Professional Wax — Hot, Strip & Cartridge Wax for Salons
Our complete wholesale wax range for Australian beauty rooms, brow bars and waxing-only clinics. Hot wax for intimate and facial work, strip wax for body, and cartridges for high-volume application — all on trade pricing with same-day dispatch from Melbourne.
Which wax format suits your service menu?
The brands working Australian salons reorder
Choosing a wax brand is about more than price — consistency batch to batch, supplier support and the right formula for your clientele matter just as much. These are the wax brands our trade customers buy week in, week out.
Complete your waxing setup
Wax is only as good as the system around it. Pair the right wax with a properly calibrated wax heater, the matching pre-wax and post-wax care, the right spatulas, strips and bed rolls, and you'll spend less time troubleshooting lifting and skin reactions. Opening a new room? Our waxing starter kits bundle a heater, wax allocation, strips, spatulas and pre/post at a discount on piecing it together.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between hot wax and strip wax?
Hot wax (also called hard wax) is applied thicker, sets to a pliable solid and is lifted off in one piece — no strip needed. Strip wax is applied thin and lifted with a non-woven or pellon strip. Hot wax is gentler on sensitive areas and grips coarse hair better, but strip wax is faster across larger body areas. Most established Australian clinics keep both on hand.
Which wax is best for Brazilian and intimate waxing?
Hot wax is the industry standard for intimate work — it grips short coarse hair and releases sensitive skin without lifting. Lycon Hybrid is the most-requested formula in Australian clinics for Brazilians, with Caronlab and Mancine being strong alternatives at different price points.
How long does a tin of professional wax last?
An 800g tin of hot wax averages 8–15 full Brazilian services depending on therapist technique and hair density. Strip wax goes further per gram because of application efficiency. Cartridge wax is typically priced and measured in 100ml refills — a busy clinic will burn through 4–6 cartridges per week on body services.
Can I use the same heater for hot wax and strip wax?
Yes, but it's not ideal for high-volume clinics. Single-chamber heaters require a full clean-out between formats which slows service times. If you're doing both intimate and body waxing through the day, a twin-chamber heater (or two single units) is faster and prevents cross-contamination of formulas.
Do I need a trade account to buy wax wholesale?
Yes. Salon First is trade-only — we supply qualified beauty professionals, salons and clinics. Register for a trade account to see pricing and order. Same-day dispatch from Melbourne on in-stock items.
What's the best wax brand for a new salon?
For new clinics we generally recommend Caronlab — Australian-made, consistent batch to batch, well-priced for bulk use and a broad range across hot, strip and cartridge formats so you can stock one brand across your full menu. Lycon is the premium tier if your positioning warrants it. The right answer depends on your clientele and price point.