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Taylor asked in HealthWomen's Health · 10 years ago

What did I do wrong with this bikini wax?

I made a homemade sugar wax and I tried a bikini wax on myself for the first time. It didn't even work and immediatley after I tried ripping it off, there were very dark purple and black splotches on my bikini line. I didn't damage the skin, but what is it? I think they are bruises but they are very hideous. I'm very scared, and how long will it take for them to go away? It is summer and I want to swim! :(. Thanks for any answers!

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  • Leo D
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    The bruises will take 7-10 to clear. Ice them, it'll help.

    You can go to a wax salon in 2 weeks.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    That's happened to me before too. They're just bruises. What REALLY sucks is when the pores start BLEEDING. That's happened to me too.. :P ouch.

    But the bruising should go away within 5 days and you should be able to wax again in 2 weeks. :)

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