Hot Waxing

Hot wax depilation has been available over many years but more recently is not as common as warm wax. Hot wax consists of beeswax and a resin. Hot wax is melted to a thicker consistency than warm wax.

When the wax is applied to the skin with a spatula, it coats the hair with a thick layer. As the wax cools it becomes firmer contracting around the hair and gripping them tightly. The wax remains on the skin until it becomes opaque in colour-drying to form a slight tacky consistency. It is then pulled off the skin with a fast movement.

Some therapists prefer to use hot wax particularly if that is the method they trained using.

Advantages of hot wax

• It works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair
• The wax get a better grip of the hair than warm wax
• It does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax
• It is a good for removing shorter hairs
• Possibly more suited to those with sensitive skin
• There is less reddening on the skin following waxing

Disadvantages of hot wax

• Application and removal of wax is slower than warm wax, as it you need to wait until it dries
• It does not remove hairs back to lie flat to the skin
• In growing hairs may occur with re-growth
• It is difficult to wax large areas at once