Emma’s Journey – April 2011

Emma’s Journey – April 2011

 New beauty products or treatments can often be a daunting thought. Some promise the world and a multitude of improvements that wouldn’t usually be possible in the most creative science fiction movies. ‘Make your cellulite melt away!’. ‘Say goodbye to grey’s forever!’. ‘Watch your wrinkles vanish before your very eyes!’. Sound familiar? The first thought that pops into my head when I see these claims is ‘Yeah Right’. I’ll refer to my cynicism as pragmatism.

 I thought my ‘pragmatism’ would also get in the way of my desperation to be hair free in certain zones forever. Sounded too good to be true! I kept hearing about laser treatments; whispers here and there.

 I was fed up with the monthly wax cycle, the agonizing minutes in the treatment room in which I squirmed uncomfortably at every ‘Ready?’ asked of me. The truth was I was never ready. I felt like whimpering ‘No’ every time Amber’s or Brooke’s swift and steady hands reached for the strip….

 So, I gave IPL a go a few weeks ago with Amber. It was quick and virtually painless. It felt more like a hot pin prick rather than a stinging slap in the face. Five treatments to go and I’ll be virtually in the clear forever.

 In all seriousness, IPL IS a brilliant option. Yes, it may cost a little more than waxing, but really do the math; it’s permanent.

 Now I’ve just got to book myself a beach holiday so I can brag!

x x Emma