How long does it take to heat the wax?
625408
I have to say I am so happy with this purchase. It takes approximately about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours to heat.
625409
In about 20 minutes, much of the wax will be melting but the top will remain fairly solid. Since so much of the wax is heated at this point, you can push the top around and get started.
950389
I used a small, cheap wax heater, but without such a device you could put it on the stove in a pan with some water in it and slowly melt it that way. A small wax heater ($25) is probably worth the money because the wax needs to be reheated continually.
922647
If not a warmer..place the wax container half or 3/4th dipped in a pan filled with water. Heat this pan of water on your cooking range till the wax melts. And use d wax side by side.Or empty the wax in a microwavable/plastic container and try heating it on a soup auto heat mode.
280525
I haven't timed it but it's pretty quick, maybe a 2-3 minutes. It heats up pretty quick, too, maybe 4-5 minutes.
2230115
Nearly 45 minutes for wax to melt completely. Always have this on a safe, sturdy, place when it is active so no one is hurt by hot wax should machine get tipped over. Some like to leave it on for convenience's sake but that is not wise, again because of safety issues. Despite the long wait time, this is an excellent machine. Your hand fits into it fine and it helps restore some mobility finger with less pain.
1294407
the exact temp is on the packaging for the wax. I turn my iron on high and use a harbor freight thermometer to get me in the ball park.
1098990
If the wax is solid, it may take anywhere between 5-12 hours for it to melt completely. If it isn't heating, the heating element may have gone bad. Contact Homedics for replacement info. Here is Amazon's link to the product manual: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000006680.pdf
2145638
No, not much. Just warm the wax between your hands first then press and rub on the strip in the opposite direction your hair grows. I let it sit for a moment or two then pull as the instructions say.
919453
The wax melts to a liquid like syrup and cools quickly. Just apply and remove with muslin strip. I find that setting the dial between 4 & 5 are perfect for me though. No more paying salons big money when it is so easy to do myself. Love this product.
1079696
It only takes minutes, I usually do an area(not large) and then go to a second area. By the times the second area is done I go on removing the dried wax off the first area.
171292
I'm not sure if that would work. I don't think it would get the wax hot enough.
2016884
I'm sorry. I'm not able to answer your question. I bought this as a Christmas gift and the individual hasn't been able to use it yet because his vehicle was recently painted due to an accident. It was recommended that he not use a wax for 6-8 weeks.
474286
You fill it with warm water. Put it in your ear canal. Not too far but not just on the outside either. Squeeze that water out as hard as you can. It may take a couple of times but if you let the solution set for 10-15 minutes combined with the warm water the ear wax WILL come out.
1706003
I do it in an old cup in the microwave and keep a supply of wooden spatulas to apply it - one minute to start with on High and then perhaps another 30 seconds if it is not quite ready to apply - and take care, because it is quite hot so do a test on your hand. Don't heat too much at one time - a tablespoon of beads goes a long way. A proper wax melting pot is best if you can run to that but I find it convenient to do it this way.
2009922
Save your money and just wax. It's time consuming and doesn't work well enough to warrant the time and cost.
1455004
If you do three coats they say 48 hours. I waited a few days to really let it harden. This really is a grey system and much cheaper than commercial services. Make sure you get mineral spirits to take off any wax residue.
214217
You'll have to hold it near a small flame to warm the wax. It's a two-handed operation with a lighter, but it works well enough.