There are two main types of waxing: hot waxing and cold waxing. Although they work nearly the same way, both types of waxing have their advantages and disadvantages. Read more to learn about the merits and drawbacks of both.
Hot Wax
There are several kinds of hot waxes available mainly divided into two groups - hard wax and soft wax. Regardless of the type, they all work the same way.
Just as its name suggests, hot wax is applied hot. The wax needs be melted prior to application. The melted wax is applied to the skin and it is removed by a piece of cloth strip or by hand (if you use hard wax) or by a piece of cloth strip (if you use soft wax).
As the hot wax dries on the skin, it clings to the hair, making it easy to pull it out in the opposite direction of growth with a sudden movement.
Here's a great hot waxing tutorial video to walk you through how it works:-
Choosing the Right One
There is no universally better waxing method. The question is which method of waxing is right for you given your treatment area, circumstances and skin type. Follow our recommendations below to determine which method is best for you:-
When Hot Waxing is Better than Cold Wax
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It's also the recommended method of waxing when you have coarser hair as cold waxing generally struggles to effectively remove these type of hairs.
Hot waxing is also recommended for people who have sensitive skin as it's less harsh on the skin and thus leads to less irritation.
When Cold Waxing is Better than Hot Wax
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While the results are generally worse than hot waxing, they are still decent enough for most people. It's generally regarded as being less painfull and it's a far simpler and less messy process. This method of waxing is more suited for people who don't have extremely coarse hair to be removed.
The Hot Wax vs Cold Wax Debate
Here's a great video about whether hot wax vs cold waxing:-
