Brazilian Wax - info?

Anna
I've had a bikini wax before but I hated it 6 years ago. From all the research I've done it hurt because the lady wasn't very good at it.
How much does a Brazilian hurt? I'm 24w on Thursday and I can't see myself to shave and even using a mirror is uncomfortable and too much work. So I'm looking into Brazilian.
Does anyone have an tips or info things I should look for or anything?
If anyone lives in Vancouver BC is there any places you'd say to avoid? I'm not sure how I'd go about looking for a place.