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Hello fellow bees!!
i don't know if this has been on anyone elses mind... but we're going tropical for our honeymoon which means a lot of time in a bathing suit! I've never had a bikini wax before... Should I, or should I not do it?! Is it worth it?!
I've been thinking about this for weeks and can't seem to wrap my head around doing it! I mean, this is something that is personal... Maybe they should put on the song "Getting To Know You" while they're doing it. Hi, nice to meet you! Fla-bam... blind sided.
Thanks for your help, ladies!!
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I really would consider doing it! It really isn't as bad as you think it will be. They see less of your body than a gynocologist does! And you definetly don't want to do it yourself.
If you're really too scared, you could always shave. I know some people have problems with ingrown hairs, etc., but I've been shaving there for years and I've never had a problem at all!!!
I was thinking about it. It always itches when I shave. But, I've never really waxed, either.
I've never waxed, but I do use the hubs beard trimmer to trim down there so its nice and neat.
Ahhhh I wish I could do it, but it scares the beejeezus outta me!
I've been getting bikini waxes since I was 16 years old (I'm almost twice that now...ouch) Clearly, I'm a fan. I have not been able to shave in that same time because the ingrown hairs are just about the most uncomfortable thing EVER.
Here are my bikini wax tips:
1. Don't be embarrassed. They do this all day, every day. Think of it like going to your OBGYN, only there are no stirrups and it isn't as physically uncomfortable.
2. There will be some positioning of legs and they will probably ask you to hold your skin taut. This makes their job easier and makes it hurt less.
3. Do not go the week before or during your period. Your skin is much more sensitive then.
4. Let your hair grown for about 3 weeks before you go in. The wax has to have something to hold onto or it will hold onto your skin. When the hair is too short, it hurts more.
5. Take an Advil 30 minutes before you go. This will help with inflamation of the area if you have sensitive skin.
6. Your wax will look *good* without any touch-ups for about 3 weeks (after teh first day...the first day you'll look like a plucked chicken). After that, don't feel silly about plucking with tweezers the few hairs that grow in. Yes, this hurts a bit.
7. If you can work up the nerve, I HIGHLY recommend going Brazilian - I keep a patch, but love how much "cleaner" I feel afterwards.
8. The skin on your stomach at the top tends to be the most sensitive. Breathe in and then exhale as she pulls the wax strip off.
Have fun at the beach!
Totally worth it! Just make sure you get some recs for waxers in your area so you know they're good. Try yelp.com
All the suggestions above are great. I'd also recommend wearing thong underwear to your appt - makes it easier for both of you.
The esthetician I went to knew I was a first-timer when I met her, and had me breath in and out at certain times to make it hurt less, which I found really helpful.
I just got home from my aesthetician! I smell like pretty soothing lotion now =]
The very first time is a little painful. It gets easier every single time.
I was just telling DH i can't go back to NOT having them. I feel icky now! Me likey smooth and clean.
Make the appointment, go to a nice place, have the wine they offer, take the tylenol, and just listen to the lady. I have a really nice young lady who's super cool and we just chat away.
I use this Aveda rose scented oil for calming your skind own for a few days afterwards. Wax pieces will stick a little and any friction makes the freshly waxed areas feel irritated. The oil feels really nice, makes you smell good, and takes away the redness. I highly recommend.
Absolutely do it!!! You are going to feel more comfortable and it will be nice to have that area nice and clean for the wedding/honeymoon!
@aplusb HAHA plucked chicken!! so true!
I tried it for the first time this past summer. It was painful but tolerable. The esthetician doesn't see much of you at once. If she's professional she will make you feel comfortable. They gave me paper panties and she moved them so only the spot she was waxing showed. I decided not to go back all the time because it is rather pricey. Have you tried Veet or anything other than shaving? I will be doing it for beach vacations because it was so nice not having to worry about it for more than a week.
Waxing is 800 times better than shaving/depilatory. I did the shave, etc thing for years and years and switched to waxing last year. It's light years better because it's so much smoother and stays that way for longer.
I would be careful with Veet and other depilatories. I don't know if you have used them before but I get horrible reactions to them on my legs so I couldn't imagine putting it on my bikini line!
I've been getting brazilians for the last 4 years. Totally worth it! I can't add any more to what aplusb said, so just listen to her :) I try to wear a dress to the appointments, so I can just flip it up and be ready to start, LOL
Do it!! I'm not going to lie, it doesn't feel very good- but the results are totally worth it.
I tried to give myself one once. All I can advise is DON'T DO IT YOURSELF. I've never let a professional do it because I'm too shy, but I must stress...don't do it yourself. LOL
DO IT! I have super sensitive skin. I can never shave 2 days in a row (or even the day after that sometimes) or else I will be bleeding! Razor burn is icky and ruins the swim suit part of the vacay.
I wax only for big vacations. As I said, I am SUPER SENSITIVE and I have tried all different kinds of wax. Each time I get extremely red and get (ick) pussy bumps for 3 days or so. Then....it miraculously all goes away and I have super baby smooth skin for a couple of weeks. Total worth it for me.
It's definitely not comfortable during or after (for me) but the long term benefits are totally worth it.
And many people have no issues whatsoever, are fine the day after...just not me.
I get Brazilians done regularly, and I dread it every time, but it is SO worth it. Yes, they hurt- but only while the strip is being pulled off; it's not like you'll be in pain the rest of the day (a little tender, though). I LOVE the feel of being smooth and clean, and now I feel dirty when I'm due for my next one.
Do it! And have fun on your trip!
Ummm....this may be TMI...but do they do your butt crack too? hahaha im sorry if this is TMI, i have always wondered that!!
Im too scared to go, maybe ill get drunk one day and get the courage lol
Maybe for a brazilian they do, but for a normal wax, no butt crack!
I've never done the crack, but they will do whatever you want... : )
My lady asks if I want the area between my bum. I usually dont' bother (who sees that?!) but I will say yes if it's right before vacay...ya know, in case i'm in my bikini and my legs are apart. Cuz otherwise, GAH.
She says she just you just turn on your side and left a leg up, not make you get on all fours.
Really it's not so bad. It's worse in your head, promise
Edit: i get the bumps, too, IF: a) i don't use the oil and b) my undies are kinda tight, like they chaffe. Wear a slightly looser pair. Anything that fits snug will dig into your skin and you'll get more bumps and/or even a big cystic acne thing. NOT fun. Breathable cotton panties are the best, but def ones that don't dig in between your area and your thigh--that crease on each side. She also says Finipil works and I've tried that! But I usually forget
Ahhh! I just cant imagine putting hot wax there lol
I think it would be totally worth it, i just gotta get the nerve...
Has anyone had any experience with laser hair removal?
@honeybear: My gal does it every time, and I know it sounds awful, but it's really not that bad!
@honeybear: This is TMI but to be honest that part hurts the least, the skin is less sensitive
You ladies are so awesome!
I appreciate all of the great tips... You've all helped me so much! How far in advance should I get it done? A week? A few days?!
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I have been thinking about this for sooo long! I am such a chicken! and not a plucked one... :( ha!
I am from a small town so I really don't want to go to anyone that I know or would bump into at the bank or somthing! I know I should suck it up and do it!
i've never had a full waxing done down there, but i have lasered. it hurts but i think its worth it. it isnt necessarily a "plucking" pain since the laser is just treating the areas, not pulling the hairs out, but it is more like a rubberband pinch pain. The place i went, i got a session of 6 and definitely noticed that it was working. i would go to session every 5-6 wks or so and wouldnt touch anything in between to mess up the hair cycle growth. they say after 6 sessions its 80% gone. i would say exactly THAT, but it is MUCH MUCH MUCH less. i just wish it totally stayed away. i stopped the laser right now because it was MUCHO $$$. i prob will start again at a different medi-spa. never waxed down there but i did do the "butt" part twice. the wax the lady used was some new thing and it ONLY adhered to the hair, NOT the skin. once she put it on, the wax she used hardened (never heard of this...she almost waited for it to "dry" to just the hair) then pulled it off. it wasnt nearly as bad as i thought itd be but as i said, i only did it twice which means i must be nervous to do it again! haha...i was just uncomfortable but, it wasnt on all fours (as mentioned above) which was my nightmare haha...just diff leg positions! hope this helps! :) enjoy the h-moon!
Haha!!
I, too, am from a small town in California, so I'm paranoid about knowing the girl that's going to do it! Ahhhh! People talk, ya know?!
I hope I can get the courage to do it... It sounds like a good deal. I will definitely keep everyone's tips with me! Advil, dress, thong, soothing oil/lotion...
You girlies ROCK!
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Hard wax is, I hear, less painful. But, i asked my aesthetician about that and she said that if the spa you're using has the really good, organic type wax (granted, this IS an Aveda salon) and good muslin strips, it's about on par. I dunno, the hot wax feels weird (more warm and def a weird sensation) but it's over in a split second.
Honestly, at $66 every 5 weeks, if laser is more permanent, I would probably consider putting my money towards that.
Just pick a place and go. Waxing is totally normal--tons of people get it done. Nobody woudl think twice that you're getting it done. It's not like it's scandelous or anything =]
Now, I DID used to do my own waxing in college. BUT i only did partials. I couldn't bring myself to do a full wax or a full bikini wax. THe MOST painful part is right smack in the middle, right where your pubic bone juts out. I always tense up. It's just weird. But then the rest is cake. Honestly, it used to take me like an hour to do my own waxing, complete with "1, 2, 3" and jumping afterwards. It's just better to let her do it now, lol. I've used hard wax myself and that IS easier. BUT, if you do it yourself, you're more likely to get wax bits everywhere or stuck on you. When the lady does it, i don't get that unpleasant residue everywhere.
Here, this is what I use: http://www.aveda.com/templates/products/sp.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY10699&PRODUCT_ID=PROD5915
I really really like this stuff. yeah it's pricey at $21/1.7 oz, BUT i've had it since like May and it's over 75% full still. I just love it. my skin is dry, so last night i shook some out all over my stomach and rubbed it in. It doesn't get oily on your skin like, say, baby oil, either. It absorbs nicely.
If you're going to do the bikini, you might as well go all the way and do the Brazilian. Those 'extra parts' are absolutely the parts that hurt the least, and you will love how clean and fresh it feels. Also, it grows back in so much differently than with shaving - no itch! I love love love Brazilians. They are expensive, but totally worth it in my (and FI's) opinion. My one suggestion outside everyone else's suggestions (which are all good) is to get some baby wipes for when you use the restroom the first day after. It may be tender and will feel uncomfortable to "wipe," so if you can use something to sort of "glide and blot," you will feel better. Also, very cooling ;) TM (but very useful) I.
It's not that bad. Take an advil 30 minutes before going, get a brazilian (awesome!) and enjoy your honeymoon on the beach!
I feel like I'm the only person in a lose/lose situation!
I always get terribble bumps from shaving and since my hair down there is so dark, no matter how new and sharp the blade is, even if it FEELS smooth, you can still see all the little dark hair follicles. Boo shaving.
And so I switched to waxing (full brazilian). It hurts me so incredibly hate my life bad I have trouble breathing. I was told after going consistently for a few months it wouldn't hurt as much but that is not even the slightest bit the case for me. If anything, it hurts MORE now as I brace myself for each rip. It still takes my breath away. On top of the pain, it doesn't last very long. Besides the fact that I've tried 6 different places (all top-rated and super expensive) I've never once had it COMPLETELY clear. At first glance you don't see anything, but if I really look down there are always a few straglers. Strays aside, it'll be hair-free for about 3-4 days then it all starts growing back (and because of the plucked chicken look, 1-2 of those days you don't want to be showing it off to the world anyway). By 1 week, I definitely can't wear a bathing suit anymore. By 2 wks, while not long enough to be waxed again, it's definitely all grown back. Last complaint - I STILL get ingrown hairs, and they seem to be worse/deeper and longer lasting. I use the special ingrown hair relief lotion, follow the instruction re exfolliating but nothing helps.
I've looked into laser but contrary to popular belief it's actually NOT totally permanent AND you're not actually hair-free. It's tkaes care of about 70-80% but you'd still have to go back for "touch-ups".
Clearly I'm the only person yet to find a remedy to works=(
I would recommend getting electrolysis in the bikini area if you can. Like others have said, laser isn't permanent...and for the price of keeping up with waxes every few weeks, I think it's worth it to pay for electrolysis because once you are finished with it the hair is gone forever.
If you are looking for just getting it done for your vacation, I would totally go for the wax though...don't be weirded out by it. Just try to remember it's their job to do this and they see people's crotches every day!
I'm thinking about doing this for the first time, too. Its way to expensive for me to do it on a regular basis, but I do want to "splurge" for the honeymoon.
I don't want to do it for the very first time right before the wedding, just in case I have a bad reaction or something. My honeymoon starts June 28, so I think I'll try it in April, then do it again in May and June if I like it. How long before the wedding / honeymoon do you experienced ladies recommend, if I want to be nice and smooth for the whole week? Maybe a week before?
@farmersdaughter - I would try to do a test run now, just to see how you react to it and how long it will take before it starts growing back, since everyone is different.
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