Soft Wax vs Hard Wax: Why We Specialize in Soft Wax

The great hair removal debate: hard wax vs soft wax.

If you’re curious to learn what wax is best for your Brave Kitty – look no further! Here at Brave Kitty Waxing, we specialize in the art of soft waxing and have found that soft wax leaves you feeling puurrrfect after. Just one pull, no need to go over the same spot twice! 

Let’s take a moment to strut into the world of wax and discuss what each type of wax offers and why we choose to exclusively use soft wax for our services. 

What is hard wax?

Hard wax, also known as stripless wax, is a type of synthetic wax blend that is sold in the form of beads or tablets. When hard wax is heated, it transforms from a solid to a viscous wax that is applied directly to the skin. Once applied, the wax will begin to harden and bind around the unwanted hairs surrounding the area. Once the hard wax has hardened, the hard wax is removed without the use of a strip, taking the hair with it.

The benefits of hard wax

Hard wax is known for not adhering to your skin. When the wax avoids attaching to the skin, it can make the overall waxing process less painful and more ideal for those with sensitive skin.

In general, hard wax is supposed to be used on smaller parts of the body due to its potential to crack and break if the surface area is too large. In addition, the use of hard wax can be a little tricky to master as it runs thicker than soft wax and must be applied at the perfect temperature and viscosity level if expected to perform successfully. 

What is soft wax?

Soft wax, also known as strip wax, is a flexible wax that can tackle unwanted hair, both thick and thin. This thin, creamy and low temperature wax is applied gently in the direction of your natural hair growth, and removed with a muslin strip. Our soft wax is made in Italy, is made of a synthetic rosin formula making it perfect for even the most delicate skin. Its synthetic nature, along with its desirable low list of ingredients (only five!) make our wax an industry best and we are purrrty proud to use this high quality wax for all of our Brave Kitty clients.

The benefits of soft wax

Unlike hard wax, soft wax does adhere to your skin during the waxing process – getting as close to the root of the hair follicle as possible. This intermingling means that after every waxing session, the top most layer of your skin (full of dead skin cells) has been exfoliated with each appointment. Who doesn't love soft, smooth skin? If that wasn't a great selling point, one of soft wax’s most prominent characteristics is its ability to bind to both small, thin hairs, as well as coarse pubic hair. Being such a versatile wax makes it an esthetician's best friend. 

Lastly, soft wax saves time. That’s right! Soft wax is actually quicker to use than hard wax due to a few different factors. First off, soft wax is heated at a lower temperature than hot wax, requiring less time to prepare. Additionally, there is no need to wait for soft wax to sit and harden as it is removed with the help of a strip. Moreover, due to the exfoliating nature and sheer gripping ability of soft wax, the area in question can only be waxed once – this means no time is wasted going over the same area repeatedly. 

Why Brave Kitty Waxing exclusively uses soft wax

Here at Brave Kitty Waxing, we strongly believe in making sure our clients are well informed. In fact, we believe that being educated on a subject you may not be familiar with enables you to feel comfortable and confident in any upcoming waxing experiences. 

Now that you have a brief understanding of both hard and soft wax, here is why our Purr-fessionals love using soft wax every time. 

The quickest waxing appointments in Los Angeles

You can be sure we’re the quickest there is in LA known for slaying 15 minute Brazilian waxing. It's wax on wax off here at Brave Kitty Waxing. 

Quick times means affordable, flexible appointments for you!

Being quick doesn't mean we don't care about our clients – in fact, it means just the opposite. Because our services are so quick, it opens up valuable time to see as many of our clients as possible! 

Book your next wax appointment with Brave Kitty Waxing!

Waxing can be intimidating, especially when waxing the itty bitty kitty bits! Here at Brave Kitty we believe that being vulnerable and brave go hand in hand. That’s why we’re here to curate the most comfortable waxing experience for all skin types. 

Call or book online with us today! 

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