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I've often thought about getting one done. DH has often expressed he would like me to get one done... but I'm a little chicken about the pain! I'm at a point where I think I might be ready.... other than the fact I'm nearly 32 weeks pregnant! Soooo. Would you get a brazillian done for the first time ever...whilst pregnant?
i got my first one done ever when i was preg. and then went back for a second again whilst i was preg. it wasnt was bad as i was expecting. nowhere near as bad
NO!! Not while pregnant!! You are more sensitive! I have had 2 brazilians and laser once down there (waay more painful than waxing but works much better) and I am now 5-6 weeks pregnant and will be shaving until after bubba comes.
I tried to get my legs waxed while pregnant an only made it to the knees before I couldnt bare anymore so brazilian would be way worse!
I have had about 6 done and 1 was when I was 32 weeks preg, I didn't find it any more painful when preg that when not.
i've been having Brazilians since my early 20's and had them done through both my pregnancies. didn't notice it more painful? i think it depends on your pain threshold?
If i didnt't feel bad for the poor person who would have to get between my thunder thighs i would do it! :lol:
I've only ever gotten them done when pregnant, and I don't know what everyone complains about? I do have a high pain tolerance, though.
I have been getting them regularly for years, I'm 31 weeks and still going, and I don't think it hurts any more than usual. Maybe you could get them to start as a bikini wax to see how you cope, then if you're doing ok try for more? Personally, I think it will be great post partum, cleanliness wise etc. I'd say go for it, it can't be more painful than childbirth, and we are both going to be doing that soon whether we like it or not :P
ETA: my pain threshold is terrible, I faint when I stub my toe or jam a finger! I don't think it is so much painful as just a bit unpleasant, it certainly doesn't hurt once they are all done waxing, and there is no itching or discomfort with regrowth.
I get a brazillian regularly and have done through pg, I am getting one on Thursday in readiness for labour.
I've been having them done every six weeks since I was 17. I dont find them painful at all normally but I must admit I do find them a little painful whilst I have been pregnant. I will be continuing to have them done right up until the birth of my bub. I guess on the upside if you have it done and do find it a little painful then once bub is born and you go back for another one it might not be as bad.
Oh Frog, you had me laughing! Love the perspective... Except I'm a c-sect!
I think I may start as a bikini and see how I go...
Thanks for all the advice ladies!
Even for a c-sect it would still be helpful, do they shave the top little bit for the incision? I'm so averse to shaving down there, it itches and hurts me! Starting out with a bikini wax sounds good, I'm sure you'll feel "neatened up", and it will give you an idea of how much you can tolerate. I take a little cushion to prop myself up on one side now, laying on my back makes me dizzy, otherwise get them to roll up a towel or something to prop you if you need it :)
I got mine done when pregnant, in Perth summer... and the worst part of the whole thing was the sweating! LOL I was about 38 weeks, huge, fat, soooo hot and just didn't seem to stop sweating. The lovely ladies - there were three of them, must have been a slow news day :rofl: - were commenting how funny it is, that pregnant women often sweat more during the waxing.. I don't know why, or if it is true or they were just making me feel better though... ;)
Really wasn't anymore painful than getting it done not pregnant. Just go for it!!
I am 33 weeks.... Going in for mine tomorrow. I haven't had one yet this pregnancy so I pity the poor lady doing it! I find I sweat more and I get more uncomfortable but it is worth every second.
I have been getting them done for about ten years and tbh I think a lip wax hurts more! The hardest thing is showing someone your hairy hoo haa! Oh the shame! I just tell my self they must have seen worse than mine... Hopefully!! Lol
Remember this is her first!! It hurts less the more you do it!
Ps for me it KILLED during but after was fine. Just had to pat not wipe when I went to the toilet lol!
I agree with this. I had an emerg. c-sect for DD and I had a brazillian done and they didn't need to shave me for surgery.:
Ok... so I'm going to call tomorrow... I'm thinking I will see if I can get a "landing strip" left... I don't think I can handle a full Brazilian at the moment. But do I need to do any pre-wax work? i.e. trim the hairs? I've heard the longer the hair, the more it hurts... and I think it's fair to say I'm currently as natural as they come...
And how long does it take?
Any other tips?
No, don't do anything - except wash of course! LOL They will do what they need to, including trim it first if necessary, but if you do it, you can do it too short.
Any tips? Lie back and think of England. :rofl:
Good luck :)
MG they should trim you, because you could accidentally trim too short...
Just a shower, wear old knickers just in case they leave little bits of wax on-it doesn't wash out of fabric.
Mine usually takes 20-25 mins, takes a little longer first time or if its been a while.
Snap limeslice!
How frequently do you need them? Wondering if I should wait a week as don't want to be on the operating table with little growth not ready for waxing if that makes sense?
I found I bruised when I waxed during the latter stages of my pregnancy.
I go every 4 weeks MG, and I had one 2 weeks ago and am just now starting to get regrowth. It is different to shaving regrowth though, it is softer because the ends aren't blunt.
Re the bruising, the only times I have ever bruised were when I tried to do it myself (ouch!) and when I went to an inexperienced waxer who was slooooowwww pulling the wax off (also ouch!). Maybe with the extra blood flow in that area they need to be more careful while you're pregnant? Not sure... They should know from their training.
I get an 'almost' brazilian every 5-6wks. I have a landing strip left and she trims as well, also does everywhere, as in under neath and in between as well. Get clarification on what they class as a landing strip or almost brazilian. Some beauticians will not do underneath and in between I have heard.
The girl I go to works from home and does an excellent job. Hardly feel anything at all while she is working away. I think that as I have been having it done since I was pregnant with DS2, I don't notice the pain as much.
They shouldn't use strips for a brazilian as far as I know, it should be only the wax that they put on and take off without using the strips. The girl that does mine, uses the white wax as it's better for sensitive skin. Works for me :)
ETA: I get my brazilian wax, eyelash tint and eyebrow wax done in 45mins. I also think the key to them not being as painful is maintain them, don't leave it too long in between otherwise you are back to square one when you go back.
Omg. I'm booked for 9am sat. Slightly scared! Spoke to her about a few "concerns" and she talked me through them... Still scared!
:cheer::cheer: MG !!
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yaaay!!! you won't regret it!
Good luck. First time I found painful but second time round way less. Get it over with and each time will be better. Feels so nice down there too now
Anyone know how long your hair needs to be? I was about to book for Saturday (you inspired me MG, I've chickened out twice so far) but then realised I (well, DH, I can't reach) trimmed on Monday on the shortest setting, so I think I now need to wait a week or two to grow back :doh:
I think only about 5mm, but it depends on the wax they use... Your best bet would be to call and check :)
Take 2 panadol before you go, but I would definately recommend trying a bikini or g-string wax first.
Piece of cake!
Yay! :dance:
Woo Hoo! Once you start, hard to go back :)
^^^definitely!!^^^:
Absolutely! I've already booked in for the next one!
glad to hear it all went well MG! feels so much nicer ;)
Woohoo! Glad you didn't find it tortuous and scary :) hope you love it!
WooHoo!! You go chicky!!!
You've almost inspired me to give it a go. I've been thinking about it for years but am too chicken lol.