Strip'd and (feeling) Sexy

Wannabi sexy, or at least feel like it? Get a Brazilian wax !

(side comment: I can't believe my first post is a vanity post...) 

I never thought I would ever want one, after a rather traumatic experience at Lay Bare in Market! Market! No, I was not the one getting the Brazilian (was only in for half leg-waxing), but the girl in the next cubicle. I could hear her crying and tearfully requesting for a few seconds of rest time in between rips. I felt so sorry for her and swore I will not even attempt to get one.

Thanks to my Belle de Jour (BDJ) Power Planner 2012, I found a coupon for Strip Manila. With Lay Bare always fully booked (they really do have the best prices for waxing services), I decided to use my 15% off for a half leg wax at Strip in Greenbelt 5. The funky interior designs (I am a sucker for branding and packaging), very private rooms, pleasant staff, attractive literature , and as I found out from my first visit - the outstanding service, made me vow: I want a Brazilian and I want it here.

Love the cute posters. This one made me feel like such a monkey :-)

If I wanted to inflict pain and torture upon myself, I would rather have it in a posh place where nobody can hear me. Unlike Lay Bare's cubicles, Strip's waxing rooms are fully private and closed - so the poor soul next door won't get scared of somebody else's intolerance for pain (like what happened to me!) Armed with my BDJ Card (comes with the planner, which, by the way, allows the bearer 5% off from ala carte waxing service from Strip), I bravely walked into Strip Greenbelt and asked for.. ehrm.. (in a moment of cowardice) a bikini wax ::blush:: The girl at the reception sensed my apprehension and nodded knowingly, "Okay ma'am, bikini muna - then kung saan abutin." Lol. Okay. I requested for Bianca, the Striperella who did my legs a few weeks ago.

Bianca did it to me by stage :-) as seen on their "menu" (click left for larger image, i got this from their website...), asking me per stage if I still prefer to continue. When she was done with the 2nd to the last level (before xxxx all off!) , it was the "now or never" moment for me -- meaning , if I chickened out after the first rip, I still have to pay the Php 1200 , hehe. I took one look at my VJJ and the remaining tuft of hair, and thought, what's the point of waxing if you are not going to take it all off? So I bravely said... bring it on Bianca!

It was all quick! Done efficiently and expertly, I think I was out of there in less than 20 minutes. The pain was not so bad at all, at least for me - it was just like getting a leg wax. More of surprise than pain. I had to squeeze Bianca's arm a little bit and let out a short "Ow" when she was waxing the most sensitive parts, but nothing scandalous. I guess I had 4 major "ow" moments - the price for vanity. I just laughed with relief after, I think I handled my first Brazilian wax with grace!

The hot wax scared me at first, but it was surprisingly soothing. Bianca said hot wax was better because it helped open up pores, which makes pulling easier. And I think I believe her. I can't imagine the same technique being used on my legs at Lay Bare , being used to wax my VJJ! They use a clay-like wax there, which strips little strips instead of bigger areas. Must be a lot of "ow" moments!

Handy after-wax care card

Overall, I liked my waxing experience at Strip (plus the fact that they didn't try to sell me something after :-) , and I won't mind doing it again ! Php1,200 for every wax is a bit steep for me, so I don't know how often I can do it (for Cash Cash Pinoy members and Citibank cardholders, there's actually a good Strip deal for up to June 2012! Check it out). Lay Bare is another waxing salon option but I am yet to try a Brazilian there (costs only Php450!). I will also stay with Lay Bare for my leg wax since it's really more affordable there (Php 300 vs. Strip's Php 800 for half leg!) 

Now... my only worry are the in-grown hairs , infections , and other Brazilian wax horror stories! But I bet those are one in many cases. Cross my fingers I won't have a post wax horror story!

Let me just conclude with , get it if you want (like what I did!) , triumph over the pain , savour the sexy, fresh feeling after!

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