How to Make a Bikini Wax Less Painful
Summer is all about relaxing at the beach and donning the latest swimsuits. Unsightly hair is not only unattractive but also embarrassing. You want to get rid of hair in your bikini area but you also do not relish the discomfort that comes with waxing. There are ways to help lessen and alleviate the pain that accompanies waxing. For a smooth summer experience, here are some tips to make waxing a less painful experience. Does this Spark an idea?
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Take ibuprofen an hour before the procedure. Common brands include Advil and Motrin. It is an anti-inflammatory drug that makes your body a little less sensitive to pain. Dosages come in 200 mg and 400 mg, check with your physician about which one is more suitable for you.
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Go to a good spa/salon. Talk to your friends and ask them to refer you to a place that they have tried. Choose someone with a lot of experience and tell them about your concerns. She will take into consideration your needs and perhaps recommend something that will help you with pain. Some waxing technicians tend to be more gentle and try to help you as much as they can to give you a good waxing experience. Consult your with aesthetician. She may recommend products and may even let you sample them.
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Apply ice to ingrown hair as well as anti-inflammatory cream to decrease swelling and redness. This will help decrease pain and discomfort after waxing. You may see a small bump in areas with ingrown hair. This is due to skin being irritated and hair being yanked the wrong way. Ice will help keep the swelling down and will make the area numb temporarily, which helps you forget about the pain for a while. The cooling effect soothes your skin.
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Do it often. Once your body gets used to it, it will be less painful every time you go. Remember how much it hurt when you first had your eyebrows waxed or plucked? After having it done a couple of times, it doesn't hurt as much. This is also true for the bikini area.
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