During the last decade we have seen an increase in the number of wax ranges and different types of waxes, yet the training syllabus still only accommodates Cold and Traditional waxes.  Then you enter the workplace and are bombarded with all these different types of waxes and brands. 

To know which wax are best for your client’s skin type, hair type and which will provide the best results it is essential to know the following-

What are depilatory waxes made of?

Synthetic Wax - Synthetic wax raw material, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

Natural Pine Resin – Natural wax raw material, Glyceryl Rosinate              

Peg 3+ Pine Resin – Combined wax raw material, Peg-3+ Glyceryl Rosinate

TYPES OF WAX

Traditional Hot Wax

• Apply wax in hair growth direction and remove against
• +55° to 75°
• Application Thickness – 2 to 3mm
• Number of Applications – 4 to 8
• Hardening time – 3 to 4 seconds
• Usage per underarm – 4g
• Not pliable and does not follow curves of body, therefor does not grip all hair
• Small Areas, Face, Underarm, Bikini

Film Wax

Hot Film Wax is the new generation of hot waxes with special elastic components called Ethylene Copolymer which provide the following properties-

• Elasticity - easily stretch onto the skin and will never break or brittle.
• Soft - adheres well with the hair ensuring successful hair removal.
• Application Thickness – 1mm
• Number of Applications – 1 to 3
• Hardening time – 4 to 12 seconds. Thanks to a long-lasting thermal exposure, “steams” the skin, which open the pores and makes the process less painful and captures even the shortest and coarsest hair.
• Usage per underarm – 2.5g
• Due to high elasticity wax fit into curves of body and ensure removal of all hair, even the shortest and finest hair.

Different Types of Film Wax-

Natural Pine Resin – Natural wax raw material, Glyceryl Rosinate              

• Apply wax any direction, regardless of hair growth direction and remove in opposite direction.
• +40° to 45°
• Small Areas, Face, Underarm, Bikini

 Synthetic Wax - Synthetic wax raw material, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

• Apply wax any direction, regardless of hir growth direction and remove in opposite direction.
• +37° to 40°
• Wax is free of natural pine resin and does not cause allergies – specifically for sensitive skin and facial hair removal.
• Small Areas, Face, Underarm, Bikini
• Italwax – Top Line, Full Body, Nirvana, Selfie

 Warm Wax (known as Cold or Strip Wax in South Africa)

Natural Pine Resin – Natural wax raw material, Glyceryl Rosinate              

• Transparent, Medium Density
• +39° to 40°
• Apply with hair growth direction, remove against hair growth direction using wax strips.
• Large areas like arms, legs & back
• Effective, wide range, fair price
• Wax based on natural pine resin with the natural ingredients addition.
• Italwax – Italwax Waxes, available in cartridges 100 ml, cans 400 ml and 800 ml

 Synthetic Wax - Synthetic wax raw material, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

• Liquid
• +37° to 39°
• Apply with hair growth direction, remove against hair growth direction using wax strips.
• Large areas like arms, legs & back
• Premium class wax has synthetic composition, excluding allergy reactions on sensitive skin
• Capture very short hairs with a length of 1 mm and, when used correctly, removes even very stiff after-shave hair.
• Synthetic waxes, created specifically for sensitive skin.
• Italwax Top Line, available in cartridges 100 ml, cans 400 ml and 800 ml

 Peg 3+ Pine Resin – Combined wax raw material, Peg-3+ Glyceryl Rosinate

• Semi-Liquid
• +39° to 42°
• Apply with hair growth direction, remove against hair growth direction using wax strips.
• Large areas like arms, legs & back
• Extra plasticity, not sticky residue left on skin.
• Wax based on a combination of natural and synthetic components.
• Italwax Flex, available in cartridges 100 ml, cans 400 ml and 800 ml

Sugar Wax

• Hypoallergenic product
• Almost all manufacturers of sugar paste have the same composition: sugar, water and citric acid. Italwax Sugar waxes does not contain any Citric Acid as it can cause skin irritations.
• High plasticity, yet does not melt, which makes it comfortable to work with it.
• Applied against the hair growth in small sections and removed by pulling skin tight.
• No residue on skin.
• If not done correctly, hairs might be “broken off” and cause ingrown hairs.

Pre-Wax Strips

These are wax strips which are offered to clients for home use.  Wax already on strip and heated in between hands before application.  Not recommended for professional use.

Still unsure which wax to use when?  Here is a quick guide to offer Italwax waxing treatments in your salon or spa-

Facial, Underarm & Bikini Wax 

Film Wax

Natural Formulation for normal skin – White Chocolate, Azulene, Natural, Plum & Pour Homme

Synthetic Formulation for sensitive skin – Top Line, Full Body, Selfie, Nirvana, Pour Homme Barber

Large Areas eg. Legs, Arms & Back Wax

Cold Wax

Natural Formulation for normal skin – Honey, Olive, Natural, Strawberry, Aloe

Synthetic Formulation for sensitive skin – Top Line Argan, Pearl, Coral, Orchid, Magnolia

Combined Formulation – Flex Line Aqua Marine, Wine, Oud, Raspberry, Rose, Algae

Full Body Wax

You can offer your clients a luxurious spa wax session by using Film Wax instead of cold wax – just keep in mind this is for high end clients as your wax cost will be higher. A matching pre-wax oil are applied before wax application and afterwards you will perform a light massage with the appropriate oil or massage candle.

Full Body waxes – Full Body, Nirvana Sandalwood, Nirvana Lavender

Male Body waxes – Pour Homme

Still in the dark, or need more information?  Join one of our regular Italwax webinars.  Find more information under our information, webinars and training heading on main menu or give us a call on (011) 913-1930