My Brazilian Waxing Experience

Today is my second waxing experience.

My first one was done at Lay Bare Scout Ybardolaza and I only have a hazy memory of it.
I had it in between lunch and I don't remember exactly what made me do it and what exactly happened.
I blame old age for easily forgetting things nowadays.

Anyway, today I had my second waxing experience. I am writing it down and now so that I won't forget again.
I had it done at Lay Bare SM Fairview.

In fairness, waxing is no longer taboo nowadays.
I was in the company of young people, old people and men while waiting for my turn.
And mind you, there's a long line waiting for their turn to get on the table and undergo pain therapy.

After a few minutes and after filling out the forms, a big-boned woman named Gie called me in.
She has to become my Brazilian waxer for the day.
I told her I'm not a virgin Brazilian babe anymore and this is my second time already.
She is kinda motherly so my nerves started to calm a bit.

As I've said, I have a hazy memory of what transpired the first time but I know it borders on pain.
Perhaps the loss of memory is for my mind to block off that painful experience I had.

Anyway, I peed and washed before the event.
Good thing their branch has their own CR or else it would be very difficult and messy to do it in a public toilet.
Knowing how public toilet looks like especially in SM malls, you would rather die than pee there.

After that, I had to strip down under and wrap myself in a towel.
When Gie entered the room I was already lying down and memorizing the scant accessory in the room.
I was also texting my husband that I'll be in a no-phone zone for a little while and I'll call him after I finished.

Gie made me feel comfortable by talking a little and asking me about myself.
Not too much though because that would be bordering on suspicious-looking-person-asking-for-information-so-that-they-can-rob-me.
She tried to make sure I'm a little comfy but not too much before she starts that first pull.

It was a knockout. I mean I had stars in my eyes. It was painful yes but it was tolerable
or I guess I had increased pain tolerance after my surgery and delivery but it was ok.
Surprisingly.

After every pull of my stubborn hair, Gie soothes it by tapping a little and letting me breathe for a sec.
She puts some baby powder and a little tap and there goes the pain away.

I had to stifle all my shouts and had to stop myself from saying all the expletives I had in mind lest I'll be branded iskandalosa.

Gie had done it all her life. I mean the waxing part and the waxing herself part.
You become used to it when you do it regularly. I just don't have the time that's why it took around 8 months to do the second one.
She told me that customers vary but in her experience, most have really high tolerance for pain.
Most of her clients don't even react when waxed. They just lie there and stare blankly.
That was amazing right? I can't do that but I won't make a scene altogether.

But to not have a reaction after every pull, that was impossible for me.
I can say those first few pulls are really painful. Those in the upper part also very painful.
The part near the rear is less painful but still painful.

Lay Bare uses cold sugar wax so I guess it is a little less painful than hot wax.
I can only guess because I haven't done hot waxing.
But it makes sense. Because in cold waxing you only have to deal with the pull of hair from your skin.
While in hot waxing, aside from the pull, you also have to deal with the heat.

Why do I do it? It's therapeutic, cathartic, liberating for me.
I have the clean feeling of being cleaned and brushed down under.
I have that sexy underneath my clothes feel.
And in fairness, re-growth is softer and finer and it takes time to grow back.

But mind you, it's not for everyone. Brave souls can try.

After waxing, there are some reddish marks on the spot but it went away after a while.
They also have some reminders to make sure you won't have any bad effects after waxing.

If the red skin bothers you for quite a long time, you can soothe the skin by putting cold compress.

Because your pores are open for the world to see, exercising must be avoided 24 hours after waxing
to avoid sweating too much which brings a lot of bacteria that may infect your open pores.

Super skinny tight clothing must also be avoided. Common sense dictates that this can cause irritation and ingrown hairs.

Hot baths or hot showers or sexual activity for just 10 hours after a Brazilian is not recommended as the open pores are prone to irritation by extreme temperature and bacterial infection. But I guess you can try.
Just let me know how it goes.

They also discourage waxing when you have your period or attempting to sunbathe in the sun for at least 48 hours after waxing.
For caffeine addicts, limit your intake on the day of your waxing appointment if you want to keep your wits intact or to prevent dragging all kinds of saints into your waxing session. Caffeine inspires the nervous system and makes it more painful for you.
Some also take anti-histamine to prevent bumps and irritations. Or Advil to save you from calling the dead.
All in all, it was worth the pain and sweat. I will gladly do it again.
What can I say, I must be some brave soul.