GiGi Crème Wax for Hair Removal, Soft Wax for Sensitive Skin, Face & Body, Gentle Formula, 14 oz, 1 Pack

In light of the spotty reviews and the fact that I rely on this brand and seller for my refills, I thought I would finally weigh in.I have been waxing for approximately 10 years and have used different waxes including GiGi and other brands. Some other waxes also work but I keep coming back to this one because of the price value and because it does the job without multiple passes. A single tub from the store costs approximately $15-17. I used to have to wait for the buy-one-get-one-free sales to make this affordable and the price point offered by this seller for a 3 pack is on par with the buy one get one.I wax underarms, legs, and bikini area and I usually get two full uses plus a little extra from each tub. I double-checked and I only need to purchase a 3 pack twice a year (once every 6 months).I have never had an issue with this wax gripping hair effectively for removal. I've used both muslin and woven cloth strips but generally go with woven now due to its lower price point. Both work fine.To address some of the other reviews that provided a lower review due to its stickiness, messiness, and potential risk for tearing skin. This is true for all of the good waxes I have found. The purpose of hair-removal wax is to attach to hairs effectively for reliable removal. This wax does that. Wax is messy, true for every brand and type of wax I have ever used. Waxing does have the potential to tear skin, true for every effective wax I've ever used. For all of these concerns it really comes down to the proper preparation and technique used for the hair removal process. Do some reading, watch some youtube videos, and prepare before waxing yourself.Some skin areas are more at risk for tears than others (face, bikini area, brazilian, etc...). Do not wax over these areas more than once - this increases the risk for tearing skin and bruising. Ensure proper technique is being used to prevent the need to go over the same area more than once (hold skin tight, wax against the grain, etc...).Wax is sticky, and messy. They make collars to protect the wax warmer itself. I have never had an issue cleaning spilled wax from inside the wax warmer's tin as long as the spilled wax is still warm enough to collect with extra cloth strips. For the non-warm spilled wax, use extra cloth strips and baby oil (it takes a few minutes and some patience). This will also depend on what kind of wax warmer you use - again, proper preparedness is key.Lastly, yes if you accidentally get this in your hair you will have difficulties getting it out (try baby oil) and may have to resort to cutting your. This is not the wax's fault, it is designed to bind to hair. I always suggest putting your hair up in a high bun (or something along those lines, depending on hair length) to avoid any mishaps. Don't wear any clothing that you wouldn't mind getting ruined (I use an old t-shirt and sweat pants I never wear out) and put a sheet or two down to plan for mess. Especially if you're learning how to apply wax and are prone to drips. Again, this advice is true for any quality wax use. After 10 years I experience minimal mess when waxing, but it still happens and I chalk a lot of this up to the fact that I wax myself and don't have someone else assisting me.Waxing for hair removal is not the most user-friendly process out there and does require learning proper technique, preparing for the process, and having the appropriate tools available.

I really, really love this wax. I got the student starter kit around March and got this one to replace the wax I went through around August. So one can lasted me around 5 months, which is great. I use it for my legs and upper lip area and this wax works great on both.I really like the quality of this wax. I find it very easy to apply and I almost never have to go through the same area more than twice. With that being said, I've not used razors/creams etc. more than a few times in my entire life. I'm 26 and I've been getting waxed since I was 12/13. So having seen it done to me by professionals a billion times, I'm pretty familiar with the application. Since I had a great experience with this wax I thought sharing what I do could be helpful to some people/beginners out there.Consistency:The consistency is key. It should be like honey (I actually like it just a tiny bit thicker). Too thick = you'll get a bruise, too thin = you'll burn. I use the Gigi warmer that came with the student kit. When the can is full or 2/3 full, I warm it on high for 15 minutes. If it's half or less than half full, I heat it less (around 10 minutes). Which melts half of the wax and there is an unmelted lump of wax in the middle. The reason I do this is the top center always melts the latest and by then, the rest is too runny for my taste. Waiting everything to melt and turning the warmer off and waiting for a couple of minutes could also work, but I just don't have the patience. Depending on how long it takes you to wax, you might have to turn the warmer on/off a few times to keep the consistency.Exfoliate & Clean:Having your skin clean and dry is important. Lotions, water, sweat & oil etc prevents you from applying the wax evenly and even if you manage to apply, it doesn't really stick to your hair so it doesn't work. I also found that exfoliation beforehand helps a lot. It takes off the dead skin & exposes the hair better.Length of the hair:If you are a shaver, your hair gets thicker, so it becomes more noticeable. To get results from waxing, you might have to let go for a while (week / 2 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows) and try to live with it, so it gets long enough for the wax to actually pick it up. I had to shave a couple of times and in my case, my hair grows very slow so I had to wait 2 weeks after shaving. I generally wax every 3 - 4 weeks, because the hair in my legs are very thin and they aren't noticeable before week 5.Set-up:I've read a lot of reviews about wax being messy, and it is. With every soft wax that will be the case. What I do is to put a few paper towels/old newspapers between where I pick up the wax with the spatula/applicator and where I apply it, because sometimes accidents happen and it really is a hard task to remove it from surfaces. And I recommend using a collar with this wax.Test:The first thing I do with every new brand or type of wax is to test it in a small area. If you have sensitive skin or allergies I would definitely recommend doing this before anything else. A little bit of redness is normal, but stay away if it makes your skin itch, swell, bruise. I actually test the wax in a small area every time I wax to check the temperature and avoid burning myself.Powder (or don't):For the application, some people prefer lightly (key word being light) powder the area. I only use powder on my lips where I can control the amount of wax with my fingers. In my opinion, powder is only good with oily skin or on the areas you might be sweating. My skin is dry, so I don't really need powder on my legs. Also, overdoing the powder can make your job harder than it is, make it hard to apply the wax, create clumps and make the wax useless.Application:I usually get enough wax to lightly cover the tip (around 1 inch in length) of the applicator. I apply a thin and even layer of wax toward the direction of my hair. I cover a small area, & try to never to cover a larger area than my palm on one go. Applying the wax to a very large area is a huge mistake I've seen my friends do. Wax dries, by the time you get to it so it gets stuck on your body, but it doesn't stick to the strips and so you have a mess on your hands. The quality of the strips are also important. The strips I got with the kit really sucked, so I bought a roll of cloth strips. This way I can cut smaller pieces for my lip without wasting any material. Oh also, you have to pull the strips fast, and in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Pulling closer to your skin and pulling it really fast minimizes the pain.Pull your skin tight:In areas where your skin is soft and the surface isn't tight & flat (in my case soft and wobbly inner tighs), you have to pull the skin up and tighten the area before you pull the strips. Otherwise you might pull your skin with the strip, which is crazy painful and you'll definitely get a bruise. Trying to pull the strip slowly can also cause you to get a bruise.Get it off:I got a Wax-off with the student kit, but to be honest I only use it if my hands get sticky as I'm waxing. I like to use baby oil, which works way better than any cream that claims to remove wax from your body. I generally wait for an hour or two after I wax, get in the shower and use baby oil with warm water to take the remaining wax off.