H OT WA X I N G

This is a method that incorporates the use of either hot wax pellets; used for many years to remove strong stubborn hair growth and consists of beeswax and resins and hot film waxes, available in blocks or tins, which have become available more recently and consists of rosin and plasticiders. The wax is solid when cold and has a higher melting point than that of warm wax with a working temperature of approximately 68°C. Hot wax is heated and applied in a thick

layer using a spatula, it is left on the area to be treated until it hardens and is then removed without the use of any strip. This type of waxing is used mainly for small areas such as the bikini line, eyebrows, lips, underarms and any areas where stubborn hair growth is found; it is a very effective on short hairs.