Any advice on getting a brazilian wax for the first time? How bad does it hurt?

is it true that it should be done after your period?Any advice on getting a brazilian wax for the first time? How bad does it hurt?
This is not me, this is someone else's answer to the same question.





So, there are soo many knotties who ask me about this..so I decided to make a post. If you are in need of a brazilian wax (Especially first timers) I am a licensed Esthetican at The Ritz Carlton Central Park South. I have a billion brides who come to me. If you have any questions or need some help...page me or make an appt at the La Prairie Spa.


My biggest advice:


1) Do not come intoxicated or high. It actually makes you more sentive.


2) Anti-imflammatories work for the swelling and redness after. It does


help slightly with pain.


3)You can ask your doctor for a prescription of LMX 4% Lidocaine creme


that you can apply 30 minute before. This will numb the sensory


nerves to dull pain. It does not take the pain away completely.


4)You should have about 4 wks of growth before you wax. Enough that


you can easily pick up the hair with your finger.


It will last about 2 wks..by the beginning of the 3rd week...you will see


growth begin. by the 4th wk...it's time to come back. Hair growth is


hormonal..and each follicle is at it's own timetable. some grow faster.


But if you remain on a schedule of every 4 wks....the hairs do not have


time to streghten via bloodflow...and it will hurt significantly less each


time.


5)You cannot shave before. I cannot tell you haw many ladies have done


this.


6) Hives or bumps are normal and usually subside in an hour or so. If


they last more than 2 days....you may have allergies to the ingredients


in the wax or latex/rubber (gloves that we use) See a doctor if anything


supicious occurs


7) Gold/amber wax is the cheapest wac out there. This usually causes the most problems. Makes sure they are using this wax at the right temperature. Most cases, it gets too hot too fast and causes burns, scarring, and peeling.


8) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR WAXER USES GLOVES. I will not name


the very popular spa that is notorious for brazils, in which you cannot


find a glove in the house. It is against the law...and there is no telling


what pathogens are being trasmitted. Waxing does produce contact


with your blood. Do you want someone who may or may not have cuts


on thier hands, fingers, cuticles to be in contact with you? Or with


anyone else before you?


9) WATCH OUT FOR DD. This is what I call double dippers. This means


that everytime the stick is inserted into the wax and applied to your


skin..that stick should be thrown away. Wax is hot but not hot enough


to kill bacteria. Herpes, Moluscum C. and other diseases can be


trasmitted.





Last but not least.....SPEAK UP. If something is happening and you don't like it. Tell them. I would rather know what you prefer than you hoping I can read your mind. It never works:)Any advice on getting a brazilian wax for the first time? How bad does it hurt?
I think that it would be better after. Also i hear it hurts like hell! Especially the first time you get waxed it hurts the worst, after youve been getting waxed for a year or so then it doesnt hurt as bad.
I find sugaring to be just as effective and far less painful than waxing. You can use a product like Moom or even make your own sugar wax at home. There are recipes online you can use easily for little cost.





Just look at that first response, if it is going to be that painful and that much work, is it worth it? Sugaring rips the hair out just like the wax does but is far easier on the skin and so doesn't hurt as much. It's also a lot easier to clean from your skin and the hair takes just as long to grow back. Also, the sugar mixture does not need to be heated as hot as wax and not at all if you are using it in small areas like on the face. You can probably get away with not heating it for the bikini area, as well, since it is better to do relatively small patches at a time.





Everybody is different, but I can tell you that waxing leaves me in pain for days and those obnoxious red spots stay inflamed and clearly visible. With sugaring, the little red spots are gone the same day and I have no lasting pain at all.





My advice on a first time Brazilian wax - skip it and go for the sugar. It will be a lot kinder to your bikini area.





As for when, some ladies are more sensitive just before or during their period. If you are, then wait until after. If you're not then it doesn't matter if you wait or not.





Find Moom here:


http://www.drugstore.com/search/search.a鈥?/a>


or use your favorite search engine to look up ';sugar hair removal'; or ';sugar waxing recipe'; for some recipes. Most use sugar, lemon juice, and water. Some use honey or other ingredients in addition to the three base ingredients.