Types of wax

[Deborah]

I have alway wanted to try waxing and my friend was telling me she has it done at a place near her, but its not like normal wax. She said it comes in different colours (at christmas it was gold and smelled like chocolate) and the smooth it on the area let it dry then peel it off. No strips like usual, and it hurts less. But she can't remember what it is called. Anybbody know?

 

[thesiren]

wax that doesn't use strips is hard wax. there are different kinds, but i do not know what these are...

my spa uses hard wax on me because i have sensitive skin and am prone to the after-wax bumps that are so obnoxious and gross. they use hard wax on my upper lip and bikini area and i always have clean, lasting results.

 

[Eurasian Mélange]

I know of a wax called 'sugar wax.' You can make it yourself at home, it is edible, washes off easily with only warm water and you can peel it off with reusable cloth strips.

I'm interested in this hard wax. It sounds like it would be good for me as I actually bleed a little through a few pores after waxing, as well as getting those bumps. Does anyone know if you can buy do-it-yourself hard wax kits in stores?

 

[chicfay]

how do you make the sugar wax?

 

[Eurasian Mélange]

I don't know the exact measurements, but the ingredients are sugar, honey, rosewater and lemon juice. I'll try find the correct amounts.

I use this store-bought one (that also includes application spatulas and 20 or so reusable cloth strips), which I found at the supermarket, but I don't think they deliver outside of Canada: www.sugarwax.com

I found a similar recipe from http://www.louloumagazine.com/english/magazine/extra/article.jsp?content=20060922_141627_5456 :

You will need:

• 2 cups of sugar
• ¼ cup of lemon or lime juice
• ¼ cup of water

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring continually. Reduce the temperature and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow it to thicken. Once it has the texture and colour of caramel, remove it from the stove and let it cool for five minutes. The mixture is now ready to use. Just test the temperature of the mixture on the inside of your wrist before applying it anywhere else on your body!
• To ensure a successful first round, apply a generous amount of the sugar mixture on the skin in the direction of hair growth. Cover with hair removal strips. A trick from the pros: Strips with rounded edges are easiest to remove.
• Once the strip has cooled, pull the skin taut with one hand, grip the strip with the other and quickly pull it off against the direction of hair growth.
• Store any left-over sugar mixture in a heat-safe container. That way it’ll be ready to be reheated next time you need it.

The only differences are that with the sugar wax I have you are supposed to apply a layer of it as thinly as possible in the direction of the hair, apply a strip and rub both ways to ensure it sticks and tear off immediately without leaving time for it to cool.

 

[chicfay]

ohh ok. i'll try that out. thanks!

 

[Eurasian Mélange]

You're welcome!

I've read you can also make the reusable cloth strips yourself by cutting up old bedsheets made of cotton or linen.

 

[MademoiselleBleu]

its not working very well. im trying it now! ha! i might just have to further myself into debt and go out and get a proper wax done.

 

[Deborah]

The hard wax thing sounds really good.

 

[tuttyfruit]

ok. even though its midnight, ive attempted to do this sugar wax.
i didnt have lemon/lime juice so i just used vinegar... lol


BUT...

...warning!! please be careful to not pour the melted sugar on the stove or any place in the kitchen accidentally.. its so effing hard to remove it, esp. once it has cooled. i was stupid enough and very impatient to pour the hot melted sugar in a plastic container (those ones that are microwave safe - i thought it would be alright) and the hot sugar melted the container so i had melted sugar and plastic all over the table next to the stove. the damn sugar cooled so fast before i tried to remove it... it took me a darn long time to get rid of all the sugar... basically i had hard candy stuck on the surface of the table next to the stove. my hands are sore. my legs are sore. my feet are sore. thank god there was no melted sugar on the floor or i would have gone crazy. i had to use a knife and a pair of pointy scissors to try to break the candy off... and i wasted tons of clothing because of the mess...

i had to clean it off right away even if the sugar turned to candy cause im ocd to incidents like this and of course i feared ants.

couldnt use the sugar 'wax' cause i was too busy trying to get rid of hard candy stuck/GLUED...

im going to try to make the sugar wax once again but ill make sure not to pour anything in any unwanted place or ill wait for it to cool off a bit before i decide to transfer it to a microwave safe plastic container. OR i think i should just go to a beauty place and get the waxing i want or ill just buy ready to use wax.

 

[Eurasian Mélange]

Sorry to hear you had such a hard time with making your own sugar wax. I've never tried making it myself before, but the one I bought in the store is nothing like this: it is very easy to remove with a cloth and warm water. Maybe the rosewater (and not ordinary water) is what makes the difference? Thing is, I don't know where to buy such a product.