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It’s one of the most popular methods of hair removal, and for good reason.

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What Is Hard Wax?

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Key Takeaways

The Benefits of Hard Wax

Hard wax has a multitude of benefits.

It also removes hair cleanly from the root, and doesn’t leave a sticky mess behind.

If you’re experiencing any pain, ice the area with a cold pack.

Byrdie Tip

Hard wax needs to be warm and pliable (but not hot) to work.

Hard wax isn’t the solution to everything, though.

For anything more,like a Brazilian, let the pros do the work with hard wax.

Hair removal: How to wax.