What is the difference between hard wax and soft wax?
-Soft wax is applied warm and removed using a woven or non-woven strip, which is pressed onto the wax and quickly pulled off. Soft wax adheres to both the hair and skin, making it more effective for larger areas like legs, arms, and back waxing. It provides a quicker process but can also lead to more skin irritation.
-Hard wax is thicker, applied warm and once hardened is removed without the use of a strip. This makes hard wax ideal for sensitive areas like the face, underarms, and bikini line, as it adheres only to the hair and not the skin, reducing the likelihood of irritation.
Both waxes effectively remove hair, but the choice depends on the sensitivity of the area being treated and personal comfort.
What kind of hard wax is best?
Bombshell wax has 4 hard wax options:
IPANEMA AQUAMARINE
- subtle scent: Grapefruit/Lime
- color: Blue
- texture: Gel
- skin type: All skin types
- usage: Facial, Body & Intimate waxing
- cure time: 28 sec
- main ingredients: pine rosin & bees' wax
ROSE GARDEN
- subtle scent: Rose
- color: Pink
- texture: Crème
- skin type: All skin types
- usage: Facial, Body & Intimate waxing
- cure time: 28 sec
- main ingredients: pine rosin & bees' wax
SIMPLi ZEN
- scent: Fragrance Free
- color: Silver/Grey
- texture: Hybrid
- skin type: All skin types
- usage: Facial, Body & Intimate waxing
- cure time: 22 sec (likes to be applied in thin)
- main ingredients: synthetic polymer, hypoallergenic, vegan friendly.
FIJI PEARL
- subtle scent: Fragrance Free
- color: Teal
- texture: Crème
- skin type: All skin types
- usage: Facial, Body & Intimate waxing
- cure time: 28 sec
- main ingredients: pine rosin & bees' wax
How to use hard wax?
First prepare the skin using a pre wax cleanser, oil, and/or powder. Melt the wax to a honey like consistency, test a small patch on your wrist before the client. Apply the wax using an applicator in the direction of hair growth, for hard wax leave a “lip” or thicker edge on one end of your wax patch, to grip while removing. Lay your strip, let it cool for a few seconds until it’s hardened. Flick up or pinch the lip between your pointer finger and thumb. Hold the skin taut, then firmly peel off wax parallel to the skin in the opposite direction of hair growth. Keep the skin anchored so it doesn’t pull up with the hair and strip. Afterwards, apply a post wax lotion to calm the skin and reduce any irritation.
How to clean hard wax?
First heat the wax to melt any leftover wax and residue, so it is easier to remove. Apply a cleaner, such as Bombshell Wax’s Kiss it Goodbye equipment cleaner, onto a paper towel or cloth, and carefully wipe away any excess wax. For tough spots, use a wooden stick to scrape off hardened bits.