Waxing

The Lovely Muffin

Hi,

Tomorrow I am going for my first wax. Am getting my underarms done.

When the woman did a patch test on my wrist, it didn't hurt at all, will it hurt more on my underarms?

Any tips on how to minimize pain?

Thanks!

smileysurfer

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Hi,

Tomorrow I am going for my first wax. Am getting my underarms done.

When the woman did a patch test on my wrist, it didn't hurt at all, will it hurt more on my underarms?

Any tips on how to minimize pain?

Thanks!

I doesnt hurt on the wrists as theres no real hair to pull.
Ask your therapist to use the hot wax and you should be fine. The heat of the hot wax opens the pores so the hair comes easier.
It will be a small bit sore but hot wax on the underarms is not very painfull. If its your first time going I recommend you take 2 neurofen first and you should be fine. The hair grows in different directions so it wont be over in one pull, might take a few different patches for each underarm.

shoes34

Hi,

I get waxed all the time and also wax under my arms and don't find it painful at all. Some people swear by a cup of strong coffee or two anadin a half hour before being waxed. Have never tired any of these but then again as i said I don't find it painful.

OK maybe the first pull of the wax strip but thats more the shock, after that its fine, my beautician uses peel off wax for under my arms and I have been getting that waxed for the last 15 months and never have to shave its great.

The Lovely Muffin

Thank you both.

The salon/clinic I am going to to get the wax done, only use hot wax as they say it's the best wax to use.

What about getting arms waxed? Would that be very sore?

smileysurfer

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thank you both.

The salon/clinic I am going to to get the wax done, only use hot wax as they say it's the best wax to use.

What about getting arms waxed? Would that be very sore?

The hot wax is the peel off wax another poster mentioned, not half as painful as the other wax used in some salons. And this wax is the most suitable for underarms.
Arms shouldnt be very sore, the skin on your arms wouldnt be a sensitive id imagine. Once you wax your arms though you will have to keep getting them done as the hair will grow back stronger and more dense. What about bleaching?

Dudess

It really depends on the individual in terms of which places are sorer - e.g. bikini line doesn't hurt me too much, whereas it's agony for others. And I find eyebrow plucking more painful than eyebrow waxing.

entropi

That patch test is to see if the wax will cause a rash on your skin or not, thats the reason it was done...usually 24hrs beforehand.

And the two types of wax they use are hot wax, and cool wax. Both are used for different areas of growth and waxed differently i.e. one against the grain/growth direction, and one goes with grain/growth direction. Thats all I know about it from some waffle that was given to us in a massage class last year:p

smileysurfer

Master of Nothing wrote: »

That patch test is to see if the wax will cause a rash on your skin or not, thats the reason it was done...usually 24hrs beforehand.

And the two types of wax they use are hot wax, and cool wax. Both are used for different areas of growth and waxed differently i.e. one against the grain/growth direction, and one goes with grain/growth direction. Thats all I know about it from some waffle that was given to us in a massage class last year:p

Hot wax and warm wax. Warm goes with the direction of the hair growth and the hot wax ( peel off) goes against and is less painfull imo.

gubbie

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Hi,

Tomorrow I am going for my first wax. Am getting my underarms done.

When the woman did a patch test on my wrist, it didn't hurt at all, will it hurt more on my underarms?

Any tips on how to minimize pain?

Thanks!

Have a warm shower about an hour before hand. And definitely use the hot wax. And don't go jogging or do anything that would cause you to sweat excessively after the waxing

Underarm waxing is brilliant by the way. Can't recommend it enough.

missmonkeypenny

One tip that might not minimise the pain but will definitley make you feel better is if bring your man along and get him to get his legs waxed!

The Lovely Muffin

I'm back! There was piss all pain. Just a slight sting as she pulled the strip off.

She put some Aloe Vera cooling cream on afterwards to calm it down as it was my first wax.

She also said not to use any products (deodrant, body cream/lotion etc) on my underarms for 48hrs. And no exercise that will make me sweat a lot.

She was so lovely and explained that after this wax (first time!) it gets easier and less painful.

I didn't take any pain-relief medication before hand etc, I just had a quick warm shower about an hour before hand.

I'm thinking now, in a few weeks, I'll get my legs and 'lady area' done.

Can anyone explain the different between the folliwng please? I've googled, but am getting different answers lol so not sure which is correct.

Extended Bikini
Brazilian Bikini
Hollywood

Thanks!

smileysurfer wrote: »

The hot wax is the peel off wax another poster mentioned, not half as painful as the other wax used in some salons. And this wax is the most suitable for underarms.
Arms shouldnt be very sore, the skin on your arms wouldnt be a sensitive id imagine. Once you wax your arms though you will have to keep getting them done as the hair will grow back stronger and more dense. What about bleaching?

Thank you.

I might just leave my arm hair, it is quite light coloured anyway. I certainly don't want more hair on my arms.

missmonkeypenny wrote: »

One tip that might not minimise the pain but will definitley make you feel better is if bring your man along and get him to get his legs waxed!

I'm single, but it's a good tip/suggestion.:D

bubblybox

A Hollywood is EVERYTHING.

A Brazillian just leaves a strip at the front.

An Extended seems to vary from salon to salon but it was explained to me as in between a bikini line and brazillian, the beautician said you would be waxed moreso at the sides and top i.e. if you were wearing a small thong you wouldn't be able to see any hair.

buzzybb

hi ladies,

im 25 and never had a bikini wax and i think its about time i go to a beautician and get it done.but im not sure how it will work.what underwear do i need to wear for it? is it painful? the beautician doesnt see much do they?
thanks

p.s im slightly embarrassed at the thought of going.

miss5

Hi, Seriously you have nothing to be nervous about perhaps taken an asprin
before you arrive at the salon.



http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-prepare-for-a-bikini-wax.htm


Once you go once you will be fine.

Xiney

Ibuprofen >>> Aspirin for waxing

Aspirin thins the blood. If you start bleeding, you'll bleed alllll over the place if you've taken Aspirin. Ibuprofen decreases inflammation - I wouldn't be surprised if it helps with irritated folicles afterwards as well.

Shivers26

I had my first ever wax in that area last Nov and i'm 27!! I decided to go the whole hog and get a brazilian. I think for a normal bikini wax you just wear a thong and you can keep it on. The therapists are very professional and sure they've seen it all before.

I think the thoughts of it are worse than actually going. Good luck!!

buzzybb

thanks so much, that link it very helpful.im allergic to asprin so thats a no no anyway.
i dont know why im embarrassed to get it done.should have done it sooner i suppose.must get onto booking it before my hols!

miss5

Xiney thanks for that my beautician told me to take asprin.

OP I promise you have nothing to be nervous about. They have seen it all
before.

witchmaiden

Ibuprofen is murder on your stomach! Take solpadine!

allthedoyles

If you are in the South East , contact this lady - she is the best

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1006725345#!/group.php?gid=119584038053920&ref=mf

Beffy

I once tried getting my bikini line waxed, the beautician butchered me. I bled after each strip she took off, she had to hold my leg down as the pain was so bad I instinctly kicked. I wouldn't mind but i'm normally fine with pain. I mentioned this incident to other beauticians and they suggested that the wrong wax was used or something. Either way i'll be shaving all the way!

Xiney

witchmaiden wrote: »

Ibuprofen is murder on your stomach! Take solpadine!

again, it's aspirin which is harsh on the stomach.

solpadine is pretty hard core for just waxing - it contains codeine!

Jemmy

buzzybb wrote: »

thanks so much, that link it very helpful.im allergic to asprin so thats a no no anyway.
i dont know why im embarrassed to get it done.should have done it sooner i suppose.must get onto booking it before my hols!

Oh another lil bit of advice, might sound obvious but you'd be surprised, give yourself 2 mybe even 3 days because it's your first for the redness to go down before you head on your holiday. You have to stay out of the sun for 24hrs anyway I think. People vary mine goes down in a 2/3hrs now with the new wax they are using in my salon, but takes longer for some. My first time I was still slightly red the next day.

It'll look great though and you'll become addicted to it, you'll feel so clean and tidy and ok I'll stop now I sound strange but it's true! Oh if your going on hols underarms are great to get done too, don't have to worry about them for the whole holiday, hair thins out after every waxing too. It's just the growing of them thats a bit eww.

buzzybb

Jemmy wrote: »

It'll look great though and you'll become addicted to it, you'll feel so clean and tidy and ok I'll stop now I sound strange but it's true! Oh if your going on hols underarms are great to get done too, don't have to worry about them for the whole holiday, hair thins out after every waxing too. It's just the growing of them thats a bit eww.

Ha ha, underarms dont bother me but thanks, think il conquer the bikini first!! lol

Jemmy

buzzybb wrote: »

Ha ha, underarms dont bother me but thanks, think il conquer the bikini first!! lol

Lol well if you go to a decent salon I'd almost guarantee it's not going to be half as bad as you think.

witchmaiden

Xiney wrote: »

again, it's aspirin which is harsh on the stomach.

solpadine is pretty hard core for just waxing - it contains codeine!

Aspirin is bad for the stomach but Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (one being Ibuprofen) are known for being very bad for the stomach, and especially aggravate existing stomach conditions such as ulcers.

If in doubt just go with a paracetamol. Nothing wrong with codeine tho

The Lovely Muffin

bubblybox wrote: »

A Hollywood is EVERYTHING.

A Brazillian just leaves a strip at the front.

An Extended seems to vary from salon to salon but it was explained to me as in between a bikini line and brazillian, the beautician said you would be waxed moreso at the sides and top i.e. if you were wearing a small thong you wouldn't be able to see any hair.

Brilliant, thank you.

Would it too much for to get a hollywood and my legs done in one session/day do you think?

Also, on my underarms, at the 'bottom' (just above/beside my bra) there are a few hair starting to grow back/stubble, is this normal after a few days? There is no hair anywhere else on my underarms? Or is it that she didn't wax properly?

Sorry for all the questions!

singletraveller

Aspirin and Ibuprofin are both NSAIDs and so are dodgy on the tummy, but with regards to aspirin that would be more applicable if an individual was taking it daily rather than to take the edge off a wax! Codeine is good..although even a little dose has quite potent effects, namely giving someone constipation.

Back on track, try not to book it around your period, I've found its super painful getting a wax done just before mine!

Neyite

can anyone recommend a good brazilian wax therapist in the galway area? my last attempt i got a therapist who rushed through it and it was really wonky.

Maple

Waxing threads merged.


Maple.

Xiney

Neyite wrote: »

can anyone recommend a good brazilian wax therapist in the galway area? my last attempt i got a therapist who rushed through it and it was really wonky.

Not first hand here, but I've heard good things about bellisimo in where the omniplex is. I've never been there. They seem to be expensive as well - but they use the correct wax.

My own personal favourite hair salon does waxing too, but again, I have no first hand experience and even though their hairstylist is an absolute genius I don't know if their waxer is any good. All I can say is their prices look quite reasonable:

http://prestigesalon.ie/podstrony/pricelist.html

WAXING

Full Leg €30
( + bikini) €36
Half Leg €16
( + bikini ) €26
Bikini €15
Underarm €15
Full Arm €20
Lip/Chin €8
Lip & Chin €14
Eyebrow Wax €10
Brazilian €40
( + Full Leg) €60
Californian €30
( + Full Leg) €50

Ticktactoe

I do my own waxing anymore.
Had good and bad experiences. Found what works for me at home so Im sticking with that. Once you have had a few done in the salon, the hair becomes that bit weaker and easier to do yourself.
Its handling the pain of doing it yourself!

Xiney

I'd love to be able to do my own waxing - did my legs a couple times at one stage but the last time I did it was a bit of a disaster and I'm in no hurry to try again :P

Ticktactoe

Xiney wrote: »

I'd love to be able to do my own waxing - did my legs a couple times at one stage but the last time I did it was a bit of a disaster and I'm in no hurry to try again :P

I was the same. Put me right off but the problem was the wax I was using. Sorted it out and now i fly at it and I find it is so much easier in the comfort of your own home without having to book appointments etc.

Neyite

Xiney wrote: »

Not first hand here, but I've heard good things about bellisimo in where the omniplex is. I've never been there. They seem to be expensive as well - but they use the correct wax.

My own personal favourite hair salon does waxing too, but again, I have no first hand experience and even though their hairstylist is an absolute genius I don't know if their waxer is any good. All I can say is their prices look quite reasonable:

http://prestigesalon.ie/podstrony/pricelist.html

Thanks Xiney, will check them out

Maple

I tried waxing my bikini line myself once, never again. I nearly lost the sight in one eye with the pain. My flatmates thought i was being murdered in my bedroom.

Gra15

I have found the solution to painful waxing!!! I went to a salon called Heaven Scent in Galway and they used this intimate wax which was so much less painful - I would definitely recommend them...

The Lovely Muffin

I got my legs and the hollywood done and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

I'll be getting them done again.

I was bit stingy/sore as it was my first time to get them done, but it still wasn't too bad.

banshee_bones

Beffy wrote: »

I once tried getting my bikini line waxed, the beautician butchered me. I bled after each strip she took off, she had to hold my leg down as the pain was so bad I instinctly kicked. I wouldn't mind but i'm normally fine with pain. I mentioned this incident to other beauticians and they suggested that the wrong wax was used or something. Either way i'll be shaving all the way!

Try not to let this put you off, I wasnt exactly butchered at my first one but it was no walk in the park either. So since that,I now only go to Brazilia for a wax because of the wax and system they use.
I also take two neurofen before I go but most importantly if you go every 6 weeks it WILL be alot less painful.

Mackleton

gubbie wrote: »

Underarm waxing is brilliant by the way. Can't recommend it enough.

Does that work out very expensive per month? How long does it last?

The Lovely Muffin

Mackleton wrote: »

Does that work out very expensive per month? How long does it last?

I know you didn't ask me, but it costs me €15 for my underarms.

The price list for the salon I go to is here:

http://www.fifthavenue.ie/grooming.php

I've had my underarms done twice. I've to go back in 3-4 weeks for my third underarm wax.

terlywerly

I have very dark hair, so I find underarm waxing not really worth my money, you can see dark growback within a few days :eek:
Would recommend getting a Brazilian done to any woman, the pain is minimal really. I've never taken painkillers before I've gone and its been grand. My very first one I got done was a disaster, the girl doing it did a terrible job and I had redness and pain for days after. The place I go now is brilliant, all the girls are very professional. I know it may seem a bit embarrassing or awkward but they've seen it all before and you'll feel great once its done, really neat and tidy
Have never had a complete wax (Hollywood I think its called), has anyone else had this done? Was considering it a couple of times but I've heard when the hair is starting to grow back it can be extremely uncomfortable

Ticktactoe

terlywerly wrote: »

I have very dark hair, so I find underarm waxing not really worth my money, you can see dark growback within a few days :eek:

I find this very true as I am also very dark.

I took inspiration from this thread a couple of weeks ago and decided to do the underarms - yes by 'do' I mean I did them myself. Just to note that I have never got them waxed before and that I have been shaving them for yearrsssss.

Short story:
Painful - yes
Lasts longer - yes
Worth it - not sure.

The hair comes back bit by bit. Therefore (and especially when the weather was good lately) I found that the razor was coming out again.
Also there is the little problem with ingrown hair.... and then there is red marks in the armpit....

Im still on the fence with waxing underarm. Think i will give it a few more trys and decide then

terlywerly

Ticktactoe wrote: »

The hair comes back bit by bit. Therefore (and especially when the weather was good lately) I found that the razor was coming out again.
Also there is the little problem with ingrown hair.... and then there is red marks in the armpit....

Im still on the fence with waxing underarm. Think i will give it a few more trys and decide then

Yeah, I found that too with the razor. I got it done on the Monday and by the Thursday I was thinking such a waste of time! Not worth the money imho. Brazilians however,I do get a good few weeks from. I could probably get one done every 4 weeks, but aside from the money (€40 a pop), its a lot of effort having to find the time to go in and get it done, even though I know I'll feel better after!

stripysocks85

Aw man booked in for my first wax EVER on Friday [bikini] and am due my period in about 12 or 14 days!!

Also, when waxing, do they wax the vulva or is just the triangle part?

terlywerly

stripysocks85 wrote: »

Aw man booked in for my first wax EVER on Friday [bikini] and am due my period in about 12 or 14 days!!

Also, when waxing, do they wax the vulva or is just the triangle part?

Don't worry stripy!! The pain isn't that bad really, just keep thinking how much better it'll be afterwards
I've never had a bikini, I always get the Brazilian, and for that they remove everything except a tiny strip of hair so I'm not sure.
Good luck with it!! Let us know how it goes!!!

Art monster

Hi, am im looking for some advice on getting my ''downstairs area'' fully waxed off because im very selfconscious about my body and i also think that it will help me to be more confident in bed also. But im not sure which waxing term im looking for when i go to the the beauty salon.
I would appreciate any advice on this, thanks

terlywerly

Art monster wrote: »

Hi, am im looking for some advice on getting my ''downstairs area'' fully waxed off because im very selfconscious about my body and i also think that it will help me to be more confident in bed also. But im not sure which waxing term im looking for when i go to the the beauty salon.
I would appreciate any advice on this, thanks

All off is a Hollywood wax from what I know, have never had one done myself, always leave a wee bit

The Lovely Muffin

Hollywood - everything is gone
Brazillian - Leaves a small strip
Bikini - bikini areas tidied up

Hope this helps.

gubbie

Mackleton wrote: »

Does that work out very expensive per month? How long does it last?

I go to a place down in Cork (€15) and for me it lasts about 6-8 weeks. Then it comes back pretty fine and I shave so that it's all even again. System worked really well because I was in college in Dublin and I used to come home to Cork once in a while to get it done (much cheaper!).

The first time I ever got it done was with strip wax... that was horrible. Hot wax all the way.

Ooo I just noticed you're in Cork! I'll pm you and tell you where's good

I'm now in the process of psyching myself up for a brazilian

BJR

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