth bikini line and having skin ripped off

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sbru — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:24:24 GMT

Thanks ladies! This is very helpful!!

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Beltsie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:30 GMT

I did my legs once, and it wasnt' too bad. Back of the legs was a little awkward tho!

Tried bikini once, ouch! :pinch: Way too awkward. Plus, they usually ask you to pull some of the skin taut, so you'd need way more hands to do that PLUS pull the strip!

Places I've gone to have bikini for ~$25, french bikini (little off the top too) ~$35 and brazilian... I forget, was a while ago!

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Zim — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:23:57 GMT

I used Nair hot wax (not sure if you have that in Canada) on the tops of my legs once, and drew blood from most of the hair follicles... I think I had the angle wrong!! But it was such a disaster that I decided to just stick with a professional.

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crysandjim — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:06:26 GMT

I tried a DIY bikini waxing kit and OUCH! It would have been fine if I didnt have to go over the same place time and time again. I ended up bruised and rashy! I would defiantly want to go get a pro to do it, and from the prices a pp listed, it seems reasonable

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Anna1979 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:41:03 GMT

I've tried a number of different products and I found I get the best results if I go to a salon and have it done.

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sarahandrob2010 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:12:44 GMT

Pricewise, it really does depend on your area and the individual aesthetician/salon. Shop around and look for better prices.

It usually lasts a couple of weeks. I stopped getting my lower legs (calves) waxed, because my hair grows too fast, but I still get my upper legs/brazilian done, since the hair grows slower and it's not showing as much (some of it not at all :P)

Mind you, it also hasn't been warm enough for summer clothes here yet. Boo to cold Ottawa weather :(

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saraht76 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:41:59 GMT

[quote]sbru
OK.. as far as professionally getting waxed, how much does it cost on average? ... and how long does it last???[/quote]

The cost depends on what body part you are having done.

Where I live (average price)

eyebrows/upper lip 10$

underarm 15-20

full leg 40 half leg 25

bikini 15 -20

brazilian 40

I find that I am totally smooth for maybe 2 weeks and then it slowly starts to come back in. I go about every 4 weeks!

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sbru — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:00:47 GMT

[quote][b]sarahandrob09 (6/1/2008)[/b][hr]I've tried a couple of at-home ones, and they were all useless. Ok, I admit, there's a lot of user error involved (ie: I suck :P) but I decided it was best left to professionals. They know what they're doing, have better technique and better products. It's also less painful, to me at least, since they do have the technique down.

JMO :)

For what it's worth, I tried the Cire Divine (the one you heat in the microwave, that doesn't need strips), and it works okay, but it's VERY MESSY.[/quote]

Yeah, I just called FH's sister and Cire Divine is the stuff she has, I've watched her use it and it looks like it can be a mess, but she handles it pretty well. She said she shaves even though she waxes, so she told me I could have it, because she shaves everyday anyways.

Me I just can't handle shaving every day.. sometimes I forget and then I put a pair of shorts on and go out the door and next thing I know I'm like TURN AROUND...!! lol.

OK.. as far as professionally getting waxed, how much does it cost on average? ... and how long does it last???

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sarahandrob2010 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:53:23 GMT

I've tried a couple of at-home ones, and they were all useless. Ok, I admit, there's a lot of user error involved (ie: I suck :P) but I decided it was best left to professionals. They know what they're doing, have better technique and better products. It's also less painful, to me at least, since they do have the technique down.

JMO :)

For what it's worth, I tried the Cire Divine (the one you heat in the microwave, that doesn't need strips), and it works okay, but it's VERY MESSY.

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sbru — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:14:47 GMT

[quote][b]saraht76 (6/1/2008)[/b][hr]I tried the DIY route once - on my legs and bikini line. One time was enough for me to realize that it was best left for the professionals. I am someone who takes forever to pull a band aid off so it is easier for me to have someone else rip my body hair. She gets me talking and then I have no real idea when she is going to rip! Plus it is a way better job...especially in the most sensitive of areas ;)[/quote]

lol, thanks for the heads up ;).

But as for pain, I'm ok with it, I have a high tolerancey.. So I'd still like to try it out! ..What was it that you used? lol.

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saraht76 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:01:58 GMT

I tried the DIY route once - on my legs and bikini line. One time was enough for me to realize that it was best left for the professionals. I am someone who takes forever to pull a band aid off so it is easier for me to have someone else rip my body hair. She gets me talking and then I have no real idea when she is going to rip! Plus it is a way better job...especially in the most sensitive of areas ;)

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sbru — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:35:41 GMT

What are some good products to buy that allow you to DIY when it comes to waxing? ... legs, underarms....etc:hehe:..?

ETA: FH's sister has stuff that you warm up on the stove I THINK.. and then paste it on, and pull it off? Not sure what it's called or if it's any good.. I will find out, but I want to hear your opinions?