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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: guvnor_12 on October 15, 2007, 02:02:11 PM

Title: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 15, 2007, 02:02:11 PM
Hey lads,
Now this might sound a bit dumb, but mostly came from a conversation i just had with a mate.
I told him how it does sometimes get to be a hassle shaving my dome (though when im in the mood for it it can be a wonderfully fun thing to do for some reason) :P. He replied saying 'cant you just wax your head??', it did get my thinking, i've not seen any thread on this forum about that so do people actually do it? Any idea guys? Haha

Btw, my name's Guv, n im from England, just joined the forum.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: MagmaBabe on October 15, 2007, 02:17:38 PM
Aloha again Guv  :)

I can't speak for the rest of the guys on here... but I do know that waxing is painful, on the parts that I've done it on anyway  :D
I can't imagine it's that different on ya noggin!!  :D
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 15, 2007, 02:18:48 PM
Haha yeah mate, I know its painful (not that i've actually waxed anything) but curious if anyone's tried it/knows how the results would be. No pain no gain, so if the 'juice is worth the squeeze' then its something i'd consider, but wondering if there's any feedback on it.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: Paul on October 15, 2007, 03:53:40 PM
Hey guvnor, just click on the search button at the top of the forum and then type in waxing and you will find various threads that have been discussed in the past.  Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: BALDANDRE on October 15, 2007, 08:07:47 PM
I think I'd tweeze before I waxed...ouch..

but would dig not having the stubble so fast!
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: BALDANDRE on October 15, 2007, 08:08:55 PM
Aloha again Guv  :)

I can't speak for the rest of the guys on here... but I do know that waxing is painful, on the parts that I've done it on anyway  :D
I can't imagine it's that different on ya noggin!!  :D


Magma!

Nice set of donuts you're showing the dudes..

nice to see you again! O0 :@`
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: WannaBePadre on October 15, 2007, 10:19:56 PM
I searched for head waxing on YouTube, and it looks really, really, really painful.

Personally, I don't mind shaving daily.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: Tyler on October 15, 2007, 11:25:58 PM
Hey Guv, if you're interested in trying out waxing your head, check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/v/iGT79l8wV-E
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: MagmaBabe on October 16, 2007, 11:53:32 AM


Magma!

Nice set of donuts you're showing the dudes..

nice to see you again! O0 :@`


 :@`  :-*

ta very much BA, but you're wrong about my donuts  :D
they're onion rings.

always a pleasure to see you too, btw  ;)
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: Deadbob on October 16, 2007, 12:18:58 PM
I've though about waxing my head as a way to get rid of the shadow... but I cannot afford it, and I cannot sack up enough to do it
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: BALDANDRE on October 16, 2007, 01:24:26 PM


Magma!

Nice set of donuts you're showing the dudes..

nice to see you again! O0 :@`


 :@`  :-*

ta very much BA, but you're wrong about my donuts  :D
they're onion rings.

always a pleasure to see you too, btw  ;)


My bad...I should know my "sets" a little better...glad i got a chance to see them though ;)

Yes...it's always a pleasure :@`
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 16, 2007, 01:36:06 PM
I may eventually try the waxing or tweezing thing ... it may be worth a try.  Not anytime soon though... :-\
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: BALDANDRE on October 16, 2007, 01:53:11 PM
I may eventually try the waxing or tweezing thing ... it may be worth a try.  Not anytime soon though... :-\

Hey X, I'm with ya on the tweezing thing...maybe years from now we'll both say why didn't we do it sooner! 8)
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 16, 2007, 03:52:24 PM
I may eventually try the waxing or tweezing thing ... it may be worth a try.  Not anytime soon though... :-\

Hey X, I'm with ya on the tweezing thing...maybe years from now we'll both say why didn't we do it sooner! 8)

I hear ya man.  If I decide to go that route I'll just have to work up to have the cojones for it ...

 :-\ :'( :-\

Having a shadow-free long lasting smooth dome would be worth a good deal of pain though... O0
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: SLYinKC on October 16, 2007, 08:34:13 PM
Hey X, I'm with ya on the tweezing thing...maybe years from now we'll both say why didn't we do it sooner! 8)
I hear ya man.  If I decide to go that route I'll just have to work up to have the cojones for it ...
:-\ :'( :-\
Having a shadow-free long lasting smooth dome would be worth a good deal of pain though... O0
8)



Define "Good deal of Pain".   Maybe shaving everyday isn't so bad after all. :'(
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: waliguy on October 16, 2007, 10:02:42 PM
Waxing doesn't sound too good to me, but I guess it is about the look or maintanence.  I guess I just look forward to a nice daily shave.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: Asher on October 17, 2007, 10:02:19 PM
a few months back i tried to wax my head.  my sister owns a hair salon and brought home her wax kit.  waxing isn't designed to pull off large amounts of hair at a time, but small strips or patches.  now, i have a high pain threshold (which is why i decided to try it in the first place), but believe me--you don't want that pain.  it isn't like a tattoo or something, not long sustained bothersome pain; it's repetitive shocking violent pain on YOUR HEAD...think how much it hurts when you get razorburn or bang it on something.  it's like someone threw hot oil on your scalp.  anyway, i got through about four or five 1x3 inch strips in the back and it wasn't the pain that made me stop (though it did hurt like hell), it was that it was going to take at minimum 50 more strips to finish the job; at least an hour more of that.  it wasn't worth it, to me.  if you think you've got the guts, more power to you.  the results: the patches that we pulled off stayed off for almost two months, though there was a little fuzz growing there after four weeks.  i had to shave every day not to look like an idiot.  moral of the story--be sure you can finish the job.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 18, 2007, 05:15:31 AM
hmmm, thanks for all the feedback. I reckon i might try it for a laugh at some point, just a small strip n see how it goes. I'm used to pain (5 broken legs, broken fingers n also torn muscles in my short lifespan) as i play hockey a lot but from what i gather this is a LOT of pain so we'll see how it goes. IF i do, do it i will try n film it n post it up here. Could be an idea for that headblade video. Show the pain of waxing, followed by 'Thats why I use headblade' :P. Corny.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: JDog on October 18, 2007, 06:40:24 AM
Hey Guv I'm eventually going to try waxing too mate...I really enjoy my headshave routine but I gotta see what kind of results I can get from waxing. Wild Turkey will be all the painkiller that I need ;D

Didnt get a chance to welcome you proper either.Welcome Bro O0
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 18, 2007, 03:19:15 PM
excellent mate, do post the results up here at some point if you do it. Right, im giving it a try so now just need to find the appropriate 'strip' or wtv to do it with. Any ladies here who can suggest? :XX
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 18, 2007, 03:34:07 PM
hmmm, thanks for all the feedback. I reckon i might try it for a laugh at some point, just a small strip n see how it goes. I'm used to pain (5 broken legs, broken fingers n also torn muscles in my short lifespan) as i play hockey a lot but from what i gather this is a LOT of pain so we'll see how it goes. IF i do, do it i will try n film it n post it up here. Could be an idea for that headblade video. Show the pain of waxing, followed by 'Thats why I use headblade' :P. Corny.

If you fully wax your head and post it in the video section for the giveaway you have my vote!  I for one would love to see it as I am mulling the idea in my head (either waxing or tweezing).  I will most likely do it eventually.  I'll let you and JDog go first  :*))
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 19, 2007, 01:07:31 AM
everyone's so polite letting the other guy go first n experience the pain before they try it aint they haha. Hopefully before wednesday so keep watchin this space.
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: MagmaBabe on October 19, 2007, 05:46:34 AM
excellent mate, do post the results up here at some point if you do it. Right, im giving it a try so now just need to find the appropriate 'strip' or wtv to do it with. Any ladies here who can suggest? :XX

Well, I've used Veet strips.. although in all honesty, I don't particularly like them (I actually got someone else to pull the strips off at the same time while I just lay back with my eyes shut)  ouch!! You get finishing wipes with them which  helps to get rid of the sticky residue that's left behind.

My advice is to make enquiries at your local beauty salon. It's probably not as expensive as you might think.. and if they're willing to do a mans 'back, crack and sac' then why not the head?!!  :D

anyways, Good luck Guvnor!! (been dying to say that lol)  ;)
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: X The Hierophant on October 19, 2007, 07:46:17 AM
.. and if they're willing to do a mans 'back, crack and sac' then why not the head?!!  :D

I think I'm nauseous now  !@!@ !*u%e
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: -Doug- on October 19, 2007, 07:52:34 AM

.. and if they're willing to do a mans 'back, crack and sac' ...


I think I'd rather take a razor to some of those spots than have them waxed!
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: BaldBen on October 19, 2007, 07:56:27 AM
50 rounds of pain? :(
Feels like someone's throwing  burning hot oil on your head? :o

Are you sure Wild Turkey will be strong enough for you JDog?  ???
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: Drackare on October 19, 2007, 11:38:50 AM
I had a friend wax his heand once......Only once....he said it hurt like &%(*%
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: tomgallagher on October 19, 2007, 11:45:13 AM
What's a Brazilian wax job.?
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: MagmaBabe on October 19, 2007, 11:50:15 AM
Google it!  ::)  :D
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: guvnor_12 on October 22, 2007, 04:09:49 PM
in a rather unfortunate turn of events im temporarily broke  lol. So the waxing experiment will have to be put on hold. Also cut my head (first time!) shaving today so probably best not to wax that till its healed nicely. Will do it though, worked up the courage, just need the cash!
Spent what money i would have had on Jimmy Carr tickets :p
Title: Re: Waxing it off!
Post by: champ007 on October 22, 2007, 09:59:48 PM

My advice is to make enquiries at your local beauty salon. It's probably not as expensive as you might think.. and if they're willing to do a mans 'back, crack and sac' then why not the head?!!  :D


Psssssss, most SBG don't have a local beauty salon, they look at us with a funny expression when we enter  ???  ;D