CrazyFemaleCruiser Posted May 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2011 How many of you wax before vacation???? I'm getting waxed tomorrow and I'm just wondering how long it will last. Razor bumps are HELL! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2011 About 2-3 days longer than shaving....at least, in my experience! If your hair grows quickly, you'll start noticing regrowth sooner than someone who's hair grows slowly. Bring your razor, just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Depends on how many growth cycles you get. Most of us have hair in ~3 cycles. So if you haven't waxed or shaved your bikini line within the past month or two, the bikini wax will last longer. My hair grows quickly and is dark; a bikini wax (after not having waxed within at least 6 weeks and never shaving the area) usually lasts me about 2 weeks. Shaving - nowhere CLOSE to that long for me. But everyone has different hair, so it will vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewCruise Posted May 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Mine lasts a good couple of weeks at least, but my hair is relatively fine and light which probably helps. A day after waxing I like to start using a product with salicylic/glycolic acid to help prevent ingrown hairs. Tend Skin smells not great but works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollycruise Posted May 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I get the brazillian and I can now go 8 weeks in between and it's great! :D I have thick coarse hair and I'm thrilled with the results I'm getting. I have been getting it done for about 3 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyFemaleCruiser Posted May 4, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted May 4, 2011 got waxed today....OMG it was painful..lol. Lets hope it's worth it..... Sailing on FRIDAY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolabmom Posted May 4, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have been waxing the bikini area for well over 5 years. It usually looks fine for at least 3-4 weeks, and I don't go back for a re-do for about 8 weeks. Trying a leg wax for the first time for my cruise. Hope it lasts at least a couple of weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valeria1025 Posted May 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2011 DO IT! im cruising this saturday and i just waxed myself last night. first time for me and it wasn't that bad and the results are totally worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted May 20, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Never had it done but also looking into it for my cruise wedding. Not sure I can find someone who will go the "full monty" though. I mean. I tend to shave it all off. If you'll excuse me for saying so, I find that I have much more... sensation "down there" when there's no hair which seems appropriate for a wedding/honeymoon cruise. Being the Hispanic that I am, shaving barely lasts 24-48hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollycruise Posted May 20, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Never had it done but also looking into it for my cruise wedding. Not sure I can find someone who will go the "full monty" though. I mean. I tend to shave it all off. If you'll excuse me for saying so, I find that I have much more... sensation "down there" when there's no hair which seems appropriate for a wedding/honeymoon cruise. Being the Hispanic that I am, shaving barely lasts 24-48hrs. The "sensation" is out of this world with a full brazillian wax! So much so my DH always pays for the wax appointment, I'm never out a penny :D other than a few Advil and maybe a margarita before my appointment ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof1lilguy Posted May 25, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ladies, HOW do you deal with the pain! I tried to wax myself once, when I was about 18, and it was horrifying. I want to get a nice wax so bad, but I'm terrified! I tend to deal with pain really well, but that was just insane! Any tips to help it not be so horrible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted May 25, 2011 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ladies, HOW do you deal with the pain! I tried to wax myself once, when I was about 18, and it was horrifying. I want to get a nice wax so bad, but I'm terrified! I tend to deal with pain really well, but that was just insane! Any tips to help it not be so horrible? Don't do it yourself!!!:eek: You need to find someone who is very experienced and the pain won't be nearly as bad. Take an advil before you have it done or even a margarita or something if you aren't driving. I can't even imagine doing my own leg wax, let alone the bikini area. Leave it to the experts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollycruise Posted May 26, 2011 #13 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yes, leave it to the experts for sure! Try to find someone who has many years of experience and knows what she is doing. My lady is excellent and the entire appointment takes less than 10 minutes and trust me it can be a jungle down there sometimes :eek:. If it takes someone more than 20 minutes, in my opinion they do not have enough experience. If at all possible try to find a waxing studio in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairytaleEnd Posted May 30, 2011 #14 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I went on Saturday to a full wax spa for a Bikini (then changed it to a French) wax, made sure it was a week before my cruise in case something went wrong. I am so glad I did cause its 3 days later and it still hurts! I have more pink bumps than when I shave it and I made sure to use soothing cream after yet it still is sensitive, my legs seem fine though she missed patches of hair. She did manage to get it all from behind which I was not expecting!! When she said lift your legs to your chest I said what for??:eek: Yeah talk about surprise but some how that hurt way less than the rest!! So will I do it again....NO Thank You!! But I am glad I tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Queen Posted June 2, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Yes, leave it to the experts for sure! Try to find someone who has many years of experience and knows what she is doing. My lady is excellent and the entire appointment takes less than 10 minutes and trust me it can be a jungle down there sometimes :eek:. If it takes someone more than 20 minutes, in my opinion they do not have enough experience. If at all possible try to find a waxing studio in your area. OMG OMG I thought this might be an interesting idea, not so sure.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 2, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Heck with waxing, I had laser treatment and it's permanent. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrn366419 Posted June 2, 2011 #17 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Heck with waxing, I had laser treatment and it's permanent. I love it! How much hair did you have removed w/the laser? Brazilian or traditional bikini? If you did the brazilian was it worse than the waxing experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Queen Posted June 2, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 2, 2011 So how bad is the regrowth with the brizilian, really itchy bad stubble? Thx:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgomez2011 Posted June 2, 2011 #19 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I wouldn't go on a vacation without a Brazilian. I think the only time it hurt for a few hours was the very first time. Ask the person doing it how much experience they have, make sure they hold the skin taut and if they miss spots, tell them! You're paying for a service. Brazilians really don't take a lot of time so if they are taking a long time they may not know what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgomez2011 Posted June 2, 2011 #20 Share Posted June 2, 2011 So how bad is the regrowth with the brizilian, really itchy bad stubble? Thx:cool: I have one about once every 6-8 weeks and my hair is actually growing back less and less and it's growing back finer. It's not itchy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Queen Posted June 2, 2011 #21 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I wouldn't go on a vacation without a Brazilian. I think the only time it hurt for a few hours was the very first time. Ask the person doing it how much experience they have, make sure they hold the skin taut and if they miss spots, tell them! You're paying for a service. Brazilians really don't take a lot of time so if they are taking a long time they may not know what they are doing. Thanks for the tips, I have read these same tips in my online research and have narrowed it down to a couple of places in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted June 2, 2011 #22 Share Posted June 2, 2011 You have to watch this LOL BBC - Comedy - Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Bikini Wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Queen Posted June 2, 2011 #23 Share Posted June 2, 2011 You have to watch this LOL BBC - Comedy - Mrs Brown's Boys - Mrs Brown's Bikini Wax LMAO Too funny I did come across a video of the whole process. Interesting.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgomez2011 Posted June 2, 2011 #24 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks for the tips, I have read these same tips in my online research and have narrowed it down to a couple of places in my area. No problem. :) I love them. I think they are so worth it. It feels so much cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 2, 2011 #25 Share Posted June 2, 2011 How much hair did you have removed w/the laser? Brazilian or traditional bikini? If you did the brazilian was it worse than the waxing experience? I had the traditional bikini and it wasn't very painful. I also had my legs, underarms, lip, chin, and, breasts done. The lip is excruciating. It was a two-year process almost and I absolutely love it. I have the last appointment for the bikini in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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