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Going bare below the belt

Lisa Kasanicky

I know what you're thinking and I'll get right to the point. Yes, it hurts. Getting a bikini wax is about as much fun as slamming your pinky in a door. But if you're tired of futzing with razors, gels, creams and all the other depilatory gadgets available today, a professional bikini wax is worth every twinge of pain and awkward moment. I know. As a service to my two faithful readers, I took the plunge and got one myself. Thinking about giving up your bikini wax virginity? Here are a few tips to know before you go.

Choose a clean, comfy place and a beauty practitioner you trust. I put the matter into the expert hands of my aesthetician, Shannon Thorpe of Mais Oui at Salon Moda Fina in Scottsdale. Already a master at waxing my brows and keeping my facial flare-ups at bay, Shannon is a self-professed clean freak with a passion for hair removal. She has a cozy treatment room, great taste in music and most importantly, she makes me laugh...most days anyway.

Practice a few g-rated expletives before the first rip. The first order of business was to assume the position, which I'll leave to your imagination. Suffice it to say, you may want to take up yoga before your first waxing session. Once I was "comfortable," Shannon applied a one-by-two-inch patch of the warm green goo. She waited about 15 seconds for the wax to dry and with one firm, quick yank (and absolutely no warning), the first unsuspecting handful of hairs were uprooted from their happy little homes. Good golly, that smarts! After some very bad words escaped my lips, I had to ask, "Am I bleeding?" One look at Shannon's rolled eyes and I knew I was being a tad overdramatic.

Consult mother nature before you make an appointment. The best time to get waxed is the week after your menstrual cycle when your pain threshold is at its highest. "If you're crying at car commercials, don't make an appointment for a bikini wax," Shannon says as I calculate that I'm just days before my period. "Hmmm...bad timing," she muses just before she rips another patch of hairs from my screaming skin. "You do know CPR, right?" I ask.

Skip the full monty on your first time. Unless you've got a high tolerance for pain, you may want to pass on the trendy Brazilian on your first waxing excursion. "I've had people come in here wanting a Brazilian their first time, and they change their minds pretty quickly after that first yank." Good advice. At one side down and one to go, I'm wondering why on earth I've submitted myself to this torture.

Practice the fine art of breathing. By side two, I had a cramp in my leg, my palms were sweating and I was on the verge of hyperventilation. Although the process took only about 10 minutes, it's the anticipation before each yank that will have you looking for the closest escape route. The trick is to close your eyes, relax your muscles and take a long, deep breath before each yank. And after the yank, belt out one of those g-rated curse words you practiced earlier. It worked for me.

After all was said done, the results were amazing and I forgave Shannon for hurting me with such enthusiasm. The good news is that after your first waxing, the tiny hair follicles have been damaged, so subsequent waxings will hurt less and hair growth will eventually diminish. Not only do results last three to five weeks, but you might just become a convert like me because of the freedom that comes along with a clean, bump-free bikini line. But don't forget to arm yourself with a few good curse words for your first time...they come in handy, trust me!

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Lisa Kasanicky

I know what you're thinking and I'll get right to the point. Yes, it hurts. Getting a bikini wax is about as much fun as slamming your pinky in a door. But if you're tired of futzing with razors, gels, creams and all the other depilatory gadgets available today, a professional bikini wax is worth every twinge of pain and awkward moment. I know. As a service to my two faithful readers, I took the plunge and got one myself. Thinking about giving up your bikini wax virginity? Here are a few tips to know before you go.

Choose a clean, comfy place and a beauty practitioner you trust. I put the matter into the expert hands of my aesthetician, Shannon Thorpe of Mais Oui at Salon Moda Fina in Scottsdale. Already a master at waxing my brows and keeping my facial flare-ups at bay, Shannon is a self-professed clean freak with a passion for hair removal. She has a cozy treatment room, great taste in music and most importantly, she makes me laugh...most days anyway.

Practice a few g-rated expletives before the first rip. The first order of business was to assume the position, which I'll leave to your imagination. Suffice it to say, you may want to take up yoga before your first waxing session. Once I was "comfortable," Shannon applied a one-by-two-inch patch of the warm green goo. She waited about 15 seconds for the wax to dry and with one firm, quick yank (and absolutely no warning), the first unsuspecting handful of hairs were uprooted from their happy little homes. Good golly, that smarts! After some very bad words escaped my lips, I had to ask, "Am I bleeding?" One look at Shannon's rolled eyes and I knew I was being a tad overdramatic.

Consult mother nature before you make an appointment. The best time to get waxed is the week after your menstrual cycle when your pain threshold is at its highest. "If you're crying at car commercials, don't make an appointment for a bikini wax," Shannon says as I calculate that I'm just days before my period. "Hmmm...bad timing," she muses just before she rips another patch of hairs from my screaming skin. "You do know CPR, right?" I ask.

Skip the full monty on your first time. Unless you've got a high tolerance for pain, you may want to pass on the trendy Brazilian on your first waxing excursion. "I've had people come in here wanting a Brazilian their first time, and they change their minds pretty quickly after that first yank." Good advice. At one side down and one to go, I'm wondering why on earth I've submitted myself to this torture.

Practice the fine art of breathing. By side two, I had a cramp in my leg, my palms were sweating and I was on the verge of hyperventilation. Although the process took only about 10 minutes, it's the anticipation before each yank that will have you looking for the closest escape route. The trick is to close your eyes, relax your muscles and take a long, deep breath before each yank. And after the yank, belt out one of those g-rated curse words you practiced earlier. It worked for me.

After all was said done, the results were amazing and I forgave Shannon for hurting me with such enthusiasm. The good news is that after your first waxing, the tiny hair follicles have been damaged, so subsequent waxings will hurt less and hair growth will eventually diminish. Not only do results last three to five weeks, but you might just become a convert like me because of the freedom that comes along with a clean, bump-free bikini line. But don't forget to arm yourself with a few good curse words for your first time...they come in handy, trust me!

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