Reviewing: "Hair Removal Wax Reviews"
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Here I help explain how to navigate hair removal wax reviews. This is related to product reviews, not wax service reviews.
I try to articulate how reading reviews for hair removal wax can be extremely misleading, especially when it's hard wax beads being reviewed.
Any novice can use soft wax, that stuff sticks to EVERYTHING. This is good for removing hair, but bad for skin & irritation.
Why is hard wax for professionals, thus don't consider novice reviews?
1. Wax Temperature: Premium wax or more specifically premium hard wax must be heated before it's pliable. So from the very beginning you have to master the proper temperature, which is NOT easy. Too hot, you'll burn the skin. Too cold, the wax won't grab the hair.
2. Wax Type/Quality: The brand or type of hard wax along with room temperature, air circulation, customer's temperature will all affect the timing for removal of the wax. Wait too long and the wax will cool too much and crack. Remove too early and the wax will stretch like gum. Both will result in an unfavorable removal of hair.
3. Application: How you apply the wax is just as important as any other factor.
4. Removing Wax: It's not just timing with removal, but there's a technique here too.
5 - X. Area preparation, hair length, post wax care.
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You are the reason why I felt confident enough to start waxing at home. You’re videos are simple and straight to the point! Love your reviews and demonstration videos as well, have been a subscriber for a few months now and after watching this video I wanted to give you the praise you deserved! Thank you for making the content that you do, looking forward to future videos 💕
Aw goodness that makes me so happy!! I love being able to help people, thank you for following!! Much love!!
I agree these are nice videos
well... this would’ve been good to know before yesterday
Right I just brought ughhhh
Ugh I just bought it too…
Same exactly
Thank you for this video! I've been a licensed cosmetologist working in a salon for years and I still occasionally have that new client that comes to me and acts as if they know more than I do. I don't care if someone asks questions, in fact, I encourage it and explain every service in detail before and during, but it really gets to me when they talk down to me or treat me as if I'm not doing it right or I'm using the wrong product because they read something on the internet. If all you needed was the internet or product reviews, they could preform the service on themselves instead of having a professional that went to school, trained and took multiple tests to become licensed.
The struggle is real! Sometimes, you just need to put a client in their place. Super frustrating though!!
I can’t wait for that Gigi Brazilian wax comparison video!!!!!
So glad I found this review. I was tempted to buy this wax for personal use but I’ll save my money!
This makes me SO happy!!! GiGi is horrible, glad I can help you avoid a super painful situation!
Price n where can we buy this from
😭😭😭 I bought it already
@@dorapacheco2438 What do you think of it?
@@hissnkittenwaxing It's ALL GiGi products?! I literally just bought 2 jars of wax and the warmer.... guess I gotta return for store credit.
I’ve had this type before too. I usually say, “Well, just like every profession, we all have our own way of doing things.”
Ahhh the struggle is real!!!
OMG... I fluffing love you! You are the best. I love your rants!
BTW I got my first Brazilian 6 weeks ago and am definitely a fan of hair free living and since I was born Sasquatch-ian I bought a professional kit and watched a few of your videos and followed your instructions and can now say I am happily free of all body hair and hooked! Thank you for your content!
Aw thank you so much!! So happy I was able to help you!! :)
If we are buying for personal use can we buy the starpil with the Gigi wax warmer?
But do I buy the tin can empty also? Sorry.
I do my own Brazilians and I bought the Gigi wax when I was first gathering supplies and it was horrible. It hardens completely and you end up having it break when you pull. It was the worst, I use a different brand now and my pubes are doing much better
Aw that sounds terrible, GiGi is horrible!
What wax do you use
I use the film hard wax beans from amazon www.amazon.com/Wax-Necessities-Waxness-Beads-White/dp/B07KGLG1MP/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=L2G62NUG6LY9&keywords=waxness+hard+wax&qid=1557274716&s=gateway&sprefix=waxieness&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
omg same! I used the all purpose honey hard wax for my arms and it was breaking off and I just assumed maybe all hard wax is like that, so I'm actually glad I found this video!
I bought starpil wax because you recommend it and I must say I love it. Thank you so much for your videos. 🙏🏼
Aw good I'm so glad you like it!! Happy to help girl :)
Can I have the link for that wax please
@@hissnkittenwaxing I know this is old but can you use the Gigi warmer with the starpil wax? I'd like to try it but I don't want to buy a new warmer. 😞
Danielle I believe so! You may just want to check that it can heat up to the temperature the starpil wax requires
Just finished my first and last time of this Gigi wax. I have waxed myself five times, bikini and underarm and one leg (lol it hurt to much so I stopped) but I just wanna say THANK YOU!!!!!! I have literally learned technique to wax myself at home confidently while watching ALL your videos!! Thank you thank you. I will do my research on other waxes!
You've encouraged me to buy Starpil wax! Best thing I've done, especially the hard wax being available in pink is a PLUS. It's easy to use and I'm happy to say my clients(African etc) feedback is it's less painful than the previous wax. Thank you!
Aw I'm so glad! I love it!
Starpil is wax brand?? ...i want to buy good brand wax ...so suggest me one plz
CuTe MatKo yes starpil is the brand
I do my own Brazilian waxing at home because I did a waxing course before with just the basic steps in waxing and tried the GiGi twice and it caused minor blisters. I switched to Satin Smooth hard wax and it turned out much better with no irritation. Was looking at some of your mermaid wax reviews and will definitely give it a try. ❤️
I so appreciate your candor and honesty. I know that client, we all in the business know that client. You handled it very professionally. Good Job!
Thank you so much 🤗
Omg I can't even read the product reviews on Amazon because its so frustrating! Complete amateurs openly talking about misusing products then basing their rating on their ineptitude 🤦♀️ I agree about the Gigi Brazilian wax being crap, but I'm actually trying out the all purpose honee soft wax right now and I'm undecided about that one. I am newly licensed and am still learning so I prefer to watch real professionals like yourself using products the right way and reviewing it. People don't understand that there's just so much that goes into waxing and there are so many different kinds of waxes to choose from. Just because the label says its good for certain types of waxing doesn't mean it actually is and you have to know what qualities to look for in a wax to determine where and how to use it. There are also lots of licensed estheticians out there who act like they know all there is to know about waxing and do it wrong. Thank you for properly educating people in the art of waxing! 😊
I definitely agree! Thank you for the support!
I am just BEGINNING to consider waxing my hoo-hoo.
Thank god I found you. I have much to learn, but I've already learned so much.
My TOTAL GRATITUDE!
Aw I'm so glad that my videos are helping!!
I am Brazilian, there are a lot of good brands for Brazilian wax in the USA market. Brazilian is just the name for this procedure. If the esthetician has a great product and specially a great technique that is all that matter for delivering a great waxing experience.
I'm a cosmetologist and have alot of experience waxing ..I've always used satin smooth wax which is good as a soft wax. But exactly what she says is true!!! I've always hated there hard wax, gets crunchy and doesn't come off smooth due to alcohol in it.i look fwd to trying products you recommend thanks alot for all the info!
Aw thank you so much for your support!
THANK YOUUUUUU! I hate when clients come at me like that and they are genuinely so clueless!!
Right?!?!
Currently just started school to become an esthetician! Glad I watched this before purchasing that wax
I showed up to work today and they had replaced my previous hard wax with this crap and I was so confused. I’ve been playing with it on myself for about an hour and I wanna cry cuz I have a client coming in and i gotta use it on her 😭
Oh no! I'm so sorry :(
So happy I followed my gut and decided to go to CZcams first. I was just about to click confirm order on the Gigi’s Hard wax kit on Ulta! I love getting waxes but I just can’t afford to have them done professionally anymore! So I want to try doing it myself. I have no idea what I’m doing 😅
Hahah SO GLAD I stopped you from making that purchase!
Thank youuuuuuu I bought that at Sally’s and I can’t get it to work for shit it cracks no matter what I do it took 45 mins to do a small
Area and I’m very new to home waxing that’s why I’m looking for wax reviews rn cause I want to wax and I want to learn to do this
Oh yes the wax at Sally's suck!! So sorry you had to find out the hard way :(
Put it on a hot plate or frying pan then, use the store receipts as strips. Let the wax and paper cool on your skin, then pull. It works, just takes longer to heat and not microwaveable.
Hahaha wow.
Everyone knows gigi wax SUCKS PERIOD!
Preach girl!!
OMG thank you! I was just about to buy some- so glad I saw this first!
I recently bought the GiGi Azulene Hard Wax. Do y'all mean to tell me that I bought the wrong one?😒😔
@@Trace2902 You mean the hard wax beads? I tried it, and it was alright. I didn't love it though.
idk about you guys but some of them are pretty good lmao LOLL especially the honee all purpose
I got a waxing kit by the GiGi brand and I have no idea how to use wax or wax myself. Just decided to randomly try and gave myself a massive bruise. And now I’m here
Ohhh GiGi is definitely not a brand I would recommend. So sorry that happened to you!
I love your channel and how genuine you are!!!
Aw thank you babe!
This afternoon I just threw away a jar of Gigi's Honey Wax. I'm a solo esthetician but during my training we didn't spend much time on waxing so I decided to practice on my own. I find honey wax to be very messy and hard to clean. I'll be sticking to hard wax and maybe a creme soft wax going forward.
Gigi wax was the reason i thought i hated hard wax. Liyerally ripped the top layer of my skin off
Oh no, I'm so sorry!!
I literally just tried waxing my brother with this wax and it was the absolute worst. I thought I was using it wrong but I guess not
I waxed my chest with that stuff this evening (first time ever) and I thought I was going to die
So sorry! It gets easier if you stick with it!
@@hissnkittenwaxing I will and thanks. I need to know, when waxing my chest can I go over my nipples with hard wax? Thanks again
Yaaaaaas!! I hate when people think that waxing is so easy. There’s so so sooooo much more to it!
THANK YOU!!
1st time waxer at home got this wax soo happy found this video!! Thank you
You are so welcome!
The very first time I received a Brazilian, they just used regular old Gigi honey SOFT wax on me! Yes, it was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but at least it got the job done 😂
Did you ever make that comparison video? Could you add the link in a pinned comment or the description? I found Gigi hard wax to be the least painful of the few products I was able to get my hands on from local stores, so I would love to see a video comparing it to something better.
Now I only use Mermaid Wax! I would recommend the Signature Series or Experimental Series
Oh man, I wish I watched this video before I bought the Gigi Creme Wax and Cooling Gel! I haven't used them yet, but I was about to start for my upper lip and chin. I chose the creme wax because I read this rave review on it from one of the fashion magazines. I can't remember which one, but it's one of the big ones that everyone knows. Anyway, the review included this product as one of the best for sensitive skin. Now I'm wondering if I should use it at all.
The one thumbs down must be the girl you are talking about. Bahaha #goggledwaxingprofessional
Hahah I wouldn't be surprised.
Or the person who invented GiGi wax
I know this was posted 3 years ago, but I bought this at the supply house when I was 19 Not knowing any better, and attempted my first down there wax with it... I threw it away the next day and said never again
Oh no that's awful!!
I- i Still Don’t know why the “Brazilian” wax sucks. Like is there any specific reason in particular or do you just not like it?
It breaks and doesn't remove the hair.
Ok so I used that gigi wax yesterday and It was breaking. I even applied it thicker and it was still breaking. And it was so painful. I should've watch this video befor
Ahhh so sorry! GiGi is terrible!
Lol! I loved the rant! I like how you tell it like it is. Just subscribed. ☺️
Haha aw thank you! I was a little hesitant to post this video but figured, ah what the heck! Welcome to the HK family!
Amen for the statement about "the products from Amazon are terrible".
Hahah thank you!
😂😂 you killed me with the reactions😆 I learned so much from you!!! Thank you❤️❤️❤️
okay thanks but what wax is good to buy then ? for a regular client not a professional ?
Rude and wrong smh. That wax is the worst just glad you remained professional 💜.
Completely agree!
Thank you, BECAUSE I was going to buy that product . So what can of wax I can buy .
Any of the larger brands, Cirepil, Miss Cire, Starpil
@@hissnkittenwaxing awesome love you info thank you for your help chika ❣❣
Yes, that stuff sucks ! Unfortunately i already bought that and it truly regret it !
Oh no, that's awful!
Thank You!! I am going to order the Mermaid wax Serena.. do you sell the Goliath wax pot? If not where do I purchase it. You are GREAT!!!!
Damn it. I bought a wax for the body and another for the face :(
You should be able to use the same wax for both the body and face
You handled it amazing! I love your channel. I legit need to come take a class with you! As soon as I graduate from school I would love to come to Austin!
Aw thank you! Girl I need to take a make up class from YOU! Just watched your MBA Cosmetics video. OH MY GOD. Amazing! I need help lol.
HK Wax Center - Austin Arbor awe thank you!!! I would love to teach you makeup application for you!!! Seriously I will reach out once I’m out of school. I will pay for a class!!! I love waxing but I’m so bad.. can’t get my rhythm/ technique down. But I’m going to practice any time I can get someone in!!!
I'm here for you girl!
I used to use that Gigi hard wax but I found better.. would you say their hard wax beads are crap too? I have been using them for the past month but I’m not sure if I’m a big fan… I will switch over to Starpil asap!
I only use Mermaid Wax :)
I have been wanting to ask you about table height and positioning when waxing. Do you ever sit when doing a brazilian? I hear many concerns for back issues and I'm newly licensed but middle aged (54) need to protect myself.!! Thanks
Actually yes! I will prop up my hip on the table when applying or removing certain wax strips. This helps my back greatly!
Thank you so much and I REALLY appreciate you!!!@@hissnkittenwaxing
Thank you so much for all the info we appreciate you 💯💖
Aw you're very welcome!!
It doesn't work for armpits , it wont dry and is sticky, guys just stick to hard wax
Thank you for your help ❤
You're welcome 😊
Best video on waxing. 💝 Thanks for educating us on it.
& Well said:
- We can hv a highest quality of wax but if not using it correctly, its not wax fault.
- Dont listen to reviews, do searches/try on urself.
- Also, you said correct about gigi wax which says its Brazilian etc etc. That gigi wax actually sucks.
Thank you so much!
😊💕😊
Can you do more tutorials of different parts of the body? Such as facial wax? Thank you. :)
Yes!
I just love you! Thank you 🙏
Aw thank you so much! Happy to help :)
Me sitting here with wax on my legs not knowing what to do 😭
Aw! I'm so sorry!
That Gigi Brazilian wax is horribleeeeeee! I bought it awhile ago and finally used it recently and it gets so hard that it literally just breaks into pieces. I worked at European wax center for a little while so I know how to use hard wax and I saw the Gigi one at SalonCentric so I picked it up, of course knowing it wouldn’t be like European wax’s wax but I didn’t think it would be that awful. Idk how anyone can work with that stuff. Highly do NOT recommend!
Lol oh man, I don't know why those beauty stores even carry it!!
Aw man! I love Gigi and have been using it for a while. I’ve never had an issue with it but find what works for you!!!!
Finally, I got my license and got ceripil. you’re right that brand is crap.
Congrats!!
Your amazing its sad ur so far away! Keep up the good work theres nothing better then seeing someone real
Aw if you are ever in Austin, let me know!
I have the lavender hard wax and it absolutely SUCKS hardens as soon as it hits the air! Wish i bought starpil when i had the chance
I’m so glad someone else said it... That wax is the WORST!!!!
The thing with gigi is that its widely and readily available. So if u just want for personal use it's most likely the brand you will find
Great I got the entire gigi kit for mom's day ugh. So I'm not putting it on my who ha now. I'll buy something else. I'm tired of shaving. I want it smooth longer. I mean I use this on eyebrows and lips on my friends no issues but not for brazilian wax.
Aw I'm so sorry!
Agreed. I had previously bought types from Amazon and they were horrible! I now use Starpil and it is amazing.
So much better!! GiGi is just terrible, glad you switched!!
You are so right. That Brazilian wax is horrible! Waste of money.
Yaaaasssss!!! 100% true! I love you and your channel. I'm so thankful for it.
Aw thank you so much!!
What do you recommend for someone who doesn’t have a salon license to purchase things online? I get harder areas like Brazilian waxed professionally, but I do my own legs at home
You can get Cirepil on Amazon!
I have the Gigi wax warmer kit and my first time was a disaster the wax wouldn’t get hard! I need help please 😩 What did I do wrong?
I’m only a home waxer and i agree most people on youtube doing waxing videos have the worst technique lmao
I used gigi brazilian when i did my first ever brazilian some years ago and man yes they were terrible!
Gigi was the most painful Brazilian wax. I bought something else so quick
Thank you for the review I love it
You are so welcome!
Also can you maybe talk a bit about “clean up strips” on your next video ?
Yes, great idea!! I can definitely do that :)
I needed to see this, I literally just bought it but I didn’t open it. Gladly someone mentioned Nova wax. And I’ll look at the one you mentioned
I hate when people say Gigi wax is good wax. Like uhm no I tried it every which way it’s painful and doesn’t even remove hair. The f*cking worst. Love this video
Yes! GiGi is HORRIBLE. I was in shock when she said that lol
If this is too invasive of a question just ignore me lol but do you personally wax yourself? I see a lot of ppl do their own Brazilian’s and I’m curious to know the pro’s and cons.
Haha no problem. Yes I do. It took me a while before I tried. Now I'm just used to it so it doesn't bother me anymore. Honestly, I don't think there's any pro's to waxing yourself! It hurts, it's harder to pull since you are causing pain to yourself, it takes longer. I would much rather someone else wax me, I just don't have the time to go somewhere! So I do it myself lol. I recommend everyone to get it done professionally, unless you're like myself (a professional esthetician) and just don't have the time. I hope that helps!
HK Wax Center - Austin Arbor TY For getting back to me! Where I’m from there’s one place that does them but I know the girl, she just got out of cosmetology school and the course’s she took briefly touch’s each subject (hair, nails, makeup, waxing, etc) so I’m so scared to go lol I’ve been waxing my eyebrows and underarms at home for about 5 years and am no professional but would like to try my own bikini wax. I’m so glad I came across your channel! I just use Gigi honey wax from Sally’s and now know (from your videos) if I would have tried with cheap soft wax, It probably wouldn’t have went so well lol I know that you advice to go to a professional but TY for putting out educational video’s for us hardheaded do it yourselfer’s 😊
Oh my gosh how infuriating lol I hate know it alls! Theres way too many here on CZcams too lol I always get replys by non licensed people who apparently know more than me and other licensed individuals 🙄
Haha girl the struggle is REAL!
I’m excited to try Starpil hard wax, but I was wondering if there are any other wax warmer brands you can recommend for home use
Starpil actually has some great wax warmers!
Yes it freaking sucks!!!! I bought it bc it came with a wax warmer and its horrible it made me wanna give up on waxing and just go back to shaving my legs. I spent hours and hours trying to get it right
I love your videos I’m learning a lot I have a question I’m waxing my self for the first time and I notice I get red kinda like red bumps is it normal or I’m doing something wrong ?
Red bumps are normal, especially for the first time!
Hey there, I have watched all of your videos, I love them. This video is so true even when I was not an esthetician, I used to use this same brand, I hated it but had no Choice. I always had red bumps after I would wax my legs.
My question to you is, I have my own salon and I recently started providing waxing services. I am only going to use hard wax, but I am confused in choosing the wax warmer. I am buying from starpil, don't know should I buy the dual pro one or should I buy which can hold 5lbs wax? I do not have lots of clients everyday so thoughy dual pro one would be better. What do you suggest?
If you don't have a lot of clients, then the smaller one would be easier to warm up. The larger one is great when you have multiple clients!
Thank you. @@hissnkittenwaxing . I have already bought a smaller one. But i am having very hard time using Starpil Wax. before i used to use ceripil and it worked awesome.
What about GIGI soft wax strip ? is it bad? @HK WAX CENTER
Where did you get your warmer?
Hi there, sorry just getting time to reply, forgive me. I'll have them for sale actually. On my site www.mermaidwax.com -Should be available to ship in a couple weeks, almost done with manufacturing them. (I'm referring to the large stainless steel warmer)
I first got the hard wax just to do pits and I accidentally got honee all purpose and I hate it it wouldn't come of my wrist testing now I have to get strips because it never hardened to peel like hard wax and in directions it just said use a applicator and I just why say that if it's all purpose hardwax when I need cloth strips for it to be functional
Hello I love your videos they are super helpful! I’m an esthetician myself and I was wondering if you have any opinions on Satin smooth hard wax or know anything about this brand of hard wax?
I totally understand !!!!!! #LicensedEsthiGang
Lol the struggle is REAL!
Besides starpil what wax would you recommend? I prefer strip wax.
Berodin, Cirepil, Miss Cire. I have a hard wax brand coming out called Mermaid Wax! But we are only launching hard wax at first, I've never been a fan of soft wax!
I followed the link, I don't understand the product names, and the descriptions don't say what the difference is.
? Not sure what product you're referring to.
@@hissnkittenwaxing can you do a video that explains what the difference between the colours is? Is the difference only colour?
I too didn’t get the names. (Was multitasking) 🤨
Mermaid wax is one she has mentioned in other videos.
Will you please reply back with the hard wax brand you like to use?
So I was going through your videos to learn how to wax myself because I don't like shaving because it gives me more ingrown hairs than if I wax or use Nair but I really like waxing and Gigi was the only thing that's available to me right now with the pricing and what's going on in my life and tbh it sucks I just bought it and it literally sucks! But now imma have to wait a while before I can actually buy good wax and a warmer. Because gigi wax just isn't working for me I don't know if I'm not doing it right or it just really sucks
Yesss this is so true ! I just got certified and I tried Gigi n it’s horrible ! It’s super sticky and it takes really long to dry ! I’m definitely going with Starpil
We use GiGi wax at my school and I can't stand it! I almost feel embarrassed to wax clients, it's just that bad. My school in general is kinda shit though, so I appreciate your videos so much because I feel like I'm learning so much more with you. I bought the starpil wax today for personal use based on your recommendation and I'm so excited to get! Thank you and keep up the good work!
I forced my esthetics school to buy a better quality hard wax since what they had us using sucked lol. You'll love it!! So glad I can help! :)
Yeah the Gigi wax sucks. It sticks to the skin and is IMPOSSIBLE to get off
I just bought this, wish I saw this before I did that.
Can you do a review on gigi slow grow?
Yes!
Hi!! I’m new to your channel. Do you offer classes?
love her or hate her she is spitting fax
Can you leave the link of the comparison video?