The Nair Sugar Wax for legs and body is a warm wax. I prefer warm waxes in general as I can get a better finish and they are less painful than cold wax strips. I ordered the Nair Sugar Wax for dry and sensitive skin because I have dry skin.
Preparation
As with any warm wax, read the instructions carefully, do the patch test and if you are new to home waxing, wax your lower legs first to get used to the technique. I used the Nair Sugar Wax on my upper legs (thighs) and I was so impressed with it, I moved on to my underarms and bikini line.
Although I prefer warm wax in general, it takes longer to set up and do. This is because you have to protect the area you are waxing in – you don’t want to get it on the carpet or any fabrics. You also have to get used to getting the right amount on the spatula and some wax might fall off. Once you’ve figure that out, you have to get a thin layer of wax onto your skin, smooth on the strip, pull the skin taught and whip off the strip.
The experience
To begin, I heated the Nair Sugar Wax in the microwave and it reached the ideal temperature and consistency in accordance with the instructions first time. It smoothed onto my skin evenly and I was able to remove the hair painlessly from my legs, which is why I felt brave enough to move onto more sensitive areas. The hair from my legs was easily removed without having to go over the same area twice.
The first removal for my under arms pulled out most of the hair and I just needed to do a couple of touch ups. Underarms are tricky places as the hair grows in different directions so I expected this and it even happens at the salon. Hair removal from my underarms was almost painless – I braced myself for the shock but it never came. It meant I didn’t need any recovery time or a few deep breaths before moving on. By some miracle, the hair removal from my bikini line was painless. I was confused…but grateful!
Need-to-know
I used half a jar of wax doing my upper legs, underarms and bikini line and I used all of the strips that were included in the pack. The Nair Sugar Wax is water soluble so the wax can be rinsed off the spatula and strips ready for a second use. I gently removed any residual wax from my skin using a damp flannel (face cloth or wash cloth for my American readers!). I then applied grapeseed oil to moisturise because it’s a single ingredient, non-reactive and fragrance-free.
The Nair Sugar Wax for Legs & Body provided me with the least painful and easy-to-use home warm-waxing experience. I will be buying this again.
For more about waxing in general check out my home waxing guide. How about comparing this experience with my cold wax strips experience here?