Brasilian waxing, how do you maintain it?

[emmyliten]

Not sure where to put this post, so I try here.

The other week I gave myself a brasilian waxing. Not to pleasant, but thats not the point. I liked the result, so did my boyfriend. But now what? It looked gorgeous for a week, then it all started to grow back out, and now I'm letting it grow back out in wait to wax it off again. I dont really want to shave, it irritates to much, but it looks kinda funny (and hurts tbh) having it growing back out.

All you other who's doing brasilians out there, how do you do it? Does it get better in time, meaning does it grow back out more slowly?

I like it, but i'm not sure it's worth all this trouble for one week really.

 

[Sarah84]

i dont no about home waxing as ive only ever had it done in a salon but the first time the hair was starting to grow back after about 7-10days but the more i got it done the longer the results lasted, like now ive been having waxes for about a year (every 4-6 wks) and i get now hair regrowth for 2 weeks, the more and more you wax the longer it takes for the hair to grown back and also you will start to notice a difference in the hair too

 

[emmyliten]

so you just let it grow back out then? and then take it all off again?

 

[CubNan]

How did you wax at home?

 

[angellove]

ive always wanted to try it.. does it hurt???? i have a super low threshold of pain lol

 

[emmyliten]

lets just say my willpower is greater than my sense. I've always waxed my bikiniline, and i thought i might aswell try it all. and at first it didnt hurt that much tbh, the most painful part was the part right on the front, not the actual genital area for some reason. But i started it, so i had to finish it.

 

[Sarah84]

let it grow back about 1/2cm

 

[-Missy L-]

Im cringing here !!! Fair play girlies, i tried to do it before but just couldnt /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Sarah84]

Its really isnt that bad, plus its over with so quick. The only pain is for the few seconds when the hair is getting pulled out. I dont think i could do it myself though

 

[CubNan]

I've got some questions because I've been thinking about doing it but I'm too modest to do waxing. Has any tried with an electric shaver? What about those pesky ingrown hairs?

Philips Bodygroom

Nan

 

[Dragonfly]

I use an electric razor - it cuts the hairs down to a few millimetres.

Then I let it grow and recut in 3 weeks. It is always short, I don't get ingrown hairs and there is no pain.

 

[CubNan]

what type of razor do you use? Do you do everything? backside too? How do you reach? Can you tell I'm really giving this some thought. Would like to surprise my 46 year old bf.

 

[Dragonfly]

I use a cordless (3 battery) black Conair razor. Probably advertised for beards and mustaches. Cost $25 canadian. Make sure you have back up batteries - don't want to create a mohawk by accident lol

Using the razor, I clip the all the hair I can see/feel. And underneath/bottom, I squat and use a disposible razor. Hope that wasn't too graphic.

I would avoid any products with fragrance/chemicals down there. It might be uncomfortable - just like how men wince when they apply aftershave, after they shave.

The first time you use the razor, take off what you think is enough and check.

Repeat a few times. This way you avoid "razor burn".

The tiny blades can get too close to your skin if you apply too much pressure.

Don't mean to imply you will get cut and bleed - but it will feel lke a burn.

Hope that helps PM if you need any more help

 

[sweetnsexy6953]

Might be a lil graphic. Jus to forwarn you.

I shave :down there: and I hate it cuz I always get ingrown hairs and then its sensitive the first day and so I wanted to try and wax it. OMG! It was soo painful for me that I couldnt even finish it. I waited 2 days and then tried to finish it. Yea couldnt do it then either. I had my boyfriend help me with one strip and he didnt even tell me he just ripped it off. The pain was too intense for me. I dont know why I can handle tattoos and piercings but I cant handle my hair being ripped off. I had a bad experience with me doing it myself so Im wondering if I should go to a salon and have them do it and get it even and stuff. Hmm dont know. Ya'll can move this if need be but I jus wanted to share my experience with doing it myself.

 

[Urban Chic]

I shave but just have never been able to think about waxing... especially a Brazilian... OUCH!! Now.. with your posts... I am thinking it maybe isnt that bad... thanks for the info girls!

 

[Colorlicious]

i wanted to do it for an upcoming cruise but i'm scared! lol is there something so you can feel the pain!??

 

[Sarah84]

do you mean so you cant feel the pain? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> some people take a couple of painkillers about 30mins before and say it helps, also dont have it done when your period is due as the pain is worse. BUt to be honest the pain really isnt as bad as you'd expect and it litrally is just for about 1 sec, go for it you wont regret it

I would deffo suggest going to a salon, as much as i dont think the pain is at all that bad i couldnt imagine doing it myself and i do think it would be more painful afterall beauticians are trained to do waxing properly and will do it quicker, 9 times out of 10 better and more painfree than when doing it yourself

 

[monniej]

did it really only last one week? i would have thought that you would have aleast 2-4 weeks of being hair free. that's really rapid growth. but, in answer to your question, yes, the more you wax the more slowly the hair will return. i wouldn't wax again for at least 3 weeks (once monthly at most is pretty much the norm). i say just keep a close crop until that time. remember to exfoliate to avoid ingrowns. good luck!

 

[Nox]

Welp,

It's about that time of year again for me when i need to start doing my downstairs upkeep, LOL! I don't like it either, but my threshold for pain is relatively high.

 

[monniej]

i totally agree! if you go to a salon the chances of you completing the process are much greater than if you do it yourself. you'll feel some pain initially, but it's over quickly and your hair free for weeks! totally worth it!