A wax machine, or wax warmer, melts depilatory wax or paraffin and holds it at a steady working heat through the service. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks can warmers for soft and hard wax, roll-on cartridge heaters and paraffin baths from GiGi, Beauty Image, Clean + Easy, Fiori, Silver Star and MNBS.
Types of wax machines
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Can and pot warmer | Soft wax, hard wax and beads; the GiGi warmers take most 14 oz cans. | GiGi Wax Warmer for 14 oz, GiGi Space Saver, GiGi Digital Wax Warmer, GiGi Deluxe Double |
| Roll-on wax heater | Warming roll-on cartridges for legs, arms and back. | Beauty Image Single Roll-on Warmer, Beauty Image Double + 2 heaters, Beauty Image Triple + 3 heaters, Professional 4 Units Roll-On Warmer, Silver Star Depilatory Double Heater |
| Depilatory heater | One, two or three units; check the photos for the size it takes. | Single Depilatory Heater, Double Depilatory Heater, Triple Depilatory Heater |
| Paraffin bath | Paraffin hand and foot dips in manicure, pedicure and spa services. | Clean + Easy Digital Paraffin Spa, Clean + Easy Non-Digital, Fiori Thermawax Dispenser |
How to choose a wax machine
- Match the machine to the wax. Can warmers hold soft or hard wax, roll-on heaters hold cartridges, paraffin baths hold paraffin.
- Digital or dial. The GiGi Digital Wax Warmer and the Clean + Easy Digital Paraffin Spa have digital temperature control; the other models use a thermostat with a knob or switch.
- Plan for volume. The GiGi Deluxe Double keeps two cans ready; the Fiori Thermawax Dispenser holds 6.5 litres of paraffin and pours from a tap.
Related: Soft wax, Hard wax, Roll-on wax, Paraffin wax, All wax
Wax machine FAQ
Can I use one wax warmer for both soft wax and hard wax?
Yes, if it is made for both: GiGi lists its Digital Wax Warmer for hard wax, soft wax and beads. Clean the pot when you change wax, or use the GiGi Deluxe Double, whose two wells have separate switches and temperature knobs.
What should I check before buying a roll-on wax heater?
Check that your cartridge size fits the heater and how many cartridges you want warm at once. Beauty Image heaters sit on a charging base and lift off to use; the double and triple sets include two and three heaters. If unsure, bring a cartridge to our Markham store.
Can I use a soft wax warmer for paraffin treatments?
No. A paraffin dip needs a bath wide and deep enough for a hand or foot. Use a paraffin bath such as the Clean + Easy Digital Paraffin Spa, which comes with 6 lb of peach paraffin, or the Fiori Thermawax Dispenser, and keep can warmers for depilatory wax.
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