5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product - 100% recommend

A. · 10 March 2016

Really good product. Thought I would give DIY waxing a go as professional waxing is so expensive, and in my experience not always that good. I am by no means a professional but didn't experience any of the problems that some customers have listed below e.g. flaky wax, difficulty in removing wax etc. If you have never had a professional wax then I wouldn't advise to try this as your first attempt because there is a technique to it which I picked up from watching what my beautician was doing. I used the Mylee wax heater and this tub fitted perfectly inside. It took around an hour on the hottest setting to fully melt so allow yourself lots of time. Once the wax has properly melted turn the heater down to medium to stop the wax being too runny. I applied talcum powder to the area I was waxing which is meant to ensure that the wax doesn't stick to the skin and just catches the hairs which stops it being too painful (it definitely was still painful but that is to be expected!) I applied the wax in the direction of the hair growth using a wooden spatula and did very small sections at a time leaving a 'handle' at the bottom. I waited about 30 seconds for the wax to go hard and pulled it off against the direction of the hair growth. It pulled almost every single hair out leaving your skin really smooth and pulled all the hairs from the root. It took me a really long time to do the whole area but that's the price you pay for waxing yourself, hopefully I will get quicker as I get more practice in. Overall a great product that will save you a fortune if you can tolerate the pain / have the time

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for DIY use, especially with an extra pair of hands!

b.r. · 5 June 2017

I was spending around £90 every 6 weeks for a complete wax in the salon (full legs, armpits and hollywood), which long term was a ridiculous amount of money.I decided to have a go at home waxing and roped my poor husband in to help me (I'm not a small girl, there was no way I could reach where I wanted to on my own!). The first few ventures were agonising (it's not as if he does this on the side or anything, it was his first time too!) but after a few months, we got to the point where he was just as good as my salon therapist.A few points for those who haven't used this before.1. Spread towels down, to help with any wax spillage. It flakes easily when it dries, so even if it gets on stuff, it shouldn't be a huge issue.2. I haven't tried Gigi's pre wax spray, I use outback organics pre wax cleanser and body oil. Cleanse with the cleanser and some cotton wool and then spray the oil on the area you're about to do, and then wipe off any excess. Don't apply it too far in advance because it will absorb, and you'll know it as soon as you try to get the wax off!3. Use a spatula and apply in small strips- you can make them bigger as you get used to it, but it's more manageable this way. It's also way more comfortable to do smaller strips down south- although you can go too small and it will end up taking ages and hurting more in the process. Find the right balance.4. You probably know this, but wax in the direction of the hairs, and remove in the opposite direction. Your position can affect how it comes off, if you aren't at a good angle to strip it off, you end up effectively pulling it off, and that just hurts and leaves a mess behind. Find the right spot.5. Once the wax has been applied, use a cotton wool ball or pad, dipped in water and squeezed, just to dab on the wax. This will help harden the wax to a removable state without letting it harden too much. If you try to remove it too early, it's just going to stretch, and if you leave it too long it will become brittle, and snap.TOP TIPS1- Use the oil beforehand. It makes a HUGE difference2- When you spread the wax, use the spatula to make a small tag to use as a handle once it's firm. That avoids a lot of pain in trying to lift up the end on each strip and pulling at hairs as you do so,3- When you remove, do it like you mean it. I know it seems like going slow will hurt less, but you would be wrong. It's like a plaster- the faster you do it, the better it is.4- When you've stripped an area, press something to your skin straight away, it helps with the sting. Your hand is good, or a cold flannel, aerosol (it's nice and cold) etc.Personally, I keep the hard wax for sensitive areas and use the veet style cartridge roll ons for my legs. Additionally, when I was going to the salon, I was ending up with loads of really bad ingrowing hairs, which were getting infected and gross. I don't have any issues like that with this product.*Thrifty eco note: as gross as this sounds, if you have a log burner or open fire, toss the used wax into egg cartons with tumble drier lint, wrap in newspaper and tie up, and you have a guaranteed fire lighter. They're amazing. And made completely from waste. Win win..

4.0 out of 5 stars Best wax ever for bikini area

B. · 24 October 2012

This wax is fab for my bikini area. I used a pre and after wax lotion i would always recomend doing this especialy seen as on your first few goes at this you may have a bit of wax left behind. The results where briliant i hardly had any red marks and the next day they had almost completley fadded. Normaly when i wax this area i get left with bruises and ingrown hair (even though i use a warm gold wax), but this wax didnt do that and i was left with smooth soft skin. I'm sooo glad i tried it! I only gave it four stars because I had some trouble when i tried it on my legs ( it left lots of hairs still there), i think its best for coarse hair even though it says you can use it all over the body .

3.0 out of 5 stars very good for coarse hair, but difficult to remove residue

a. · 18 June 2016

pros:Heats well in the heaterRemoves hair very well, even very coarse onescons:crumbles when left even a tad too long, resulting in a very painful procedure of removing remaining bitsvery difficult to wash residue afterwards, whether with oils and balms, under shower or what not - tried it allaverage in:gripping - I actually still use muslin strips with it, as it helps with gripping and even when it's crumbling half way through the patch, the muslin strip catches it preventing you from a painful operation of trying to grap the restamount - you have to heat up the whole tin every single time as there is no way to portion itapplication can be tricky, as it can slid of the waxing spatula quite quickly, but some practice gets consistently better results

Waxing oil is mandatory

C. · 14 June 2022

ORIGINAL REVIEW: “waxing was a mess, drips was everywhere, the experience was painful and not so great”.UPDATE: I have stopped using it after a long time and decided to give it a second try. Now my opinion radically changed. This time, I applied wax oil in prior . And it worked wonderfully. It perfectly removed painlessly all the hair without pulling. My method of applying hard wax also improved so there is no more reaidue that was hard to clean up, and no more dripping. Advise: you have to use only wax oil, any other oil won’t work

Everyone can love this! Helpful hints for success

A.G. · 21 December 2019

Ignore any negative comments you’ve read about this product. The wax is amazing, and any trouble that arises with it is all about temperature and technique. I’ve been using this for years, and I’ve perfected the technique over time. Believe me when I say the trouble is not the wax. You will NOT be an expert the first time, but it gets easier and faster each time. That being said, the first time I used it, I thought I might be walking around with great globs of wax attached to my hoo-ha until I had them surgically removed. It was bad....REALLY bad. So know that I have experienced everything that can go wrong with the wax, and I still say it is not the fault of the wax. To help others avoid the pitfalls, I’ve decided to share some pointers.*Supplies you’ll need: paper towels or an old towel, a mirror, warmer and wax, wooden spatulas (tongue depressors work too), baby powder, baby oil, scissors if your hair is long, and No Bump to apply to freshly waxed skin*Before you do anything else, trim your hair to about 1/4 inch. If you don’t, it’s going to hurt more, be more difficult to remove, and potentially pool in a way that makes it almost impossible to remove.*If this is the first time waxing, or if you’ve had difficulty in the past, make sure you’ve got a couple hours to devote to the waxing process. (This doesn’t include time to heat the wax.)*Heat your wax. While this sounds simple, it’s one of the most crucial steps to success. It takes the warmer a long time to heat the can of wax when it’s new. Be patient. I turn it on high until it’s hot, then turn it to low once it’s heated. The consistency of the wax when you apply it is so important. You’ll need a wood spatula (they come in the kit) to stir and apply the wax. When you dip the spatula in, the wax should not run off like water. If it does, it’s too hot and thin and won’t provide good coverage. It might also crack, making it really difficult to remove. If it’s too thick, like honey, you’ll not only waste a lot of wax, but it will take longer to dry. The consistency should be somewhere between water and honey. It is far better to have it somewhat closer to honey thanwater.*Take a couple Advil about 20-30 minutes before you apply the first bit of wax. It really helps. I have forgotten before and could definitely tell a difference.*Spread a towel or paper towels on the floor to catch any drips. I either stand or sit on the floor for the waxing.*Get out the baby powder. It is your new best friend. Some people use oil at this point, but I had trouble getting the wax to stick to the hair. Anyway, I liberally apply baby powder to the spot I’m getting ready to wax. The powder keeps the wax from sticking to your skin, but dries the hair so it sticks to it. I also dump some into my hand and rub it all over both of them so there’s a coating on them. This will keep wax from sticking to your hands when you either drip it on them or try to pull wax before it’s completely ready. Now it’s time to start waxing.* Dip your spatula in and get a glob of wax on it. I hold it above the warmer for a few seconds and run the bottom over the edge of the can to scrape off drips. Apply the wax to a small section, maybe 1 x 2 inches. I always start on the outside and work my way in. Run the wax in the direction the hair grows, from the root to the end. You want the wax to be dry enough to peel, but not too dry. Since my hands are always coated with powder, I gently pat the wax a couple of times. It should be dry enough to remove within just a few seconds if your temperature is right. (When you apply the wax it should feel really warm, but certainly not hot enough to hurt you.) With your free hand, hold the skin taut above and below the waxed patch. With your other hand, grasp the bottom end of the wax. Technique is important. Imagine you’re peeling the wax off, not pulling it. This can be achieved by keeping your pulling hand close to the skin as you peel back toward the base instead of pulling upward. If wax drips somewhere, or if you got it on you fingers while peeling, it’s a good idea to let it dry before attempting to remove it.*Powder the next section, and maybe your hands again if they need it. Keep doing small sections. I like to leave the landing strip until last, because it’s the most painful part of the process.*They tell you not to go over the same section more than once, but I’ve never had trouble with a second application to get straggling hairs as long as I powdered the area again.*When you’re completely finished, you’ll no doubt have some wax on your hands, and some bits left behind. Before I ever get in the shower, I pour baby oil into my hands and remove it and the wax bits with a paper towel. Next I pour more into my hands and rub it everywhere the wax touched. I feel for stuck bits as I rub it across the area, scraping gently with my fingernail to loosen them as I find them. I then wipe that all off with another paper towel. I shower using ivory soap on the waxed area which cuts through the oils very effectively.*After showering, I apply No Bump to avoid ingrown hairs. It’s a good idea to use it after every shower, but it burns like fire the first time you use it after waxing.If you keep up with waxing, it’s faster because your hair doesn’t all grow in at the same time. It takes me around 50 minutes to wax now.

Best hard wax out there!

N. · 2 March 2016

LOVE this wax! I suffer from PCOS so I have coarse dark hair. I also have very sensitive skin and Ive found that soft wax irritates as sticks to my skin and doesn't remove much hair.Hard wax lifts off my skin as it cools and removes every hair it comes into contact with (so be careful not to drip this onto any hair you want to keep; like eyebrows)I don't use this for Brazillian so I can't comment on that, but this is excellent for facial hair. I use the Gigi warmer on medium which I find heats the wax to the perfect temp. It's important to not let this cool too much after applying as it will harden and be difficult to remove. Because of this, I do only one area at a time. Even so, it takes me less than 5 minutes to do my face; above, below & between each brow, left & right upper lip, under chin X2, 1 centre neck, 2 'sideburns'. 13 in all with very minimal plucking after (I sometimes miss a cpl on my chin).It leaves behind very minimal residue, and my sensitive skin is only slightly pink for about an hour. This usually lasts 2 weeks for me as my hair grows very quickly, but waxing this often doesn't irritate my skin at all.A friend asked me to do her brows (about 8 or 9 hairs lol) and she couldn't believe that it didn't leave any redness whatsoever. When she has it done with soft wax at the salon, she's left with red welts around her brows for at least an hour after.A tub will last me quite some time, and, as usual, it's cheaper on Bolo and you get it delivered at home!

Buen producto

V.c. · 18 March 2019

Llego súper rápido, tiene buena presentación

So good

k. · 18 December 2019

So good!