waxing

[CherryBomb24]

I have done a little bit of research on this but cant seem to find anything that will work for me.
I've tried magic shave, i've tried hot wax from drug stores, i've tried the wax you dont have to heat.
i'm smart enough to test a spot on my arm before putting it anywhere near my bikini line - and it always irritates my arm like crazy, seems like everything i try i have a reaction to.
Magic shave actually burnt my skin, not sure how but i had some weird reaction to it that literally left blisters on my arm. Hot wax left me with a bruise, again not sure how that happened. and the wax you dont have to heat just didnt work at all.

I'm tired of shaving but yet i cant find anything that works, would anyone have any advice for someone with extremely sensitive skin?

Thanks
CB

 

[SweetErika]

Have you tried being waxed professionally to see if it works for you and what the proper technique is?

If not, I'd suggest trying that, and if it works, there are how-to videos on youtube and such to refresh your memory on technique.

I'm on my third type of wax - Gigi Honee. The first two from Sally Beauty didn't work so well, but the Honee seems like a pretty good, all purpose wax. Apart from good technique and practice, the real trick is to not do places like my bikini area and armpits myself. It just requires a couple more hands and someone who isn't as afraid of hurting me as I am. So, my husband does it for me, and I help guide him, hold some of the skin taut, press on the waxed areas, etc.

 

[CherryBomb24]

i'm honestly afraid of getting waxed professionally even if they are professionals. mainly because of the reactions i have had with wax. and other creams.
i was hoping for something besides creams / waxes or even something to help sooth a reaction?

 

[sugaredwalls]

SweetErika is right, you may want to consult a professional. If anything, they will tell you if you should even pursue waxing or not. May be worth a try just to at least call a place and ask about waxing for people with sensitive skin.

A good bikini waxer is worth her weight in gold. I've been going to the same one for 2 years and she is well worth the money IMO. I was completely weirded out at first and it hurt like a bitch the first few times and the area was a little tender and irritated after but the bonus was it seemed my pubic hair started growing in thinner and thinner. Now it's zip zip zip except for a little landing strip and I'm outta there.

Another thing, I have heard people use Aloe Vera, Zinc Oxide (diaper rash ointment) or Neosporin to help with irritation from shaving or waxing. Never used those items myself for that reason, so I don't know if they work.

Sugaring? I don't really know anything about it though. I've heard it's supposed to be less painful and irritating than waxing.

Good luck

 

[VelvetDarkness]

I'm tired of shaving but yet i cant find anything that works, would anyone have any advice for someone with extremely sensitive skin?

Sure. Don't wax.

I have very fair, very sensitive skin that is prone to dryness, eczema and urticaria. I can't use hair removal creams or wax at all, not even the ones for sensitive skin. Sometimes you just have to admit defeat. I shave with a sharp, multiblade Venus razor every couple of days and apply moisturiser afterwards so I don't get a rash.

If you haven't tried hair removal cream, you might want to try that. Veet do kits specifically for the delicate bikini area for sensitive skin.

 

[SweetErika]

i'm honestly afraid of getting waxed professionally even if they are professionals. mainly because of the reactions i have had with wax. and other creams.
i was hoping for something besides creams / waxes or even something to help sooth a reaction?

Lidocaine/benzocaine and hydrocortisone cream should help with irritation like razor burn. If you have one area that always gets irritated from shaving, you might consider trimming it close instead of shaving it.

I wouldn't suggest deciding if waxing is right for you or not based on your home waxing results. Like Sugaredwalls said, consult with a good professional. An experienced waxer should have different types of wax on hand and tell you if waxing is a good idea for you or not, based on your skin type and home experiences.

I only wax at home because I was taken through the process by an experienced home waxer, watched some tutorials, have my husband do it and know which types of wax are best for my skin and hair type. However, if someone has or can save up the money to get it done by a good pro at least the first time, that's probably a much better way to go than experimenting at home.

Your other options include epilating, plucking, an electric razor like the Seiko (closecut?), electrolysis and laser hair removal.

 

[A_Kefka]

i'm honestly afraid of getting waxed professionally even if they are professionals. mainly because of the reactions i have had with wax. and other creams.
i was hoping for something besides creams / waxes or even something to help sooth a reaction?

A good waxer will probably have something for sensative skin, so if you tell them then they will have a good idea if its a good idea to try. As far as the bruise you mentioned earlier, I tried waxing myself once, and briused badly where the strip slipped out of my hand halfway through the pull. Never had any issues with bruising when having it done professionally though. (not that I've had it done much yet, third time is this friday.)

 

[fenghuang]

The bruising was probably a result of not holding the skin tight enough. And as has been mentioned, having more two hands to do the job is a real bonus.
When cash is short or I'm not going to be near a salon any time soon I wax myself with Veet Bikini Wax. It takes a lot longer than at a salon and is a far less comfortable process. The up side it I get exactly the shape I want.
If nothing else go and talk to a salon - they may be prepared to do a timy test strip before you try going the whole hog. It's definitely worth it though.

 

[fire_breeze]

I've been waxing for years, both going to a professional and doing it myself, and I've only been bruised once. That was because I didn't pull the skin taut enough. It should taut enough that you can bounce an M&M off of it.

You might want to try waxing strips. They are easier to use, in my opinion.

 

[fire_breeze]

Double post.

 

[ThrillSeaker]

I reccomend going to a professional, but spare no costs - especially for your first time. They should sit down and explain what goes into the wax and ask you what irritates your skin etc. If you are still worried about it you should just stick to shaving because the skin around the bikini area tends to be very sensitive when it comes to waxing if it's not done properly.
Good luck. It's worth the pain in the end though!