Hard Wax vs Soft Wax in Downtown Vancouver
Not sure which type of wax is right for you? At G Beauty Bar, 163 West Pender St in downtown Vancouver, we use hard wax for sensitive and detailed areas and soft wax for larger areas of the body. Here is how they differ and where we use each one, for women and men.
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Where We Use Each Type of Wax
| Wax type | Areas | Prices (before GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Hard wax | Brazilian (women and men), bikini, French bikini, underarms and face waxing | Brazilian $65, men's Brazilian $110, French bikini $58, Bikini $49, Underarms $25, Full face $55 |
| Soft wax | Legs, arms, back, chest and stomach | Half legs $45, Full legs $60, Half arms $40, Full arms $50, Half back or front $35, Stomach $20 |
See the full waxing price list for women and men.
What Is Hard Wax?
Hard wax is applied directly to the skin in a thin layer. As it cools it hardens and grips the hair, and it is then lifted off without a cloth strip. Because it clings to the hair more than the skin, it is a popular choice for sensitive areas.
- Gentler on sensitive skin: it sticks to the hair rather than the skin, so it is often more comfortable on the bikini area, underarms and face.
- Good for short and coarse hair: it can hold shorter hairs, which makes it useful for detailed areas.
- Takes a little longer: the wax needs to cool and harden before it is removed.
What Is Soft Wax?
Soft wax is spread over the skin in a thin layer and removed with a cloth or paper strip. It works quickly, which makes it a good fit for larger areas such as legs, arms, back, chest and stomach.
- Fast on large areas: a wide area can be covered quickly and efficiently.
- Good for fine hair: it grips fine, thin hairs well.
- Less suited to sensitive areas: it sticks to the skin more, so we use hard wax for the bikini area, underarms and face.
How to Prepare for Your Wax
- Let your hair grow to about 1/4 inch (roughly the length of a grain of rice) so the wax can grip it.
- Come with clean, dry skin and skip lotion or oil on the day of your appointment.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
- Tell your esthetician about your skin, any sensitivity and any recent treatments before you start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use hard wax for a Brazilian wax?
Yes. At G Beauty Bar we use hard wax for Brazilian waxing for both women and men, as well as bikini, French bikini, underarms and face. A women's Brazilian wax is $65 and a men's Brazilian is $110, plus GST.
What do you use for legs, arms, back and stomach?
We use soft wax for legs, arms, back, chest and stomach. Half legs are $45, full legs $60, half arms $40, full arms $50, half back or front $35 and stomach $20, plus GST.
Do you wax faces?
Yes. We use hard wax for face waxing, including brows, upper lip, chin and full face. See our waxing prices.
Do you offer sugaring too?
Yes. Sugaring is a gentler alternative to waxing for sensitive areas. Learn more about sugaring in downtown Vancouver.
Where is G Beauty Bar located?
We are at 163 West Pender St in downtown Vancouver, near Stadium–Chinatown Station. See our Brazilian waxing and men's waxing pages.