Thanks for saying so! The Salon-strength of warm wax makes it super effective. Here's a tip to help reduce the "ouch" factor - dust a fine layer of baby powder or cornstarch on your skin before applying wax. This will allow the wax to grab your hair but not your skin :)

Hi Warm Wax User, 

Your frustration is understandable -  but don't worry, I can definitely help!  I've listed a few things below, but if you would please call me directly (toll free) @ 1.888.986.9974 I'll be able to personally go over all of this and answer any other questions that come up. 

My first thought is that there 2 things that may be going on:

1.  While the Warm Wax is a terrific wax, it's possible that it isn't the one that's best suited to your specific hair/skin type. Parissa has over a dozen different waxes, each designed to address different waxing needs (ie: sensitive skin, or coase hair, or water washable etc),  I can easily determine this for you on the phone, or you can also try our product picker for a quick reference.
2. Technique is really important for the best results. So making certain to apply the wax very thin, and pulling the strip back very quickly are essential. Also, the wax won't grab your hair, if it's too short, so be sure that it's at least 1/4" long. Waxing underarms can be both tricky and tender!  Try dusting a little baby powder on your skin first to reduce the "ouch" factor a little, and bracing your hand on the bathroom mirror with allow you to see where you're going, while keeping your arm still. The hair there tends to grow in different directions as well - so be sure that you are always applying wax in the same direction it grows, then removing it in the opposite direction. There are many tips and tricks to tell, which is also why it might be easier to just chat on the phone about this :)

Hi,

Thanks for your question, and the quick answer is no, if you follow the steps as per our instructions.

Warm wax is a salon-style, resin based wax - so technically it is flammable. However, warming the product for a minute or two in a regular microwave would NOT cause it to catch on fire,or anything close to that.

Please be sure you read our "Common Sense Cautions" listed in the product instruction sheet; and naturally, you should never leave the wax on a warmer unattended or expose it to an open flame.

Please call me directly at 1.888.986.9974 if you still have any questions whatsoever.

Thanks, have a great day.

Alley Laundry - Parissa Waxing Guru

You are so right!
There's so much to be said for paying a fraction of the cost, let alone the convenience of doing it whenever you want and in the comfort of your own home!
Thanks for the positive words - we're thrilled you love it!

Parissa Warm Wax is a salon quality resin based wax - perfect for dark/coarse hair.
It is NOT water washable though. Like most salon waxes, Parissa Warm Wax is oil-soluble, meaning and residue left on the skin cleans up with the oil provided in your waxing kit. The strips are only washable when used with sugar-based waxes, like our body sugars for medium to fine hair types.
You can re-heat this wax again and again as often as you need.

Absolutely!
I have thick dark hair myself, and the Warm Wax is always the one I reach for when waxing my legs and underarms.
The formula for this wax is exactly the same as in our Professional Salon Warm Wax - so you know it's super strong, and super effective. I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin or fine hair, but it's perfect for dark/coarse hair!

Whenever something like this happens PLEASE call me immediately! I'm terribly sorry to hear about this.
Skin lifting is very UNcommon with Hot wax, as it is specifically designed to NOT stick to the skin. It's important that you do not ever wash your skin prior to using a salon quality wax though, as the oil on your skin acts as a barrier and protector.

I would strongly suggest in this case, to use our wax strips for sensitive skin.
http://parissa.com/catalog/product/wax-strips-assorted-sizes

Thanks for the props!

Yes, you can keep your wax jar on the warmer for the entire time you are using the wax. The 40 minutes you are referring to is under the section "heat product" but once it is warmed up enough to liquid honey consistency, you can keep it on the warmer while you use it, to maintain the correct temperature.

The jar is made from a high desity product that is designed to withstand heat. Having said that though, you should never leave it unattended. 

Yes, you can heat the wax easily by either:

a) Placing it on your coffee maker warming pad. Turn on your coffee maker, remove the glass urn and place the wax (without the lid) on the warming  plate until it is the correct consistency.

b) Placing it on an oven safe dish and putting it (without the lid) into your oven on the lowest temperature for about 20 minutes. 

Always be sure to test the product for temperature BEFORE using it on your skin.

Both waxes will work wonderfully for the bikini area, what it comes down to is which product you are more comfortable working with. 

Hot Wax, is a stripless wax that is perfect for small, sensitive areas like bikini, or underarm, and frankly, it's the one I prefer for doing brazilian waxing because it is particularly effective on short coarse hair. Because hot wax doesn't stick to your skin, you may find the "ouch factor" a little lower with this one. Hpwever, it can take a little more practice to work with because you have to apply a thick coat of wax, let it harden until it's no longer tacky to touch, but still pliable, then pull the entire bit of wax off. The key here is to make sure you are holding your skin nice and taut.  

Warm wax is a little easier to work with, since you apply a very thin layer of it, then right away, press and rub the fabric strip onto it and pull off immediately. I do find this method to give you slightly more control, and if you are a beginner, I'm a little inclined toward suggesting this one. If skin sensitivity is the issue, try dusting a little baby powder on your skin first, before applying the wax, to create a little protection between your delicate skin and the wax.

Both of these Parissa waxes are salon quality waxes - meaning they are our strongest waxes and designed to get the job done! If you have any questions, please feel free to call me directly @ 1.888.986.9974 or email me  invitation@parissa.com

Cheers,

Alley, Parissa Waxing Guru 

Thanks for your feedback. Please give me a quick call here at the lab @ 1.888.986.9974, as every Parissa product is 100% guaranteed - and I want to make certain that you remain a satisfied Parissa customer! :)

Alley Laundry
Parissa Waxing Guru
invitation@parissa.com

thanks!