Disappointed
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Susie
from Oklahoma Thu Aug 11 2005
I have purchased this wax on many occasions, but it appears they have changed the ingredients. I can see where this stuff has been getting some negative reviews now. It's not what it used to be.
A week later and no need to shave
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Juana
Thu Aug 11 2005
It was not difficult to use it was a little messy,but that was when the wax was no longer warm. I thought it would hurt really bad but after the second time i got use to it and i felt very comfortable using it. I wax about a week ago and it's still smooth. Before I had to shave at least every other day. It has save me time and no more razor bumps.
Tricky for the boys
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Mike
from TX Wed Aug 03 2005
As a guy who's been shaving for years, but finally got tired of razor bumps, I thought I'd give waxing a try. Granted I was a total waxing rookie so I had a lot of trouble figuring out the temperature and thickness. I agree with the comment about the taffy like consistency, and I'm still not sure how exactly not to make a mess with this stuff (someone recommended twirling it first on the stick- but that seems like an excercise in futility). I didn't plan to go playboy, but this stuff is pretty hard to control and the second even the slightest bit touches your hair; it's not coming off. Definitely don't forget to use the oil, huge painful mistake. It only got about 90% of my hairs so either I needed to let it grow out more or get my technique down. I also only got about 2 1/2 uses out of this small container... really wish they sold more wax as I can already foresee a collection of these little lotion bottles amassing each time I buy the kit. The effect overall was perfect though, no more bumps. I got to say the male anatomy is probably a little trickier to wax, but there's no way I'm going out in public to have this done, so I'm buying another batch and going to get good at this or die trying. Best of Luck.
Use it Properly
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Sam
from Van City Thu Jul 28 2005
I was reading some of the reviews on this product and I have to say it sounds like some people just don't know how to use it properly.
My advice is to find a salon/spa that uses hard wax for "special area" and pay close attention to how it's done. There is a technique to using hard wax and once you've gotten some pointers and a demo or two then you should be fine at doing it on your own.
it works well if u know how ot use it
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Emily
Wed Jul 27 2005
you HAVE to use that oil before hand. I see alot of reviews that complain about the wax hardening and having to pull if off in little piece: that is beacuse you didn't follow the instructions!! I forgot to use the oil once and boy was it a mess. Also, don't hesitate, just pull it off!
Absolutely worth the time and money!
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janie
from IL Thu Jul 21 2005
I've been going to salons to get Brazilian waxes for the past 2 years, but it was getting a bit expensive. I found this product after researching online and it seemed very similar to the wax my salon had been using. I tried it out and I think it works great! It does take a little longer to do it myself than if I went to the salon, but I think it's completely worth it, especially since I used to pay $50 per wax and this kit probably contains enought to do 3 waxes. There were some bad reviews of this product, but I believe those individuals were either using it incorrectly or did not let the hair grow enough before waxing. It really does help that my salon was using a similar wax and I've seen it done professionally. It helps to have a fan nearby to help it dry quicker. And if you have a hard time with removing it, I suggest not picking at it, but use your index or thumb to quickly "flick up" the end, then use that end to get a firm grip to pull from. I find that less painful and easier. The great thing about this kit is that you can do it whenever you want! No need to make appointments or schedule around your salon. The extras in the kit are also really great...I find that the pre-epilation oil works wonderfully in keeping the wax from sticking to skin (which is the most painful things about normal waxing). I am definitely going to buy this product again and will recommend it to friends.
Top rated product
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Jody TeHau
from wyo Thu Jul 21 2005
This product works great!! removes all the hairs. The wax is messy so you'll need to find a good area to do it in. Also the key to using it is don't let the wax dry too long give it only around 30 secs after you put it on to remove it. I wouldn't recommend this item for legs as its hard to do large areas with the wax, but if your looking for just something for the bikini area this is the product to buy. I will buy again and again.
Not worth it
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kat
from VA Fri Jul 15 2005
This product is not worth buying. It only allows you to wax in small areas and the wax is a mess to work with. Little pieces of wax was everywhere. Strips work better.
Terrible
Reviewer:
Kat
from Tulsa, Ok Thu Jul 14 2005
I thought this product would be quick and easy....no strips etc. But, it is terrible. It sticks like taffy and when it hardens you basically have to chip it off your legs. It took forever to get all the pieces off my legs. I tried allot to a little bit of the product and nothing worked. As a matter of fact I returned the product for a refund!!
Excellent Product
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Julie
from Seattle, WA Thu Jul 14 2005
Just like the top spas!
You can do it!
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GE
from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Wed Jul 13 2005
I used the non-microwaveable strip-free formula, and found it highly effective. It is better than the microwaveable formula, because the temperature stays the same during your entire waxing session. You just place the can inside of a standard warmer (I bought mine for under $20).
The key to this working is that the wax CANNOT be left on too long, otherwise it breaks when you pull it off. It can be used anywhere. It works fine on hairs that are a little shorter too (although it is better to let them grow).
One problem is that you can only do SMALL areas at a time,
but it is GREAT to do it in the privacy of your home, anytime you want!
Stop wasting time and paying too much at the salon!!!
Reviewer:
Anonymous but neatly waxed!
Tue Jul 12 2005
I read all the reviews on this site before I bought my wax kit and thought, "yeah right, I'm sure these are all real, who has time to write reviews on waxing kits!"...but here I am! I am a VERY busy mom and physician, and on top of that I love to look my best but have little time for all the details at the salon...I mean weekly trips to the salon for hair, nails, and waxes is OUT of the question! I used to spend $85 every trip to the salon for bikini and underarm waxing just to have to go home and get in the bathroom light and see all kind of hairs left behind that had to be painfully tweezed anyway! What a waste! A few of my girlfriends waxed at home and talked me into trying it...so I asked my salon what brand wax they use and got on line and bought it - GiGi brand is used by MANY salons, probably the ones you have been giving money away to for so long!!! I got the microwave kit b/c I didn't want to have to do the whole warmer thing, and it works GREAT!!!! Just heat it in the microwave for a few minutes, stir, smooth on with the applicator stick, let cool for a few seconds or longer, then quickly pull against the grain of the growth - DOING IT YOURSELF WITH THIS KIT IS BETTER THAN ANY SALON WAX I HAVE EVER GOTTEN! The wax is very easy to spread, the consistency can be easily controlled by the temp to which you heat it, and the accompanying products are very mild and augment the use of the wax kit. Highly reccomend, will save you alot of MONEY and TIME (every bit helps, spend it on your family instead)!!!!
Easy and effective, no more muslin!
Reviewer:
Saber T.
from The Woodlands, Texas Mon Jul 11 2005
WOW! I have never waxed, ever, and I dove right in. The directions were easy and it was really simple to use. The wax took triple the time it says on the jar to melt (a matter of minutes), but that is the only complaint. A quality product that I will buy again!
2nd time at-home waxer
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elsa
from encino, ca Fri Jul 08 2005
Yowch! Of course it's gonna hurt, but I knew that I just needed to get past the fear and did the yanking (with my right hand/arm) about parallel and in the opposite direction of the hair growth, while I pulled (with my left hand) the surrounding skin taut in the hair growth's direction. This is my 2nd attempt at waxing myself. The first time, I used a regular national brand that you can find in almost any store, and it was terrible. I found Gigi's to be so much better. The only downer is that I did have to tweeze a couple of the more obvious strays and left the inconspicuous ones well enough alone. I'm happy with the product. I would recommend this product to anyone that felt embarrassed about having to hold themselves in very questionable position before a professional (yet still a perfect stranger). I went to a professional once. While she had done a good job, I am still too much of a prude to be that naked and exposed to even a waxing professional. The good thing about that experience is that it allowed me to understand how I need to position myself and how taut is "pulling the skin taut." I definitely think this product is good, but I do also recommend 1st timers to go to a professional once or twice before doing this at home. ...Oh, one tip that I have is to be sure you put on a thick layer; just enough that it is opaque. Oh, don't wear tight pants afterwards, and (if possible) you might even forget about the underwear. Happy waxing!
2nd time at-home waxer
Reviewer:
elsa
from encino, ca Fri Jul 08 2005
Yowch! Of course it's gonna hurt, but I knew that I just needed to get past the fear and did the yanking (with my right hand/arm) about parallel and in the opposite direction of the hair growth, while I pulled (with my left hand) the surrounding skin taut in the hair growth's direction. This is my 2nd attempt at waxing myself. The first time, I used a regular national brand that you can find in almost any store, and it was terrible. I found Gigi's to be so much better. The only downer is that I did have to tweeze a couple of the more obvious strays and left the inconspicuous ones well enough alone. I'm happy with the product. I would recommend this product to anyone that felt embarrassed about having to hold themselves in very questionable position before a professional (yet still a perfect stranger). I went to a professional once. While she had done a good job, I am still too much of a prude to be that naked and exposed to even a waxing professional. The good thing about that experience is that it allowed me to understand how I need to position myself and how taut is "pulling the skin taut." I definitely think this product is good, but I do also recommend 1st timers to go to a professional once or twice before doing this at home. ...Oh, one tip that I have is to be sure you put on a thick layer; just enough that it is opaque. Oh, don't wear tight pants afterwards, and (if possible) you might even forget about the underwear. Happy waxing!
great
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gaby
from california Thu Jun 30 2005
this really works i love it its grat at first i did not know how to take it off i would use a shaver but it would stay really hard
Not for the inexperienced
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Sallie
from San Diego, CA Sat Jun 25 2005
Imagine candle wax permanently embedded in the hair on a sensitive body part and trying to remove it. If this wax hardens too much it won't come off in one piece, and the Wax Off lotion doesn't remove such large amounts. I pulled it off in tiny chunks, which felt like I was grabbing clumps of hair and just ripping it out. Then some of the hair began regrowing in just a few days. Undoubtedly I did something wrong, but the instructions were poor. Cloth strips seem like a much better idea to me.
It actually works!
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terri
from New York, NY Thu Jun 23 2005
I ordered this formula while deployed in Iraq. All it takes is a microwave and about 30 minutes to wax those unsightly pube's away. It's a hard wax so the pain is a lot more tolerable than the muslin strips.
Can't even melt it.
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Not Happy
Tue Jun 14 2005
This product basically is a waste. Is there some sort of metal in the handle? I tried to put this in my microwave like it says you can, and my microwave started glowing red among that it was making a horrible buzzing noise! Then as I opened the door to it, a terrible burnt smell came out. I was very disappointed.
Excellent product - for Pros
Reviewer:
Melody
from Cincinnati, Ohio Thu May 26 2005
Excellent product if you like waxing. This really removes hair. Must heat up longer than recommended time, but this really works. Me - I just discovered I can't stand the pain of waxing and I am just giving up on waxing. But I recommend this for anyone who can take it.
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