Topic: bikini wax

Win a Shobha® Aftercare S.E.T. for Bikini Season ($77 Value)

Win a Shobha® Aftercare S.E.T. for Bikini Season ($77 Value)

It’s almost bikini season (you know, that time of year when we sit in our air-conditioned offices and wish we were wearing a bikini on the beach), and frankly, our bikini lines aren’t really ready. But today’s new 40 Days of Giveaways prize is here to help. (If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is using the season of Lent to reward you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan.) Today’s prize is all about keeping your bikini line healthy and spot-free: We’re giving away one (1) Shobha® Aftercare S.E.T. to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. More »

Wax, Thread, Sugar, or Bleach: Mustache Removal for All Skin Types

Wax, Thread, Sugar, or Bleach: Mustache Removal for All Skin Types

My obsession with hair removal started in Mrs. Bolin’s fifth-grade class. I was minding my own business at snack time, enjoying my fruit snacks, when John Richards came over and destroyed my peace. That prepubescent prick leaned over my desk, stared at my upper lip and announced to the class: “So it’s true, Tracy’s got more facial hair than anyone in our grade!”

I. Wanted. To. Die.

He wasn’t just mean; he was right. I had a shadow over my lip. It wasn’t hideous, but I’d been grateful that no one had pointed it out. When John Richards brought it to the attention of class, I immediately ran home and begged my mom to vanquish my facial hair. More »