Waxing Before the honeymoon (maybe Nsfw??)

1.) in my opinion waxing down there is 100% worth it! It's honestly all that I do down there anymore; no more shaving at all.

2.) I prefer Brazilian

3.) the pain isn't that bad at all! I mean... it doesn't feel GOOD, but it's definitely bearable. It's the tweezers at the end that's the painful part... but you can ask them to stop! its just to get the little ones that the wax didn't pick up.

4.) I would start now! The more times you do it the easier/less painful it is. Just make sure you DON'T shave between appointments.

Other tips! Do not go when you're more sensitive down there (depending on your time of the month), and if you stay away from caffeine and alcohol a day or two leading up to it it will also be less painful. You will also be sensitive down there for a couple days afterwards as well, so when it comes to right before your wedding I'd recommend getting it done three-ish days before.

Pain = eh. It's not pleasurable but it definitely isn't the worst thing you'll ever experience. You'll be fine.

I would HIGHLY suggest getting a SUGARING treatment VS getting waxed. The pain is so much less it's not even funny.

I would start now so that you can see if you like it or not.

Good luck and keep us posted!

I totally love waxing - not the actual process so much but definitely the resulting smoothness and that my hair doesn't grow in so thick afterward and seems softer.

Some good advice above but I just wanted to add: I would say go ASAP if you think you want to do it! You definitely want to make sure you won't have any weird reactions. Plus, something to keep in mind- usually you will need 4-6 weeks between each appointment to let your hair grow out enough to get waxed again, so you don't have too much time before your wedding! I'd recommend going two or three days before your wedding so the possible redness/swelling goes away before your wedding day (however everyone's skin is different, and if you go soon then you will know how your skin reacts- you don't want to be miserable for your wedding day!)

Hi Sarah! Everyone above me has given great advice on waxing. I personally waxed for 4 years, switched to waxing and haven't gone back!! I seriously recommend it, especially for your wedding and honeymoon! Agreeing with the others, I would start going now, the first one is the worst and it only gets easier! Let me know if you have any other questions about it!

I didn't read the previous replies so I could totally be regurgitating info - but here's my take.

1) Yes it's worth it. I used to shave as well (up until about 18 months ago) and the outcome with waxing is so much nicer - it's cleaner not bumpy, no dark shadows (I have really thick hair) lasts so much longer and grows in really nice.

2) Brazilian. I used to do only bikini and then about 4 sessions in my lady was like are you sure you don't want to try Brazilian ... so I caved. The backside doesn't hurt, really, at all (IMO).

3) The pain isn't that bad. I just had a pretty painful wax 'cause it was AWHILE (weddings are expensive!!) and it was a few days before my period and super hot. I have found that being super hot makes it more uncomfortable (and needs to be done a few times if sweating) and before your period makes it a bit more sensitive but overall it is tolerable. It might hurt a day afterwards as well. Give yourself a 48 hour window until you need to be comfortable! I say on a 1(low) - 10(high) ... it's a 4.

4. Yes. Start now. You should be able to get at least two in, MAYBE three. You may need to let the first one grow a little bit longer than you want to make sure you can have a fresh wax for your wedding/honeymoon but start now.

SIDENOTE: I just had my upper lip waxed for the first time on Sunday and I am breaking out slightly (to be expected) and my lip still hurts nearly 48 hours later ... so, keep that in mind with your lip DEFINITELY start that one now to experiment. The lip hurt but I will keep getting it waxed 'cause it looks really nice and my foundation lays a little better.

So there are two types of wax, hard & soft wax. They say soft wax is less extreme and doesn't pull as hard. But it takes longer. I personally HATE soft wax, I was in so much more pain because it took longer. I would do brazilian as long as you're doing bikini (if it were me). For hard wax, it was painful for me but not as bad as getting a tattoo. For soft wax, I almost stopped a few times. Taking advil before is a good idea, several salons also will put numbing creme on if you come in early so I'd ask about that since it's your first time! Then ice after. Your hair has to be long to wax, so I'd go ASAP then right before your wedding. It depends how fast your hair grows.