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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
GLASGOW |
I enjoy a smooth finish but hate having to use a razor so often but can’t bear the thought of painful hair removal.
Read a few bizarre ‘recipes’ online of pastes that you mix up yourself but can’t think how they would work and too cowardly to try without hearing from a real person that they work lol
Any tips/advice ladies for our tender areas?
Very low pain threshold lol  |
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Waxing, done properly, isn't that bad and definitely gets less painful as you keep it up. The hair is softer as it grows back in too and you tend to have less regrowth over time. A cheap/bargain waxer is not a good thing. It's a you get what you pay for kind of thing.
Epilation is mild torture. I've done it on my arms and legs before but couldn't venture to bikini line! 
Hate shaving. I'm the worst woman. Can't do it without cutting myself then that hurts more than a wax 
Sign me up for a full leg and Hollywood any day! 
V x |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Waxing, done properly, isn't that bad and definitely gets less painful as you keep it up. The hair is softer as it grows back in too and you tend to have less regrowth over time. A cheap/bargain waxer is not a good thing. It's a you get what you pay for kind of thing.
Epilation is mild torture. I've done it on my arms and legs before but couldn't venture to bikini line!
Hate shaving. I'm the worst woman. Can't do it without cutting myself then that hurts more than a wax
Sign me up for a full leg and Hollywood any day!
V x"
Aw thank you - I may have to give the salon a wee call today. X |
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"Could maybe take some preemptive paracetamol? But I'm not sure how that would affect possible bruising. Could ask when you phone x
Bruising?? Oh no - may have to rethink lololol"
You shouldn't with waxing but the paracetamol can make it more likely with anything. Just thinking on blood tests when I've been taking it for a headache or cold and ended up very badly bruised as a result 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Being waxed professionally is definitely the way to go, but what they don't tell you is that for some it encourages hair growth. It's not a big deal really, just means that you'll have to get waxed frequently. |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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Wax, definitely wax. Been regularly waxed for the last 3 - 4 years.
Take 2 ibuprophen about an hour beforehand, then 2 paracetamol 30mins before.
Post wax, tea tree based shampoos and body lotions help.
J |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I epilate & have done for years (legs about 28 & full Brazilian for around 6). Whilst the result is pretty amazing, be under no illusion it's bloody agony the first few times! . It took me over 3 days to fully wax as it was so painful, & I was scarlett! I even tried using numbing cream but that didn't help. For me it's the ease of doing it myself as I don't have time to go to a salon regularly, & it also lasts a fair time. Occasionally prone to proving it too x
R "
OUCH!!!!! |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Wax, definitely wax. Been regularly waxed for the last 3 - 4 years.
Take 2 ibuprophen about an hour beforehand, then 2 paracetamol 30mins before.
Post wax, tea tree based shampoos and body lotions help.
J"
Thank you x |
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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I epilate & have done for years (legs about 28 & full Brazilian for around 6). Whilst the result is pretty amazing, be under no illusion it's bloody agony the first few times! . It took me over 3 days to fully wax as it was so painful, & I was scarlett! I even tried using numbing cream but that didn't help. For me it's the ease of doing it myself as I don't have time to go to a salon regularly, & it also lasts a fair time. Occasionally prone to proving it too x
Helps if you put words in!
Anyway, brand? Tools! ( lol) might need extra heavy duty for me!
R "
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"I epilate & have done for years (legs about 28 & full Brazilian for around 6). Whilst the result is pretty amazing, be under no illusion it's bloody agony the first few times! . It took me over 3 days to fully wax as it was so painful, & I was scarlett! I even tried using numbing cream but that didn't help. For me it's the ease of doing it myself as I don't have time to go to a salon regularly, & it also lasts a fair time. Occasionally prone to proving it too x
R
Yep I can vouch for the smoothness 
K x"
Totally worth it! x
R |
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"I epilate & have done for years (legs about 28 & full Brazilian for around 6). Whilst the result is pretty amazing, be under no illusion it's bloody agony the first few times! . It took me over 3 days to fully wax as it was so painful, & I was scarlett! I even tried using numbing cream but that didn't help. For me it's the ease of doing it myself as I don't have time to go to a salon regularly, & it also lasts a fair time. Occasionally prone to proving it too x
Helps if you put words in!
Anyway, brand? Tools! ( lol) might need extra heavy duty for me!
R "
Only on my 2nd in all these years. Would need to check what brand. Babyliss or Remington I think.
R |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I usually get a Hollywood but I hate the regrowth period 
HOWEVER, I have recently discovered laser hair removal and it’s amazing! I’d recommend that to anyone! I’ve had 2 sessions on my underarms and there’s nothing left now x |
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"I usually get a Hollywood but I hate the regrowth period
HOWEVER, I have recently discovered laser hair removal and it’s amazing! I’d recommend that to anyone! I’ve had 2 sessions on my underarms and there’s nothing left now x"
How much does a session cost? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Waxing everytime, as above not as back as first thought then gets easier more times I got it done. Hubby loves it & another few lucky guys. Looks & feels amazing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I enjoy a smooth finish but hate having to use a razor so often but can’t bear the thought of painful hair removal.
Read a few bizarre ‘recipes’ online of pastes that you mix up yourself but can’t think how they would work and too cowardly to try without hearing from a real person that they work lol
Any tips/advice ladies for our tender areas?
Very low pain threshold lol "
I’ll stixk to shaving skin too sensitive to attempt to is anything else as tried waxing my legs and took skin off was advised off girl never to try again my skin was the problem, even lost skin off my eyebrows a cpl times so just went back to tweezers |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I got waxed a few years ago and vowed never again. Then last year I decided to try it again after discussing it with a friend who is in the beauty industry.
It actually wasn't bad. And I went back every 4-6 weeks to get done again. It did get easier each time.
My advice would be to definitely make sure you go somewhere decent and not just the cheapest.
L x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Non strip (hard) wax is best for bikini area. Not as sore as strip wax which is usually used for larger areas like legs etc. My skin is quite sensitive and the hard wax is perfect for me. More expensive but definitely worth it if your pain threshold isn’t high. |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Non strip (hard) wax is best for bikini area. Not as sore as strip wax which is usually used for larger areas like legs etc. My skin is quite sensitive and the hard wax is perfect for me. More expensive but definitely worth it if your pain threshold isn’t high. "
Do you get this done at a salon? X |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I enjoy a smooth finish but hate having to use a razor so often but can’t bear the thought of painful hair removal.
Read a few bizarre ‘recipes’ online of pastes that you mix up yourself but can’t think how they would work and too cowardly to try without hearing from a real person that they work lol
Any tips/advice ladies for our tender areas?
Very low pain threshold lol
I’ll stixk to shaving skin too sensitive to attempt to is anything else as tried waxing my legs and took skin off was advised off girl never to try again my skin was the problem, even lost skin off my eyebrows a cpl times so just went back to tweezers "
Ouch x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Non strip (hard) wax is best for bikini area. Not as sore as strip wax which is usually used for larger areas like legs etc. My skin is quite sensitive and the hard wax is perfect for me. More expensive but definitely worth it if your pain threshold isn’t high.
Do you get this done at a salon? X"
Yes I used to go to West End Wax in Patrick but it’s closed down now. The owner Debbie still provides a waxing service from other premises near by. Not sure if that’s near you or not. But if you go on Treatwell etc then check that they use hard wax most say it in the descriptor. |
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Non strip (hard) wax is best for bikini area. Not as sore as strip wax which is usually used for larger areas like legs etc. My skin is quite sensitive and the hard wax is perfect for me. More expensive but definitely worth it if your pain threshold isn’t high.
Do you get this done at a salon? X
Yes I used to go to West End Wax in Patrick but it’s closed down now. The owner Debbie still provides a waxing service from other premises near by. Not sure if that’s near you or not. But if you go on Treatwell etc then check that they use hard wax most say it in the descriptor. "
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By *MCFUN5 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Non strip (hard) wax is best for bikini area. Not as sore as strip wax which is usually used for larger areas like legs etc. My skin is quite sensitive and the hard wax is perfect for me. More expensive but definitely worth it if your pain threshold isn’t high.
Do you get this done at a salon? X
Yes I used to go to West End Wax in Patrick but it’s closed down now. The owner Debbie still provides a waxing service from other premises near by. Not sure if that’s near you or not. But if you go on Treatwell etc then check that they use hard wax most say it in the descriptor. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wouldn’t let my beautician near my bikini line for a long time. Then we had a chat and she started by just doing bikini line. Each time she took a bit more off. Now I’m a Hollywood everytime!
I’ve been using same beautician for about 14 years so I’m comfortable and relaxed with her which I think helps. She uses hard wax on the inner bits.
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