MrsILuvZumba Posted July 11, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2012 My first cruise is in 10 days!:D It's an 8 day cruise and I don't want to be shaving every. single. day. I've never waxed before but I was thinking of maybe trying a at home kit? Any suggestions? Thoughts? How far in advance should I wax before the trip? Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 11, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Do it in plenty of time to see how long it takes to get stubbly again...and how long it takes for the hair to get long enough to wax again! My hair grows REALLY fast...so waxing is NOT for me! It becomes visible and "feelable" before it gets long enough to wax again.....so shaving it is, for me! Doesn't take long to shave at all! (I've got it down to an art, by now!) The first time hurts worst....the more you do it, the less it hurts. Sometimes, it can leave a rash....I'd try this a couple months before your cruise, and see if it's for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alrana Eris Posted July 11, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I don't know if you are talking about legs, eye brows or landscaping a pikachu(I"m not talking about a pokemon):D I don't change my beauty or shower routine because I'm on a cruise. I just know the shower is much smaller than at home and adapt. I shave every day anyhow. Nothing worse than my legs and pits getting stubble while wearing summer clothes. Leave waxing to professional salons if you never done it before You can always use a hair remover like Nair- just deal with horrid smell. (do this before cruise) good luck with your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted July 11, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I don't get very good results from the at home kits, but I always make an appointment to get a salon wax 1-2 days before I leave for my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsILuvZumba Posted July 12, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I wanted to just wax my underarms and bikini line. LMAO @ pikachu! But given that I only have 10 more days until my cruise maybe thats not even enough time for the hair to grow long enough to wax..? Ehh maybe I should stick to good ol shaving. Thanks everyone :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I prefer sugaring. Works like wax but if you get any where you don't want it, it is water soluble and easy to wipe off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted July 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I tried sugaring a home and it was BAD for me...every hair follicle that was affected by my first strip formed a dot of blood. :eek: OT-ILuvZumba...you should join me on my Zumba thread! Link is in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsILuvZumba Posted July 12, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I prefer sugaring. Works like wax but if you get any where you don't want it, it is water soluble and easy to wipe off. What in the world is sugaring??....excuse my ignorance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted July 12, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2012 What in the world is sugaring??....excuse my ignorance The sugaring product that I got was called "Nads" and it works just like wax except that it is water soluble and doesn't require being heated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsILuvZumba Posted July 12, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I tried sugaring a home and it was BAD for me...every hair follicle that was affected by my first strip formed a dot of blood. :eek: OT-ILuvZumba...you should join me on my Zumba thread! Link is in my signature. Done! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 12, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Sugaring washes off in water...wax requires oil to remove any residue. Sugaring is much easier to use at home. But...it doesn't give the same results as wax will. All are a big pain.....and again...the hair has to be long enough...very short stubble will NOT be pulled from the skin. If you have thin or delicate hair, it may break off at skin level....same as shaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocontom Posted July 12, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 12, 2012 There's no way I would try to DIY this, and I have salon-quality stuff. I have no problems waxing my own lip, but there is a learning curve for "large square footage" areas, and I really can't pull that strip off my legs myself, no matter how much I know it doesn't hurt that badly. The kits I've tried were junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinppu Posted July 12, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Sugaring at a professional salon. The best there is and when done frequently, there isn't much left to get rid of. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 12, 2012 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Sugaring at a professional salon. The best there is and when done frequently, there isn't much left to get rid of. ;) I've sugared at home for years and there is so little hair left now I barely bother more than every 3-4 months. What does grow back is so soft and sparse, it is barely noticeable. My favorite product is only available to professional salons now, it seems. I have a stock on hand, thankfully, but I looked recently to see the price and my usual on line source has totally changed their website. :( Hmmm, maybe I can ask my salon to order it for me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted July 12, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2012 there is a learning curve for "large square footage" areas, and I really can't pull that strip off my legs myself, no matter how much I know it doesn't hurt that badly. Haha, I know exactly what you mean! I have to get my sister to yank my wax strips for me sometimes (which is never a problem because it's a great excuse for her to inflict pain upon me... :D) because I just can't do it. After the initial burn, I'm always like, "Well, that wasn't too bad..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsILuvZumba Posted July 12, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted July 12, 2012 lol Thanks for the explanation. Just goona stick to shaving, oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 12, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Guess I am very old school.....never wax and never heard of sugaring. I just shave. As for shaving every day? Nope...not for me. I shave the morning I leave for a cruise and that's it. As I said, guess I am just old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted July 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Guess I am very old school.....never wax and never heard of sugaring. I just shave. As for shaving every day? Nope...not for me. I shave the morning I leave for a cruise and that's it. As I said, guess I am just old school. I would say you're very lucky if shaving the morning you leave will get you through a cruise! Some of us have dark, fast growing hair that makes it impossible to do that unless we're cruising to Alaska ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashinesunshine Posted July 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Guess I am very old school.....never wax and never heard of sugaring. I just shave. As for shaving every day? Nope...not for me. I shave the morning I leave for a cruise and that's it. As I said, guess I am just old school. Wow you are lucky! I get a 5 oclock shadow if I shave in the morning. shave shave shave. Tried waxing, my hair is too strong, won't pull out. Tried several different nair type products, allergic to them all. Oh well. My next thought is lazer, which they say doesn't work too well of thicker coarse hair, but maybe it will thin it out? Only problem, 600$ for the treatment could go for another cruise. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Ironic.....I do have dark hair but my legs? Nope, so much. But I have never, ever shaved every day:eek:. Maybe I am just odd:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertiesmom Posted July 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would not wax this close to ur trip if u haven't before. The first time I had a wax it was swollen for days... Second time was so much better and very little pain and swelling. Third time was easy peasy. Plus, u need to do it a couple days before u plan on being in salt water... Trust me... It will ruin ur trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If you decide to wax take some Tylenol, Advil or whatever about 30 minutes before. Also waxing hurts more just before Mother Nature ;) visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashinesunshine Posted July 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Ironic.....I do have dark hair but my legs? Nope, so much.But I have never, ever shaved every day:eek:. Maybe I am just odd:rolleyes: Well, I never said I actually shaved every day, just that I need too. :D Of course on a cruise when people actually see the legs, then yes, shave shave shave. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsILuvZumba Posted July 13, 2012 Author #24 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would not wax this close to ur trip if u haven't before. The first time I had a wax it was swollen for days... Second time was so much better and very little pain and swelling. Third time was easy peasy. Plus, u need to do it a couple days before u plan on being in salt water... Trust me... It will ruin ur trip! Good point about the salt water! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgib Posted July 13, 2012 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The sugaring product that I got was called "Nads" and it works just like wax except that it is water soluble and doesn't require being heated. :eek::eek::eek: In the UK, the name of the product you recommended is a slang word for a part of a gentleman's anatomy (the plural part;)) Can't imagine going into a shop and asking for that!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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