Waxing?

PineappleMD · May 2016

Since summer is right around the corner (or already here for you southerners... but up here in the northeast the temps are still in the 50's), anyone considering some "downstairs" waxing? I hate shaving that area anyway, let alone with a giant belly in the way. But I also don't intend to let being pregnant stop me from hanging out at the pool and enjoying the sunshine!

Any thoughts from STMs on how bad a wax is during pregnancy? I know it's safe (assuming you go to a reputable salon), but is it super painful with the increased blood flow to your nether-regions??

Pre-pregnancy I have gotten a few of them, but I feel like this would be a whole different ballgame... !

rvamom90 · May 2016

I'm in NC so our summers are hot and humid. I plan on waxing and my appointment is actually later this month before we go to the beach for a week. I think I'd rather put up with the pain than trying to maneuver around the big bump. One less thing to struggle with while pregnant!

BritMC18 · May 2016

I also plan on going, but I'm not waxing... I'm doing "Sugaring" instead since it's a lot less irritating. I've had both done in the past and sugaring only adheres to hair, whereas wax also adheres to skin, so it's a LOT less painful.

texasmama2014 · May 2016

PineappleMD · May 2016

@texasmama2014 LOL

@BritMC18 - does sugaring last as long, or do you have to get it done more frequently?

MamaKSquared · May 2016

@skelly1990, me too! What part of NC are you from? I'm in the Raleigh area!

I've been shaving, but it's definitely getting harder. I'm not sure if I can keep up as I get larger.

beenabee · May 2016

FTM here. I got waxed probably 3-4 times before pregnancy and have now had 2 while being pregnant. The first time I got it done while being pregnant, not gonna lie, it did hurt more but was bearable. The big difference I really noticed was down there stayed red and sensitive for longer but this last time I just got waxed I didn't shave inbetween waxes (which they say not to) and it was such a breeze. I also took Tylenol for the first time at my last wax so that could be a factor and it was hardly red or irritated right after I got it done. I personally think it's SOO worth it. I don't even mind shaving but the hair stays away so much longer when waxed and way less grows back and much thinner too. Good luck!!!

Curls919 · May 2016

I only got 1 or 2 pre-pregnancy (I usually shave). I got waxed last month before a beach vacation and YOWZA!!! I may do it again just because I can barely see that area and I don't want it to get unruly for bathing suit season. But I'll probably take a Tylenol before I go.

nanner26 · May 2016

I've gotten one wax in my life. Never again.

mmclark10 · May 2016

Yes, absolutely. If you haven't tried a salon that uses hard wax vs soft wax, look for that! Hard wax is much less painful (imo) because it mostly adheres to the hair, rather than your skin.

stephtess · May 2016

I'm an esthetician and I've actually been doing my own with hard wax. If you're looking to get one done, I would suggest finding someone who uses hard wax. Once I get too big, I'll have a friend do it.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

I normally shave, but they make nair for your bikini area so I've been considering trying that. Taking the prenatal makes my hair grow SO fast it's annoying so I've haven't shaved in a while.

cm716 · May 2016

I've gone old school and have been using Nair. It used to really irritate my skin but I think they've changed the formula recently. It gets everything off. It doesn't last quite as long as waxing but it is far far easier than shaving.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

cm716 said:

I've gone old school and have been using Nair. It used to really irritate my skin but I think they've changed the formula recently. It gets everything off. It doesn't last quite as long as waxing but it is far far easier than shaving.

Your post talked me in to trying it, so thanks! Lol. The only reason I haven't yet is because my skin is sensitive but my sister tried it recently and she didn't have any issues and our skin types are pretty similar.

searchingforameaning · May 2016

I just had my eyebrows waxed, and a mani/pedi on Friday for the first time ever. I guess I am way behind the times with being stylish, etc... but question... when you girls get waxed... are you taking off everything??? or is it just on the sides so nothing escapes the swimsuit? I bought my maternity suit but have not had the opportunity to wear it yet. Its still too cold out where I live.

beenabee · May 2016

@searchingforameaning I like it all taken off, occasionally I'll leave a strip

AliKay20 · May 2016

texasmama2014 said:

For some reason, I can't see anything but now I really want to know what gif or pic it was. Haha!

Oh and I definitely got one done first trimester at a reputable salon- no double dipping, very clean, etc. but my body reacted to it differently than pre-pregnancy. I got little red bumps on my lower belly and to this day, they haven't gone away! They itched before but now they don't bother me. I think I am definitely more sensitive to it now.

It has been on my mind though- not just for Summer but knowing I'm going to be bleeding heavily and all, I'd just prefer to be hairless down there (totally to each their own). I'd like to go once closer to my due date so it doesn't grow back quickly that I need to go through it the second time. Might be hard, we'll see.

Kristin712 · May 2016

I got my first wax (a Brazilian) while 23 weeks pregnant. It wasn't bad. It definitely hurt but there were no tears or screams. I think my pain tolerance is moderate. No negative reactions either; just the standard sensitivity as explained on the after care directions they gave me. I went to a very reputable place and had a great aesthetician who talked to me the whole time and kept me distracted.

Duffgurl · May 2016

I'm a Brazilian wax kinda gal. If you feel you need something for the pain take a Tylenol before you get it done to help with the pain. IMO if the person who is dong the waxing knows what they are doing it shouldn't really hurt.

Duffgurl · May 2016

stephtess said:

I'm an esthetician and I've actually been doing my own with hard wax. If you're looking to get one done, I would suggest finding someone who uses hard wax. Once I get too big, I'll have a friend do it.

Yes! See she knows her stuff

hard wax for sure.

rvamom90 · May 2016

@MamaKSquared I'm right outside of Raleigh in the Garner/Clayton area!

jamiesc58 · May 2016

I am so glad this post was made! I have been trying to shave and it is like the blind leading the blind. I have to rely on what I can feel. I know there must be little patches lol but dh never says anything. I am looking for a shower mirror that won't fog up...any suggestions?

Bubblegum5586 · May 2016

I started waxing over a year ago about every 5 weeks. Since becoming pregnant it may hurt a tad more but nothing to keep me from continuing to go! But honestly I can't imagine starting while pregnant because it either hurts more the first few times or just takes awhile to get used to it!

Sunnyn75 · May 2016

I've never waxed before, but am seriously considering it...so glad to see this post! I'm not real concerned about the pain of it. But how long does it usually last? That'll be the deciding factor for me

beenabee · May 2016

@Sunnyn75 it's different for everyone really. When I shave I feel the need to shave again in about a week, when I get waxed I can go 5 or 6 weeks before I start feeling like I need another wax. The hair is also way thinner and there's a lot less so the more you get waxed the longer you can go between waxes and the longer the hair stays away

BritMC18 · May 2016

PineappleMD said:

@texasmama2014 LOL

@BritMC18 - does sugaring last as long, or do you have to get it done more frequently?

@PineappleMD - they recommend every 4 weeks, but friends tell me they can get away with every 6.

Jengle77 · May 2016

Well, I am an avid waxer. Pretty routine every 6-8 weeks. HOWEVER....I remembered getting waxed with my last baby and it was awful!!!! I felt bruised and burnt and it was just hell. I think its because of all of the extra blood flow happening, so I have totally refrained this pregnancy. I told my fiance that he will have to shave me because I cant see anything anymore. LOL

Knottie1454621357 · May 2016

I've done waxing and sugaring while pregnant. I 100% agree sugaring is way less painful then waxing. I went a good 3-4 weeks before I noticed any hair growth. If you're brave you can make your own sugaring wax at home. It's pretty easy!

SkiChic626 · May 2016

I don't notice a difference in sensitivity to waxing while pregnant. However, I used to be a religious bikini waxer, probably for several years, and it gave me such horrible ingrown hairs I decided to stop doing it. As much of a pain in the tush shaving is since I can't see it anymore, I'm going to continue to do so with the help of a mirror. While pregnant with DD, I actually cut my finger trying to shave by memory down there, but now I know to be way more careful lol. Can't wait until I get cleared for laser after this one is born!!!

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

I gave nair a try and it has been a life saver for me! That being said, I have DH put it on for me because none of our mirrors are good enough and I can't see at all down there anymore.

PJpeppercorn · May 2016

Just did it-- don't recommend it if you're not a waxer to begin with! I'm just not sure what to do. My skin is so so sensitive right now and shaving is giving me terrible rashes-- but it was almost as bad with the waxing (actually, I did the sugaring) and so things don't look much better. I don't really care-- Except when I'm in a bathing suit and now that's it's heating up I'm hoping to be living at the pool and beach.

amccul20 · May 2016

haha I'm happy to see this post! I have an appt. scheduled for next week before our vacation and I'm not overly concerned...just not really looking forward to it

AliKay20 · June 2016

Just got my brazilian wax today. I probably have to go in once more if I don't go into labor in the next 2-3 weeks! It didn't hurt as much as I had anticipated. What should have taken 15 mins turned into 35 mins because the lady was so cautious using smaller strips and moisturizing in between. I can't even see down there but my DH said it looks "so bare." Hahaha. I'm going to put lots of aloe vera to prevent any irritation. So far so good!

PineappleMD · June 2016

Glad yours wasn't too bad! Lol this is what I posted on Facebook after my session a few weeks ago

Friends. I must share with you another [long] cautionary tale - this one of pregnancy, pain, and the unfortunate realization that occasionally strangers on the internet can be right.

It's almost summertime. Memorial Day is, quite literally, right around the corner. If you, like me, love the sun, you are rejoicing at the current weather. If you, also like me, happen to be pregnant, you are also wondering how to deal with the situation of unwanted hair in that down-there area, seeing as how you will likely be putting on a bathing suit in the near future and your now-3rd-trimester bump is kind of getting in the way.

Since your attempts at holding a mirror with one hand and a razor in the other while balancing one leg precariously perched on the edge of the tub left you with the not so desirable my-boyfriend-just-broke-up-with-me-and-I-had-a-fight-with-my-mom-so-I-want-to-hurt-myself-as-a-cry-for-help-but-not-really-harm-myself look of a goth girl's forearms on your thighs, you start considering other options.

You may, in fact, think that waxing is a quick and easy alternative. After all, you've done it before. Sure, "people" say that it's worse when pregnant, but "people" also say a lot of other dumb shit too - like nutella isn't actually the greatest food in the world, or that Donald Trump would make a good president. My point here is that you can't trust every crazy opinion the internet throws at you.

So you make the appointment. In fact, you buy a two session package, because of course the package deal always saves you money. You get to the spa, and it's gorgeous and smells like some lovely essential oil and there are candles and soft music and the wax lady (aesthetician?) has you lay down and you take some nice calming breaths and she says "okay this will just pull for a second" and then OH MY GOODNESS THE PAIN. THE BURNING AND RIPPING AND PULLING AND MORE BURNING AND YOU ARE TAKING HUGE DEEP BREATHS NOW BECAUSE THOSE SHITTY LITTLE CALMING ONES JUST AREN'T CUTTING IT AND OMG WHAT DID I SIGN MYSELF UP FOR.

Rip.

RIP.

[That's the sound of your hair. Being pulled out by the roots. Along with, you can only assume based on your pain level, your top 18 layers of skin].

OKAY YOU CAN DO THIS DEEP BREATHS HOLY SCHNIKEY SHIT SHIT SHIT THIS HURTS PLEEEAAASE TELL ME WE'RE ALMOST DONE. And then the wax-lady says "okay, now we're going to do the sensitive part"... I'M SORRY, WHAT?!? WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON FOR THE PAST HOUR??? [okay, maybe more like minute and a half. But you get the idea. Pain warps your sense of time.]

At this point you start thinking it may be easier to just pass out and wake up when it's over. You also realize that you will ABSOLUTELY have an epidural when you birth this baby, because OMG THIS FEELS LIKE DANTE'S FIERY PITS OF HELL AND YOU NEVER WANT TO EXPERIENCE ANYTHING LIKE THIS AGAIN HELLO THIS IS JUST THE SKIN IMAGINE WHAT LABOR IS GOING TO BE LIKE HOLY COW NOW YOU'RE GETTING YOURSELF ALL STRESSED OUT JUST STOP IT DON'T HYPERVENTILATE DEEP BREATHS HOLY SHIT THAT ONE WAS BAD MAYBE I SHOULD ASK HER TO STOP BUT THEN WHAT IF I ONLY HAVE ONE SIDE DONE AND THAT WOULD LOOK SO RIDICULOUS OWWWWWW.

And then, blissfully, the wax-lady says that you're done. She spritzes you with some kind of "soothing" spray that does absolutely nothing but of course "needs" to be used daily for the next few weeks and oh, by the way, costs $70 a bottle (yes, seventy. No, I didn't buy it. You think I'm crazy?) and tells you with, I'm pretty certain, some kind of evil glint in her eye that next time will be sooo much better.

Next time??? And that's when you remember... you bought the two session package.

PineappleMD · June 2016

... and then my MIL practically disowned me for posting "private" things on fb... hahaha

Car0liiine · June 2016

@PineappleMD Bahahaha! I was still trying to decide if I wanted to do it - you've convinced me the answer is definitely no! (Also my mother would have tried to disown me too)

AliKay20 · June 2016

PineappleMD said:

... and then my MIL practically disowned me for posting "private" things on fb... hahaha

Lol, thanks for that story. I'm half awake in bed right now just smirking while DH is snoring up a storm.

I thought about labor too while getting waxed and just for a minute, I thought, "hey...this isn't too bad. Maybe I have a high level of tolerance to pain." But that thought was soon ripped away (pun intended-I love puns if y'all hadn't noticed) by the waxing of the "sensitive" part (it's right in the center).

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