Brazilians for beginners - where to start?

[LimeSlice]

Oh yeah, I didn't (read: couldn't) put my knickers on afterwards, so wear a long skirt or something JIC you need to not wear them! pmsl

[angelaartsstudent]

Beforehand - basically be responsible and corteous and make sure it's all clean down there! That's it basically.

I used to be regular recipient (every 4-5 weeks) but haven't had one since being preg....am booked in very soon.

Post wax rash depends on your hair. I have very soft, fine hair (even my head hair) but it's deeply rooted...so even an eyebrow wax makes my entire forehead look bright red. Because it's fine I am not prone to ingrowns, but do get a bit bumpy - ESP on my legs after waxing, funnily enough. Bit of ice in a face washer afterwards, be gentle with the skin and etc and you'll be fine.

If you've got thick hair you may be prone to ingrowns, but ask the person waxing you - they'll be able to help.

[Beach Mama]

HERE is a thread I posted a while ago about this = the girls were very helpful!!! Basically what everyone has said, just go for it and if you maintain it, the more you go the quicker it is - it still hurts but nowhere near as bad as the first time! If you go somewhere well known and reputable they will be done in under 10 mins - well worth it!

[Snacks]

Thanks Tan - I think I did read your thread and I had thought some people suggested starting with a more graduated approach... Is interesting to read that my responses have been to jump right in! That's what I'd sort of thought I'd do, so cool.

Thanks lime, sloane and angelaartstudent. I do get the odd ingrown when I shave/wax my bikini line unless I loofah afterwards. If everything is a bit tender, I assume I would loofah after it's calmed down?

LOL @ the skirt! Noted.

[FabFiona]

I echo all of the above.

i'd also get a recommendation from a friend on a waxer rather than trying somewhere new.

[Danielle_NZ]

the sorest part for me was the "landing strip" area... when I first started I'd take two neufen's (sp?) 45 minutes before I (panadol would do the same), was suggested by the lady who did the waxing.

[sloane]

i'd also get a recommendation from a friend on a waxer rather than trying somewhere new.

oh yeah, i'd completely forgotten about this! the first time i went, i got a recommendation for somewhere. i felt a lot more comfortable knowing they were recommended!

im not sure if i'm remembering correctly, but i'm pretty sure it's no exfoliating for a week....but you can/should moisturise

[miskilla]

You could try doing it yourself =) I started waxing years ago as I didnt want to have to pay that much for something I could probably do myself. When I started I was so unco at it, but these days I have it all sussed out. I even did it during pregnancy, the last wax at 38 weeks... contortionist much lol it was hard work tho I admit!

[LimeSlice]

Don't do anything to it at all, and no products at all, for at least 48 hours. You will get ingrowns if you clog your pores with creams/soaps/lotions.
So cool water, till the redness and heat go, and no exfoliation for a week, no creams lotions etc for at least a few days.
I have never used a moisturiser above my knee for any waxing, no reason I know of why one would use it at all on a bikini line etc.