Hot Wax
Hot wax is designed to shrink-wrap around the hair follicle, removing it from the root without pulling at the skin. It is applied by being spread along the skin and once dried in a few seconds, it is easily removed by lifting the corner with your fingers and pulled against the hair grain.
Strip Wax
Strip wax is what most people think of when you mention waxing. It's runny wax that's applied in a thin layer using a disposable wooden spatula stick. Hair is then immediately removed by rubbing a disposable strip against it and quickly peeling it off.
Strip Wax
Quick to apply and wax off
Perfect for large areas like legs or back
Ideal for thicker/less sensitive skin
More commonly found in salons
But…
Isn’t as suitable in sensitive area – can even cause bruising and more ingrown hairs
Doesn’t grip as tightly to hair so not ideal for thicker hair, such as a Hollywood wax.
VS.
Hot Wax
The warmth of the wax opens the pores while waiting to harden, this in theory, should make the treatment less painful
Fewer ingrown hairs, less breakage and therefore longer re-growth periods.
The wax promotes skin hydration
A stronger grip on the hairs so highly effective on thicker, stronger hairs e.g. Hollywood.
Perfect for short, stubborn hairs as small as 1mm
Lessens the chance of skin reddening
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