Hot wax is designed to shrink-wrap around the hair follicle, removing it from the root without pulling at the skin. As the wax is left on the skin for a few seconds, the heat opens the pores and hair follicles allowing the hair to wax out much more easily. This is less painful.

It also has a stronger grip on the hairs, which makes it ideal for thicker, more stubborn hair. It can even wax hairs of 1mm in length. Nadiya recommends waxing regularly with sessions 4-6 weeks apart.