lulubell
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Hi there everyone I am thinking about doing a waxing course and was just wondering if someone could tell me the difference between the different types of waxes and their uses. Thanks in advance Leanne X
Waxes - what's the difference?
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Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
Let's keep it simple.
There's Strip wax, also known as warm wax and soft wax, amongst other names that have been used over the years.
This wax is heated to a runny consistency and applied with a spatula and revived with a paper or cloth strip. It's best used on tougher area's such as legs, back etc. Strip wax sticks to the skin and hair, so although you won't see it straight away, it does remove a fine layer of skin and this is the reason that you shouldn't go over the same area several times as you can bruise and cause trauma to the skin. Strip wax can be sticky afterwards so you'll need to remove this with oil and aftercare lotion .
Hot Wax, also commonly known as Hard wax, Non Strip wax amongst other names used over the years.
Hot wax is very gentle on the skin and should be used on Intimate areas, under arms and face in particular, although like Strip Wax, it can be used on any area. Hot wax isn't sticky afterwards.
Look for a superior brand that only sticks to the hair and not the skin. They're not all like this.
There's Strip wax, also known as warm wax and soft wax, amongst other names that have been used over the years.
This wax is heated to a runny consistency and applied with a spatula and revived with a paper or cloth strip. It's best used on tougher area's such as legs, back etc. Strip wax sticks to the skin and hair, so although you won't see it straight away, it does remove a fine layer of skin and this is the reason that you shouldn't go over the same area several times as you can bruise and cause trauma to the skin. Strip wax can be sticky afterwards so you'll need to remove this with oil and aftercare lotion .
Hot Wax, also commonly known as Hard wax, Non Strip wax amongst other names used over the years.
Hot wax is very gentle on the skin and should be used on Intimate areas, under arms and face in particular, although like Strip Wax, it can be used on any area. Hot wax isn't sticky afterwards.
Look for a superior brand that only sticks to the hair and not the skin. They're not all like this.
Apex73
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hi 
Ingredients seem to differ a fair bit too,
please correct me if I'm wrong, Kim, but Rosins, an ingredient in lots of waxes can have a sensitizing effect on some peoples skin,
& the higher end waxes dont tend to contain rosins.
Hope I am correct, lol :lol:
Ingredients seem to differ a fair bit too,
please correct me if I'm wrong, Kim, but Rosins, an ingredient in lots of waxes can have a sensitizing effect on some peoples skin,
& the higher end waxes dont tend to contain rosins.
Hope I am correct, lol :lol:
Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
hi
Ingredients seem to differ a fair bit too,
please correct me if I'm wrong, Kim, but Rosins, an ingredient in lots of waxes can have a sensitizing effect on some peoples skin,
& the higher end waxes dont tend to contain rosins.
Hope I am correct, lol :lol:
Almost right. The fairest way of putting it would be that higher end waxes tend to you give you the choice of waxes with and without Rosin, whereas the cheaper brands are all pretty much the same ingredients as each other but have different fragrances and colourings.
I'm no chemist so I'm sorry that I can't be more specific. xx
There is also sugar wax,the strip version is very good for people who are sensetive to all other waxes because a good quality one is ls literally sugar,lemon juice and water.It is used the same way as other strip waxes.
The paste is a different technique altogether and is learnt as a seperate skill.
The paste is a different technique altogether and is learnt as a seperate skill.
Apex73
Well-Known Member
Rosins or to give it its correct name Colophonium are used in somewhere in the order of 90% of wax brands and its various derivatives accounts for between 70/80% of the ingredients...soft waxes contain derivatives of Rosin and in lower percentages...hard waxes have added polymers to give it extra strength yet retaining pliability.
If you cut a pine tree it oozes resin..this refined is Rosin/Colophonium and is used for many applications from the sticky stuff on plasters right the way through to the waxes most of you guy's use on a daily basis...a completely natural ingredient
Waxes using alternatives to Rosin/Colophonium would tend to use Hydrocarbon which is a synthetic product.
Like with anything applied to the skin a small minority of individuals may have an allergic reaction which is why it is good practice to undertake a patch test when using a new wax brand and or with a new customer.
The reaction if occurring is very much like a severe heat rash and is most uncomfortable for the poor individual concerned so always best to act on the safe side and undertake that patch test.:hug:
If you cut a pine tree it oozes resin..this refined is Rosin/Colophonium and is used for many applications from the sticky stuff on plasters right the way through to the waxes most of you guy's use on a daily basis...a completely natural ingredient
Waxes using alternatives to Rosin/Colophonium would tend to use Hydrocarbon which is a synthetic product.
Like with anything applied to the skin a small minority of individuals may have an allergic reaction which is why it is good practice to undertake a patch test when using a new wax brand and or with a new customer.
The reaction if occurring is very much like a severe heat rash and is most uncomfortable for the poor individual concerned so always best to act on the safe side and undertake that patch test.:hug:
ADiva1
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Very useful information so far for you!
Waxes also comes in different consistencies:
There is creme wax - a cream like wax; then there is honey wax, which looks like honey!
My advice is to try both honey and creme waxes to see which one you prefer!
Happy waxing!
Waxes also comes in different consistencies:
There is creme wax - a cream like wax; then there is honey wax, which looks like honey!
My advice is to try both honey and creme waxes to see which one you prefer!
Happy waxing!
