Why do we do it?????? - Wedding Forum

Rebekah · #1 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 11:17 AM

I have just spent the last 45mins shaping my eyebrows, and consequently I am in a little pain, with swollen red eyebrows!!!!

This always happens to me, whether I go to professionals or do it myself

All in the name of vanity...and impressing the other half (who, by the way, just laughs and says I don't need to do it for him!!!!

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I have put it off for so long that I thought it was about time, seeing as we are having out (very belated) engagement photo done tomorrow, and I do not want to look like the monobrow queen!!!!

Why oh why oh why do I do it :confused: ?

Just wanted to make myself feel a wee bit better!!

By the way, has anyone else had photos done by Portrait Place? My sisters were brilliant, but she went to the one in Woking and we're going to the Merton studio. Just wondering?

cathgamble · #2 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 11:57 AM

I know what you mean Rebekah! Eyebrow plucking is one of my most hated bathroom ritual. I get such sore skin from it.

But it will look beautiful tomorrow!

I can't offer any advice about the photo, but have a lovely time! I am sure it will look wonderful!

Catherine xxx

Shelley · #3 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 01:25 PM

When plucking your brows, always do it after a bath or shower so that the pores are open. Always pluck the hair in the direction of growth, and apply a witch hazel gel afterwards, then leave it...
I have been doing mine for years and am a part qualified beauty therapist, but it still hurts a little...

Taz · #4 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 05:02 PM

i get mine done professionally doesn't hurt quiet as much still have red eyebrows for a while.

nessa · #5 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 05:58 PM

Yep, I get mine done professionally too!!

Waxing takes all off 2 mins!! LOVELY!!

Can never ever pluck up the courage to have me legs done tho, give me a bic razor for that one!

Ness

Angelmouse · #6 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 06:24 PM

I have mine waxed once a month, the more you do it, the less it hurts, apparantley! The jury is still out on that one for me!!

Never had photos done proffesionaly. First time will be the wedding!!

Fran

mistleuk · #7 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 06:33 PM

ooooooh waxing sounds painful to me but then i;m a wimp , not that i enjoy the pain plucking causes either

Angelmouse · #8 (**permalink**) 26-05-2002, 06:40 PM

It does hurt more than waxing but it takes less time than plucking, so I go for the waxing

But I do find it easier to pluck out the stray hairs that grow back after waxing as they are easier to remove as the root is weakened due to the waxing/plucking process each month.

Fran

stack · #9 (**permalink**) 27-05-2002, 08:09 AM

i get mine done in a salon too its much less pain than plucking as its over it a second and thats it.