The difference between Hot & Stripe Wax 
Is one more effective? Less Painful? Why is Hot Wax more expensive? Aren’t they both ‘hot’ wax? 

So many questions, but the good news is we are going to answer them… 

The main difference between the two is that Strip Wax involves using disposable strips to remove the hairs, whereas Hot Wax is left to harden and then directly taken off. Strip Wax is what most people think of when you mention waxing. It’s a runny wax that’s applied in a thin layer then hair immediately removed by rubbing a disposable strip against it and quickly peeling it off. 

Hot Wax is typically thicker and applied thickly too. Your therapist uses a spatula to apply the wax and will put on what feels like a few layers and then leave one edge with some extra wax. Over a few minutes the wax will harden slightly during which time your therapist will usually apply wax to another area to save time. She will then ‘pat’ the wax to check how soft or hard it is. Once ready, she will peel away at the corner where more wax was added, then remove the wax quickly in one entire piece without using a disposable strip.

When to choose Strip or Hot Wax 
Strip wax is generally used for larger areas as it is much quicker to apply and remove. It’s almost always used for areas such as legs, arms and the back. Its generally better for thicker or less sensitive skin. When used on sensitive skin it can lead to bruising, tearing and ingrown hairs – not fun! 

Hot Wax is very suitable for waxing sensitive areas or thicker hair which is why it is often the wax choice for intimate waxing. The wax is left on the skin for up to a minute, the heat opens the pores and the hair follicles, allowing the hair to wax out much more easily. This should theoretically be less painful too, it also has a stronger grip on the hairs, which makes it ideal for thicker more stubborn hair and even wax shorter hairs of just 1mm in length.

£49.50 – Full Leg and Hot Wax Thong Bikini
£47.50 – Full Leg and Hot Wax Classic Bikini
£18.50 – Classic Bikini
£23.50 – Thong Bikini                                                                                        £34.50 – G-String
£18.50 – Underarm
£41.50 – Brazilian Wax                                                                                  £47.50 – Hollywood Wax                                                                                £61.50 – Full Leg & G-String
£69.50 – Full Leg & Brazilian Wax
£79.50 – Full Leg & Hollywood Wax

£15 – Rio (Add on Classic or Thong £10)