Which type of hair removal uses a heated wax?

Waxing is a method of hair removal that involves the application of heated wax to the skin, which adheres to the hair. Once the wax cools and hardens slightly, a cloth or paper strip is pressed onto the wax and then quickly pulled away, removing the hair from the follicle. This technique not only removes hair efficiently but can also lead to smoother skin since it removes the dead skin cells along with the hair.

The effectiveness of waxing is due to the way it targets multiple hairs at once, making it a popular choice for larger areas such as legs, arms, and even delicate areas like the eyebrows and bikini line. It lasts longer than other hair removal methods like shaving, as it pulls the hair out from the root, delaying regrowth.

In contrast, shaving simply cuts the hair at the surface of the skin, threading entwines and pulls out hairs using a twisted cotton thread, and depilatory creams dissolve hair at the skin's surface. Therefore, choosing waxing highlights the differences in techniques and results compared to these other methods of hair removal.