My mother-in-law has a waxing business out of her home. Every so often a group of girls will come over and disappear into her crafting room, where she has a daybed. About an hour later they'll emerge, happily piling money into my mother-in-law's hands.
Personally, I find it kind of weird that they go in groups. I don't imagine that they're all getting their eyebrows waxed, which is the only kind of waxing I'd be comfortable letting others see me do. Do they not mind their friends watching someone rip their mustache off? Or worse, seeing them spread eagled for a Brazilian? And I know for a fact, because I stupidly asked, that the latter is the most common type of waxing she does.
I also find the whole AT HOME SPA CARE thing fascinating. There are lots of actual spas and salons to go to in Santos, but it's equally as common to just go to someone's house. Or have them come to yours. I'm totally on board with not having to get out of my pajamas for a manicure or hair cut, or going to someone's house for a massage. But waxing? NO FRICKIN WAY.
I seriously can't get over this whole waxing in the craft room thing! (Though I think if she has a designated area it would be different. Maybe?)
Regardless, it's pretty obvious that I will not be getting waxed in the craft room. Something Gilberto learned the hard way. The first time we came here, he suggested I let her wax ME. I made it pretty clear that not only was I a bit creeped out by a his mother's room of many uses, she wasn't going ANYWHERE near my nether regions.
Nothing surprises me here...not even a craft room waxing parlor. Though I would never let my MIL wax me. Ever. Though my SIL does wax her lady bits by herself in the house. In front of me from time to time. Apparently it doesnt make her the least bit awkward..I however am praying for some kind of escape....
ReplyDeleteI am never going to look at my craft room the same way again. Think of all the possibilities! Ha!
ReplyDeleteNever would I want other people to watch me get waxed... I am quite the pansy, and don't do so well. To be honest, I haven't ever had my nether regions waxed, but I have had my legs waxed and HOLY CRAP I cursed like a sailor! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't get my head around the idea of a Brazilian wax. Like woah.
ReplyDeleteI sit here reading this and I honestly didn't know what to type as a response. There aren't words for that sort of thing. I LOVE my friends, but none, and I mean NONE, are going to watch me get my nether regions waxed. As a matter of fact, I too can't wrap my head around the idea of a Brazilian wax. I think it sounds like something created by someone very, very evil...probably a man none the less. I've had my eyebrows done for years and I have gotten used to it. I don't think I could ever get used to someone waxing that. I prefer mine to be done in a salon of some sort too. Just going to someones house and in a back room seems...weird.
ReplyDeleteYeah. That's kind of weird!
ReplyDeleteI've read that waxing is something you have to be really careful about because in rare cases it can actually cause an infection, so I don't think I'd go to anyone's house to get that done. And a Brazilian in front of my friends? Let's not even go there!
ReplyDeleteIt's on my profile. It's thiscrazylife10@yahoo.com
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OMG; just imagining my Mother In Law near my delicate bits makes me start to wheeze! Hilarious post.
ReplyDeleteI was just going to ask if she has ever waxed you. Can you imagine?!
ReplyDeleteBtw, if you live in San Diego, I would totally let your Mom wax me. Getting waxed there is a pretty penny times 300. Given, I got waxed in a salon in Brazil where the waxing room had such a low roof that when I had to lift my leg, my feet were touching the roof. Oh, and it was also used for storage. Never went back
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is this post? :) And now you've provided actual proof that Brazilians are highly invested in having hairless vaginas. I thought that was just marketing hype! :) Having never been waxed myself, there were so many parts of this tale that made my (unwaxed) eyebrows raise, but that's why I loved it. :)
ReplyDeleteNot hype at all! All the waxers are booked before holiday weekends (aka. Beach weekends).
ReplyDeleteI do go to a "expensive waxer" now. Really nice place where I know they throw the wax away after, not re-heat and use again. Still, it's only R$30. If I paid $30 in the states, I'd be stoked!
Umm, I'm with you... no way would I let my MIL anywhere near my fine china,
ReplyDeleteI am still shivering a fear. Oh. My. Goodness! I was going to ask if she'd ever ummm given you a family and friends discount, but I'm happy to hear that it was never necessary. Yikes! I do love that she has a job she can do from home and flexibly. But ewwww! :)
ReplyDeleteBWAHAHAHAHA. Oh, poor Gilberto. I'm sure you made your sentiments PERFECTLY clear. LOL
ReplyDeleteI used to go to a waxer who worked out of a room off her garage. It was totally shady, and she only took cash, but it's the best wax I've ever had. Plus, she only charged $25.
ReplyDeleteAnd- I would never let my MIL near my cooter either. Especially if she's got hot wax in her hand.