Waxing vs Hair removal creme ...

[Tess]

Hi
I know I should not be so vain, but which is safer waxing or using hair removal creme to get rid of those unwanted extras?

OR should I go hairy and live with it?

Cheers, Tess.

[amberj]

I personally think waxing is safer. I am very suss about the chemicals in hair removal creme, and I don't think it does that great a job anyhow.

Having said that, when I was pregnant, waxing hurt about twenty times more than normal- so take a panadol!!!

[Liviam]

Waxing all the way gorgeous. Don't forget you'll get to the stage where you can't see what you are doing so it's much easier to get someone else to deal with it, LOL!!

[Tinsel]

Hi Tess

If it's for down there, then I recommend a wax. TMI but I need a trim and I can't see a blooming thing - very dangerous! I never found creams work well in that area anyways.

Hope you are going well.

[Counting Days]

not to mention the warning on the creams not to be used
WAX WAX WAX

[Bengal]

Ohhh Waxing ... I had the worst burnt skin from using HR Creams down there, it even affected my CM, as it absorbed in your skin, so IMO, it's off for a wax, or if DH can help, get some of those bikini clippers from the shaver shop

PS I dont think your being vain, your vaj jay will be seen by more than one person over the next 9 months

[Tess]

Thanks heaps ladies - I guess its a waxing here-I-come. Never done it before so it should be fun - thanks for the warning about the pain I will definetly take a panadol or two.

When I was pregnant with DD my DH would not cut my toenails so there is no way I will be getting him to help with the waxing. Still it might help me release some of my frustrations at the moment!! (very hormonal and not in a good-way!).

Thanks again, Tess.

[LimeSlice]

Just keep in mind that waxing can actually be dangerous if you suffer certain medical conditions, like Diabetes...so ask your beautician

[melbel]

have to giggle Alexis....I havent heard that urban myth about diabetes and waxing for a long time....and yes it is an urban myth.....

[LimeSlice]

Mel - I disagree. It is an issue that any good beautician is obliged to ask you about prior to commencing treatment on you.
The issue with waxing is the potential for reduced healing ability. This can mean the you are more susceptible to infection - so therefore any injury to the skin caused by waxing could be a problem. Apparently people with vascular damage or nerve damage are at particular prone to problems.

As far as I know the issue is very, very minor provided the diabetes is managed properly, but they will more than likely - and should, like any other practioner - ask you for medical conditions and such to cover themselves should something go ary.