Eyebrow wax

JennRenee Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:14 PM

Eyebrow wax

I got the WORST eyebrow wax of my entire life this weekend. All of the skin around my brows is red, bumpy and irritated.
Does anyone know how I can heal this quickly???

NovemberSue Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:16 PM

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That happened to me once. My skin was all swollen for almost a week!
Did you try putting an icepack on it?

anna Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:17 PM

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I get that also because my skin is sensitive TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS. LOL. Seriously, nothing really,it just goes away in like a day or 2..maybe some lotion?

JennRenee Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:34 PM

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I tried Neosporin, but it seems to be making it worse. I'm going to try ice now.
Thanks ladies.

NovemberSue Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:35 PM

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Hope it helps.

Chloegirl Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:43 PM

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A cortisone creme may help...there are ones with lotions too.

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:56 PM

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How about some witch hazel? Oh God, I'm starting to sound like my mother!!! Or some aloe? Oh, I know how you feel! I have sensitive skin on a good day, but the last time I got my eyebrows done, they burned me and left a little mark, so I haven't gone since November!! Feel better sweety!!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:57 PM

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neosporin or bacitracin ointment
twice a day!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Apr 07, 2003 03:58 PM

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I used neosporin for a bad wax once
and it worked

CatchI22 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 04:10 PM

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i SECOND THE CORTISONE CREAM. IT SHOULD DO THE JOB IN A DAY OR TWO.

JennRenee Posted: Apr 07, 2003 04:41 PM

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Okay, the ice brought the swelling down, and now I just put on the cortisone cream. I'll let you know if it works.
I'm not looking forward to going to school like this!!!!

ILT1221 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 04:50 PM

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Eyebrow waxes are always hit or miss. I get nervous each time. Try cocoa butter (100% in the stick) that is very good for swelling.

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 05:09 PM

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IF the Neosporin is making it worse, definately STOP USING IT! I only urge that because of my mistake. I was told by my doctors to always use neosporin to prevent scars and help healing...well, I've always used it, and Broke Out in a Rash, and it always made the healing site worse...Well, brilliant me...it took me about 2 years to figure out that I'm allergic to Neosporin and Bacitracin! Go figure!!

Teri Posted: Apr 07, 2003 06:01 PM

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wow - did you go to a new place? I got a horrible wax once, but it was a new salon and they didn't know what they were doing!
I usually have minor irritation, but by the next day the swelling has gone down.

It's amazing what us women put up with for beauty

princess99 Posted: Apr 07, 2003 06:40 PM

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I was once told a tepid tea bag will help with swelling. I have a great place to go to in the East Meadow area , Fm mail me if you want for info.

JennRenee Posted: Apr 07, 2003 06:49 PM

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The place I went to isn't new, but it's new to me. Not only did they botch my waxing, they also gave me the WORST pedicure I have ever had. The woman DID NOT touch my feet the entire time. Impossible, you say?? I would have thought so too, but sadly it's not. Granted, I don't have the most beautiful feet in the world, but they aren't scary either.
And to think I only went there because there was no parking at my usual place. I should have circled the lot a few more times.

Thanks Princess, but East Meadow is waaaay too far for me!

Teri Posted: Apr 07, 2003 07:49 PM

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I don't think anyone has nice feet! (esp. me!) LOL But as a person who does pedicures, they need to get over it or find another job
Unfortunately, botch jobs happen - but once you get a bad result you appreciate the better places that much more!!