Key differences between the types of waxes
| Sugar Based Liquid Wax | Resin Based Liquid Wax | Cold Wax Strip | |
| Examples | Nair Easiwax liquid wax | Nair Salon Divine Body Wax & Nair Salon Divine Sensitive Wax | |
| Ideal Hair Length | 5-10mm About 2 weeks growth | 2mm About 1 weeks growth | 3-5mm About 1-2 weeks growth |
| Heating the Wax | Microwave for 20-40 seconds or simmer in a double boiler on the stovetop for 5-15 minutes. Stir the wax until it is a smooth consistency of honey. | Microwave for 60-120 seconds. Leave to stand in the microwave for 2-3 minutes then stir until the solid & liquid parts are combined to the consistency of smooth creamy honey. | No heating is required. It may be necessary to warm the strip between the hands. |
| Applying the Wax | Using a spatula apply firm pressure and spread a thin film of wax in the direction of hair growth. | Using a spatula spread an even layer of wax (1-2mm thick, not a thin film as with the sugar formula) in the direction of hair growth. | Smooth the wax strip in the direction of hair growth. |
| Removing the Wax | Place a cotton strip over the wax and smooth down in the direction of hair growth. Ensure the skin is taut and immediately pull the strip back quickly in the opposite direction to hair growth and as close to the skin as possible. | Allow the strip of wax to set for about 20 seconds until it no longer sticks to touch and the edge can be removed without difficulty. Ensure the skin is taut and lift the lower edge of the wax with the fingertips. Pull the strip back quickly in the opposite direction to hair growth and as close to the skin as possible. | Ensure the skin is taut and immediately pull the strip back quickly in the opposite direction to hair growth. |
