I tried a at home Brazilian wax

I don’t know if I just did it wrong or what but it sucked. I would pull off the strip and there would be some prickles and a lot of stray hairs. I probably did it wrong but it’s so hard to bring yourself to pull off the strips. The pain lasts 10 seconds but it hurts so bad. I didn’t finish all the way because I gave up and I might as well just shave. But I want to try again. Any tips?