DIY spa: hair removal
Bikini line waxing is, let’s face it, not fun, to give or receive. I feel sorry for those women who spend their working hours ripping hair from our legs and, ahem, elsewhere. Plus, I find the sensation of soothing hot wax followed by the sharp sudden agony of follicular removal traumatic. So why not do it at home?
At least you’ll know when the shock is coming. You need to take a cup of tea into the bathroom with you. The cup of tea is to warm your hands. Your hands must then warm up the pre-waxed strips. Pull apart a strip and stick it to the desired region. You’ll find that the strips are small enough to cover the idiosyncratic contours of the area. Then, holding your skin taut, rip off the strip against the direction of the hair. You’ll find out which direction is the right one because it’s the one that is most painful. If the rip doesn’t cause an involuntary gasp, it’s the wrong way.
Home waxing is, I’ll admit, uncomfortable but strangely compulsive. Indeed, after self-administering a Basic Bikini, I looked at the ten or so strips still waiting expectantly on the side of the bath. Then, humming a piece of bossa nova, I went for a Brazilian. Not the full Copacabana, but a charming landing strip somewhere in between.
Speed is the trick here. If you get into a grab, slap, rip, style rhythm you’ll be left with no hair in seconds. And an angry rash of naked flesh, but the four soothing wipes thoughtfully provided calmed everything down while getting rid of the wax residue. Plus, you don’t have to revisit the area for about four weeks.
I then squirted Boots Moisturising Hair Removing Cream on to my calves, sat down, drank the tea with relief, and read the paper. The cream worked a treat; in fact, I got a bit cavalier and added a dot to a rather vile hair on my face.
Never mind Brazilians. “Can you remove this hair attached to a mole?” is, I suspect, a phrase that only the bravest of us could deliver to a beauty therapist.
Home Spa summary Hello, summer
Do it again? Absolutely
Verdict from Mr Millard: “Your legs look great. Must I mention the landing strip?”
2007-05-17 09:48:54
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answered by F.U. BUDDY 4
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Im going for a brazilian tomorrow and believe me, if it worked at home i would be doing it here rather than having someone else do it while i am on a table on all fours. If you wax at home you can actually bruise the skin when you pull the wax strip off and its hard to get everywhere. I will wax at home just to tidy up every now and again and then i use the wax strips rather than a tub of wax. Goodluck..
2016-05-21 22:56:41
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answered by ? 4
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Dramatic prints or ruffles are good for playing up curves. For bustier women, tops with underwire or broader straps add support. Horizontal stripes widen the shoulders and, if paired with matching bottoms, draw emphasis to the waist. Those wishing to slim their curves should choose darker colors.
2015-04-07 15:38:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Get a sugar based wax. If the pain gets too much you can just dissolve it and take it off.
2007-05-17 09:45:49
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answered by Angelacia baybeeeeee 7
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Good God, I don't think there is any way in hell I would not get it done professionally. There are certein things in life that you just do not mess with, and doing your own waxing down stairs in one of them!
2007-05-17 09:46:41
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answered by mav426 3
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you need a mirror and sugar wax. start with small sections then so bigger. it wil be red and it will hurt. but it should turn out great.
2007-05-17 09:47:58
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answered by Anonymous
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shave it. buy a wet/dry electric razor, because you get a closer shave with no pain vs a blade razor with lots of pain.
2007-05-17 09:46:25
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answered by Anonymous
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ooh, ouch i would not try it yourself, shave it instead! you could really hurt yourself!
2007-05-17 09:45:25
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answered by Anonymous
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I promise you it wont hurt
2007-05-17 09:49:58
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answered by Bent Wheel 3
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Hmmm.. would you like some assistance with that?
2007-05-17 09:45:18
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answered by Adel 6
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