The Real Difference Between Hot and Cold Waxing for Hair Removal 2023

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Hot and cold Waxing – A short survey of folks close to me (not people I’m personally related to, but those who sat in my proximity at a neighboring coffee shop) revealed that most don’t feel there’s much—if any—difference between hot and cold waxing. My methods aren’t strictly scientific, but from the perspective of a beauty writer, they appear to be correct. After all, waxing is just extracting hair from the follicle, so why does it matter if such wax is heated or at room temperature while it’s being used? Isn’t it achieving the same result? It does, however, matter, according to experts.

And that may be important. Depending on the type of wax you use to remove body hair, you might expect varying degrees of difficulty—and even varying outcomes. Not to mention how each kind of wax may be damaging your skin.

Contents

1 What Is the Difference Between Hot and Cold Waxing?
2 What Are the Benefits of Cold Wax?
3 What Are the Benefits of Hot Wax?
4 What’s the Verdict?
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What Is the Difference Between Hot and Cold Waxing?

“Melted wax is used in hot wax. When the wax is still warm, it is applied to the skin and distributed properly “Jeanette Haylock, education manager of Brazils Waxing Center, says. “If the wax is soft and hot, a strip is put and pressed on top of it. When the wax cools, the hard hot wax solidifies in place (no strip needed). The wax then conforms itself to the skin, gripping each hair strand. The heated wax, whether soft or firm, is immediately removed in the opposite direction of hair growth.” Hence, if you’ve ever scheduled a waxing appointment, hot wax was most certainly utilized. It’s warm to the touch and is applied by hand to the skin.

Cold wax, on the other hand, “functions similarly, but it can be pre-measured, applied at tepid temperature or doesn’t require a heat source (save for the rubbing of your hands), and can occasionally come prepared on a strip,” according to Shobha Tummala, proprietor of Shobha hair removal facilities. If you wax at home, utilize cold wax because it doesn’t require an outside heat source and is already smoothed out evenly on thin strips.

What Are the Benefits of Cold Wax?

According to Tummala, the advantages of cold wax include more mobility for traveling (who wants to carry a wax melter and strips on vacation?). It’s also less messy than hot wax because it’s pre-spread for your convenience. Edyta Jarosz, lead aesthetician at PFrankMD Skin Salon and MDNA Skin global brand ambassador, agrees. “Cold wax requires minimum preparation and may be applied anywhere,” she adds of ready-to-use strips.

“You may even bring it with you when you travel. Hot waxing requires manually applying the wax with a stick and then removing it using paper strips. Hot wax is better left to the professionals due to the mess and competence involved.”

Also, “you run the danger of suffering wax burns with hot wax at some salons or by untrained professionals,” Tummala warns. While this may be avoided by scheduling an appointment with a professional salon, cold wax eliminates the danger. So don’t believe that cold wax is without drawbacks.

According to Jarosz, the risk of skin irritation is significant. “To obtain the same outcome, cold wax strips must be put over the same region many times,” Jarosz explains. “When someone gets a wax, the top layer of our epidermis naturally exfoliates throughout the waxing procedure. Waxing over an area several times might cause more skin to lift and exfoliate excessively.

What Are the Benefits of Hot Wax?

Heated wax, on the other hand, provides more accuracy. Because you or a professional have complete control over the wax, you may shape and spread it precisely as needed to produce the greatest results. Moreover, Tummala claims that hot wax is more effective in removing shorter hair. “Since hot wax sticks to hairs more strongly and securely than cold wax, it is more efficient for removing shorter or finer hairs from the root.” If you don’t want to wait as long between waxing sessions, hot wax may be the best solution.

What’s the Verdict?

Generally speaking, hot wax is the way to go, because it “spreads more evenly than cold wax and firmly holds hairs pulling them from the root, delivering clean and smoother results,” according to Tummala. “Cold wax frequently leaves hairs behind, necessitating further waxing over such regions.” Haylock concurs, stating that “Hot wax is far more effective than cold wax.

When the hot wax cools, it tightens its hold on the hair and pulls out more hair in one pull.” This is significant since re-waxing the same region can create red, irritated, and damaged skin, which is why hot wax is safer and more effective for skin if you have coarse hair that takes numerous cold wax sheets to remove.

In general, assess the advantages of each and choose which sort of wax is ideal for you and your lifestyle. While hot wax is often more effective, there’s nothing wrong with using cold wax sheets if that’s what you like. As with all things beautiful, utilize whatever helps you feel the most at ease. Additionally, remember to treat your skin both before and after your wax.

This can help to prevent inflammation and ingrown hairs. “Preparing your skin before a wax is critical to the overall effect,” explains Haylock. “A thorough cleanser with pH balancing properties keeps your pores and hair follicles unclogged and debris-free. Furthermore, chemical exfoliation is an important aspect of pre- and post-wax skincare.

Tummala feels that exfoliating is essential for post-wax skin care. “We highly advocate exfoliating regularly and washing your skin with your product after waxing treatments,” she explains. “Use it every day with your preferred body wash or soap for smoother, softer skin, reducing dead skin accumulation that can trap hairs. If you already have pimples and ingrown hairs, incorporate a topical therapy into your routine, such as Lotion.

To achieve the optimum benefits, these items should be used regularly. They can be used to prevent and cure ingrown hairs over time. Use daily at night for prevention and moderate ingrown. Use twice daily, at night and in the morning, for more severe ingrown hairs. To guarantee maximum absorption of the lotion by the skin, use after washing when the skin is still damp.”