What Is the Best Rosin Free Soft Wax for a Brazilian?
By Tawnya Fornerod, founder of Just The Strip and a licensed esthetician of almost 25 years who owns multiple waxing studios.
The best rosin free soft wax for a Brazilian is one that melts to a smooth, clear consistency, spreads in a thin, even layer, grips even short, fine hair and feels gentle on sensitive skin, which is exactly why our Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax is the soft wax used on faces and Brazilians in our own treatment rooms. It has no added fragrance or dye, it is infused with tamanu oil and vitamin E to help calm the skin, and it comes in a 28 oz can or a case of 12 for licensed professionals. Pair it with our Pellon Waxing Strips and a thin layer of Pre and Post Wax Oil before every Brazilian, then finish with an ingrown hair serum and Nourishing Oil.
After almost 25 years in this industry and so many Brazilians in our studios, I have learned that the wax you trust for the most delicate area of the body sets the tone for the entire service. Here I want to walk you through what I look for in a rosin free soft wax for Brazilian waxing, how we set up the treatment room, and what every client goes home with. If you are still weighing strip wax against hard wax in general, our post on soft wax vs hard wax and what professional waxers use covers the basics, and this post picks up right where that one leaves off.
What makes a rosin free soft wax the best choice for a Brazilian?
For a Brazilian, I look for four qualities in a soft wax: a smooth, fluid melt, a thin and even spread, a confident grip on short, fine hair, and a formula that feels kind to skin that reacts easily. Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax was made around all four, melting to a smooth, clear consistency that glides into a thin layer that grips even the shortest, finest hairs, so you can clear an area with fewer strips and less clean up, which matters so much in an area full of curves and folds.
Its grip comes from a synthetic resin, and it is infused with tamanu oil and vitamin E to help calm the skin, so the service feels gentler for guests with sensitive skin. It works on every body area and every skin type, which means the same pot that carries you through a Brazilian is ready for the brows, lip or underarms on your next guest. I worked closely with my manufacturer to develop it as a licensed esthetician who owns multiple studios, and it was tested on real clients before it was ever sold.
How do you prep for a Brazilian with rosin free soft wax?
Every Brazilian starts at intake, with a question about allergies and skin care. Because our Clear wax is infused with tamanu oil, which comes from a nut, please do not use it on any client with a nut allergy. It also should not be used on irritated, sunburned or broken skin, or on clients using Retin A, Accutane, or glycolic or other alpha hydroxy acid products.
To warm it, pop the metal top off, set the can in a hot towel caddy until the wax is fluid, and pour it into your wax pot or an insert. Each 28 oz can is twice the size of a standard 14 oz can and taller too, so it may not fit inside every warmer on its own, and pouring keeps your pot topped up. Test the temperature on your inner wrist before every application.
Once your guest is settled on the treatment table, cleanse the skin with a pre wax cleanser, make sure it is dry, and smooth a thin layer of Pre and Post Wax Oil over the area with your gloved hand. Wipe away any excess so the wax can grip the hair rather than the skin. It comes in Simply Unscented, our fragrance free option, Dreamsicle and Sandalwood Vanilla, in a 16 oz glass bottle with a pump for each room or a gallon to refill from. Our post on pre wax oil or powder walks through prep in more detail, and the choice for each guest is always yours.
How do you use rosin free soft wax for Brazilian waxing?
Holding your spatula at about a 45 degree angle, spread a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth. Press a Pellon strip on top and rub it firmly two or three times in the direction of growth, then hold the skin taut and pull quickly against the direction of growth, keeping the strip low and close to the skin. Working in small sections across the bikini area gives you better control around every curve and a cleaner result for your guest.
Our Pellon Waxing Strips come precut and non woven, 100 to a pack at 2.75 by 8 inches, firm enough to pull cleanly yet flexible enough to follow the body. The full size works well for the bikini area, and a strip cut in half or thirds is just right for smaller spots. You can press the same strip down again on the same client until it is full of wax, then it goes in the trash, and a strip is never used on more than one client. Whether you work every section with soft wax or keep another wax nearby for certain areas is a decision you make for each guest.
How do you remove wax residue and finish a Brazilian?
When the last strip comes away, massage a little Pre and Post Wax Oil over the area to lift any sticky residue, then wipe it clean, and the skin is left soft and hydrated. Follow with an ingrown hair serum and let it dry, then finish with a little Nourishing Oil. In the room, our 8 oz back bar Nourishing Oil has a glass pump, so it is quick and clean to use on every client, and using the same oil in the room that clients take home is the easiest way to sell it. Plain Jane has no added fragrance with a touch of tea tree and copaiba, and it is our nut free scent.
What aftercare should your client use after a Brazilian wax?
The routine we send home after every Brazilian is simple enough to follow every day. Smooth Operator goes on right after the wax and once a day between appointments, with salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to help prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps along the bikini line. For sensitive skin, an aspirin allergy, or anyone who is pregnant or nursing, Truth Serum is our acid free serum built on botanicals, and it is the serum we recommend during pregnancy and nursing, along with a reminder to check with your doctor.
Once the serum dries, three to five drops of Nourishing Oil hydrate the skin, and used every day, it softens the hair, the skin and the follicle so the hair slides out of the follicle more easily at the next wax. Every bottle is made by us in small batches in Southern Oregon. Every client should avoid sun, tanning and hot water for 24 hours after waxing, and a Sugar Body Scrub two or three times a week can begin 24 to 48 hours after the service. Our guides to ingrown hairs after a bikini wax and post wax care in the first 48 hours are lovely to share, and you can send clients to our Waxing Aftercare Products collection for the whole routine.
How should a waxing studio stock rosin free soft wax?
Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax comes as a single 28 oz can or a case of 12, so a busy studio can keep every treatment room stocked. It is sold to waxers, sugarists, estheticians and salon owners with an active business, with no application and no login, and we confirm professional status on every order before it ships, so please check out with your business name and email. You will find our waxes, strips and back bar oils together in Strip PRO Waxing, and the aftercare your clients take home in For the Pros Only, where Smooth Operator, Truth Serum and Nourishing Oils come in PRO 3 packs at half of retail, which earns about a 100% return on every bottle that sells from your shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rosin free soft wax good for a Brazilian?
Yes, rosin free soft wax works beautifully for a Brazilian, and Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax is the soft wax used on faces and Brazilians in our own treatment rooms. Spread a thin layer, press a Pellon strip over it and remove it quickly while holding the skin taut, working in small sections.
Can I use Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax on a client with a nut allergy?
No, it is infused with tamanu oil, which comes from a nut, so please do not use it on any client with a nut allergy, and ask about allergies at every intake.
Does rosin free soft wax grip short, fine hair?
Yes, our Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax melts to a smooth, clear consistency, spreads in a thin, even layer and grips even short, fine hair, so you can clear an area with fewer strips and less clean up.
What oil should I use before and after a Brazilian wax?
Pre and Post Wax Oil does both jobs, so smooth a thin layer over clean, dry skin and wipe away the excess before you wax, then massage a little over the area afterward to lift any residue and wipe clean. It comes in Simply Unscented, our fragrance free option, Dreamsicle and Sandalwood Vanilla.
How soon can my client exfoliate or go in the sun after a Brazilian wax?
Exfoliation with a scrub starts 24 to 48 hours after the wax, and every client should avoid sun, tanning and hot water for 24 hours after waxing. The ingrown hair serum and Nourishing Oil can go on right away and every day.
Bring it into your treatment room
There is something so satisfying about a Brazilian that flows from the first strip to the final drop of oil, and the right wax is where that feeling begins. Stock Rosin Free Clear Soft Strip Wax with Pellon Waxing Strips and Pre and Post Wax Oil, fill your shelf from For the Pros Only, and keep our protocols and price list close in the PRO Resource Center. If you have any question at all, or would like to ask about pro samples, reach out to us at hello@justthestrip.com.
