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ABOUT STRIP WAX

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Strip Wax (not to be confused with cold strip wax) is a synthetic wax which is warmed then used for removing hair from large parts of the body, such as legs, buttocks, backs, and arms.

It differs from Hot Wax in that it usually consists of synthetic ingredients such as latex, whereas Hot Wax is made from natural ingredients like resin and honey.

The positives of Strip Wax over Hot Wax are that it's less expensive, quicker to do large areas, and takes less time to heat up. You also don't need to use pre-wax oil.

The downsides of Strip Wax are that it is more likely to cause trauma to the skin if you have to go over the same area too many times, and it is less likely to pick up fine, short hairs.

It also requires the use of calico or paper strips, and takes longer to clean up.

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