Review (4/5): Time to put the razor away!
I [RECOMMEND] this roll on wax kit. First time user who is happily throwing away her razor!
Pros:
~Reasonably priced
~Easy to find refills
~Easy to use (once you get the swing of it)
Cons:
~On/off button and temp buttons in the way while using
~Corded - limits mobility
If you still want some more information about this product, please read on!
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I was a little apprehensive to use an at-home wax kit. Other than my eyebrows, I have no familiarity with waxing, either in a salon or at home. I was slightly disappointed that the instructions were not clearer for a beginner. My biggest issue is when loading the honey wax - does the lid stay on? Does the tape stay on? I'm still not sure. I loaded it with the lid and tape on and it heated up just fine. The wax cartridge is reusable (unless you use all the wax in one sitting) so I assume you take the lid and tape off, as it is off when you go to reheat and reuse.
There is a temperature range that goes up to 125 degrees (f). I was not sure where the temp should be or where my personal heat threshold would be. I set it to 100 degrees (f) and it seemed to do the job. I will probably go hotter the next time around. The wax rolls on nice and easy, the waxing strip is easy to get on and get off. It also comes with 10 finishing wipes, but they did not seem to do anything for me.
A couple small issues came up while I was doing this. First, the machine is corded. Not the end of the world, but it does limit where you can do this. Second, the operation buttons are in the middle of the machine. Several times I turned the machine off or lowered the temperature while rolling on my leg. It could be a me thing, and didn't really interrupt the process, just a small issue to note.
I tested the wax on my wrist (like you would a baby bottle), and didn't know how to get the wax off after. The finishing wipe didn't work, soap and water didn't work. I used some isopropyl alcohol and a cotton ball to finally get it off. I suppose you could use a wax strip to get it off too, but didn't think off that at the time. Overall, this was a good experience and a great alternative to shaving.