Hi friends! I’m working three jobs so as you can imagine, I’m quite busy. But I wanted to discuss something with you all.
Hair removal.
I’m half Pakistani, so naturally, I have slightly thicker/darker hair than most. While my school friends stick solely to the razor
This razor worked best for me. Mighty close shave!
(even in the bikini area!), my Pakistani friends can’t live without wax. I thought I’d try something in between. When I shave, my hair grows back just hours after. I tried using epilating creams, but my sensitive skin was burned immidiately. I’ve had a scab mustache once, and once too many. Nair’s sensitive formula did work wonders, but still wasn’t quite strong enough to remove hair above the surface of my pores. So I was left with one more option. Wax.
I’ve bought tens of waxing kits, but the proved too confusing for a hair-ripping virgin. Yesterday I decided I’d get my first bikini and leg wax at Shobha Spa in Soho. My Pakistani friends assured me that Indians are the best at waxing, not to mention my boss at NYLON swears by their fast and thorough service.
No scab mustaches!
Shobha was awesome. It was a given that it’d hurt, but it was fast and easy. My waxer was extremely friendly, asking about my weekend, school and work to get my mind off of the pain. I did get a slight reaction to the wax, with little red dots all over my legs, but they faded after about an hour. There were very tiny patches of hairs that had been missed, but nothing too obvious. I think it’d be hard to get it all, so I’m content. My bikini line was absolutely perfect. She did an extremely good job, though I screamed out loud after the first rip. My waxer also suggested that I try sugaring the next time, which is a type of gel wax that’s for more sensitive skin. Both services came out to $103.
Overall, I was extremely happy with waxing. I probably won’t get my legs professionally waxed very often, but I’d definitely go for a bikini wax regularly. I watched her do my leg wax, so I’m fairly certain I’ll be able to figure it out at home. I’ll do some research on some home waxing for my next post.
Love you all.
Wow, this was great advice! I too have thicker, darker hair than a lot of my friends (thanks, Dad genes), and I’m always browsing the Internet for solutions and recommendations for hair removal. To get some tips from a beauty guru that I trust so much is great! Thank you, Sarrbasi! I’m always grateful for your insight! DFTBA!
sara! great post, please make some more videos, i miss them! you;re always so personable and fun. pretty please!
PLEASE PLEASE !!! Can you do a make up video on youtube agen !!! I love those videos
PLEASE!
BTW: Im fråm sweden so my english is not wery good :/
Hugs//Hanna
Dearest Sarrbasi,
If you do not post a tutorial on Youtube soon, I will be forced to hunt you down and make you post one.
With love,
Claire
Heyy!
xoxo
I’m Indian too so I totally know what you’re talking about in regards to the constant dilemmas of hair removal. However, just a quick tip. Many Indian ladies will do waxing from home. It’s a good thing to look out for because if you can find one who you’re comfortable with they will do it for MUCH cheaper. I live in Toronto so there is an abundance of them but generally the average price to get your legs and bikini area is about $45-50. And you could always do a test patch before hand to see if you’re sensitive. Miss your blog posts, looking forward to more!
Hey girl. I’m part Pakistani too, and I know what you mean about the hair growing back in hours haha!! Ive never had a professional wax service before, but I’m considering it (esp now since I read your post)
thanks for the tips and keep making videos for you youtube channel whenver you can! I know its hard, going to school and all, but I think you have really good viewers and people could learn a lot from you! I have a blog, and its sad that I barely update…but a channel shows personality. I want to make a successful channel and seeing that you have one I think you should keep it going!!!
x’s and oh’s..
Summar
Pleeeease start blogging and/or making videos again – we miss you!!!!
Hey Sarbassi! I’m not sure what way is the best way to get in contact with you, so I’ll guess I’ll just leave this really long message here…
I just want you to know how much you’ve truly inspired me and influenced my style. Your spirit, your personality, and your great taste in music have helped me become the person I am today! I used to be all about Hollister (blech!) and listening to the same old popular radio music. But you’ve led me to the direction of a much more interesting, special way of living.
Thanks to you, I now shop at Madewell. Thanks to you, I’ve started buying higher end makeup at Sephora. Thanks to your tips, my skin has been close to completely acne free for the past month. So, thank you Sarrbasi for all of the wonderful ways you’ve changed my life. I’ve gained much more confidence and I’ve really developed my own unique sense of style. Somedays when I’m picking out an outfit to wear, I think, “What would Sarbassi wear?!”
AND PLEASE, since I am such a fan of yours, please do not stop keeping in touch with us. Even if they are short little posts and videos, you reaching out to us means the world to me. You have such a talent and such a beautiful spirit, and I absolutely love love your makeuptutorials and your tips and tricks. So please, Sarrbasi, don’t stop posting videos and blog updates! We’d all love to hear about college and just hear anything from you!
Love and miss you!