GiGi Mini Pro Waxing Kit

WOW! That sums it up. I received my kit today and as most people do with new items, I opened it right away and prepared to use it. I prepped my area with baby oil, baby powder, scissors, paper towels and a mirror. My goal today was facial waxing. I ordered the Gigi Facial Honee along with this kit because of some of the other reviews concerning the creme wax. (On a side note, my cousin informed me this morning she LOVES the creme wax for her face). I stuck with the honee for today though. Everything was so easy to set up and use. The wax took about 20 minutes to heat (instructions say heat 15-25 minutes on high then drop to low.) I cleaned the area with the cleaner they provided (not gonna buy a refill but since it came with the kit I used it). After a few minutes of prepping myself mentally (these things always tend to have something go wrong) I began waxing on my upper lip. !!!!!!!!! It was the most painless waxing experience I have ever had!!!!!!! And it pulled every single hair out. I followed the instructions and applied immediate pressure. Then wiped off any residual wax with the baby oil and applied the post cooling gel (BTW - this is just aloe vera, save some money and buy a big bottle from Wal-Mart). There was a little stinging at first with the cooling gel but it went away quickly. I immediately thought since it was stinging it would get really red. No more than usual. (An hour later it was gone). So naturally I continued to wax everything else. It was painless and easy. The rest bars that come with the kit are a little difficult to work with. I noticed some reviews where people weren't sure what they're for. They're to rest the applicator stick on when you're not using it so you don't get wax everywhere. They stand up easily but also fall down easily. I used to try the wax strips by sally Hansen or Nair and they always ripped my skin off. I don't have time to go to a salon every 2-3 weeks to get my lip waxed. I will never do either of those things again. This is the most economical, painless, easy way there is.

I will NEVER pay $12 for an eyebrow wax again even if my life depended on it! I can't believe this kit was what $40-$50 which is like at most 5 eyebrow waxes without a tip?! I don't know why I didn't buy this sooner! This is the EXACT same thing they have at the nail salons for eyebrow waxing, and they got it for $40?! I can't believe that! Then they charge what $10 people a day $12?! I'm seriously in the wrong business lol. But if you are someone who goes to the salon every 2 weeks to get your brows waxed BUY THIS! After like 2 times doing my own brows I was a pro! I can't speak to waxing the bikini line or sensitive areas since I just shave but the kit comes with directions on how to wax any and every body part imaginable. But like I said if you get your brows waxed/lip waxed/side burns waxed twice a month this thing pays for itself after like 2 months. Seriously! I fire this thing up every week when I see a few hairs growing in on my brows and wham bam in 3 minutes my brows is on FLEEK! I get so many compliments on my eyebrows it's crazy. I keep mine on the sink 24/7 since it doesn't make sense to put it away just to bring it back out every week. Guests come to my house and ask about it and even inquire if I will do their brows, so this can also make money too! Lol the only thing I have to say is I chose sensitive wax I think which is pink-- I've never seen pink wax before but it works the same it just startled me at first. One other small thing is the kit comes with all of these booklets and lotions and sprays etc random stuff but DOESNT come with a wax removing oil... I have to buy that separately, no big deal just annoying. I now have a whole nail kit, and now a wax kit so I have saved at least $100 a month not going to salons. Oh btw, I used Nads back in the day for a long time the wax and the strips so I was somewhat used to waxing myself. If you've never done it maybe get a friend to help at first or ask them at the salon to show you how to wax and then just mimic that. It's more painful too doing something yourself but you will get used to it in no time :)

My fiancés family has an older version, that works so well so I got this for her and she says it is fantastic!!! Very pleased with the purchase!

I really like this warmer. I have hirsutism and have spent years paying others to wax me or spending hours plucking every hair out of my face, and I finally decided I would save myself time AND money and buy myself a wax warmer. One of my oldest friends is a cosmetologist and I asked her what I should get and she said Gigi. So I found this "pro kit" and for $36 the price couldn't be beat for what came included. The warmer, Gigi creme wax (more on that in a sec), drip collars, 100 small and 100 large muslin waxing strips, the small, med, and large application sticks, pre-hon, slow-grow, lotion, cooling gel, and concealer. It was a lot to take in at first! But having read reviews before I bought, I knew I would need baby powder and baby oil (don't waste your money on wax-off! Baby oil gets wax off of anything.) So I already had some. I have sensitive skin so I got the ones with aloe and vitamin e from J&J. The wax took a while to heat up, but its February in Vermont so I'm sure it was frozen when I got it. Had a mild plastic smell for a moment, but went away quickly. This wax is supposed to be for sensitive skin so I was hopeful that the comments about the mess and not pulling the hair out would be based on operator error. It is, mostly. The hair has to be a little longer than normal for this to work well. The hair on my chin wasn't quite long enough for it, but it did my eyebrows beautifully, after I figured out that cooling time is really important for this wax. MAKE SURE you let the wax cool long enough, and don't get impatient like I did, before you pull the strip. As far as mess goes, its wax. Its supposed to stick to everything it touches. Put some newspaper down to cover your work surfaces, use the drip collars, and just roll it all up and throw it away when you're done. Sticky crap all over everything is a non-issue this way. Overall, very happy with it. I give it four stars only because there are things you don't need included, and things you really need left out of this kit. Powder and wax remover instead of concealer and lotion maybe?

Got this in the mail yesterday and my lady was excited to use it. We've been paying at a salon for about 6 months now but at $200 a visit (we both get waxed and try to give a generous tip) and it adds up fast. ~$40 for a DIY experiment didn't seem like a bad idea. Our kit came well packaged in a nice box. The instruction manual was easy to understand but mostly we were going on what we learned from the nice lady who usually does it for us in addition to the very helpful advice in the reviews on Amazon. We decided to get the GiGi All Purpose Honee, 14-Ounces because it got good reviews and it looked the most like what got used on us at the spa. In addition we got a Ateco Small Sized Straight Spatula 4 1/2" x 3/4" because it looked the most like the spatula that they used at the spa and it was a good price. The other things we ended up using are rubbing alcohol and scentless baby oil both of which we already had at home. The steps we took: 1) put some towels on the bed in case I got clumsy and dripped wax where I wasn't supposed to 2) put Honee wax in warmer, plug in and set to high as instructed and set a timer for 12 min (instructions recommend 10-15) 3) clean area using rubbing alcohol 4) apply a little scentless baby oil to the area so that the wax doesn't irritate or stick to the skin too much - not too much or else the wax won't stick to the hairs as well 5) turn down the heater 6) use cleaned spatula to apply the wax in the direction of the hairs (we started with an underarm) 7) apply muslin strip and rub firmly to make sure it sticks well 8) tear away quickly in direction away from the direction the hairs are growing in holding the skin tight to avoid / minimize bruising and irritation 9) repeat 6-8 until all the hair is gone in the area 10) clean area again with rubbing alcohol 11) apply a little more baby oil to moisturize 12) try not to sweat for the rest of the day (or as long as possible) 13) wait for wax to cool and then store, clean of spatula with hot water, rub baby oil on hands to remove wax (I have no idea why this works but it does) and then wash with warm soapy water We learned at the spa that the most important thing is to moisturize and exfoliate in the days afterwards. This does an incredible amount to prevent in grown hairs. I can definitely attest to this since I'm lazy and wanted to see if it made a difference. There is a substantial difference in the irritation and painful in grown hairs that occur without moisturizing and the smooth sailing that accompanies exfoliating and moisturizing. We're fans of Banana Boat Aloe Vera Sun Burn Relief Gel, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 4) , but I'm sure there are other products that would work just great too. Another tip is that it's okay to apply the wax sparingly / thin. It still works great. I used very little and didn't miss or break a single hair (at least that we could see). The first few times we ever got waxed we'd take painkillers (ibuprofen worked best for us) 1/2 an hour before to reduce the pain and swelling, but we're quite used to the feeling now so don't bother. In the end this turned into a great success and we will be saving a ton of money. I'll still visit the spa to visit our teacher and since I'm not sure if I want to trust my eyebrows to a first timer, but the bills for waxing will be much lower. I'll repeat a tip that I've read several times because I think it's important. If you've never been waxed before, go get it done by a professional. It's invaluable to know what you're in for as far as pain goes as well as to watch technique. Ask lots of questions about how to do it or why the professional is doing things the way s/he does. It will give you the best chance of success at home.

I can't start to say the num of times I have wished I never bought this disastrous kit! So where do we start - It looks good - all cute and decent. The moment you get it heated up and wait for the wax to melt , the pain starts! I am not even sure if it's just me who has this terrible time trying to apply the wax and remove it. I did everything as per the instructions (which is a lot of steps) and then apply the wax and it sticks all over and comes off in patches!! Yikes. And it is not because I don't heat the wax enough. I always do. I don't have a sensitivity to temperatures and my skin doesn't scream if it's a tad too hot so I try to keep the heat of the wax as high as I can handle. It would be wrong to write the whole kit out - the wax warmer is good. The wax, not so much. The rest of the kit is a little too much. I basically ended up with a bunch of bottles that I didn't need and I wouldn't have ever purchased separately. They could have given tons of cloth strips instead. The one provided, even the big ones, are not sufficient for the legs. I used all of it up in 2 tries. As for all the wax i had on me at the end of the ordeal, olive oil did the trick. I applied a good bit of olive oil and patiently rubbed it in to get the wax off. And as for all the hair still looking up at me from my legs, well, I went back to veet for now.

Like others, I figured why spend money at the salon when I could buy the same thing and do it at home for a fraction of the cost. Facial waxing is not difficult. You just have to be patient, get the wax to the right temperature, a thin layer, let it set for a moment, place the muslin over the wax and take a deep breath when you pull. Do remember that the wax will not get every hair and you will need to invest in a magnifying mirror and a good pair of tweezers. The unit takes about 30 minutes to warm up the wax. On the lowest setting, you will still have a clump of unheated wax in the middle but that is no problem. Just stir and use the outer most liquid. At this temperature, you will not have to blow on the stick to cool it before placing it on your skin. I do not use all the prep lotions that were included since my salon did not and I was comfortable with that. Simple baby oil and a quick washing with your regular mild facial cleanser will take care of any residue that you were not able to blot off with the muslin strip. Even though the wax included is for sensitive skin, I experience itching and a slight discomfort around my eyebrows– but that goes away within a half hour. Though not stated on the box or the description, there are a couple of the collars included so before you add them to your cart, wait until you receive your box and check its contents. I had ordered them not knowing and would have much preferred to order extra muslin or sticks for the same money. I have not had the problem that others have had with the included strips leaving fuzz (not sure if they meant fuzz from the muslin or fuzz as in fine baby hairs) and found them to be very useful with just the right amount of grip. This is a great investment and had paid for itself in just two usages.

I decided to order a small professional kit for home after the cost of waxing almost doubled at the salon when I moved. I ordered this and the GiGi brand brazilian body hard wax for underarms/bikini. This kit has a nice warmer, a nice small collection of various accompanying products (most of which aren't necessary to buy outright, the unit cleaner is just alcohol, and regular lotion works as well as several of their lotions). The kit does not include the very important baby powder. The detailed instructions that come with the kit are a very nice introduction to waxing, and they go over using a GiGi brand powder; however, the salons all use baby powder, and I was already prepared with this. The cloth strips included were only enough to do both of my entire legs one time. I used the hard wax (bought separately) first, and was thrilled with the results (I'll review that product under it's page). The creme wax that came with the kit is another story. This stuff is bad news. I should have known when I first opened the canister, and felt it already pliable and sticky. It was very difficult to spread on my legs, even more difficult to pull off. This wax hurt way more than the traditional, and my legs were left with BRUISES and parts where the skin was pulled up. The sticky wax gets everywhere, and unlike the hard wax that is easy to scrape up and throw away when it dries, this stuff stays sticky. I used the bottle of cleaning solution very fast, luckily I read that it was just alcohol, and got out my own bottle. I spent over 2 hours cleaning that pink stuff off the linoleum (and my cat's neck-- oops), and that bathroom is STILL sticky! I'm letting some dirt get on the sticky spots so it will be easier to clean now. I threw away the cannister of creme wax-- that's how bad it was. I've decided that I'll just go to the salon, or maybe try a different wax for my legs. I will use this warmer with the hard wax and do my own underarms/bikini.

Llego antes de tiempo se ve muy bien hay que provarlo

Warmer: Warmed the wax up in time as suggested (15-20 min). Wax required a little stirring as the center was a glob but it mixed into a nice consistency. Wax: Removes hair very well and with ease. Very sticky! Wax leaves residue and penetrates the Muslin making the process super sticky. In the long run offering me spa quality waxing without the expense.

Arrived before estimated delivery date, very easy to use for an inexperienced practitioner. Wax was vey easy to apply and didn't irritate the skin of my victim. I would recommend buying additional strips if you are new to waxing because the fabric does get sticky quickly and if you are only removing small areas at a time, they finish up in no time. Heater melted the wax quickly and kept it at a workable temperature throughout the session. Results are smooth, did not have to go over areas again. Very pleased, will definitely be getting a top up.

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There is nothing mini about this, just the bottles. Warner is full sized and easy to use. The cream wax actually works good. The only downside is the fabric strips are too thin, everything else is fantastic. Thank you