Okay I know, i know….its a little bit far off but it is nearly the end of October and so that, for me, is a bit of a count down. For me that means there is a really serious possibility that there may be one or two *whispers* nights out!!
The prospect of the LBD number maybe breaking out of the mothballs means that those jean and legging glad legs probably need to get a a bit of a winter airing! *insert scream type face here*
So whats the easiest way of sorting out the forestation? Razor? Imac? what is your poision?
For me..it has to be waxing. I can relate to the whole ‘why cause yourself pain?’ argument but really waxing makes life so much easier….a little discomfort for a couple of weeks of care free frizz free.
Recently I decided to break out from behind the ‘at home’ strips and venture into the world of beauty therapy. So i went to the Jersey Treatment Rooms, which is a beauty salon very near my home on a recommendation. I was met by friendly staff and directed to a lovely little sitting area and asked to ‘take a seat” and make myself comfortable. Glancing around there was tea, coffee accompanied by softly glowing candles and a selection of mints, which I imagine might be useful if you were having a facial. No-one likes bad breath! A luxiourious moment, making a drink and actually drinking it in peace, no babies crying, no toddler screaming. Bliss.
Im not really the sort of person to run toward pain. I am first with the ‘brufen and paracetamol. I believe in pain relief. Why suffer is my policy? Which may beg the question why subject yourself to half an hour of having you hair follicles ripped from your skin?….but like i said before, convenience is such a big bonus in my world…i barely have enough time to wash in my daily shower let alone razor, pluck and primp. Which is why so often the ahem ‘forestation’ is well over due management if you know what i mean 😉
So game face on and FACE the pain. Repeating over and over…’hell ive given birth to FIVE babies(with no pain relief i might add..not through choice, but thats a different story!) so a little hot waxing was going to figure low on the pain threshold. right? RIGHT? hmmmm….
Well actually, in truth, it wasn’t too bad. At Jersey treatment rooms they warm the wax and use a follow up lotion to smooth and cool the skin. It was quick and okay a little painful but I was left feeling smooth, not too plucked chicken like and with an half hour headspace, made possible by one of those wonderful breed of beauty therapist who just ‘know’ not to fill the empty space with mindless chatter. That is like little shards of gold in my frantic schedule.
I was really impressed with the Salon actually you just have to look down their ‘menu’ of stuff and i was already starting to think what i could go back for next…im thinking maybe the fake bake? 😉
So what is your poision? Go on tell me, no-one is listening!!
I’m sorry to say that in winter if it can’t be worn with thick black tights then the only other option is trousers. The thought of baring my legs in the cold is enough to stop me going out, I hate being cold. However in the summer months I use a razor in the shower to tame the mane.
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sarah i agree with you about being cold!! I hate it as well!!
he he, i nearly wrote a blog post about this topic last week then chickened out !!!! You have broached the topic with utter sophistication, i take my hat off to you Sarah 🙂 I’ll put it plainly……. I would rather give birth than have a wax. I have been waxing for years but still HATE it, did you hear that HATE IT……. but I was first in the queue when God distributed hair…..I’ll leave it at that for now 🙂
Glad you enjoyed your 1.5 hours of torture though !
Sounds just heavenly…and no more than you deserve…but don’t say the Chr***mas word JUST yet!
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i know its a bit early!!
First of all, the salon looks lovely…l would definitely find an excuse to go back! I shave my legs because I cannot face the humiliation of allowing my leg hairs to grow to the level they need to be at! Well done for facing the pain!