Comments on: Eyebrow Waxing

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:20:24 +0000

The EXACT STORY YOU POSTED happened to me last year. I was on the acne medication Retin-A which makes the skin thin and I always went to get my eyebrows waxed. But when I went to get my eyebrows waxed for the first time after using Retin-A MY EYEBROWS WERE ON FIRE! The first thing I was thinking is I’M SUEING, but i knew it was my own damn fault for not using common sense. Anyways, I couldnt wax them anymore so I decided to pluck my own eyebrows. It’s hella cheaper than waxing and less of a hassle. I suggest plucking.

By: Joy

Joy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:14:33 +0000

Tracey, you probably got some sort of staph infection, and that can cause boils. You should probably go to the dr. for that.

By: DermaTalk

DermaTalk — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:23:11 +0000

Its normal for many people to experience some swelling at the first and will go away by itself but if you experience boils that might be folliculitis…. use some antiseptics and keep the area clean

By: stranger (:

stranger (: — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:45:38 +0000

here’s a tip for those who get “pimples” after threading!
exfoliate the day before threading (remove dead skin, etc), wash face again prior to threading (keep pores clear from the day’s oil+dirt), immediately wash and tone face after threading (clean pores again + close pores), exfoliate reguarly thereafter (but only 2 days after threading because the skin will be real delicate the first 2 days!)

threading sans pimples! :D

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:29:35 +0000

This comment is posted in response to mesha Says:

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January 18th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I am wondering with reading all these about waxing if any of you are on Retina A acne medications. I am an esthecian and have been waxing for years and find that when people are on medication that rapidly exfoliates the skin it causes the skin to lift off.
Most of the waxing problems associated with waxing is because the customer has not disclosed their health history. Hope this helps.
-End of quoted text-

Mesha,

Most waxers do not request health history… they just whisk you in and do the waxing as quickly as possible to achieve greater turnover and more money. There is no guarantee you will not be burned or scarred regardless of your medication history.

Additionally, as one of the people who initially posted above, I was on no medication and had been going to a different Esthetician for years with no problem. The issue is more with the quality, or lack thereof, of the technician and technique. This profession should be more highly regulated to prevent the damage and permanent scarring it can cause (and has likely caused several people on this page alone). Most licensing boards do not realize the pain and suffering potentially caused by this procedure and subsequent permanent damage. I just want to alert those reading these posting to (1) either find someone you highly trust or (2) to find alternative methods of hair removal. Otherwise, you risk permanent scarring and discoloration in an area you can never hide.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:17:31 +0000

I am wondering if any of you ever experienced something besides skin burning and skin peeling…..my problem is swelling and like a boil, almost in the form of a zit full of liquid…..I mean it’s the weirdest thing ever…..I don’t think the wax my lady used was NOT hot enough…..can that be a problem???? I appreciate any help or suggestions!!!

By: nisha

nisha — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:19:44 +0000

I had my eye brows threaded few days ago and the lady ripped off chunks of skin along. I am hoping I won’t have a permanent scar. I have known threading all my life and I can tell that the person who did this was not an expert. It makes me furious how could she hurt someone this badly. She was very careless.
I just hope I won’t end up with permanent scaring. The wound has shrunken but is still red. Any idea if it could leave scaring?

By: lea

lea — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:29:19 +0000

i need help!! i got my eyebrows waxed yesterday and i have to go to a party tomarrow. my eyebrows look great but the skin around my eyebrow is like white and my regular skin is tan. i layed out in the sun for a long time but its still white. my mom said we could wax my whole face but i dont want to do that. the two things i first think of are tanning spray and makeup. any other ideas or ways to do my ideas?? please!

By: Zac

Zac — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:29:13 +0000

Got my eyebrows waxed friday afternoon, a huge chunk of skin was ripped off just below my eyelid on both sides… and I am panicked. It doesn’t look any better in fact it looks much worse, bright red and I have a very, very important job interview on Tuesday. Let alone going to work Monday etc… I have tried aloe, vitamin e, aveeno ultra calming lotion. Nothing is helping it only looks worse. Please does anyone have advice about 1. Making this go away as fast as possible, by Tuesday at the very latest and 2. Not causing a permanent scar. I will die if I have permanent scars on my eyelids and under my eyebrows. Thanks

By: mesha

mesha — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:27:59 +0000

I am wondering with reading all these about waxing if any of you are on Retina A acne medications. I am an esthecian and have been waxing for years and find that when people are on medication that rapidly exfoliates the skin it causes the skin to lift off.
Most of the waxing problems associated with waxing is because the customer has not disclosed their health history. Hope this helps.