I know this topic has come before, but I'm still confused. I've never had anything waxed, so my question is how many days before my wedding should I wax?
Nina - what are you waxing? I would suggest a week and a half before. Sometimes (especially if you have never done it), there could be a rash, tiny little bumps and irritation. Make sure they use a soothing oil after - like baby oil and some powder. Good luck! (if you are doing brazilian I really suggest the J Sisters in the city. Almost painless - well sort of... - and very effective!)
where in the city is J. Sisters located? have you had anything else waxed there before?
how is brazilan waxing done? and does it hurt less then regular waxing and last longer? How much is it also?
I have had pretty much everything done at some point! The Brazilian wax is a VERY extreme bikini wax....Like everything goes except the tiniest 'landing strip' or however you like it. Otherwise, it's a very exposing moment! But it lasts for a good 4 months - I suggest it. But they are very good and gentle there at J. Sisters. I think it's on 57th St. and maybe around 6th. They are very busy though - book early. As far as other waxing, you can do that at any salon really. Good luck!
I am going to do lip, underarms and bikini. I thought 10 days before my wedding would be good, but what if hair starts growing back in that time and before my honeymoon? I was going to go to one of the Asian-owned salons that I get my $7 manicures in. But, now I'm thinking I should go somewhere else and pay more. How much is J.Sisters for bikini?
I think you should go only about 4or 5 days before, i got my waxing done for my wedding last thursday, and while my eyebrows are fine my underarms have already started to grow back.. i think it depends on the individual.. i got the brazilian last thursday also.. and while for some reason the lady who does it didnt make me feel uncomfortable AT ALL.. i was very relaxed, it hurt alot!!! if this is your first time you should tell them you dont want the wax to hot.. you could get skin blisters.. and if that happens, tell them right away.. the lady that does mine gives me this frozen blue bal thing to roll over my eyes to cool them down...then just to make sure i put a little ice on them when i get home..
As another 'never been waxed' bride, (forgive the semi-graphic nature of this) - how long should the hair be in your underarms and bikini area when you go? I remember once hearing the longer the better for less pain.
i started growing mine out about a month before the wedding... but since my hair grows so fast i was giving my husband a run for his money!! LOL..it should be hair...not stuble...the pain for underarm waxing lasts like not even one second.. i dont do it often (i dont like having to grow it out all the time) i only do it on occasions that i am wearing a sleeveless dress..but they say the more you do it the hair becomes thinner..
I know this is going to sound weird...but plucking your underarms does not really hurt...get a waxing and then everyday look for hairs...this goes for all waxed areas...you just have to be diligent in the plucking...
If you have sensitive skin, you should definitely be careful, especially with your lip wax, I get my eyebrows done all the time, and I still get puffy and red sometimes for a few days, you may want to try it in the next couple of days to see how it goes. Did you think about maybe bleaching it instead? Either way, good luck with it.
