Underarm waxing

[meglet]

Is it as painful as it sounds? And how long do you think hairs have to be for to to work?

[Velvetee]

I use an epilator machine to remove my underarm hairs. The machine pulls the hairs out at the roots and initially it stings for a few seconds, but isn't particularly painful.

I think professional waxing of that area would be less painful, as it is a small area to do and it's done very quickly. The hairs need to be at least 4-5 mm long for effective wax removal.

Now if you try having a Hollywood or Brazilian wax, that is just indescribable pain.

[Ice.Maiden]

Awww meglet - it's agonising, hun!!!! Then again, I find leg waxes uncomfortable as well. The removal by sugaring method seems slightly better - but it's all one and the same thing really. If you get some tweezers and pull an underarm hair out, it'll give you some idea - except that waxing's quicker - but it's not good at all. Am I a wimp???? Lol.

[weeal]

ouch!!!
I once had underarms, lower legs and bikini line waxed all at once before I went on holiday and when i came out i was walking like I'd just come off a horse lol

but

the epilator was much worse cos its self inflicted, I copped out cos Im weak

[Ice.Maiden]

I agree weeal - i think velvetee must either have a very good pain threshold - or she's very brave!! x

[weeal]

it depends on your hair too, ive got really thick curly hair (think 15amp fuse wire lol), aye its sore

[tiggerblue10]

I have thick hair as well Weeal and waxing can be quite painful. When I have my underarms waxed it feels like a dull ache afterwards. The worst place is the bit above the ankles and bikini line.

[weeal]

Arrggghhhh - ankles

[Ice.Maiden]

Ouch tigger!!!!!! I braved a Brazillian....NEVER again!!!!!!!

[tiggerblue10]

They smart don't they?

[weeal]

tiggs thats not the exact word i would choose lol

Icey, thats better done with a Mach 3 honest

[tiggerblue10]

I know Icey. The beautician told me to take some pain killers an hour before to help with the pain. Yeah like that worked! NOT

[weeal]

G'night girlies

Good luck Meglet lol

Underarms should be ok waxed cos its a small area and its quick, just hurts for a wee while hon, go on be braver than us

[Ice.Maiden]

Good lord - I yelled the place down! Those who try and say it doesn't hurt, deserve an Oscar for their performance!!

[tiggerblue10]

Night Weeal. xxx

Think I'm gonna call it a night as well. Night Icey and all xxx

[kira000]

I converted to an epilator from wax about 2 years ago- you can get rid of much shorter hair so no waiting for a bush of regrowth, and i actually found it less painful as i was in control of how fast or how much i did. Much easier to stop half way for a break than waxing!
If i do it regularly, it hurts much less- found a week is how long to get visible regrowth, at a push could leave it 10 days before it needs doing. As opposed to every 3 days shaving.

My top tips to minimise discomfort.
Always have a hot bath or shower first to soften the follicles. If you really cant, then soak a flannel in rather hot water and apply to your underarms, then dry them thoroughly and start.
Also, take a pain killer 30-45 mins before you begin, if you have a low pain threshhold, you could get some topical analgesic ( i.e something you rub on)and put it on first
good luck

[Ice.Maiden]

Night tigger and weeal - xx

[Ice.Maiden]

No, no, no Kira!!! You're too brave! I'll never go near a wax again. My friend gave me a tube of depilatory cream which works fantastically - well, it's in a tub. I must find out what it is, because the make's rubbed off it, but it's brilliant, and leaves you beautifully smooth afterwards.

[lady_p_gold]

Why don't you try laser ... three or four appointments and its gone forever ...

[Ice.Maiden]

I agree with that, lady_p_gold, but it's an expensive treatment, and can cause red patchy skin on sensitive areas. Plus, it doesn't always work straight away, and subsequent treatments are needed. My friend had both legs done in that way. It worked a treat - and cost a fortune, as only small areas could be done at once.