My First Bikini Wax

Hey there 20 Somethings!

So for the past few months I’ve been trying to gather enough courage to book my first bikini wax appointment! Scared that I would never reach this point, yesterday I marched into the first salon I saw (Which was Sorbet Montclare) and made an appointment, which happened to be for today. I figured, I might as well do it as soon as possible before I chickened out.

So Why Do It?
Well TBH, shaving my bikini area is just not for me anymore. It’s uncomfortable when it grows back and the hairs are always hard. Also, it’s summer and a girl wants to flourish without worrying if I’ve shaved recently enough.

Preparation?
I always thought your hair had to be a specific length before you could get it waxed, but turns out if it’s anything a quarter of an inch or longer, its all good. Also, you don’t have to worry if you think it’s too long, your therapist is equipped to shorten and trim the hair as needed.

So…How was it?
Okay, so getting undressed from the bottom down and waiting for your beauty therapist to come back into the room is a bit awkward. Bit it get’s even awkwarder when she opens your legs for you, leaving you spread eagled on the bed. Luckily, my therapist Cindy, was lovely, she knew it was my first time and spoke me through the process and what to expect.

Cindy explained that because I have been shaving my entire life, the hairs will be thicker and therefore my first few waxing attempts will be more painful. She also said that some little hairs will not be removed because of my shaving history, eventually they’ll disappear as I go for more appointments. She also warned to look out for ingrown hairs and that I should exfoliate the area two or three times a week.

Okay, but HOW was it?
It’s pretty chilled, Cindy and I are talking, I warned her that I am a uncontrollable giggler when I’m nervous or in pain, she said it’s perfectly normal. She applied the wax, which was warm and soothing, and I’m lying there thinking, this isn’t going to be that bad man.

Cindy, still distracting me with questions, asked me why I’ve decided to start waxing. I was midway through my sentence when BAM, she takes the first strip off. I’m not gonna lie, a few profanities escaped my mouth with the first one, but as I got into it, it was just me laughing from pain.

Like it’s not terrible, it’s more of a stinging sensation, which is over just as quickly as it starts.

The entire Hollywood wax took about 15 mins. Which was perfect. I didn’t cry, I just laughed and sweated a little, but it was bearable.

So now what?
Now I’ll be wearing some lose fitting underwear because the skin is still a bit sensitive and I’ll be enjoying how soft the skin feels. YAS. I’ll have to wait a month until my next one, but I’m happy I finally went. It’s like ripping a band-aid off, just do it. Literally.

Until next time!
Nadine