I've never had bruises from waxing and haven't heard about bruising happening before from any of my co-workers (I work at a spa). Doesn't mean it never happens, but I haven't heard about it. Redness is common especially for a few hours afterwards but should definitely be gone within a couple of days. Did you do the waxing yourself? What kind of wax did you use? less

Thank you both so much for the replies! I tried to do this at home. In our very rural area I don't even know if there is a spa. I use a product from Wal-mart by Sally Hansen. It is called Extra Strength All-Over Body Wax Kit.

Stormy, I wish the package insert would have given some of these hits to do prior to waxing. Cold does seem to help. My husband thinks I'm totally nuts now, but since we are out of ice, I just grabbed a bag of frozen peas.. Ahhh, it sooths.


I waxed at around 10 pm last night. The bruises popped up immediately after I removed a strip. Without wisdom, I continued to wax thinking that maybe the bruise was just something that happens and not a big deal. Another big mistake. Now I'm burised in most places. Also, latter all of the other area which was not bruised was very red. Not to mention, very painful. I thought this was mainly due to the course hair, but now I'm wondering if I hurt myself.

Walking last night was near to impossible. Today walking is a bit less painful. Unfortunately, I'm staying home while the family is at a BBQ celebrating our son's graduation. I wanted to go, but the pain is really too much. Plus how do you explain a bruised ___________ to all your family and friends. *smiles* less

Oooh, yeah. Someone should have warned you that you shouldn't wax - at home or professionally - the day of or the day before a big event. I'm so sorry you're missing out on your son's graduation bbq.

I highly recommend someone running out and picking up a numbing creme for you. Anything with benzocaine in it should help. Then you might be able to go join the festivities. Wear a loose dress with no panties? less

Thank you both so much for the replies! I tried to do this at home. In our very rural area I don't even know if there is a spa. I use a product from Wal-mart by Sally Hansen. It is called Extra Strength All-Over Body Wax Kit.

Stormy, I wish the package insert would have given some of these hits to do prior to waxing. Cold does seem to help. My husband thinks I'm totally nuts now, but since we are out of ice, I just grabbed a bag of frozen peas.. Ahhh, it sooths.


I waxed at around 10 pm last night. The bruises popped up immediately after I removed a strip. Without wisdom, I continued to wax thinking that maybe the bruise was just something that happens and not a big deal. Another big mistake. Now I'm burised in most places. Also, latter all of the other area which was not bruised was very red. Not to mention, very painful. I thought this was mainly due to the course hair, but now I'm wondering if I hurt myself.

Walking last night was near to impossible. Today walking is a bit less painful. Unfortunately, I'm staying home while the family is at a BBQ celebrating our son's graduation. I wanted to go, but the pain is really too much. Plus how do you explain a bruised ___________ to all your family and friends. *smiles* less

It's very, very common, especially on the first time. It's recommended that you take an advil or a tylenol thirty minutes before your appointment and to rub some numbing cream onto the skin. This should help ease the pain, but the bruising should ease up in the next two or three days. You can speed up the process by applying cold compresses to the skin. I hope you feel better! less