Waxing

Tip-Top Tips offer two different types of wax treatments to our clients, hot wax and strip wax. The type you choose will depend on your preference, the area you are having waxed and how it suits your skin. I will be happy to discuss the options available to help you choose the most suitable for you.

HOT WAX: This wax consists of beeswax and resin and is melted to a thicker consistency than warm wax, When applied to the skin it coats the hair with a thick layer and hardens around the hair to grip it tightly. Once dry, the wax is flipped up at the corner and pulled off quickly by the therapist. Many people find hot wax less painful than strip wax as the heat allows the pores to open so hair is removed more easily and it is the less sticky option more able to remove shorter hair than warm, strip wax.

STRIP (WARM) WAX: This is the most popular method of waxing. It consists of resin, paraffin wax, glucose syrup and honey. Warm wax is smoothed onto the skin in a thin layer and immediately covered with a fabric or paper strip which is pressed/rubbed onto the waxed area before being removed in a quick swipe. Strip waxing is quicker than hot wax and larger areas can be waxed at one go.

Benefits of salon waxing
Will help keep skin looking naturally smooth Eliminates stubble growth Waxing lasts 4-6 weeks - compare that to shaving which can last just a day or two Hairs become sparse over time Hairs become finer and weaker Slows down hair growth.

WAXING TOP TIPS: Many regulars recommend taking a couple of regular painkillers in order to help desensitise the skin, although as the pain is external rather than internal some therapists aren’t convinced this works.

As our pain threshold is at its lowest during menstruation, it’s best to avoid this time when booking your wax.

Lack of sleep and excessive alcohol the night before can lead to more pain as well.

Make sure that the area to be waxed is clean and has no broken skin, scratches or bruising.

Your hair should be around ½ inch long in order for the wax to be able to grip sufficiently.