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I'm starting to ready myself for the inevitable Brazilian wax I'll be getting. How bad is it, really? I'm used to waxing at home myself (just my lip), never my eyebrows, bikini line, etc. How can I prepare? Do you recommend I get a practice one a couple months out from the wedding and then get a 'touch up' right before?
I've never had one, but jsut from my experience with eyebrows... I would definitely start now.
They are not bad. You just have to go to a tech that is really good and fast. If you take two advils about a hour prior to your appointment, that could help.
Depends on your pain threshold. I had one having never had one before, and would rate it at perhaps 3/10; it was barely painful at all, just the occasional 'Ooh!' moment.
But I have a very high pain threshold, so might not be the best person to comment lol
It really depends on the person doing the waxing, type of wax and your pain threshold. I've had some that weren't all that painful and some that I almost had to make them stop halfway.
I prefer the stripless wax, not sure why, it just seems less painful... It might just be the anticipation of the strip that is worse, but that's just me.
I suggest taking some ibuprofen before you go, I don't know how much it really helps but some people say it makes a difference.
And I suggest going to a more modern type salon, I went to one in the small town I live in and it was the most painful one I've had... While one time I went into the city to get it done and it was really quick and relatively painless.
I usually take a couple Advil before for the pain. It might be good to have one a couple months before the wedding to see how your skin reacts. I would get really bad in-grown hairs from waxing so I decided to do a laser hair removal treatment instead, which is awesome but painful. Everyone is different and if you get someone who is really good it shouldn't hurt that bad
I would say go ahead and start now. The more you do it the less painful and the less hair that comes back. The one time I had a brazilian done I had a rather bad experience because the wax was too hot but the girl didn't believe me... But from experience with regular bikini waxings it definitely gets easier after a few times.
they are not bad at all, though I think I have a high threshold for pain(tattos, piercings etc) I just talked to the girl the entire time and it was like nothing was happening maybe a small tinge of pain
@mkim: good advice!
@akp0702: you may want to ask your trusted spa if a 'trial' would be a good idea and how much time is needed between the trial & the final. definitely follow their instructions for post-care.
I've been waxed for a standard bikini, but I opted for sugaring for the brazillian because I find it gentler on my skin, I don't bleed, break out in a rash, and there are fewer broken/ingrown hairs.
Now, having said that, it hurs like a SONOFABITCH, and sugaring actually hurts when they push the sugar ON, and when they rip it off, so it's like a double whammy. Also, I found it hurt more in places I didn't expect (like across the top) and less in places I thought it would (like along the labia). Find someone who works FAST and is chatty the whole time. It really helps. One positive side effect though, is that you release pain-killing endorphis during the process, and it gives you a pleasant, natural buzz afterwards. If you've ever had a tattoo, you know that feeling.
I've only had one. I was looking forward to it - not the pain, but the results. Let me tell you, I will never do it again! I don't want to dissuade you, but the pain wasn't worth the results. I was sore for 2 days afterwards and it didnt last as long as I would hope. However, I would definitely say go for it and try it out for yourself - as you can see, people have different experiences.
We have a European Wax Center here in my area that has a certain type of wax that is purportedly 'less painful'. I hear good things about their waxes, and their salons are really popular, but I'm skeptical. I'm not stranger to waxing, but like I said only in one place, doing it by myself, with HOT wax...but somehow I still dont' feel like I"ll be prepared!!
Take advil beforehand, and then have some "neosporin plus pain relief" cream (you can get at any pharmacy) to put on for a day or so afterward. I don't thinhk it's that bad, but I've been doing it regularly for a few years and it definitely gets easier each time.
Meh, theres only 1-2 spots that really even bother me. As long as you don't tense up you should be fine. A good tech will tell you when you need to take a deep breath. I'd start a few months out, your first wax isn't going to get you 100% bare.
@akp0702: Yes! This is the kind of wax my waxer uses too-- it's some special kind of European hard wax (she doesn't use the cloth strips like other places). I love it!
Is it super awkward? Like Gyno-level awkward, or worse? I'd imagine the nature of the beast would make it worse. Ahh well, those are the types of situations that I always think "as awkward as this is, I'm 100% certain they've seen WAAAY worse than what I look like". You konw what I mean?
Not my favourite. I won't be doing it again...not even for my destination wedding.
@akp0702: Yeah, a little awkward, but these people are used to it so I assume the awkwardness is always just on my end :)
I get brazillians all the time.. And yes.. they are def not fun, but the end result is sooo worth it.. The first time is the worst and I agrtee with the other ladies, advil is a great idea and it also helps with the redness and if you are prone to a bit of swelling... Everyones hair follicle will typically become infamed for a while after.. The worst spot for me is right on top... where the majority of the hair is obviously.. But everywhere else is mostly tolerable.. But yes i'm a noise maker in there for sure! People prob think something weird is going down in my room every time.. im like OHHH AHHH EHHH OOWWW OMMMGG hahaha.. But you will be ok.. it really only takes 5 minutes and your done.. OH one more thing.. when you get home.. wash the area with warm water to get off any remaining wax left over and put neosporin on the area.. That helps alot!!!! Good luck!
It's not as awkward as you'd think. Once they get going, and they're concentrating on what they're doing, and you're concentrating on screaming, you kind of forget you're naked from the waist down. Oh, keep your socks on... it's chilly in there!
@akp0702: It is like going to the gyno for me but I don't find going to the gyno awkward at atll. They look at vaginas all day long, they don't care about yours.
Definitely start now so you can see how your skin reacts. I would rate it low-medium on the pain threshold and (for me) it's the area that you wouldn't expect that hurts the most. It is high on the awkward scale, but seriously the more you go, the less you care and, as you said, they have definitely seen worse.
To make you feel better (and this is probably the most awkward I've ever felt)- I showed up at my regular waxing place and the person that was booked to do my waxing was someone I went to high school with. I think that I went white. LOL We laughed about it and actually had a hilarious conversation during the wax about how awkward it was, etc. After that, I couldn't care less about the awkward level of the procedure.
It's worth it in the end!
It's really not that bad. It hurts, but the pain is over super quick (like taking off a bandaid) and afterwards it's only a little sore... for less than 24 hours I'd say. I had my first one two days before the wedding, and it was fine and lasted pretty well through our 3 week honeymoon. 6+ months later, I am still getting them regularly and it is so much better now. Less pain, less hair growth, and I've been going to the same girl so it's not super awkward. I am the same way... I just tell myself she has probably seen way worse than me! It's honestly over so quickly, it seems like a bigger deal leading up to it but it will be over before you know it.
@ArwenBride: OMG, hilarious! I can't get over this feeling that I know my waxer from somewhere... if I actually do that WOULD be so awkward!
As a Brazilian myself, I don't think we're that bad! :) hehee....
But seriously, I don't think I could handle it. I've waxed my upper lip and was horrified at the pain! I have had photofacials, which I hear are very similar to laser hair removal treatment and while those are pretty painful I can get through them ok. I guess its all dependent on what you're getting for the pain. My friends who get Brazilians love them. I figure if I'm going to suffer like that the results might as well be permanent. So I've started electrolysis. Certains spots can hurt like a mofo and I definitely take advil ahead of time. Obviously, each session takes much longer - but I'm looking forward to final & permanent results...yay!
@ArwenBride: I think I would die on the spot or throw up from nerves! Props for going through with it anyway!
I have had a few and I am very impressed with the ladies that say it doesn't hurt! They are way tougher than me! I think it hurts and BAD. Especially right over the pubic bone. That being said, I definitely think the results are worth the pain.
OK, I've said this like three times on the board today.
I'm a salon/spa owner. We do waxing/sugaring.
After doing thousands of them, here is what I can tell you.
#1 Take two advils about 30 minutes beforehand.
#2, Wear comfortable clothing if possible (so afterwards when you're tender you aren't in skinny jeans.)
#3, Find a technician who absolutely knows what they are doing. Not a new hire, fresh out of school or someone who doesn't do very many of them.
#4, This is not a service to skimp on. Don't look for the cheapest place. Look for someone to refer you, or a place with great reviews or even a salon you go to now that you maybe have a relationship with.
#5, Find out if they have access to ice because a lot of times on a new waxer, I make an ice pack, wrap it in a towel and let them sit with it for a few minutes and take it home to use later.
#6, MOST IMPORTANTLY. Hard wax will always give you better results on sensitive areas. So look for someone that does hard or as some people call it...stripless wax.
#7, The most painful spot is going to be the top. The sides shouldn't be too bad, and if you are truly going bald the rest of it will not be terrible but that top spot will be the killer.
#8, The longer the pubic hair, the more it hurts. So if you've got short hair, or you can trim you will be much much happier.
Good luck!
@akp0702: it's surprisingly less awkward than gyno awkward. And if they use the hard wax then it actually will be less painful... that's the wax I was talking about!
I'm a total wimp and I didn't find it that bad. I mean... I wasn't like "mmm, yeah that feels awesome!" or anything, but I survived. Just make sure you go to a reputable place...like PPs have said, this is not a service to find the best deal.
@akp0702: I am not gonna lie, it hurts! But I do not have a very high tolerance for pain. It definitely gets better and better the more you go, b/c your hair becomes thinner. So just be prepared that it will probably hurt the first time you go. A good waxer should only take like 10 minutes tops, so you're in and out pretty fast. You can put neosporin on your lady bits afterwards. I know some people take a few advil before, but that's never really done anything for me. Oh, and I don't think it's awkward at all. I mean, they do it every day for a living so it's fine. Good luck!
It goes down in the history as one of my top 10 (ranking close to 1) most awkward moments of all time. I definitely felt like puking initially, but couldn't quite figure out how I could get out of the appointment without sounding like an ass. Honestly, the props should go to my high school waxer: she was completely professional about it. If she had started to act weird, I would have NEVER been able to deal.
When I got a brazilian both times, IT HURT A LOT! That's just my personal experience; and I thought I had a high pain tolerance. Maybe not! Now I am opting for (painfree) laser hair removal instead. I got a great package deal and I won't ever have to get a brazilian wax again! 
I've only ever had my legs waxed..........once. Once was enough. I don't know how you gals do it "down there"!
Worst part for me was the ingrown hairs. I even tried that lotion that is suppose to stop ingrown hairs and it didn't work. Totally not worth for me.
I used to be a shaver and then my very good friend who is an estitician (I never know how to spell that) told me I should try waxing. So I did and OMG I'm sooo glad I did. The first I went it hurt A lot but she kept talking the whole time and it helped me not notice the pain. She did everything, full Brazilian, full leg. The thing that hurts the mosts for me is when she goes with her tweezer at the end to make sure no ingrown hair is left behind, she leaves nothing behind. Now I go see her once every 2 months and I'm a happy camper. And FI LOVES that I'm smooth ALL over hihi
@mmsva: i find the best thing for ingrowns is a natural loofa (the kind that is hard when it's dry). I recently switched to that and it works really well.
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