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shaving the nether region
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My first session cost £300, and the second one £250. I’m getting legs, pits ‘n’ bits done. I can keep my panties on and just move them to the side so it’s not too embarrassing. Plus the lady who’s doing it is an ex-nurse and has had 2 kids so she’s seen it all before and it totally cool about everything, which helps when you’re as body-shy as I am!!
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There’s a local salon with bargain prices on the laser! I’ve had 5 treatments over the course of 16 months, and it is 95%, all for less than a year’ s worth of waxes. She charges $80 for 15 minutes, and for me that includes underarms, ‘stache (joys of post-menopause), and kitty. Hurts less than waxing.
My arm and leg hair is blonde, so the laser wouldn’t work; works best when there’s contrast between skin and hair.Stella Dieci in Milford, MA.
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I lasered about two years ago, whole bikini area, pits, legs and it was the BEST thing I ever did. I was able to get a special all three times so the total cost was $2200…well worth it, imo. Works best on light skin, dark hair and I’m glad I did it before the grays came in https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Initial treatments were the most painful and subsequents I found not as bad. Absolutely LOVE it. My co-workers and I always joke that there are going to be nursing homes full of hairless grammas!
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I recommend laser https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_albino.gif
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I’m a shaver, I just shave kitty in the shower along with my legs and pits. I find using a moisturizer afterwards really helps to prevent in-grown hairs, I use Aveeno. I have looked into laser, would really love to try it but like most of you have said, can’t afford it right now.
LOL about the hairless grannys comment!
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Look slike laser is the way to go…. but too bad about the money issue. I always think stuff like that would make for a great xmas present, but how do you ask your family for laser hair removal for your kitty! lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
As for the suggaring, I have only done it in a salon. Havent tried the home kits. The salon way – basically its sugar, lemon juice and water and it turns into a honey substance, she then rubs her fingers togther and it turns into this ball of gum and uses just the one ball for the entire brazillian area!
Maybe I should try the at home kit….? If someone else has tried it, or will, let me know how it goes. Ive tried at home waxing and never seem to get it right. -
I use sugaring rather than waxing – my genetics makes shaving a really bad idea. Sugaring paste readymade is quite expensive for what it is.
I use this guide to making it http://www.beauty-fitness-savvy.com/sugaring-hair-removal.html
It works and is really easy to correct. If it isn’t sticky enough cook it some more. If it’s too hard then add some water.
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God I would love to do laser…but every black female I know that has…has not had good results…so if any black women on the forum have and have been happy PLEASE let me know https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I use facial hair creme remover (think nair for the face), then I shave the labia. I’m a tad scared to slather my labia up with that stuff, don’t want chemical burns on sensitive skin. The mound is no problem. Laser sounds great, but I’m a brown skinned lady, with dark dark hair. I’m *not* a good candidate. I’m considering electrolysis, but that’s for another pesky part of my hairy body!!
What about the butt crack? Do you guys shave, wax, laser there?
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I used to wax (to save money buy your own waxing kit, I got this one http://www.amazon.com/GiGi-Mini-Pro-Waxing-Kit/dp/B000BJ1CGQ/ref=pd_sbs_bt_1 but would prob just get the brzillian pro now cause I like not having to use the strips).
But since I am traveling and broke as all get out, I have gone back to sugaring like I used to do in middle and high school. I make mine a little different than thisI use sugaring rather than waxing – my genetics makes shaving a really bad idea. Sugaring paste readymade is quite expensive for what it is.
I use this guide to making it http://www.beauty-fitness-savvy.com/sugaring-hair-removal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It works and is really easy to correct. If it isn’t sticky enough cook it some more. If it’s too hard then add some water.
but that way works well too. It’s really trial and error in the making and using of halawa (sugar wax). I know a women who would crush up asprin in the mixture to help minimize the pain. It’s not as bad as waxing but then again I tend to have a high pain tolerance when it comes to ripping hair out by the roots. Just don’t buy the kind at the store and expect it to be all natural since most have wax added to it.
Doing the butt crack when self waxing/sugaring is sorta like contortionism, but shaving there scares me (I’m always cutting myself) and nair hurts my skin. So I just do what I can on my own, or when I have money I pay for a pro to help me out.
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For those thinking of doing laser, the darker your hair is the better it will work, I had it before in a different place and it didn’t make a difference as my hair is too light. Just thought I’d let you know as its not cheap! Im thinking of getting an epilator – are they good? I take it they’re only for use on legs though?
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Thanks for posting this!!! Im going to have to try it!
I use sugaring rather than waxing – my genetics makes shaving a really bad idea. Sugaring paste readymade is quite expensive for what it is.
I use this guide to making it http://www.beauty-fitness-savvy.com/sugaring-hair-removal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It works and is really easy to correct. If it isn’t sticky enough cook it some more. If it’s too hard then add some water.
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For those thinking of doing laser, the darker your hair is the better it will work, I had it before in a different place and it didn’t make a difference as my hair is too light.
Yes I was told dark hair and white skin has the best results. Laser energy is absorbed by the darker tissue around the hair root, so if your skin is dark then it’ll absorb the radiation rather than just the hair root. Similarly, if you have blonde hair it won’t absorb so well and again, no result.
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I’m one of those "sensitive" people who bruise easily, with sensitive skin to boot. I’ve done the Neet/Nair thing with superficial burning…I’ve tried the shaving with a razor but I get severe razor burn and rash. I was going to the spa regularly for brazilian waxing and I would bruise and even bleed at the beginning but it was my preferred method of choice.
But I have moved on to the laser myself. My 5th appointment is a week away and I’m so glad I made the investment, let me tell you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thanks for posting this!!! Im going to have to try it!
I use sugaring rather than waxing – my genetics makes shaving a really bad idea. Sugaring paste readymade is quite expensive for what it is.
I use this guide to making it http://www.beauty-fitness-savvy.com/sugaring-hair-removal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It works and is really easy to correct. If it isn’t sticky enough cook it some more. If it’s too hard then add some water.
just fyi, you do need the lemon to get the right sticky consistency. Without it, it sorta works but not near as well, so don’t skip it. So many people do when they try to make it cause they figure it won’t make that big of differences, but it does.
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