I bought the GiGi all purpose honee wax for the warmer. How long should i let it heat up before use?
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When I used the wax, it was heated up within 20 minutes on high and then I turned it down to low heat.
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My instructions said to heat the wax for 15 to 20 minutes but it took a lot longer, more than 30 minutes. Just keep checking back until it's all melted but not too hot.
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You can turn it on high for about 15-20 minutes then stir just try it on your wrist before putting it on your face!
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.
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I would not recommend that you pour wax directly into this warmer. I would suggest you purchase a can of wax that normally is used with this warmer and when that can is empty you could refill the can. Hope that helps.
922645
Yes. Strange enough, I purchased a candle warmer and it does heat the wax. Keep in mind that it may take up to 45 minutes to completely warm up but it does get the job done.
1706005
I melt it with my wax warmer in a 4 oz tin container on 50 to 60 degrees Celsius.
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I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00.
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It goes from room temp (about 25C) to 66C to melt all the wax. Then you need to reset it for a comfortable temperature (51-54C). It does go up in increments of 1C, but you can only set the end point temperatures.
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the wax melts in about 1 1/2 hour or less. I keep the dial set in the middle to maintain wax hot ready. The red light will go on when it is heating the wax. When only the green light is on its ready to use. Always check temperature before putting hands or feet. It can get very hot.
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I wouldn't, because it's in a plastic container, and the plastic will melt. I would recommend getting a hard wax warmer.
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I Brazilian wax which uses considerable amount of wax per time and am only half way thru the container. Guessing I've done it 7-10 times so far. So I've been very satisfied. The higher quality and steady temperature of the warmer keeps wax better and you really find that you'll use thinner layers than going thru the re-microwaving process of small jars from cvs or wherever else. I do recommend sally brand pre-epilation and post calming oils. I didn't find the lotion that came with this to be as satisfying. I had plenty of the oils left from small sally jar wax kit. not sure if you can buy the oils individually since I haven't needed to yet.
417751
Yes. We used Gigi wax. You only have to be able to put the can into it; this is just a warmer. It works well.
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.
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It only has instructions on warming the wax. It doesn't tell you exactly how to wax. I watched tutorials online.
1996150
I have never tested the temp but once the wax is melted it remains hot until it is turned off. It takes approximately 4 hours to melt all the wax.
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I leave the wax in and reuse it. Just plug it in a few hours ahead and it should be fine.
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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
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If the wax is really thick then it needs more time. I find when I start to melt the wax, I turn the wax warmer onto high and then lower it when ready to use. Make sure you blow on the wax and that it is not too hot. I hope this helps.