[Explained] Can You Reuse Hard Wax?

Wax can be expensive, especially if you have to use hard wax every ten days. For this, many people often ask if they can reuse the hard wax on their skin instead of throwing them into the trash can. If you have the same question on your mind then this article is just for you.

To be straightforward, it is recommended never to reuse hard wax because it is totally unhygienic and can cause infections to your skin. However, disinfecting the used hard wax properly can make them able to reuse.

In this article, we will explain when you can reuse hard wax and when you shouldn’t. Also, we will include the proper way to reuse hard wax with a step-by-step process. So, stay with us till the end of this article to understand whether you can reuse hard wax or not.

Can You Reheat and Reuse Hard Wax?

After waxing, the hair gets back after 10 to 15 days. That means you have to wax your skin every ten days; Which is pretty expensive though. So, the only option can be reusing the wax. But is it safe?

Well, let’s start by saying – you can reuse it. But there is a fact. Wax pill off bacteria from the skin along with hair roots. Again, as wax can harbor bacteria, leaving the reused wax for 10 days means increasing the chance to grow more bacteria in there.

Let’s see when reusing hard wax is safe and when not –

When Reusing Hard Wax Is Safe?

Reusing hard wax is safe as long as you are using it for yourself only. It is because the bacteria from your own body are not so harmful to your skin. That’s why you can reuse hard wax a few times, but of course, you have to ensure not to reuse it forever.

Because if you continuously, reuse the hard wax, the chance to get affected by other viruses and bacteria on the wax will increase; As a result, you’ll end up infecting yourself with foreign bacteria.

Again, you have to ensure that you’ll only reuse the hard wax on the thick skin. Generally, the skin of our hands, legs, chest, and back is thick, while the skins from the pubic area and face are thin. Do not reuse hard wax on your thin skin. You must use new hard wax for those areas.

Finally, if you are waxing at home and there is no one in your house who uses your wax, then it is completely safe to reuse it. Using the same wax for different people increases the chance of skin infections.

When Reusing Hard Wax Is Unsafe?

The bacteria from your skin can stay alive in the wax, and while warming up the wax the temperature is not high enough to kill those bacteria. So, reusing the hard wax means you are sowing the seed of bacteria on your skin.

Reusing hard wax is completely unsafe if it is applied to another person. Because it can infect your skin with bacteria which can cause skin disease. And once you get bacteria in your skin, it never leaves easily.

Basically, it is completely unsafe to reuse hard wax in a salon. Because many people come to wax there, and it can be a health issue for all the clients of the saloon if they reuse the hard wax.

So, if you own a saloon, and think that reusing hard wax will save a lot of money then you’re incorrect. Because it can harm your clients which leads to ruining the reputation of your saloon.

Bonus Tip: Correct Way to Reuse Hard Wax

Here are the guidelines you should follow while reusing your hard wax –

• Try to filter out hairs from the used hard wax to store them for next reuse. You can use a mesh material for that.
• Make sure the container you’re preserving the hard wax is cleaned and covered properly.
• Melt the wax completely and let it cool down slightly before reusing it.
• Apply pre-wax spray before applying the wax
• Do not apply wax directly after a shower. Wait at least 20 to 30 minutes after shower.
• Use post-wax liquid after waxing.
• Do not use cooling down products like aftershave lotion, perfume, or talcum powder after waxing.
• Do not reuse hard wax more than 5 times.
• Do not reuse it for Brazilian waxing. Use it on hands, or legs.
• While pulling off the wax, if you notice any wound on your skin or your skin is pulled by the wax, then stop reuse the hard wax and through it out.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions and Answers)

Can You Go Over the Same Area Twice with Hard Wax?

Yes, you can go over the same area twice with hard wax if it fails to remove all hair from the area. Using hard wax more than twice on thick skin like hands, and legs are completely safe. However, you need to do it carefully while waxing on thin skin.

How Do You Remove Hard Wax from Hair Without Pulling It?

If you are stuck with hard wax and can’t tolerate the pain, or want to remove the wax from your hair without pulling it, then you simply need to put a paper towel over the dried wax and then heat it with a hair dryer on high. After a while, the wax will melt down and will observe by the paper towel.

Conclusion

To conclude, hard wax can be reused, but it must be used for a single person, otherwise, it can be harmful to the skin and health. However, applying used hard wax can cause skin infection, so you should not use it more than 5 times if you are using this at home. If you are seeking our opinion, then we’d suggest you not reuse hard wax. If you suspect any saloon is reusing hard wax, immediately contact a council or change the saloon. That’s all for today; Thanks for reading.