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Home wax kits

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twosoups1972 · 24/03/2020 12:21

Does anyone have any recommendations for home wax kits that can be bought online please?

Years and years ago I used to use cold wax strips but wondering what is available these days that is closer to a professional wax?

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 25/03/2020 15:06

I use Nads Sugaring ( no heat) but only on my armpits and bikini ( I use an epilator on my legs )

Better if the hairs are short(ish) otherwise it drags , it is more dense than hot wax .

There's a Superdrug sugaring kit that I might try once this one is done .

twosoups1972 · 25/03/2020 16:37

How is sugaring different to waxing?

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 25/03/2020 22:33

Years ago I used the BodyShop sugaring kit - it was (IIRC made with sugar and lemon juice ) on cotton strips . ( Has been discontinued for years though)

It does wash off with warm water if you get residue . And as its room temp , no burning .
I don't use it on large areas like legs because I always miss some and my leg hair is patchy , so the epilator makes more sense .

Don't know what's in hot wax, I'm guessing paraffin wax base ?

Still the same technique -
exfolliant , dry , light dust of talc.
Apply in the direction of hair growth,
Apply strip, rub ferociously , take a breath and whisk it away , parallel to skin and against the hair growth,
Swear loudly and marvel at smooth pits
Grin

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