to get my first ever Hollywood Wax at age 40?

[HollywoodWaxing]

And if so, why? If not, have you any tips as I'm a little bit apprehensive?

Full disclosure: I'm planning to get it done later this week anyway but am interested in others' experiences.

I've shaved for 25 years - never for anyone else (or because I or anyone I was with was influenced by porn) but because I prefer it.

I'm sick of shaving though and am getting everywhere else waxed so thought I'd give it a go.

Have I gone quite mad or could this become part of a new regular routine?

You’ll be fine. It last for ages too.

Do it!! Take paracetamol/neurofen 30 mins before if you're not good with pain (I'm not!)

I did. It hurts! I've waxed my legs for 25 years but it is painful compared to that. I don't do it often, but for holidays I have it done then maybe 2-3 times throughout the year, I don't feel the need to be bare, but it keeps it neat if you periodically wax

If you can grow it for a while it tends to come out better and easier

First one will hurt - after that it'll hurt much less. I've been doing it around 6 years now and barely flinch plus the results are amazing.
I would recommend using hot wax and not strips. See what your therapist is offering.

I found it excruciating and intensely embarrassing.

Go for it!I have been having a hollywood wax for years and the regrowth now is almost next to nothing which is great!It is so much more better than shaving trust me,you'll soon find it.

What is a Hollywood? Is it all off or the landing strip? I need mine done as I'm heavily pregnant and can't see anything but not sure what to ask for!!

@ballsdeep a Hollywood
it's all off, including around the bottom area

Try to find a Kim Lawless trained therapist if you can... 7 strips and your done. Excellent.

Interesting. I would be far too self-conscious to do it. I have a bloody jungle and it spreads down further than it should. No. Never!

Sticking with hair removal cream

No no! You need an IPL. No pain, brilliant results. IPL every time, you can use it every where too - no more shaving or waxing etc.

If you're shaving make sure you've got enough growth for the wax to get hold of. I think they recommend at least 5mm/grain of rice length.

I thought IPL's were painful to use?