But did you know that there are different types of hair removal waxes?
Namely, hard and soft waxes.
Keep reading to find out which wax is best for you.
Body hair removal waxes come in a variety of formulas.
That said, she reveals that most waxes are made from rosins, beeswax, paraffin, or honey.
While both hard wax and soft wax are made of these ingredients, their consistencies are what differ.
Philadelphia-based licensed esthetician
Hard wax, or stripless wax, has a thicker consistency.
Instead, hard wax is removed by simply pulling it off.
Learn why in the breakdown below.
That makes hard wax less painful and less irritating than soft wax, she explains.
Hard wax is strong enough to remove the coarsest hair in the most sensitive areas, Green says.
Learn more, below.
While the utility is the same as hard wax, the removal varies.
Some people still prefer soft wax over hard wax, says master estheticianAneta Zuraw, co-owner of Atelier Beaute.
A thin layer of soft wax is applied with a disposable spatula and is removed with a muslin strip.
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The Downsides of Soft Wax
There are a few.
Lastly, Zuraw says that soft wax can permanently alter hair follicles if applied and removed incorrectly.
Wax products vary greatly.
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