the pain of beauty

[juldea]

I will never be able to shave my legs again.

I have very thick, very dark leg hair. I also have extremely sensitive skin that breaks out into horrible rashes after shaving, no matter what products I use. Add to that the inevitable ingrown hairs, and you'll understand that I have a really difficult time keeping smooth. Nair has done okay for me in the past, but it only removes the hair at the skin level. I have stubble the next day, if not that night. Home hot wax kits have also worked, but it takes an INCREDIBLY long time and a lot of contortion, and I generally can't get all of the hair anyway.

That all changed a couple of hours ago.

I made an appointment and went to an expensive, fancy salon on the northwest side of Norman (where the big houses and ritzy businesses are) for a full leg and bikini wax. The girl who helped me (would I call her a beautician?) was really nice and friendly. She thought I was incredibly brave for getting a bikini done for my first time ever getting a professional wax. Heh.

All I have to say is: I'm seriously impressed. One pull from her accomplished what about 5-10 minutes at home by myself would do. Sure it hurt, but not as much as getting a piercing, and the pain was gone almost instantaneously.

Another great thing about it was that I assumed the price quoted on their website for a full leg + bikini, $75, was for only one leg. I thought I was shelling out $150+ for this. But no, $75 is the price for both legs. WOO! I was so happy I gave Nicole a $15 tip.

Then I went to the tailor's to pick up my new suit coat. Aside from the weirdness that came out on this picture in regards to my face, glasses, and hair, I look snazzy. Er, here's a pic with better color.

P.S. cute kitties in the backgrounds. :)

Comments

[oddharmonic.livejournal.com]

Himself once decided we should try waxing my legs at home since he doesn't like the cost of (infrequent over the last few years) professional waxing -- not a good idea. Getting a leg and bikini wax is right up there with getting seen by a real doctor on my list of things to do as soon as I'm back in Colorado.

That suit coat looks great on you. Love the color.

[baronbrian.livejournal.com]

Looking good.

[dayeaux.livejournal.com]

I have the same shaving problem. Hence why I only wear pants. hehe.

[ratbastrd.livejournal.com]

Awesome looking coat. I still can't avoind an internal "AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" when I hear about women getting a bikini-wax. Guys a repussies.

[superfly39.livejournal.com]

wow! ive thought about getting a waxing someday (ie before i get married...maybe) but its good to hear someone who reccomends it! i tried it myself once, with very NOT good results...hence i just walk around in shorts with hairy legs ;)

[flyingindie.livejournal.com]

Your leg hair sounds exactly like mine. How long is it before you have to get another wax?

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Infrequent because of the cost (or other external problems) or because after doing it for a while, your hair grows back sparser and thinner?

I'm interested in hearing from someone who has consistently waxed over a long period of time.

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Too bad I'm not looking for a job from you. ;)

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was my solution for a long time... but darnit, I wanted to swim sometime.

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Nicole also complimented me on how well I handled it. She said the first time is always the worst, and that during her first bikini wax she was clawing at the walls. I winced a bit and bit my lip, but that was all.

However, I was not turned on. I'm not sure if this is proof I'm not a masochist, or simply an indication that it wasn't the correct setting...

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Yeah, getting a pro to do it is MUCH quicker and achieves MUCH better results. Try that once before giving up on your legs!

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Well, since hairs grow at all different times, there are some little hairs all over that she wasn't able to catch that might require another waxing in oh, three weeks. But after that, it's more like a 6-8 week thing. Imagine that! 6-8 weeks of smoothness!! It's incredible.

Plus, she said the hair will grow back thinner and sparser. I can't wait.

[ratbastrd.livejournal.com]

Like you don't know this, but if you decide to try and answer that question, just make totally sure it's with someone you trust impeccably...

Duh, I know, sorry...

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Yes, duh. *bops you on the head*

[shadowhawke.livejournal.com]

The suit looks great on you, awsome color, you look totally professional!!

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! :) This gives me hope...!