The debate about which is better – hot wax or cold wax – can be laid to
rest with the pointers we’ve compiled in this article.
Of all the beauty
and personal hygiene treatments women have tried down the ages, hair removal
has always found the most takers! Whatever ethnicity or age group a woman
belongs to, the hair removal conundrum haunts them all equally. However, while
many methods and implements for hair removal have been adopted down the ages,
removing hair using hot and cold wax is the most popular one.
Waxing, whether
using hot wax or cold, is a long term hair removal solution. Since the hair is
pulled out from the roots, they grow back only after a few weeks have elapsed.
So it gives the woman more time between waxes. Besides, since the hair is gone
from the root, the follicle must create a new hair to replace the lost one. So
the hair regrowth is finer and sparser as well.
Women who are
frustrated with the constant need for hair removal may even opt for laser hair removing
treatments. But for those who are content with waxing, the question is: Which
is better, hot wax or cold wax?
Cold wax v/s Hot wax
Cold wax has come
into prominence in recent times, ever since wax strips with pre-applied wax
began to be sold around the world. The cold wax strip is warmed slightly by
rubbing between the hands to loosen the wax. It is then applied on the skin and
pulled off in one smooth motion, taking away the hair in the process.
Meanwhile, hot wax
is more commonly used by salons. The wax is heated in a special pot to the
right temperature. It is then applied to the skin in an even layer, and a
special cloth strip is pressed on it. The strip is then pulled, and the hair is
removed with it. Another variation of hot wax is Oriental wax, in which sugar
is heated over a flame to create a smooth, viscous paste. This paste is then
applied to the skin and pulled off – it does not need a cloth strip.
Which is better for the skin?
·
Though
hot wax is more commonly used across the world, it does present a few
challenges. If it is overheated it can cause localised burns on the skin. Cold
wax does not harm the skin in any way.
·
Hot wax
is often quite cumbersome to use at home, and it is better to go to the salon
if you want hot wax hair removal. But cold wax strips are designed for home use
and there is no need to go to the salon at all.
·
Hot wax
is not usually recommended for sensitive or dry skin, because it dries the
skin. However, spa wax from reputed brands eliminates this problem.
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