Which type of wax works by heating up the hair follicle?

The type of wax that works by heating up the hair follicle is hard wax. This wax is applied in a thicker layer and, upon cooling, adheres firmly to the hair, allowing for effective removal from the root. Hard wax shrinks around the hairs as it cools, making it less painful to remove and more effective on coarse or shorter hairs due to its ability to grip the hair follicle tightly.

When heated, hard wax transforms to a pliable state that allows for easier application. The heating process opens up the hair follicles, making it easier to pull the hair out when the wax is removed. This method not only helps in achieving a smoother finish but also reduces the risk of irritation compared to other methods.

In contrast, soft wax is typically used with a strip to remove hair and does not effectively heat the follicle in the same manner. Gel wax operates similarly to soft wax but has a different composition that does not target the hair follicle as effectively. No strip wax is another name for hard wax, but it typically refers to how the wax is removed rather than its action on the hair follicle.