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| - At 32 years old in May 2013, I finally got waxed for the first time. After reading the mixed reviews of this location, I went to my appointment not knowing what to expect. I had an 8am Saturday appointment and was able to check in at 10 minutes 'till. My wax tech was ready for me at 8am and she did not keep me waiting. The front desk ladies were super polite and well-spoken. They speak better than I do!
I got my under arms waxed and a Brazilian. I told the lady when I walked in, "I know you do this for a living but this is really awkward for me." She replied, "Everyone says that." She informed me about the procedure and reminded me of what was happening at every step. I was on the table in only my sports bra, so if you're not comfortable with another woman seeing you naked then don't schedule an appointment. I can handle it now that I'm 32 but at 18 I would have been too shy and potentially traumatized.
The under arms weren't that painful but burnt like hell. So, I was nervous about the Brazilian. Well, she put the wax all over everything--which is smart of their center's part. If she hadn't, I may have said, "I've had enough and I'm leaving even without a refund." I have very coarse hair on my brow bones, under arms, and pubic area. I've been told this by eye brow waxers in the past. They have said that my hairs are in really deep. Well, the Brazilian hurt so bad that my adrenaline started pumping: I broke out in a sweat all over my body and got the shakes. At one point, I reached down there and clamped my legs shut. I asked her if it was going to pull my lips. She said, "No it won't. It just feels that way. Everyone asks me that. The wax only adheres to the hair--not the skin."
DESPITE THE PAIN, I'm glad I got waxed and I will continue with it in the future. The tech said, "The first time is the worst time" because the hair is so coarse and the follicles have never been stimulated like that before. Since it hurt so bad and since it looks so much better, I'm not going to miss an appointment in the future. When I went to the appointment, I hadn't shaved in several weeks, so the appointment got rid of 90% of my hair. The rest will come off next time.
The tech suggested that I get waxed every 3 weeks and use their after-care products. I purchased the exfoliant and the ingrown/bump serum. I did not purchase the wash or lotion, but wish I had. For all the money I saved on my first wax with an Arizona State DL, I could have made those purchases. I have had no pain or problems since I left my appointment. It didn't hurt to bathe, urinate, or sweat. In short, no skin was removed and I had no allergic reaction to any of the products used during the waxing appointment. I do have sensitive skin, so this was a surprise to me!
UPDATE: JUNE 2013: I followed-up with my 2nd Brazilian at the European Wax Center in Albuquerque where I have since moved. I'm so glad I gave it another shot. The pain during the 2nd Brazilian is about 75% to 90% LESS than the very first Brazilian wax. It wasn't a big deal compared to the very first Brazilian I got. You hair truly does grow back in different stages (ie, lengths) and the shafts are thinner. The only change I'd make is waiting a full 4 weeks to get a re-wax. Three weeks is too soon and you'll have visible under-the-skin hairs at 3 weeks.
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