Eye brow waxing

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Has anyone ever had it done? What is it like? How much is it do you know?

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I had it done about 1 - 2 weeks ago. I didn't find it painful at all. At first, it's a bit of a shock 'cause its a sensitive area, but you get used to it. They also talk you through the shape of your eyebrows - where the natural arch should be etc. (at least my lady did). And, after all that, it was only £4.50

Definately worth it if you want a nice shape with a professional finish.

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I always have my eyebrows waxed, can't stand plucking them.

It stings a bit, and you'll be a bit red afterwards, but it's hardly painful at all, more discomfort. It's nothing compared to waxing elsewhere. I do find that my eyes water though.

I used to pay £5 to have them done, and it took five-ten minutes, if that, which suited me fine. Then a few of weeks ago a friend of mine did them for me (she's training in beauty therapy, I don't randomly let people loose on my eyebrows!) and it took about 20 minutes, maybe even longer, and I could tell she was measuring the difference between my eyebrows properly, and following the natural arch properly and stuff. Cost less, and seems to have grown back even finer, so I don't think I'll be getting it done professionally again. :thumb:

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I never pluck mine - I always have them waxed professionally.
I used to have them done regularly at the Boots health and beauty section, until they went bust Cost me around £7 and it was amazing - didn't hurt, fuckin gorgeous shaping and it cleared up the psoriasis I have underneath my eyebrows...

I'd definitely recommend - in fact, I bought my best mate an eyebrow wax for her 17th Birthday, and she loved it!!

Ilora x

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Originally posted by Ilora-Danon
I bought my best mate an eyebrow wax for her 17th Birthday, and she loved it!!

Really pushed the boat out on that one. Must of broke your piggy bank!



And yah, my eyes watered too.

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Originally posted by Young and sexy
Really pushed the boat out on that one. Must of broke your piggy bank!



And yah, my eyes watered too.

Haha, Well, she did ask for it!! It wasn't my idea..

Oh, and I'm pluckin a guy mates monobrow the day before the prom too... and I'm getting photographic evidence of a before and after! I guess you could call me 'eyebrow obsessed'

Ilora x

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I've done it about once a month for about two years now. It doesn't hurt one bit in my opinion. It's soo much easier and quicker than plucking.

Former Member

Originally posted by Ilora-Danon
it cleared up the psoriasis I have underneath my eyebrows...

whats that?

Former Member

Do you have to let them grow to a certain length before having them waxed? I pluck mine but I'd like to have them waxed, even if it's just to get a nice shape.

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Originally posted by dominatrix
Do you have to let them grow to a certain length before having them waxed? I pluck mine but I'd like to have them waxed, even if it's just to get a nice shape.

Ideally you need to have them a decent length. If you've just plucked them, theres not much point in getting them waxed 'cause you wont have anything to work with. Just let them get a bit 'overgrown'.

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Originally posted by dominatrix
Do you have to let them grow to a certain length before having them waxed? I pluck mine but I'd like to have them waxed, even if it's just to get a nice shape.

I just go when I think they need neatening up, they'll pluck any that aren't long enough to be waxed. I shouldn't worry about growing them into an overgrown bush style, unless you pluck them until they're pencil-line thin, in which case you're probably best leaving them to grow a bit.

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Originally posted by freak
whats that?

Psoriasis is a dry skin condition.. a bit like exczema (no idea how to spell that!)

Ilora x

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I used to pluck mine but it is too painfull so that is why I wouldn't mind getting them waxed.

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I'm awful at keeping them thin for ages so I get them waxed every three-four months as by that stage they are too bushy.

I pay between £4.50-7.50 depending on where I go. Some are better than others. I did go for an eyebrow shape at the local hair dressers recommended by mom-but it was awful-v painful and not as thorough. The wax almost feels nice when it goes on-just don't wear lotsa eye make up as it can make your eyes run! oh and apparently alot of people sneeze-the therapist told me it was due to the closeness of nerves-er dunno

anyway yes I would recommend it strongly! Its fab!

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I have mine done, it hurts lil bit the first time, but you get used to it