Eyebrow Wax

Several Types of Eyebrow Wax

Eyebrow waxing does not necessarily have to be an overly painful experience, nor does it have to involve hot wax. There are a few different waxing methods including hot wax, cold wax, and “sugaring.”

Hot Wax

Using hot eyebrow wax can be done either in a salon or in the privacy of a person’s own home. For anyone who is not extremely pain-resistant or who is inexperienced with waxing the hair on their own body, it is recommended that a professional complete the job.

Having hot wax applied to the eyebrow area is not painful, but may feel very warm or hot for a few seconds before it cools and attaches itself to the hair it touches. Usually, before the wax is cool, strips of cotton are applied to the top of the wax layer to use as a tool to remove the wax once it’s ready. After it is completely cool, the person administering the waxing must rip the cooled strips of wax off the person’s face. The whole process sounds like cruel and unusual punishment, but only hurts for a few minutes.

Cold Wax

Applying eyebrow wax.

Cold eyebrow wax is similar to hot wax, but there is no heat involved. With the elimination of heat, applying the wax may be easier for some people. Also, preparing cold wax to be applied to the eyebrow area is much less messy than hot wax. Cold eyebrow waxing treatments can be purchased in kits so that in-home applications can be performed, but cold wax eyebrow hair removal may also be available in salons. Cold wax strips are removed from the eyebrow area in a similar method to that of a hot wax treatment.

Sugaring

Using the sugaring method of removing unwanted eyebrow hair is similar to the hot and cold wax methods, but a type of sugar paste is used instead of wax. This way of removing body hair is the oldest known hair removal method and dates back to ancient times.

Sugaring is similar to waxing in that it is applied to the areas where hair removal is desired and the sugar paste sticks to the hair. When the paste solidifies, it is ripped off, taking the unwanted hair with it. The biggest difference between wax and sugar is that the sugar paste will not stick to the skin. Any sugar residue can be washed off the skin with soap and water. With either hot or cold wax, this is not an option, and any left-over wax must be picked off the skin.

Eyebrow Wax is Fast and Inexpensive

In a salon, a waxing appointment can be as short as 10 or 15 minutes. The procedure is very simple, and the results can last up to several weeks. While everyone’s hair grows at a different pace, waxing is one of the best alternatives to individually plucking eyebrow hairs with a pair of tweezers. The cost of an average eyebrow waxing in a salon averages around $15 or $20. At-home waxing and sugaring kits can be purchased at most drug stores, but the process may take longer than if it was administered by a professional.