Soy-based, not wax
Nufree surrounds the hair instead of bonding to the skin, which is why reactive skin tends to tolerate it better.
Guide
Nufree vs Regular Waxing: What Actually Differs
Most salons offer one hair removal system and describe it as the best option, which makes an honest comparison hard to find. Honey Bloom Beauty runs both, and publishes prices for both, so the trade-off can be laid out properly. The short version: Nufree costs meaningfully more, and the reason to pay it has nothing to do with how smooth the result is. It is about how your skin reacts.
50 Sussex Gate, unit #102, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y5
Nufree is not a wax, and that is the whole point
Traditional wax works by adhering. It grips the hair, and unavoidably grips the surface of the skin as well, and when the strip comes away both are lifted. For most people that is fine. For some, it is the reason they are pink, tender and blotchy for the rest of the day, and occasionally why they get lifted skin on delicate areas. Nufree is a soy-based botanical liquid that is designed to surround the hair rather than bond to the skin, and it is applied at a lower temperature. The manufacturer is explicit that it is not a wax at all. That distinction sounds like marketing until you have had a bad reaction to wax, at which point it is the only thing that matters.
The cost difference, area by area
Nufree is more expensive everywhere, and the gap widens on larger areas. A Brazilian is $45 regular against $55 Nufree — about a ten dollar difference. Underarms go from $15 to $20. But full legs jump from $35 to $60, back goes from $35 to $60, and a full body moves from $120 to $200. On small areas the premium is minor. On a full body it is substantial.
Which one should you actually book
If waxing has never caused you a problem, regular wax does the job and the money is better spent elsewhere. If you finish every appointment red and sore for hours, if you have sensitive or reactive skin, or if you are booking a delicate area for the first time and are nervous about it, the Nufree premium buys you something concrete. A reasonable middle path is to use Nufree on the areas where your skin actually reacts — commonly the bikini line, underarms and face — and regular wax on legs and arms where the skin is tougher and the price gap is largest. Nobody is obliged to pick one system for everything.
What does not change between the two
Both remove hair from the root, so regrowth is soft rather than blunt and the interval before you need to return is similar. Both need the same hair length to work — roughly a quarter of an inch, or two to three weeks of growth — and shaving in between will ruin the result with either system. Both leave skin more vulnerable for a day or so, meaning the same advice about sun, saunas, swimming and heavy exercise applies. Neither prevents ingrown hairs on its own; gentle regular exfoliation between appointments does that. Choosing Nufree does not let you skip the preparation.
Booking either system in Mississauga
Both are available at the studio at 50 Sussex Gate, unit #102 in Mississauga, across the same areas. When you message, say which system you want, or describe how your skin has reacted to waxing previously and ask for a recommendation — that is a more useful conversation than picking from a menu. If you have never been waxed at all, saying so is worth doing, because the approach for a first appointment differs from routine maintenance.
Both price lists published
Every area is listed for both systems, so the premium is visible before you book rather than after.
Mix the two
Use Nufree on areas that react and regular wax where skin is tougher — there is no requirement to pick one.
Same preparation either way
Both need about two to three weeks of growth, and neither is a substitute for exfoliating between visits.
Published pricing
Nufree compared with regular waxing, same areas, published prices
| Brazilian | $45 regular / $55 Nufree |
|---|---|
| Underarms | $15 regular / $20 Nufree |
| Full legs | $35 regular / $60 Nufree |
| Full arms | $30 regular / $40 Nufree |
| Back | $35 regular / $60 Nufree |
| Eyebrows | $10 regular / $12 Nufree |
| Full body | $120 regular / $200 Nufree |
Ready to book this?
Prices above are the published rates. Message or call to check availability — you will get a straight answer on timing and what the appointment involves.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Nufree actually a wax?
No. It is a soy-based botanical liquid applied at a lower temperature, designed to surround the hair rather than adhere to the skin. The manufacturer is explicit that it is not a wax, which is the basis for its claim to suit sensitive skin.
How much more does Nufree cost?
It varies by area. A Brazilian is $45 regular against $55 Nufree, while full legs go from $35 to $60. The premium is small on little areas and much larger on big ones.
Is Nufree less painful than waxing?
Hair still comes out at the root, so it is not painless. What tends to differ is the aftermath — because it is not lifting the skin surface along with the hair, people who normally finish an appointment red and sore often report far less of that reaction.
Can I use Nufree on some areas and regular wax on others?
Yes, and it is often the sensible choice. Many people use Nufree where their skin reacts, typically the bikini line, underarms and face, and regular wax on legs and arms where skin is tougher and the price gap is widest.
Does Nufree stop ingrown hairs?
Not by itself. Ingrowns are managed with gentle regular exfoliation between appointments regardless of which system you choose.
Do I still need to grow my hair out for Nufree?
Yes, the same as for regular waxing — roughly a quarter of an inch, about two to three weeks of growth. Shaving in between will produce patchy results with either system.
Not sure which system suits your skin?
Describe how your skin has reacted to waxing in the past and ask for a recommendation rather than picking blind. Both systems are available at the Mississauga studio across the same areas.