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GiGi Brazilian Bikini Wax Microwave Kit
A complete hard wax kit specifically designed to remove coarse and stubborn hair from the bikini area. This hard wax formulation is fast, efficient and gentle a...
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SarahDurham, NC
Great ProductI have been getting brazilian waxes for years now but just cant afford to go to the salon anymore. This kit worked really well and I think it helped that I have seen it done so many times in the salon so I picked up a lot from watching them. Although there are some areas I have a harder time with (because it hurts. were pulling hair from a sensitive area people, of coure it hurts!) it has gotten easier each time. I do find that heating in 1 minute increments works best. and using a candle warmer to keep it hot is helpful too. If you follow the directions and improvise a little with the heating time you should have no problems.posted Apr 24, 2008Link to this post -
TiffanyLong Beach, CA
Bald Success!!!I have never been so enthused with a particular product that Ive rushed to find a review site immediately after Ive used it. In fact, Ive never even written a product review before. But here I am, with that familiar freshly-waxed tingle emanating from my lap, at 12:46am, writing about Gigis brazilian bikini wax kit.Its been about a year that Ive been frequenting a salon for brazilian waxes. Ive been considering a DIY wax for some time, but never thought I could inflict that much pain on myself, especially in the nooks and crannies. What finally drove me to try this product was 1) the hit I took financially on April 15 and my subsequent disinterest in paying $45 plus tip to my dear esthetician to keep me unfuzzed and 2) the endorsement of the salesperson at my local beauty supply store.So I went for it, keeping in mind the salespersons warning to "keep the skin taut!" I am so excited I took the plunge- at first, I figured Id just do my bikini line on my upper thighs and leave the more daunting section for my waxer. But the pain wasnt nearly what I had expected, so I continued moving inwards and around and down until the hair got narrower and narrower. With some bending, twisting, and a few serious "one, two three pulls!!" I have near-professional results. I keep staring at my crotch in disbelief. This was surprisingly less painful than the salon- maybe because of the preparatory oils, maybe because hard wax is gentler on the skin than strip wax. Maybe its because I dont have to make inane small talk while laying on my back half-naked and spread-eagle. Whatever the reason, Im sold on doing it at home now. I didnt even have to resort to my usual bag of intoxicating tricks, like red wine, ibuprofen or that overpriced numbing cream.This wasnt a flawless experience- I had a few drips of wax fall on my hand mirror and some missed hairs that I had to tweeze, but overall, I cant rave enough about this product.Im now trying to figure out what body part I can wax next... Obrigada, Gigi!posted Apr 22, 2008Link to this post
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RobynNJ
Fair, Sensitive Skin- DissatisfiedI am an experienced waxer. Ive been going for full Brazilians, legs, and underarms for years. I can usually do my legs, underarms and bikini line at home myself to save cash. In this products defense is only the fact that this was my first foray into doing a Brazilian at home. In my opinion, this product was a mess. The applicators get caked in the hardening wax, making it harder to apply to small areas. The opening of the container shrinks as all the wax hardens and you have to dig all the way down to get soft wax, making your applicator even more messy. I read all the directions. I prepped my skin as directed. After microwaving it for two 30 second intervals, I still couldnt break the top with a disposable applicator. I had to microwave this stuff for way longer than the directions instructed. (around 3 minutes in 30 second increments) Once I got it to a manageable consistency, I started with the standard bikini wax just to make sure the stuff worked before I tried it in any more "difficult" places. It left stray hairs everywhere. I decided to forge on, and give it a try with more sensitive areas, figuring even if a few hairs were left behind, it was worth a shot. At one point when I was waxing the less taught area, I actually had to cut the wax off of my hair, because it solidified, and was literally stuck to me. I could not pull it off...my skin just started ripping. For a finale, trying to clean my skin up was challenging. My sensitive skin was bleeding, irritated and just very unhappy. The best part of this wax was the satisfying plunk it made as it hit the bottom of my garbage can.posted Mar 22, 2008Link to this post -
SarahCoon Rapids
Dont BuyI read all instructions before starting and tried to follow exactly as it said. After 30 seconds in the microwave, it was still hard as a rock, I did another 30 seconds and it was still hard as a rock, I was not sure what to do as it said not to go over one minute. I did another 15 seconds and then was able to braak the seal on it but then it exploded all over the microwave and my counter. I was able to stir it then and it became a huge mess and running over the edges. Once I finally was able to try it, it would not spread evenly and was clumpy. The parts I was able to get it on, it did remove the hair, but I would never buy this produce again and threw what I had left away. Dont waster your money.posted Feb 18, 2008Link to this post
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Brandy
Very Nice At Home Wax KitI bought this product after reading a bundle of mixed reviews. I have had a professional brazilian wax, and I wax my own eyebrows and other body parts. I hated spending so much at a salon to have a random person wax my "special place" and then have it grow back 3 days later, it wasnt worth it. I bought this product so I could try waxing at home because I was tired of shaving. I found that the negative reviews would be correct if the person hadnt tried waxing ever before, or didnt follow directions correctly. I microwaved the wax for 30 seconds, then stirred, then another, then stirred, then one more time, stirred and it was the perfect consistency. It was easy to spread, dried quickly, if it dried to slow for some of you, you heated it too long. It was more painful trying to get an end up on the wax to wax it off, so strips would be helpful in preventing initial pain. As for waxing it off, it was less painful then in a salon. Overall, I had great results, I did have to pluck a few hairs, but so far no grow back and it has been 3 days. My advice to those having problems with it, you should go to a salon first to see what they do, to better understand how to properly wax. Second, waxes hurt, this product doesnt deserve negative reviews for pain, the first wax always hurts, but after that it gets easier. Third depending on your microwave the way it heats is going to vary, so judge by the initial 30 seconds. If it is still too hard then microwave again and try to stir every time. The consistency I had that worked the best was like a heated caramel. I definitely recommend this product to someone who knows how to wax themselves, and doesnt try to rush the process, because it is time consuming to get a nice even wax! I have tried other waxes, and they just didnt get the job done, so this is definitely a product I will continue to use.posted Feb 2, 2008Link to this post
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ClaudiaVirginia
Doesnt Worki think the good reviews must be all made up. the wax never hardens. at least not after 45 minutes which is all i felt like waiting. i tried taking it off within a minute and it was still taffy like so i waited and tried again every five-ten minutes. the wax doesnt harden so it is impossible to get off. you are stuck with a gooey mess on your skin. do not buy this.posted Jan 31, 2008Link to this post
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SamWyoming
Awesome Product!If you follow the directions, this kit works great! This was my first time doing the brazilian and everything worked just as you would expect it to in a salon. The wax really removes all of the hair. Great way to save yourself some money every few weeks! I definitely will be buying more in the future!posted Jan 21, 2008Link to this post
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Julia
Do Not RecommendThere were mixed reviews before I bought it so I went with the positive and bought it. Well it turns out the negative reviews were right. Its very messy and painful. I havent used it since the first time.posted Jan 14, 2008Link to this post
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HeidiCalifornia
Works Wonders!!!Ladies, this is the best!! I just bought one and I had salon like results only cheaper and I didnt have to show my intimate areas to an stranger!!! It is painful, I wont lie! but it is so worthy!!! My tip to make it less painful is to trim the hair up to 0.5 cm long, or maybe less and start from the bottom working your way up to the top (if you are going to go complete bold as I do) also the numbing spray works, still hurts but not as bad!! This product is the best Ive tried, its not messy and it does work wonderful!! I love it!! oohh I use it for my underarm area and it is beautiful I simple LOVE THIS PRODUCT, it is an excellent product!! and ladies! go bold! it is nice!!posted Jan 9, 2008Link to this post
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AnonymousSacramento, California
Excellent Product!!I love this wax, I have never been to a professional yet I did this on my own and loved it. If I can do it, you can do it! just be careful when handling. All those people that gave this wax bad reviews must be reviewing other waxes or just plain clumsy. When stirring it, stir s l o w.posted Jan 1, 2008Link to this post
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