Ladies....tell me about a Brazilian wax!
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It isn't that bad, but a a real beeyotch when it grows back in0
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It does hurt but the first time, the sensation after is amazing. Never really get that back. I did laser but it didn't work and hurt worse and cost more:devil:0
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i prefer sugaring since it's more natural and i get less irritation. there's nothing worse than having to deal with pain from hair rippage AND sensitive skin
and yeah it hurts.. you're ripping out hair from an area that designed to be sensitive :laugh:
take tylenol before hand0 -
Skip the wax, go laser! Doesn't hurt as bad and permanent after a few trips! YAHOO!
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It hurts but the pain lasts for seconds at a time. Parts of it doesn't hurt much at all. Take a few ibuprofen before (or shots) and plan a nice treat for afterwards. Definitely worth it.. just feels.. cleaner and such. The more you do it, the easier it is.. especially if you dont let it go more than 4-6 weeks between appointments.
I've had both wax and sugar and sugar doesn't hurt as much but seems to grow back more quickly.
I do suggest going to a "nice place".. worth it to have a high quality wax in a relaxing environment.0 -
Why? Do you really think guys care about some hair right there?
Well, we do care. A lot.
yep, we do care.." a lot ". hhmm, wonder why im on this thread anyway?? must mean I care, lol. I wouldnt personally ask my gf wife to get a brazilian wax however....when i was bodybuilding I had my chest waxed ONCE......hurt like a Mother-Fer I can only imagine how waxing that particular area would feel...ouch!!0 -
It's awkward at first, but just remember they waxer has done this before (hopefully). They start with the bikini and get everywhere else. Sometime they will wax the inner lips, especially if you ask. I use to get it all the time till I started to get bumps from the irritation. It does hurt, but nothing unheard of. I've experienced worse pains while having cramps than I have during a wax session.0
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Brazilian wax is a piece o' cake compared to getting lasered by a male physician who tries to do small talk while working on you. . It takes multiple humiliating visits but then it's over forever.0
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Waxing = ew! Laser hair removal is the ticket...it barely hurts at all and the hair loss is virtually permanent. SOOOOOO worth the money. I have my underarms and bikini line done.
Yep I agree! I think the pain depends on the type of hair you have. I'm half-Indian, so my hair is really course and black, which equals a WORLD of pain! I get IPL and while it still hurts like a beast, it's permanent so doesn't seem as bad!0 -
Waxing = ew! Laser hair removal is the ticket...it barely hurts at all and the hair loss is virtually permanent. SOOOOOO worth the money. I have my underarms and bikini line done.
Yep I agree! I think the pain depends on the type of hair you have. I'm half-Indian, so my hair is really course and black, which equals a WORLD of pain! I get IPL and while it still hurts like a beast, it's permanent so doesn't seem as bad!
Laser technology near some of your most vital reproductive organs... sounds pretty risky.
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I think my hubby better just get used to shaved cause this aint happenin0
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Skip the wax, go laser! Doesn't hurt as bad and permanent after a few trips! YAHOO!
How expensive is that
I think it depends on the type of laser and the amount of hair you have removed. I get IPL on my underarms and bikini and it's around $100 AUD a session for both. It seems pretty steep, but you only need 7-10 sessions and then you never need to do it again (well, they recommend a touch-up every 2 years or so), so in the long run you probably save money. With me it's more the pain, though! I can't handle the pain of brazilians, and the thought of having to indefinitely go through that....*shudder*0 -
I think getting my eyebrows waxed hurts more. Honestly. The first time is the worst, but still not all that bad. I was scared the first time and actually took some of my vicodin about an hour before. I would not have had to do that at all.
I've gone to two different salons in my area, and there was a huge difference in price and QUALITY. The cheaper place did a much, much better job. I've never had to get on my knees, I'm curious about those that needed to...couldn't you just have pulled your legs up?
Anyway, I go in about every 3 weeks, the hair grows in thinner after a waxing and seems less coarse. I use a product called Finipil recommended by the salon, to help prevent ingrown hairs. Yes, it's a little pricey to have it done every three weeks, especially considering how cheap razors are. I don't like stubble though, and neither does my husband. There is NO stubble with waxing.
Regarding the "unhygienic" comment: There is nothing unhygienic about waxing or shaving. Pubic hair thins as we age for many people, and I've seen plenty of elderly women (and men) who do NO maintenance and have virtually no pubic hair left.
Grooming in this area is a personal choice, but it's not unhygienic.0 -
Laser technology near some of your most vital reproductive organs... sounds pretty risky.
There's a lot of research on it, though, and in the 20+ years it's been around there haven't been any aversive effects shown in the many controlled studies besides surface burns at high temperatures. Given, you don't know what'll happen 30 years down the track, but the same can be said for many of the products we put in our bodies (artificial sweeteners, deodorant, antibiotic-ridden meat etc etc).0 -
I think my hubby better just get used to shaved cause this aint happenin
THIS. Y'all are crazy.0 -
Waxing is sa-WEEET! Much better than shaving and lasts WAY longer! The only annoying thing is that it costs to maintain it, but I only get it done once every 5 weeks, so it's really not too bad.
Honestly, the first time hurts like absolute hell, but the more you go, the better it gets.
I don't go completely bare, because I find that a little less than womanly, so I leave a strip.
I have yet to come across a therapist who has told me to get on my hands and knees for a wax.. how awkward is that?!
Anyhow, overall, you may as well go once and see how you go.. it'll grow back and if you really can't stand the pain, just don't go back. 0 -
No ones talking about it here yet, but I've read more and more medical articles saying that all the hair removal can lead to more bacterial problems. I can't quote the stuff I've read, but the hair is down there for some reason, right!? Bikini line seems to be not a problem, but taking it all off, not for me.
Yeah, I know the men like it.....but I'm not sacrificing my health for that. Hair or no hair...women are like crack to the guys - lol! ;-D
Links to the medical articles? Scientists can't even agree on the purpose of pubic hair...trapping pheromones? Warmth? Me personally, I have had about a dozen yeast infections in my adult life. I have had ZERO since I started waxing. I seem to be prone to UTI's, but have had ZERO since I started waxing. I know that's anecdotal, but if there is a connection between hair removal and bacterial infections, I'd like to read more about it.0 -
Very curious for one hot minute. The nurse in me questions about the hygienic practices of the establishment no matter how nice it looks. Is the wax or product infection free & for single use. I won't get my eyebrows waxed from a community wax vat bowl. Only eyebrows threading for me. Can't imagine I would expose my vajay-jay unless I was assured it was single use only. I guess this will still be on my bucket list. May surprise my husband on our 75th wedding anniversary if time did not care of it naturally through the aging process.
A quality salon does single use only. I watch the waxer get everything ready. She has a warmer, but each "can" of wax is small and intended for single use. She also doesn't double dip, she has disposable wooden applicators and I've watched her get those ready too.
The nurse in ME can't figure out how she does all this with gloves on. I've asked her a dozen times how she manages with the gloves/wax because I can't seem to deal with tape and gloves.0 -
I used to have my eyebrows waxed but switched to threading because it was easier on my skin.
Have had bikini waxes and LOVE them. They do hurt a bit but not much. But, it's wax and not very long-term.
Have had laser on my under arms and it really doesn't hurt that much. I actually think it hurt a heck of a lot less than waxing, plus it only takes a few minutes and...done!
Based on personal experience, I think I would do laser down there before a Brazilian. Pain is fine if I know there's an end in sight but with waxing there really isn't.0 -
Why? Do you really think guys care about some hair right there?
Ummm...have you looked at a porn film in the last 10 years? Men totally care about that. It is one of the first questions you get asked when personal questions start flying.0 -
Brazilian waxing is extremely dangerous because of the bacteria down there and the way the waxing breaks the skin. People have had all sorts of skin problems and infections because of them, some ending up with women in hospital.
I know that some salons in UK don't do this treatment anymore because of the implications and it's not taught in the beauty academy I attend because of these risks.0 -
Oh come on, it is really not that bad at all! I have a fairly low pain threshold (I suffered greatly through my tattoos and piercings!) and this is really not that bad. On a scale of one to ten maybe a six at most.
Things to consider though - I've heard strip wax hurts more than hard wax, I've only had hard wax done and it was fine. Also, I was fairly relaxed and had a good waxer. If you can get your eyebrows waxed, you can get your hoo-ha waxed.0 -
Here treat yourselves to a giggle, this is where the story originally came from, Jenny Talia wrote this song over 20 years ago but it's still just as funny today!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qbc61D3ng1U
ENJOY!WAX is NOT your friend
CAUTION: Be prepared to laugh out loud... I laughed till I almost cried as I could just see this happening! (And I feel it too!)
All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal- The epilady, scissors, razors, Nair, and now... The wax.
My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, play with the kids. I then had the thought that would ring painfully in my mind for the next few hours: "Maybe I should pull the waxing kit out of the medicine cabinet." So I headed to the site of my demise: the bathroom.
It was one of those "cold wax" kits. No melting a clump of hot wax, you just rub the strips together in your hand, they get warm and you peel them apart and press them to your leg (or wherever else) and you pull the hair right off.
No muss, no fuss. How hard can it be? I mean, I'm not a genius, but I am mechanically inclined enough to figure this out.
(Y A THINK!?!)
So I pull one of the thin strips out. Its two strips facing each other stuck together. Instead of rubbing them together, my genius kicks in so I get out the hair dryer and heat it to 1000 degrees. (Cold wax, "yeah... Right!")
I lay the strip across my thigh. Hold the skin around it tight and pull.
It works!
Ok, so it wasn't the best feeling, but it wasn't too bad.
I can do this!
Hair removal no longer eludes me! I am She-rah, fighter of all wayward body hair and maker of smooth skin extraordinaire.
With me next wax strip I move north. After checking on the kids, I sneak back into the bathroom, for the ultimate hair fighting championship.
I drop my panties and place one foot on the toilet. Using the same procedure, I apply the one strip across the right side of my bikini line, covering the right half of my *hoo-hoo* and stretching down to t he inside of my butt cheek.
(Yes, it was a long strip)
I inhale deeply and brace myself... RRRRIIIPPP!
I'm blind! Blinded from pain!... OH MY GOD!
Vision returning, I notice that I've only managed to pull off half the strip. CRAP!
Another deep breathe and RRIIPP!
Everything is swirly and spotted.
I think I may pass out... Must stay conscious...
Do I hear crashing drums?
Breathe, breathe...
OK, back to normal.
I want to see my trophy- a wax covered strip, the one that has caused me so much pain, with my hairy pelt sticking to it.
I want to revel in the glory that is my triumph over body hair. I hold up the strip! There's no hair on it.
Where is the hair? WHERE IS THE WAX?
Slowly I ease my head down, foot still perched on the toilet.
I see the hair. The hair that should be on the strip.
I touch. I am touching wax.
CRAP!
I run my fingers over the most sensitive part of my body, wh ich I s now covered in cold wax and matted hair.
Then I make the next BIG mistake... Remember my foot is still propped up on the toilet?
I know I need to do something. So I put my foot down.
DANG!
I hear the slamming of a cell door.
"hoo-hoo"? Sealed shut!
Butt? Sealed shut!
I penguin walk around the bathroom trying to figure out what to do and think to myself "Please don't let me get the urge to poop. My head may pop off!"
What can I do to melt the wax? Hot water! Hot water melts wax!
I'll run the hottest water I can stand into the bathtub, get in, immerse the wax-covered bits and the wax should melt and I can gently wipe it off, right?
WRONG!
I get in the tub- the water is slightly hotter than that used to torture prisoners of war or sterilize surgical equipment- I sit.
Now, the only th ing worse than having your nether regions glued together is having them glued together a n d then glued to the bottom of the tub.. In scalding hot water. Which, by the way, doesn't melt cold wax.
So, now I'm stuck to the bottom of the tub as though I had cement-epoxied myself to the porcelain!
God bless the man who had convinced me a few moths ago to have a phone put in the bathroom!
I call my friend, thinking surely she has waxed before and has some secret of how to get me undone. It's a very good conversation starter- "So, my butt and who-ha are glued together to the bottom of the tub!"
There is a slight pause. She doesn't know any secret tricks for removal but she does try to hide her laughter from me. She wants to know exactly where the wax is located, "Are we talking cheeks or who-ha?"
She's laughing out loud by now... I can hear her. I give her the rundown and she suggests I call the number on the side of the box. YE AH! RIGHT! ! I should be the joke of someone else's night.
While we go through various sol ut ions. I resort to scraping the wax off with a razor. Nothing feels better then to have your girlie goodies covered in hot wax, glued shut, stuck to the tub in super hot water and then dry-shaving the sticky wax off!
By now the brain is not working, dignity has taken a major hike and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need Post-Traumatic Stress counseling for this event.
My friend is still talking with me when I finally see my saving grace... The lotion the give you to remove the excess wax. What do I really have to lose at this point?
I rub some on and OH MY GOD!
The scream probably woke the kids and scared the ens out of my friend.
It's so painful, but I really don't care.
"IT WORKS! It works!"
I get a hearty congratulations from my friend and she hangs up.
I successfully remove the remainder of the wax and then notice t o my grief and despair... THE HAIR IS STILL THERE... ALL OF IT!
So I recklessly sh ave it off. Heck, I'm numb by now. Nothing hurts.
I could have amputated my own leg at this point.
Next week I'm going to try hair color.... Now that's funny...... Notttt.
Taken from
http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/humor-comedy/now-very-funny-waxing-story-read-43859.html#.UFrHYmt5mSM
:laugh: Omg I laughed.
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Haha I have read it a dozen times and it still cracks me up!
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It is painful to start with but that gets better, the re growth is heaps softer than shaving, also recommend you get skin doctor ingrowngo (or something to that effect) stops the ingrown hairs, really does work instead of unsightly red angry bumps you just squeeze ever so gently and the ingrown hair pops out.0
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Brazilian wax is a piece o' cake compared to getting lasered by a male physician who tries to do small talk while working on you. . It takes multiple humiliating visits but then it's over forever.
I like cake. May I have some? Is it hot in here?0 -
Why do you think my getting waxed has anything to do with whether guys like it?Why? Do you really think guys care about some hair right there?
I did it once and loved the result, I felt very clean and tidy. It hurt like a mofo though, make no mistake. If I were wealthy I'd have it done all the time but it's so expensive.
I did get a bikini wax once at a salon and watched the woman use a tongue depressor on my bikini line to spread the wax. Then she put the SAME tongue depressor into the pot of hot wax over and over again.
This is not good aseptic technique and I then totally understood how people can get MRSA and other gross bacterial infections from waxing. I haven't gotten one since then, I'd rather shave.
If you do get one, talk to the person about it first about their sanitary procedures.0 -
Well...it's not pleasant, not gonna lie. But if you get someone who's good at it and they help you to relax then it's ok. I get them regularly and you really cannot have any modesty at all. I just think the esthescian doing it must feel a whole lot weirder than me about it. LOL. Because seriously they are all up in your business if you know what I mean. But it's worth it- much more comfortable being smooth. Not being bare there now feels like having hairy armpits to me! Just feels gross!0
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I would LOVE to have them on the reg....BUT my roommate used to get them and she would have to let it grow for months before the first one. I was mortified when she showed me hahah! so then i decided there is NO WAY i could ever.0
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Hurts like a MO FO!!!! but so worth it
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Yes its worth having, yes its painfull but for like five seconds at a time...0
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