Come 2011, I came across Browhaus and Strip: Ministry of Waxing. Luckily, I was able to book both establishments for an interview on my weekend show for a segment called "The Naked Truth." But before the interview, I had to experience Browgraphy and Strip XXX All Off. The Browgraphy shall be shared later, but this is about my brazilian waxing experience.
I got to their Greenbelt 5 branch, and was a bit overwhelmed by the décor. There were booths that looked like submarine chamber, and it was TOTALLY cool. The receptionists were really nice and cheerful, at least that made the butterflies in my stomach less excited. Since this happened last year, I'm not so sure if I got my waxpert's name right, but I believe it was Shaina. She was very nice, and chatted me up that I almost forgot that I was going to try the brazilian wax for the very first time. She asked if I've tried it before - no, and if I've shaved previously - yes, which is why she gave a disclaimer that it was going to be quite painful. She also said that the strawberry wax can't be used on me since I've shaved before and the chocolate wax will be used instead. I felt exposed and was a bit uncomfortable, but she was business as usual, so I relaxed a bit more. The great thing was she paused when it was already painful for me, and she told me if I should breathe in, so I wouldn't feel much pain. We were already half-done, and it wasn't as painful as my previous colleagues said. Well, the nearer it got to the middle, the more painful it became. At last, it was done. Or I thought it was. She told me to flip over so she can work on removing the bum hair - which i thought was goi
ng to be more painful - but wasn't. My first brazilian wax experience - not bad at all. And just to prove if the second time wouldn't be as painful, I tried it again after 1 1/2 months. Yes, it was definitely true. I was even texting while being waxed. How about that! I've become more confident and comfortable with the entire experience, I even tried convincing my fellow Mellow dj's to try it out.
I only realized that that not all waxing establishments provide the same experience. I had my third brazilian waxing experience in a well-known waxing establishment. I, in all honestly, really thought that it was going to be the same 15-minute and barely painful experience. I went it the booth and was told to prep. I was immediately turned off by the stinky baby wipes that they had, which was one of those save-by-the-bulk type offered in supermarkets (Strip had individually-wrapped wipes). So the waxing started. I just couldn't help but compare this establishment to Strip: Ministry of Waxing. The lady waxer didn't have any gloves on, and the first 3-5 pulls were already very painful. I was really about to scream and have become teary-eyed. I couldn't blame it on how near I'm about to have my period, since the timeframe was roughly the same when I had my first 2 sessions with Strip. After having roughly (pun intended) 1/4 of the service done, I stopped her. I just couldn't bear how painful it already was, and I didn't even want to bother about getting my money back. The lady waxer was really nice and said that it'll just be a bikini instead of a brazilian. She offered to tiny my land down there just a tiny bit more, but I really had to refuse. I was teary-eyed, in pain and so in a rush to leave that place.
I'm not bad-mouthing the other establishment. I'm sure other people are very happy with their services. But in case you've experienced the same thing that I did, drop by Strip: Ministry of Waxing and you will see and feel the difference. Sorry I couldn't post any pictures of their interior, my camera was busted that day. Sheesh.
Strip: Ministry of Waxing (www.strip-manila.com) is at the ff locations:
> 2nd fl. Serendra Bonifacio High Street Bonifacio Global City Taguig (Tel. # 901-0892)
> 4th fl. Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center Makati (Tel. # 501-3997)
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