Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 400 of 484
The main practical difference between hard wax and soft wax during a service is:
a.Hard wax requires a hotter pot temperature than soft wax
b.Soft wax is only used for facial hair, never the body
c.Hard wax can only be used on men
d.Hard wax is applied thicker and peels off in one piece without a strip, while soft wax is spread thin and removed with a cloth or paper strip
Explanation
Hard (stripless) wax is applied in a thicker layer, allowed to set, and peeled off in one piece, which is gentler on delicate areas such as the face, underarms, and bikini. Soft wax is spread thin and pressed onto a muslin or pellon strip, then pulled off.
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