Wax essentials are the disposable supplies used in every waxing or paraffin service: spatulas, strips, warmer collars, and bags and mitts for paraffin. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks them from Lotus, Silk B, Silver Star, Sharonelle, O'REE, Champion, Lidan and MNBS.
Types of waxing supplies
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden waxing spatula | Applying wax to the face or body. | Silver Star MB1 150 mm, Silver Star MB2 114 mm, Silver Star MB9 105 mm, Sharonelle Facial, Sharonelle Large, Silk B Junior |
| Cotton or muslin strip | Removing soft and roll-on wax; on a roll to cut to length, or pre-cut. | Lotus Muslin Roll, Soft, Lotus Muslin Roll, Medium, Lotus Muslin Roll, Hard, Lotus Pre-Cut Hard, Silk B Hard & Thick #5577, Silk B Medium Hard #5599 |
| Non-woven roll and paper | Non-woven fabric or paper strips. | O'REE Non Woven Roll, Sharonelle Non-Woven Roll, Depilatory Paper |
| Collars, paraffin bags and gloves | A clean warmer rim; wrapping hands and feet after a paraffin dip. | Silk B Collar, Square, Silk B Collar, Round, Champion Paraffin Bag, roll, Champion Paraffin Bag, 6 rolls, Lidan Paraffin Cotton Gloves |
How to choose waxing supplies
- Strips are for soft and roll-on wax. Hard wax sets on the skin and is lifted by hand.
- "Soft" and "hard" describe the cloth. On Lotus and Silk B rolls the words tell you how firm the fabric is, not which wax it is for.
- One stick, one dip. Take a fresh spatula every time you go back into the pot.
Related: Soft wax, Roll-on wax, Wax machines, Paraffin wax, All wax
Guides
- Wooden Waxing Spatula Sizes: Which Silver Star Spatula for Which Area (MB1, MB2, MB3, MB9)
- Lotus Waxing Strips: Soft, Medium or Hard Finish, Roll or Pre-Cut?
- Silk B Epilating Rolls: Soft, Medium Hard or Hard & Thick?
Waxing supplies FAQ
Are "hard" waxing strips meant for hard wax?
No. On Lotus and Silk B rolls, Soft, Medium and Hard describe how firm the cotton or muslin is. All of them are used with soft or roll-on wax; hard wax needs no strip.
Which waxing spatula size should I use for each area?
Use a short stick for brows, lip and chin and a long one for legs, arms and back. Silver Star numbers its sticks MB9 (105 mm), MB2 (114 mm), MB3 (140 mm) and MB1 (150 mm); Sharonelle sells Facial and Large.
What is a wax warmer collar for?
A collar is a disposable ring that sits around the top of the wax can or pot and catches drips, so the warmer stays clean. Silk B makes round and square collars for single and double warmers; change it when it gets messy.
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