Lazarus
VIP Member
I’ve been waxed for years and years and the frequency of my waxing needs has never changed. My hair growth never slowed sadly.
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Jellybean79
VIP Member
It’s just some red spots at the moment (day 3). It’s not sore or anything, it just doesn’t look the best atm!
milkywaymelon
Active member
They have listed it as "toffee wax" on the booking system, so I'm guessing it's the type where they don't use the strips of paper.No advice other than to try and relax. What wax do they use? I have a Hollywood wax and they use lycon (where it also the wax strip, no paper things involved), it doesn't hurt but doesn't tickle either itkwim
Chickenandgravy
VIP Member
I got a brazillian for the first time ever today, hot wax and WOW it was sore please tell me the first time is the worst and after that it gets easier?
I'm still so red and tender and would happily give birth and have stitches agaib than go through that pain every time. My poor flaps
please tell me the first time is the worst and after that it gets easier? I'm still so red and tender and would happily give birth and have stitches agaib than go through that pain every time. My poor flaps
louderforthecheapseats
VIP Member
If they offer hot wax they shouldn’t be using strips….just whack it on and rip it off…but Lycon is the best for your bitsI know that, just meant it's different in the sense it's also the strip itself
The Devils Arse
VIP Member
Can't help with a specific salon but try and see if any of the salons are trained by Kim lawless, aka the wax queen. X
Vegasbaby33
Well-known member
Just found this thread, weirdly after having a Hollywood done at the weekend! Definitely recommend Lycon hot wax as the others have said, way less painful! The only thing I find with waxing, is the ingrown hairs when the hair grows back- does anyone else find this? Nothing seems to work to prevent them- I exfoliate, have a spray for ingrowns etc but they still appear & can be uncomfortable. So I'm considering laser treatment, I'm just put off by having to shave the hair first as that gives me bumps & itches 
can't win!
can't win!
Monkeymagic85
Chatty Member
No advice other than to try and relax. What wax do they use? I have a Hollywood wax and they use lycon (where it also the wax strip, no paper things involved), it doesn't hurt but doesn't tickle either itkwim
louderforthecheapseats
VIP Member
Same for me. I’m having laser now and that’s made a real difference
DevaVictrix
Chatty Member
Sometimes I pop a few painkillers half an hour beforehand 
cococookie
Chatty Member
Oh dear, i can’t say I’ve ever looked angry down there after a wax tbhI had my first Brazilian on monday. How long until it stops looking so angry?. And is there an optimum time where it looks and feels the best?
well maybe for an hour or two after it looks a bit red but the redness soon goes
Lazarus
VIP Member
Just found this thread. I’ve been having a regular Hollywood wax for about 2 decades. I appreciate it is a very personal thing to take your underwear off in front of someone, and the pain is not pleasant. I don’t think anyone on here could talk you into or out of a wax if that’s the way you feel. That said, I could not go more than 4/5 weeks without a wax. I’d rather cut back elsewhere to make sure I could afford it. It feels clean, fresh and I couldn’t ever imagine not having it done.
Monkeymagic85
Chatty Member
I've never had hot wax so can't comment, what I would say is go somewhere that uses lycon waxing, the wax becomes the strip and I have never had any problems with soreness or anything afterwards (I go the whole hog and get a Hollywood).I got a brazillian for the first time ever today, hot wax and WOW it was sore
I'm still so red and tender and would happily give birth and have stitches agaib than go through that pain every time. My poor flaps
Perhaps try some cortisone cream or one of the products specifically for irritation from waxing.
Wishing you and your foof a speedy recovery
DevaVictrix
Chatty Member
There were some sore momentsYou’re a braver woman than me
louderforthecheapseats
VIP Member
Yes it’s the same for bikini but it’s been fine. I’ve been surprised how quickly it’s gone. I’m having a bit on my face too and I’ve just been trimming the hairs with scissors rather than shaving there. I have a random hairy patch on my leg though as I have a tattoo and they can’t use it anywhere near that so have to remember to keep shaving that or I have one hairy ankle
louderforthecheapseats
VIP Member
I’ve had my therapist ask me to do that before, I assumed it was because I was a bit fat or because she was trying to take my mind of what she was doing by getting me to do something as it seemed like she didn’t really need me to if they’re using hot wax though it’s not normally needed as they can stretch with one hand and pull with the other when it’s time to remove it
if they’re using hot wax though it’s not normally needed as they can stretch with one hand and pull with the other when it’s time to remove it
lurkingaround123
Chatty Member
Update on the previous question, I got the Nad's sugar wax kit off Amazon, thought I may as well give it a try just once and see how I feel from there. My boyfriend did it on me last night and he's surprisingly talented at it It was absolutely hilarious. He's asked when he can do it again and put it in his calendar 
. Only downside is the pain of the application of the wax is worse than the wax being ripped off, so pully. Thinking of heating it up a bit next time and seeing how it goes. Even if going forward I just wax my own thighs and armpits, its a saving of about £20 a month so a small victory.
It was absolutely hilarious. He's asked when he can do it again and put it in his calendar . Only downside is the pain of the application of the wax is worse than the wax being ripped off, so pully. Thinking of heating it up a bit next time and seeing how it goes. Even if going forward I just wax my own thighs and armpits, its a saving of about £20 a month so a small victory.