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Original poster

To take DD(5) and DS(3) along to a beauty treatment tomorrow

21 replies

Rollergirl1 · 08/08/2011 21:00

When I say beauty treatment it is actually a bikini wax. I'm a bit stuck as need to get it done and we are going on holiday the following day. I wasn't expecting to have the kids with me at the time of the appointment but I have now. Obviously they couldn't be in the treatment room with me when I am having it done so they would need to sit outside. They are well behaved children and would sit quietly and wouldn't be any bother. But I wouldn't be able to see them and would mean that the spa stuff would invariably feel like they were watching over them/looking after them.

I know the answer, i'm going to have to cancel aren't I?

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PinkSchmoo · 08/08/2011 21:04

Ask the salon.

FabbyChic · 08/08/2011 21:04

Use a razor does the same job and hurts less.

Penthesileia · 08/08/2011 21:06

Call the salon and ask. They may be used to it. The lovely lady who de-yetis me is happy for my DD (3) to sit in the room and watch a DVD or look at a book while she tortures waxes me, although admittedly, it's only 1/2 leg & underarm, not bikini... I am always more worried about passing on sexist and insidious beauty/body messages to my DD than I am that she'll get stuck in the hot wax.

Sexolette · 08/08/2011 21:09

I would just take them into the room if the salon are ok with it.

thisisyesterday · 08/08/2011 21:11

yes, you will have to cancel. you can't expect the salon staff to watch your kids i don't think.

no chance of a friend being able to help out at all?

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Rollergirl1 · 08/08/2011 21:16

I tried to call today but couldn't actually speak to anyone. I wouldn't be bothered about them being in the room if it was a leg wax. But I know that DD will be really inquisitive about what's going on and probably be asking lots of questions and just thought might be a bit awkward.

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iskra · 08/08/2011 21:17

Can you bring a DVD & take them in with you? I am not sure about leaving them sitting outside.

rempy · 08/08/2011 21:17

Mmmmmmmm.......................................

Cancel.

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Rollergirl1 · 08/08/2011 21:20

thisisyesterday: No I know, I think that would be a real liberty.

Have asked a few and no joy. It's a salon in a fitness centre and there is a creche so mabye that might be an option.

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MerylStrop · 08/08/2011 21:21

Most poshish places won't allow you to take children along - on the basis that people are paying good money for facials etc and kids might possibly disturb them etc.

Buy some immac?

HeyYouJimmy · 08/08/2011 21:32

I agree with Fabby again . Using a razor should take less time, hurt less and cost less too.

amothersplaceisinthewrong · 08/08/2011 21:34

Cancel, and get a Venus razor. Bikini waxes should be done in private, they are not a spectator sport for small children

edwinbear · 08/08/2011 21:35

I think it depends on the salon, mine have always said that weekday afternoons when they aren't busy, they have no problem with me taking DS with me, either to sit in the room, or one of the staff will keep an eye on him if I would prefer.

bringmesunshine2009 · 08/08/2011 21:37

The salon I wanted to go to for eyelash extensions turned me away with a 4 week old baby as 'they weren't insured to have more than 2 people in a room and they wouldn't watch him' (as if I'd let them) anyhow. Blind fury. Cancel. Veet sensitive. 6 mins, all done, no pain. Patch test.

bringmesunshine2009 · 08/08/2011 21:38

Ps went to vietnamese shop up the road in the end. The woman called in her teenage daughter and got her to sit next to me, whilst the daughter held DS and I could touch his foot! Big tips.

PacificDogwood · 08/08/2011 21:40

The place I go to occasionally has children sitting in the waiting area.
I don't really see the issue if your girls are happy for a few minutes on their own.

I thought you were going to say, you were taking your DDs to have a beauty treatment done. I was going to wade in all guns blazing .

Penthesileia · 08/08/2011 21:47

bringmesunshine: the way you wrote your message makes it seem you Veeted your eyelashes in some kind of hairy protest.

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Rollergirl1 · 08/08/2011 21:51

I have never used Veet/Immac and wouldn't have a fucking clue what to do. Will try and speak to the spa staff in the morning and see what they say. I think if was just DD would be more inclined to let her in the room with me if they were okay with it. But not sure that DS really needs to be a spectator to a "brazilian" at the age of 3. Talk about putting the poor lad off women for life!

Pacific: Heh, I would have to have a death wish to post something like that in AIBU with all you MN vipers!

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PacificDogwood · 08/08/2011 21:55

You are not wrong there!

AuntiePickleBottom · 08/08/2011 21:57

i took my then 3 year old ds to a smear appoinment....he doesn't remember.

i can never find child care, so i had to take him.

Muckyhighchair · 08/08/2011 22:11

Book a home waxer, if you ask nicely she may be able to fit you in

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