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Anyone here ever go to Molly's Wax Shop in raleigh for waxing needs? I'm looking for a place now that I'm settled here. But I'm nervous, I dont want to go somewhere and have an awful experience.

3/5/2014 10:41:22 AM

If you're in the area, I've gotten multiple recommendations for European Wax Center at Brier Creek. It's a chain so probably pricier but reliable.

3/5/2014 10:45:08 AM

I'm just down the road from brier creek. So you've had positive experiences there? Price isn't a big factor to me (lol I'm not rich) but I had a bad experience last August and ever since I've been scared to get another brazilian again. But at the same time I also miss it.

3/5/2014 10:52:14 AM

the european waxing center, specifically, is a national chain known to pay their employees very little. who knows what other corners they are cutting?

3/5/2014 11:26:41 AM

I hear ya. Big chains are just more comfortable for a lot of folks cause they're so impersonal and predictable.

3/5/2014 11:47:17 AM

I've been there 4-5 times, and only had one bad experience (and as it turns out, I wasn't the only one that did with that girl, I was told she was fired shortly after I was there for getting similar complaints).

the other experiences I've have there were good, and generally much less painful than other places (they use a "patented" hard wax, no strips). your first visit is free (or $20 upgrade to brazilian) and they have packages and whatnot, but I've never had anyone try to hardsell me them or products. I can't speak for what they pay their employees, but I always chat it up with my waxer and they seem generally happy with the place, and go through "corporate training" so their techniques are pretty uniform.

I'd definitely give it a try. and it is much cheaper (I think $42 for a brazilian) than the other places around here

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3/5/2014 12:41:32 PM

I'm kind of interested in what a bad experience entails.

3/5/2014 9:33:26 PM

I would assume: excessive discomfort, infected follicle, unwanted hair remaining, or rude service.

3/5/2014 9:37:58 PM

severe burn-like bruises all up in there, the pictures still make me wince. Part of it was my fault, I had just gone for a run and I was in the middle of my period, but I told her both these things and that I read that they were bad for waxing but she said it would be just fine. LIES.

3/5/2014 10:15:27 PM

I've never waxed, but that sounds like god awful pain.

3/5/2014 10:21:41 PM

I had infected follicles. Except it wasn't just a few of them. It was ALL my follicles. I was pretty pissed and called the salon. They apologized and gave me a second wax free. Happened again. Never again.

But I'm OK with that because I don't care to have to grow out my hair for 2 weeks to pay $50 for a week of being smooth.

3/5/2014 10:29:45 PM

the pain was worse over the next few days.

I want a place that is interested in their client's well-being than just making money and turning appointments

For me the brazilian lasted up to like 2 1/2-3 weeks before I really started to notice growth but I was only on my 4th time when I stop going being of the bad experience. It was much softer while it grew out, and time before growth is supposed to get longer after a while. the growth period wasn't too bad, it never got like a super 70s bush or anything



[Edited on March 5, 2014 at 10:41 PM. Reason : growth]

3/5/2014 10:32:58 PM

fuck

3/5/2014 10:35:39 PM

I've gotten a full body wax once and it was horrible. i had bruises in several places. I'm trimming for life unless I get invited to a celebrity orgy.




sephora has new rewards, finally! UD lipgloss, tarte mascara, argan oil and a new sephora collection 500 point reward (and tory burch cologne, but meh).

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3/6/2014 1:11:28 PM

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"full body wax"

wtf

3/6/2014 2:12:57 PM

oh riiiiight, hair only grows on the vagina

3/6/2014 2:21:22 PM

what?

3/6/2014 3:49:40 PM

I've had good experiences with brazilians EWC - I go to the one off Tryon in Cary.

But I think I'm going to take the Cameron Diaz approach and just stop for a while. No matter what I do/where I go/etc. I always get ingrowns because my hair is THICK - anytime I get a new esthetician they always comment on it and apologize because it's going to hurt. So fuck it, BUSH TIME.

3/7/2014 8:52:51 AM

^what she said

3/7/2014 9:47:09 AM

Oh, hai ladies.

3/7/2014 9:53:11 AM

I usually shy away from two-piece bathing suits...

I have a couple that I bought several years ago when I was literally in no shape to be wearing them, so the bottoms are really big...

I decided if I ever found any that fit "just so" I would get some...

well Old Navy has hit it out of the park with this as well...I was able to get several inexpensive (sale + specials + rewards) separates that all actually look great on me, and I NEVER say that about a bathing suit

This set:








This set:






This set:






This set:

3/11/2014 9:13:28 AM

that's a great top. so where are you gonna be hanging out by the pool lookin' fly this summer?

3/11/2014 9:16:54 AM

I am going to san diego in a few weeks and hoping it's warm enough in California for some pool sitting...

also...I'm going to the beach for a week in June...

I'm generally not the type who enjoys the "hang your wet suit up to dry then wear it again" type....i like my clothes to be clean....

and yes...that halter fit is awesome....halters are basically the only kind that are flattering on me...

I'm thinking about adding these separates to the mix since they are so inexpensive...








all those pieces together were cheaper than just one of the suits I bought years ago....they were Speedo brand and something like $80 each....

on a side note....in the correct size, those bottoms aren't nearly as low on as they appear...

3/11/2014 9:28:27 AM

ooh, i really love that ditzy floral top. have you got a plain black top to go with the last bottom?

3/11/2014 9:29:38 AM

they don't have the plain black top in my size at the moment but I'm going to keep a look out...

it'll go with the last hot pink top until then

3/11/2014 9:32:24 AM

watch out, men of San Diego

3/11/2014 9:36:14 AM

i just want my boyfriend to think i'm pretty...


ahhahahahh

3/11/2014 9:48:11 AM

i just want my sephora rewards without really buying anything, since they came out with all new stuff. aww, i just checked and the UD lipgloss deluxe sample is already gone. I'm sad now.

3/11/2014 9:59:34 AM

rewards points are the devil

3/11/2014 11:27:17 AM

and the black halter is now available in my size....woo hoo

3/11/2014 2:26:42 PM

all the bathing suits posted reminded me of this photoshop fail from yesterday http://jezebel.com/target-photoshops-juniors-swimsuit-model-with-disastro-1540967946

3/11/2014 4:11:21 PM

40% off all dresses at Old Navy online today only

Code: DRESS

Works on sale/clearance

3/12/2014 12:17:09 PM

oh girl...i know


ordered this...



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3/12/2014 2:44:25 PM

waaah, temptations on the coach outlet sale today. $88.48

3/12/2014 3:04:11 PM

^love! Do it

3/12/2014 7:37:43 PM

ew not worth it

3/12/2014 8:51:49 PM

is that some kind of reverse psychology shit? i interpret it as a dare lol

3/13/2014 11:40:18 AM

no I just hate coach

3/13/2014 11:09:37 PM

that's nice. feel free to keep it to yourself next time.

3/13/2014 11:48:28 PM

but you don't keep it to yourself when you hate something someone else posts....


i mean...you're generally supportive...but you can get nasty too when you don't like something

3/14/2014 8:48:36 AM

so you ladies done any underwear shopping lately?

3/14/2014 8:50:06 AM

how about you keep your ugly, cheap, designer-wannabe bags to yourself

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3/14/2014 10:03:49 AM

oh i forgot. KATE SPADE is on the cutting edge of design. get back to us when you get a fendi collection

[Edited on March 14, 2014 at 12:51 PM. Reason : ]

3/14/2014 12:47:42 PM

Wait coach is "designer wannabe"?

I am so behind the times....

Also I like coach and kate spade....so uncool

3/14/2014 12:56:52 PM

oh, you should definitely pick one to categorically hate. since that's so interesting. and then never post anything positive in the thread and just come snipe at other people's tastes. all the cool kids are doing it.

3/14/2014 12:58:20 PM

cat fight

3/14/2014 1:54:04 PM

what the fuck is your problem?

If you think I never post anything positive then you are sadly mistaken. Just because I don't like your stupid bag is no reason to become a raging butthurt cunt.

[Edited on March 14, 2014 at 2:04 PM. Reason : again]

3/14/2014 2:02:08 PM

omfg

3/14/2014 2:08:37 PM

3/14/2014 2:21:32 PM

I keep my coach wristlet in my kate spade purse next to my hippie hemp makeup bag

3/14/2014 2:25:00 PM