GiGi Brazilian Body Hard Wax for Hair Removal, Non-Strip for Coarse Hair, Ideal for Bikini, Face & Sensitive Areas, 14 oz, 1 Pack

Ignore any negative comments you’ve read about this product. The wax is amazing, and any trouble that arises with it is all about temperature and technique. I’ve been using this for years, and I’ve perfected the technique over time. Believe me when I say the trouble is not the wax. You will NOT be an expert the first time, but it gets easier and faster each time. That being said, the first time I used it, I thought I might be walking around with great globs of wax attached to my hoo-ha until I had them surgically removed. It was bad....REALLY bad. So know that I have experienced everything that can go wrong with the wax, and I still say it is not the fault of the wax. To help others avoid the pitfalls, I’ve decided to share some pointers.*Supplies you’ll need: paper towels or an old towel, a mirror, warmer and wax, wooden spatulas (tongue depressors work too), baby powder, baby oil, scissors if your hair is long, and No Bump to apply to freshly waxed skin*Before you do anything else, trim your hair to about 1/4 inch. If you don’t, it’s going to hurt more, be more difficult to remove, and potentially pool in a way that makes it almost impossible to remove.*If this is the first time waxing, or if you’ve had difficulty in the past, make sure you’ve got a couple hours to devote to the waxing process. (This doesn’t include time to heat the wax.)*Heat your wax. While this sounds simple, it’s one of the most crucial steps to success. It takes the warmer a long time to heat the can of wax when it’s new. Be patient. I turn it on high until it’s hot, then turn it to low once it’s heated. The consistency of the wax when you apply it is so important. You’ll need a wood spatula (they come in the kit) to stir and apply the wax. When you dip the spatula in, the wax should not run off like water. If it does, it’s too hot and thin and won’t provide good coverage. It might also crack, making it really difficult to remove. If it’s too thick, like honey, you’ll not only waste a lot of wax, but it will take longer to dry. The consistency should be somewhere between water and honey. It is far better to have it somewhat closer to honey thanwater.*Take a couple Advil about 20-30 minutes before you apply the first bit of wax. It really helps. I have forgotten before and could definitely tell a difference.*Spread a towel or paper towels on the floor to catch any drips. I either stand or sit on the floor for the waxing.*Get out the baby powder. It is your new best friend. Some people use oil at this point, but I had trouble getting the wax to stick to the hair. Anyway, I liberally apply baby powder to the spot I’m getting ready to wax. The powder keeps the wax from sticking to your skin, but dries the hair so it sticks to it. I also dump some into my hand and rub it all over both of them so there’s a coating on them. This will keep wax from sticking to your hands when you either drip it on them or try to pull wax before it’s completely ready. Now it’s time to start waxing.* Dip your spatula in and get a glob of wax on it. I hold it above the warmer for a few seconds and run the bottom over the edge of the can to scrape off drips. Apply the wax to a small section, maybe 1 x 2 inches. I always start on the outside and work my way in. Run the wax in the direction the hair grows, from the root to the end. You want the wax to be dry enough to peel, but not too dry. Since my hands are always coated with powder, I gently pat the wax a couple of times. It should be dry enough to remove within just a few seconds if your temperature is right. (When you apply the wax it should feel really warm, but certainly not hot enough to hurt you.) With your free hand, hold the skin taut above and below the waxed patch. With your other hand, grasp the bottom end of the wax. Technique is important. Imagine you’re peeling the wax off, not pulling it. This can be achieved by keeping your pulling hand close to the skin as you peel back toward the base instead of pulling upward. If wax drips somewhere, or if you got it on you fingers while peeling, it’s a good idea to let it dry before attempting to remove it.*Powder the next section, and maybe your hands again if they need it. Keep doing small sections. I like to leave the landing strip until last, because it’s the most painful part of the process.*They tell you not to go over the same section more than once, but I’ve never had trouble with a second application to get straggling hairs as long as I powdered the area again.*When you’re completely finished, you’ll no doubt have some wax on your hands, and some bits left behind. Before I ever get in the shower, I pour baby oil into my hands and remove it and the wax bits with a paper towel. Next I pour more into my hands and rub it everywhere the wax touched. I feel for stuck bits as I rub it across the area, scraping gently with my fingernail to loosen them as I find them. I then wipe that all off with another paper towel. I shower using ivory soap on the waxed area which cuts through the oils very effectively.*After showering, I apply No Bump to avoid ingrown hairs. It’s a good idea to use it after every shower, but it burns like fire the first time you use it after waxing.If you keep up with waxing, it’s faster because your hair doesn’t all grow in at the same time. It takes me around 50 minutes to wax now.

I've bought and used this product for the past several years and I highly recommend it to everyone!I have the entire kit, and it is very easy to use! Also very very cost efficient.I use this product on my bikini, and armpits.It is very gentle and if I was to give a tip on how to use it, The thicker the layer is on your chosen area, the easier and less painful it is to "wax"Don't spread a thin layer thinking less is better, It is not! Nice thick layers!** update 1/2018 **I still love this wax and found myself getting back into using it more and more. Sometimes I go and pay to get it done, while other times I will do it at home.After years of practice my waxing technique has gotten faster and better. The first initial wax after a long winter is hands down the worst.Take them slow and in sections!The touch ups afterwards are so fast and easy, like a 20 min wax. Whaaattt?? Fast and easy? Yup. And way less painful.Waxing the bikini pain is the same level of getting your eyebrows done. You get use to it and it’s not a big deal. And the Hair comes up so easy.I touch up wax every month and then it becomes a every 6 week deal. Same with armpits. I do not recommend this on a Brazilian! Mistakes have been made and it was way to painful to attempt it again. Just FYI!Armpits to me have become the most difficult to wax. I don’t know why.However the benefits outweigh the every day shave routine.The Hair comes in soo much lighter and softer. You have to really get in close to see the Hair by the time I have to wax again.It has also shrunk the pores down tremendously. The first time I was waxed by a professional she couldn’t believe how big the porses were. (Root end of the Hair)I use to sweat profusely before I started waxing and now, I sweat way less and actually was able to throw out my prescription deodorant.Hidden bonus? I don’t know but I’ll keep waxing for that benefit alone.My steps are a clean surface, dust of plain old baby powder and the oil I use it baby oil. I still stand by my thick application.If for some reason you apply to thin and it’s breaking up on you, re apply wax over that Bad section, (a thick layer) this will heat up the badly laid wax and adhere to the new wax and you will be able to remove the wax without the painful frustration. Check your oil in that section before you try it again.I am able to go over the Same section about 3 times. Very forgiving wax.Good luck!