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The Complete Guide to Starpil Wax Warmers
Starpil is proud to craft the most superior wax warmers available on the market today. Known for quality and durability, there’s no question as to why our hard wax warmers and soft wax warmers alike are the most trusted wax warmers in America and Europe.
If you recently purchased a Starpil wax warmer or are thinking about doing so, we know that you may have some questions about using and maintaining it to keep it in the most pristine condition possible.
This article can help you learn about all of our different kinds of warmers, and better discern how best to use them, as well as which one might be right for you if you’re considering purchasing your first one! It’s important to us that you make the right decision for you and your needs, so we’ve included everything you need to know right here.
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Different Types of Starpil Wax Warmers
Starpil professional wax warmers come in four different categories, with unique subsets of each.
Each wax pot is made from high-quality materials and comes in different sizes to meet the needs of solo professionals and full salons with multiple wax technicians. Let’s explore each of these wax warmer types.
Hard Wax Warmers
At Starpil, we know our customers’ unique needs, so our hard wax warmers are available in 4oz, 1lb, 5lb, and 10lb variations to scale your business to its full potential.
For instance, the 4oz Hard Wax Facial Wax Warmer is perfect for eyebrow, nose hair, sideburns, and upper lip waxing. The 1lb Standard Hard Wax Warmer is perfect for 1-5 body waxing services, and the Starpil 5lb and 10lb wax warmers are best if you serve clients all day, every day.
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The Hard Wax Warmer Lineup
1. Premium Large Hard Wax Warmer - 5lb
The Premium Large Hard Wax Warmer will bring your services to the next level in terms of performance and design. The newest addition to our premium lineup elevates efficiency and productivity in your salon while letting you elevate the look of your environment in the process.
Dubbed "The Esthie Bestie," this warmer is the perfect step-up for your ever-growing business. It conveniently warms up to 5lb (2.2kg) hard wax beads or tablets for any range of facial and full-body waxing services.
This warmer heats up to 120 degrees Celsius, and features even heating that warms from all sides in order to melt wax as quickly as possible.
This warmer has easy to use features to control consistency perfectly, as well as a heat-resistant silicone lid holder for maximum convenience.
This Starpil wax warmer is ideal for eyebrow enthusiasts to perform perfect eyebrow, nose hair, sideburn, and upper lip waxing services.
Though compact, this electric wax heater is just as powerful as our larger hard wax warmers. It’s made of heat-protecting ABS materials on the outside and internal heating coils on the inside to provide rapid and even meltdowns. It has a lockable lid to keep your wax clean and at your desired temperature.
3. Premium Standard Hard Wax Warmer (1lb)
This premium hard wax warmer is made of high-grade materials and melts up to 1lb (500ml) of Starpil hard wax beans or tablets down evenly.
This professional wax warmer is made for the versatile esthies who offer both facial and body waxing services. It’s also perfect for wax salons needing to complete multiple stations.
This heavy-duty dual aluminum wax heater contains two 1lb wax wells that together can hold up to 2.2lb of hard wax. There's no need to switch out hard-wax formulas in-between clients, so you can keep your favorite combos ready for any skin and hair type.
5. Premium Extra-Large Hard Wax Warmer (10lb)
This is our largest warmer, measuring in at 11" L 11.3" W x 7.8" H and holding up to 10lb of hard wax beads or tablets.
If you have back-to-back full body waxing services, this is the wax pot for you. It’s made with heat-conducting aluminum in alpine white and designed to function as easily as our smaller warmers.
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How to Use Hard Wax Warmers
Here are the basic steps in using Starpil’s hard wax warmers and pots:
- Plugin and turn on your Starpil Hard Wax Warmer.
- Place wax beads or tablets into your wax warmer, then put on the lid.
- Set the temperature of the warmer to 90°C until wax is fully melted. Stir occasionally.
- Lower the temperature to 75°C and let wax cool.
- Once the green indicator light is off, the warmer has stabilized, and the wax should have a thick, honey-like texture.
- Mix wax and test strip on your wrist before commencing service on the client.
- Prep client's skin using Starpil Pre-Wax Care Gel. Let the area dry completely.
- Apply wax and let the wax cool for a couple of seconds, or until the strip is semi-hardened.
- Hold the skin taut, and peel it off firmly by pulling it back in the opposite direction of application.
- Finish by applying Starpil Post-Wax Care Lotion on your client for optimum results.
- Turn off your wax warmer and tidy up your station.
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Soft Wax Warmers
Our soft wax warmers are conceived and designed for use with soft wax cans and come in single and dual units that can hold 400ml and 500ml (14oz and 17oz) cans of soft wax, and can facilitate both small and large services.
The Soft Wax Warmer Lineup
Set up your services with a quick and consistent meltdown of 14oz (400ml) or 17oz (500ml) cans of soft wax. Using this warmer is as easy as putting a can in the well, flipping on the switch and turning the dial to your ideal temperature. The rapid heating system goes from 45°C to 105°C, and comes with a metal can lifter to help you switch out wax formulas quickly and safely.
This dual warmer is made for pros offering facial and full-body wax services for clients with varied skin, hair, and service needs. It keeps two 14oz (400ml) or 17oz (500ml) cans brewing throughout the day.
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How to Use Soft Wax Can Warmers
Here are the basic steps in using Starpil’s soft wax warmers and pots:
- Plugin and turn on your Soft Wax Can Warmer.
- Place the wax can into your warmer, then put on the warmer lid.
- Each side has an individual heating unit. To melt your wax, set the temperature to 90°C until wax is fully melted. Stir occasionally.
- Lower the temperature of your wax warmer to 70-75°C and let wax cool.
- Once the green indicator light is off, the warmer has stabilized, and the wax should have a thick, honey-like texture.
- Then, lower the temperature again to just above halfway and let wax cool.
- Once the green indicator light is off, the warmer has stabilized, and the wax should have a honey-like texture.
- Mix wax and test strip on your wrist before commencing service on the client.
- Prep client's skin using Starpil Pre-Wax Care Gel. Let the area dry completely.
- Apply wax and let the wax cool for a couple of seconds, or until the strip is semi-hardened.
- Hold the skin taut, and firmly peel it off by pulling it back in the opposite direction of application.
- Finish by applying Starpil Post-Wax Care Lotion on your client for optimum results.
- Turn off your wax warmer and tidy up your workstation.
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Hybrid Wax Warmers
In addition to our hard and soft wax warmers, Starpil also offers hybrid warmers that can handle both formulas. These Starter Warmers are made for the esthies who provide fewer waxing services among their many other modalities, or who might just be starting out and want to practice with both hard and soft wax.
These wax pots come in two sizes and are both excellent for at-home use.
Among esthies, this wax pot is excellent for brow clean-ups, lip waxes or the occasional body-waxing service. It’s also great for full-time waxers who like to keep a specialty wax warming on the side.
This versatile wax warmer can hold both 14oz (400ml) and 17oz (500ml) of hard wax beads or tablets, as well as soft wax cans.
This warmer is made with the same advanced technology as other Starpil professional wax warmers, but crafted for the beauty-school student or pro who doesn’t need to keep large amounts of wax warming throughout the day.
This warmer can hold up to 27oz of either loose hard wax beans or tablets or one 27oz (800ml only) can of soft wax.
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How to Use Starter Warmers
- Plugin your Starter Wax Warmer.
- Place the wax into your warmer.
- Turn on by moving the adjustable heat dial to the left.
- The red indicator light will turn on when your warmer is heating up and off once it's reached the selected temperature.
- Set wax warmer to ~ 4 with a full can until wax is fully melted. Stir occasionally.
- Lower the heat to ~ 3 and let wax cool.
- Once the red indicator light is off, the warmer has stabilized, and the wax should have a thick, honey-like texture.
- If you need to adjust your temperature, do so by going up half intervals (the ticks marked between each number).
- Mix wax and test strip on your wrist before commencing service on the client.
- Prep client's skin using Starpil Pre-Wax Care Gel. Let the area dry completely.
- For film hard wax, apply wax and let the wax cool for a couple of seconds, or until the strip is semi-hardened.
- Hold the skin taut and peel it off firmly by pulling it back in the opposite direction of application.
- For soft strip wax, apply a thin layer over skin with the spatula in the direction of hair growth.
- Place hair removal wax strip on the surface and pull against the direction of hair growth.
- Finish by applying Starpil Post-Wax Care Lotion on your client for optimum results.
- Turn off your wax warmer and tidy up your station.
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Roll-On Wax Warmers
Starpil Roll-On Wax Warmers were patented in 1991, and cut down waxing time by up to 50%. This system is also cordless, making it ideal for salon, on-the-go, or at-home use. It holds a single 3.8oz Starpil Roll-On Wax Cartridge, so it’s great for steering clear of cross-contamination between clients.
Our single, double, and triple roll-on wax warmers are made of durable ABS materials on the outside to insulate heat safely and to keep your wax cartridge warmed for up to 30-minutes of use.
Each system also has a transparent window for you to check-in on your wax's malleability, and to see how much you have left to work with. Its curved body provides a comfortable hold and its cordless abilities let you take this wax machine on the go.
Our dual and triple roll-on wax systems are ideal for the busy solo waxer or for a pro who makes house calls and is always in need of a portable warmer.
These cordless warmers also come with two additional charging cords for a hygienic way to maneuver around clients with a clean and even delivery of soft wax.
How to Use Roll-On Wax Warmers
Roll-On Wax Warmers are slightly different but very easy to handle:
- Plugin and turn on your Roll-On Wax Warmer.
- Insert a Starpil Roll-On Wax Cartridge.
- Heat wax cartridge in your Starpil Roll-On Wax Warmer for 30 minutes.
- Check that the wax has melted to liquid form in the roll-on warmer.
- Remove seal on the roll-on cartridge and then roll on to a removal strip to loosen the roller head and test wax temperature.
- Prep client's skin using Starpil Pre-Wax Care Gel. Let the area dry completely.
- Apply a thin layer over skin in the direction of hair growth.
- Place hair removal wax strip on the surface and pull against the direction of hair growth.
- Finish by applying Starpil Post-Wax Care Lotion on your client for optimum results.
- Turn off your wax warmer and tidy up your workstation.
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Wax Warmer Safety
Wax warmers are electrical devices, which require you to use caution when using them. You should take all the necessary safety precautions when working with wax warmers.
For instance, it is important to to ensure your wax warmer does not get wet or is submerged in water as that can be dangerous.
It is also crucial to turn off your wax warmer after it is no longer in use to avoid any electrical damage.
How to Maintain Your Wax Warmer
To keep your wax warmer functioning at its best and in its best condition for longer, there are some maintenance tips you can follow for best practices.
In addition to making sure you clean your warmer as much as possible, make sure to deep clean at least once a week or when changing out wax formulas. When cleaning, make sure to clear all of the wax out of your wax warmer to properly keep it free of residue, and clear wax off of any outside surfaces.
To keep your wax warmer running at the highest level, you’ll want to maintain it properly, from regular cleaning, to turning it off overnight or after services are over to let it rest. Remember, your warmer is the backbone of your salon - if you don’t treat it correctly, you could be sacrificing the integrity of your waxing services.
How to Clean a Starpil Wax Warmer
To clean a Starpil wax warmer, heat your wax pot and wipe with dry paper towels. Make sure to use caution or wear gloves, as your warmer will get hot.
Use your favorite degreaser to clean both the inside and outside of your hard wax warmer (you can also use Starpil’s Post Wax-Oil!). Finish by wiping down your warmer with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
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How Do You Heat Starpil Wax?
When using Starpil hard wax beads or tablets, only use one of our professional hard wax warmers for the best results and meltdown. Follow the complete instructions that are included with your hard wax warmer regarding how much wax to measure and how to properly heat your quantity of wax. Never microwave or use alternative methods to heat your Starpil wax.
When heating hard wax, you'll want to set the temperature of the warmer to 90 degrees Celsius until wax is fully melted, stirring occasionally. Once wax has melted, lower the temperature to 65-75 degrees Celsius in order to let wax cool.
Remember, the working temperature of Starpil wax depends on your formula, how much wax is in your pot, plus which area you'll be waxing.
To heat your Starpil soft wax, follow the instructions on your can and soft wax warmer to insert your soft wax can directly into your soft wax warmer. Heat your wax to the appropriate temperature specified by your formula’s instructions for the best results. Never microwave or use alternative methods to heat your soft wax.
Can I Use Soft Wax in a Hard Wax Warmer?
Never use soft wax in a hard wax warmer. Since Starpil soft wax is heated by putting the entire tin into your warmer, putting this wax into the wrong warmer type can result in injury, burns, or the breaking of your hard wax warmer. Only use your hard wax warmer for loose hard wax beads.
In addition to using the correct warmer type for your wax, here are some more basics to follow:
- Starpil wax warmers are designed to be used by professionals.
- Never immerse your wax warmer or other electrical appliances in water.
- Always unplug your wax warmer from the power supply when not in use, prior to use, when setting down, and before cleaning.
- The device must be kept on a stable surface at all times.
- Ensure the voltage for the electrical source and the wax warmer are compatible (1 10-120 Volts US).
- Always keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Never touch the device while it’s on.
- If the appliance is malfunctioning, contact Starpil’s excellent customer
- service team for help at +1 (305) 907-0756.
- Never use in a bathroom or near any source of water or other liquids.
- Keep your wax warmer out of direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation.
- Remember to unplug the wax warmer before removing wax cans or aluminum tins from the device.
Final Thoughts
Besides its amazing functionality, dependability, and efficiency, one of the biggest perks to purchasing a Starpil wax warmer is the amazing service and support that comes with it. That’s why we’ve included a 1 year guarantee from the purchase date for all of our warmers! No matter what happens, know that we’ve always got your back for the repair or replacement of your warmers.
Check out more details here, but we’re always here if you need us. You can call us at +1 (305) 907-0756 or even DM us on Instagram (@starpilwaxUSA) for anything!
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