Afraid of waxing?
A lot of people are scared of waxing, mostly because of the pain. But when comes to choosing which type of waxing you are going to do, people usually struggle to choose between hard wax and soft wax, so we have separated the biggest differences to help you to choose.
What are the biggest differences?
Firstly, you need to know that the most common one is the soft wax, which is better for larger areas, while the hard wax requires more skill to apply. Another great difference is that hard wax is actually less painful than soft wax when applied to the face, but soft wax ends up being less painful if applied to very sensitive areas. It is not very common to find hard wax in salons, as it is more expensive, while soft wax is extremely cheap and accessible.
Which should I choose?
Remember that every skin is different, and you may find the best option for your own body. It's worth noting that you need a material strip to remove the wax and hair if you use the soft wax, however with hard wax you can remove using only your hands.
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In short, you should prefer soft wax if you are going to use it in larger areas of your body, and if you don't want to spend as much. A point in favor of soft wax is that you don't need to heat it up to use it, whereas hard wax needs to be used at higher temperatures. You should only give preference to hard wax if you are more experienced and if you are going to use it in more sensitive areas, always remembering that it is a little more expensive. But the best thing is to listen to your body, and on your first time go to a specialist to discuss with her calmly and solve any doubts you may have.
The cons of the soft and hard wax
Remember that like everything has its cons, soft wax and hard wax do too. The cons of soft wax are that it can irritate your skin, and the chance of irritating your skin increases if you put it on more than once, as if you apply and remove it wrongly you can hurt your skin. On the other hand, the cons of hard wax are that it will take longer to apply if you want to use it on larger areas than you would with the soft one, and as it hardens to be removed, it can break prematurely and compromise the process. Note that you need to heat up the hard wax before using it. In matters of the sticky residue left, hard wax is extremely easy to clean and leaves nothing or very little, while soft wax is usually a little more labor-intensive and ends up leaving more to be cleaned. Lastly, if you want to make a Brazilian wax, use the soft one. This is because as the area is uniquely sensitive and the hair grows in different directions, soft wax is much more comfortable to use, while it ends up working better for this purpose.