By: becca.rice
Not to be a prude here, but pick alcohol or pick Advil. Mixing them isn't good for your system. Although if you must, pick Advil over Tylenol. Your liver will thank you.
View ArticleBy: LKWorking
Didn't see this addressed, but thought I would add for your future waxings: the #1 thing people neglect to tell you is that there are two types of waxes: hard and soft. The soft is the regular stuff...
View ArticleBy: id girl
If you are prone to razor burn I highly recommend getting Tendskin. It is a liquid that you apply after shaving or waxing and in my experience, it drastically reduces redness, razor-burn and ingrown...
View ArticleBy: click
For particularly painful areas ask your waxer to, immediately after the strip is pulled off, to put his/her hand on the area and apply pressure for a second or two. I have been waxed a lot from...
View ArticleBy: AMSBoethius
Thanks for the answers everyone. Even if yours didn't get marked, I still found it useful. I really like the suggestion about the advil. I took two about an hour before and one immediately after. I...
View ArticleBy: thebazilist
Wait, isn't alcohol beforehand bad? Something about blood vessels or something... I've been waxing for a long time. It hurts, but you'll live. Although I think it might be one of those things where...
View ArticleBy: ValkoSipuliSuola
I'm sure you've already had your appointment, but one thing you can still do is take a couple of Tums. It helps reduce the redness and swelling after waxing.
View ArticleBy: Jubey
I wish someone had told me to save my money and get it lasered off instead. Initially a more expensive investment but after a few sessions, it's permanent and you never gave to go back. In the long run...
View ArticleBy: cyndigo
Advil 2 hours before. Margarita 30 minutes before. Margarita immediately after.
View ArticleBy: arnicae
It is fun! Tip your esthetician. Shower the morning of your appointment, if you go to the gym, shower before the appointment.
View ArticleBy: analog
Make sure your skin is pulled really taut, either by you or the esthetician. Also, don't count on any intimacy with your partner tomorrow night - your follicles may be a bit red and puffy - you may not...
View ArticleBy: thinkpiece
Eh, do nothing. Relax, zone out, and leave open the option of getting a Brazilian once you've done the other bits -- I think you'll be surprised at how small a deal this actually is. It's really fast,...
View ArticleBy: hugandpint
As nearly everyone has said above, a few Advil. About an hour in advance. Personally, I would wash it down with a couple of cocktails as it sounds like you're going to be having a pretty intense waxing...
View ArticleBy: telegraph
It really isn't super painful -- I'm pretty sensitive but can easily tolerate it without taking any medication. If you find that your skin is very tender and/or red afterwards (particularly if you have...
View ArticleBy: HonoriaGlossop
I've found that the same rules that apply to bikini waxing apply to other non-face areas, so those other AskMes probably have helpful information. (I get my legs and bikini area waxed semi-regularly.)...
View ArticleBy: Lulu's Pink Converse
Take a couple Advil. Don't put on any lotion or deodorant. Exfoliate gently (if that isn't part of the service - just use a washcloth or poofy sponge). I've found that being hydrated makes things more...
View ArticleBy: hapax_legomenon
Yes, take Advil - I recommend 3. Also, your waxing person can tell you more about this but you'll want to exfoliate somewhat regularly afterwards to help prevent ingrown hairs (although not the day of...
View ArticleBy: smilingtiger
I only ever get my facial hair waxed, but I always take a couple of Advil an hour before. Seems to help!
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