Choose a paraffin wax heater by usable bath size, the manufacturer's fill limits, temperature controls and the way your salon runs the service. Check whether it is a hand-and-foot bath or a pot for brush application, which paraffin it accepts, what the kit includes and how it will be cleaned. Watts and labels such as XL or XXL do not tell you the internal dimensions, treatment temperature or warm-up time.
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A paraffin machine needs to fit both the treatment and the space around it. A bath that looks compact in a photograph may still need a dedicated surface, room to open the lid and storage for wax, disposable liners and clean mitts. A starter kit can simplify the purchase, but its contents should be checked against your actual working routine.
This guide focuses on buying equipment for cosmetic hand-and-foot services. For the wider room setup, use the Professional Salon Furniture Guide and Beauty Salon Layout Planning Guide alongside your heater shortlist.
Paraffin bath, wax pot or cartridge heater?
Start with the application method. A paraffin bath provides a chamber intended for the hand or foot where the manufacturer's instructions permit immersion. A smaller pot can suit brush application. A cartridge system has a different format again, so its consumables and application method need to match the approved system.
| Format | What to check | Buying implication |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-and-foot paraffin bath | Internal length, width and depth; permitted use; minimum and maximum fill | Choose by the usable chamber, not the outside casing alone |
| Paraffin-compatible wax pot | Explicit paraffin compatibility and the manufacturer's application instructions | A pot for brush application does not automatically work as an immersion bath |
| Cartridge system | Approved cartridge, dispenser and application format | Refills must match the system; cartridges are not interchangeable with bath wax |
Depilatory wax and cosmetic paraffin serve different purposes. Do not choose a hair-removal wax heater on appearance alone or assume that every product listed in a broad wax-heater collection accepts paraffin. HIVE, for example, explicitly identifies paraffin-compatible pot and spray-cartridge kits. That illustrates why the stated compatibility of the exact device matters.
Capacity: check bath fit, fill limits and the first refill order
Capacity has two separate parts: the space available for the treatment and the amount of wax needed to operate the heater correctly. External dimensions help you plan the worktop; internal dimensions and fill marks determine usable bath space.
- Bath fit: confirm the internal opening and depth for the hand-and-foot services you intend to offer.
- Fill limits: use the minimum and maximum levels specified for the exact model.
- Units: compare like with like. Litres describe volume; grams or kilograms describe wax quantity.
- Kit contents: included wax is not proof that you have enough for the required first fill.
- Refill supply: choose compatible cosmetic paraffin and plan replenishment before booking services.
Treat XL and XXL as model or kit names. The ActiveShop XL and white XXL listings both state a 31 × 24 × 16 cm casing; the names alone do not prove a difference in usable bath capacity.
For the white ActiveShop 300 W XXL set, the manufacturer's matching specification lists a 1.8–2.5 litre chamber fill range. This is a specification for that model, not a capacity figure to transfer to the XL or Giovanni kit. Check the supplied instructions and required wax quantity before the first use.
Temperature controls: distinguish melting from treatment readiness
A control dial, thermostat or digital display can make operation convenient, but each tells you something different. Confirm what the control regulates, how the manufacturer defines readiness and whether the instructions distinguish a melting setting from a treatment setting.
There is no single temperature to copy across every paraffin bath and wax formulation. Use the operating guidance for the exact heater together with the compatible wax instructions. A maximum setting or visibly melted wax is not, by itself, confirmation that the bath is ready for client contact.
Control
Check the available settings, indicator behaviour and how readiness is confirmed in the manual.
Prepare
Allow the manufacturer's stated preparation time for the recommended fill and wax. Check whether that time starts from solid wax.
Schedule
Build preparation and checks into the appointment routine rather than promising a warm-up time from the wattage.
The Roxie examples below have rated power of 220 W or 300 W. Those figures describe electrical power, not a guaranteed warm-up time, temperature accuracy or number of clients per hour. A higher wattage alone is not a reason to prefer one kit.
Plan the heater as part of a complete salon station
Measure the casing on the intended surface and add space for the lid, access and consumables. Keep the work area stable and arrange the power supply according to the device instructions. The client should not need to reach across loose supplies or a trailing cable.
Plan the heater, seating, clean supplies and waste together. Keep access clear throughout the service.
Account for setup, manufacturer-approved cooling and cleaning, and storage between different services.
Review the manufacturer's shutdown and storage guidance and the consumables needed to restart the service.
UK electrical check: the two ActiveShop product listings explicitly state an EU plug. Confirm the supplied plug and a suitable UK connection before ordering. The Giovanni listing states 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz but does not establish the plug type; check that detail separately.
Cleaning, liners and client turnaround
Ask how the exact bath is emptied and cleaned, which products are compatible with its surfaces and what cooling or disconnection steps the manual requires. A heater that fits the treatment but makes routine reset awkward can be an inconvenient choice for a busy station.
Therabath's manufacturer guidance calls for skin preparation, disposal of used paraffin and regular bath cleaning. Use those practical principles alongside the instructions and service protocol for your own system. Do not return wax removed from a client to the bath, or treat a warm bath as a steriliser.
- Separate single-use liners from reusable terry mitts or socks.
- Provide enough reusable items to allow cleaning and drying between appointments.
- Keep fresh consumables protected and used items away from the clean setup.
- Include cleaning materials, compatible refills and waste handling in the running cost.
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These examples use the current Roxie product specifications checked on 6 October 2026. Confirm the live listing, included accessories and manufacturer instructions before ordering; kit contents and availability can change.
| Kit | Rated power & casing size | Listed accessories |
|---|---|---|
| ActiveShop Paraffin Machine 300W White XXL Set | 300 W; width 31 × length 24 × height 16 cm; EU plug stated | Two packs of paraffin, terry gloves and socks, foil gloves, paraffin brush and internal grille |
| ActiveShop Paraffin Maker 300W Set XL | 300 W; width 31 × length 24 × height 16 cm; EU plug stated | Paraffin, terry gloves and socks, and foil gloves |
| Giovanni Set C Paraffin Kit with Machine 220W | 220 W; width 24 × length 38 × height 20 cm; confirm plug type | Two 500 g packs of orange-peach paraffin, two packs of 100 foil gloves, two terry gloves and 300 ml Apis Good Life hand cream |
The XXL listing adds a brush and internal grille to the accessories stated for the XL. The Giovanni bundle includes hand cream and specified wax and glove quantities. Choose the bundle whose contents support your service, then verify any missing details such as internal bath dimensions, warm-up time and the cleaning method.
Paraffin wax heater buying checklist
Before you order
- Define the service: immersion bath, brush application or a specific cartridge system.
- Confirm compatibility: exact heater, cosmetic paraffin and permitted application method.
- Check usable space: internal bath dimensions and model-specific fill limits.
- Plan the first fill: reconcile the included wax with the manufacturer's required quantity.
- Read the controls: melting, readiness checks and treatment-use instructions.
- Measure the station: casing, lid access, seating, power connection and supply storage.
- Budget for reset: liners, reusable mitts, compatible refills and cleaning supplies.
- Check the live listing: kit contents, availability and the supplied plug.
Find a paraffin setup that fits your salon
Compare bath formats, model specifications and accessories across the Roxie heater range.
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Can I use a depilatory wax heater for paraffin?
Only if the manufacturer explicitly approves the exact heater for paraffin and the intended application method. A small pot or cartridge heater is not automatically suitable for immersing a hand or foot.
What capacity paraffin bath should a salon buy?
Choose by internal bath fit, the manufacturer's fill limits and your service. Check hands and feet separately where both are intended. XL and XXL labels, casing size and package weight do not establish usable capacity.
What temperature should a paraffin wax heater use?
Follow the exact heater and compatible wax instructions. Do not copy a setting from another model or assume the melting setting is suitable for treatment. Confirm the manufacturer's readiness checks before client contact.
Is a 300 W paraffin heater better than a 220 W model?
Wattage alone cannot establish that. Compare usable bath size, controls, preparation guidance, cleaning and kit contents. A 300 W rating does not guarantee a particular warm-up time or service throughput.
Does a starter kit contain enough wax for the first fill?
Not necessarily. Check the included quantity against the exact bath's required initial fill and approved wax instructions. Order compatible refills where needed before starting the service.
Sources & product specifications
This guide combines current Roxie product listings with manufacturer information. Fill limits and operating instructions remain model-specific; confirm the current specification and supplied manual before use.
- ActiveShop — white 300 W XXL set, model 137732 / EAN 5906717443046
- HIVE — paraffin-compatible pot kit
- HIVE — spray-paraffin cartridge system
- Therabath — paraffin treatment hygiene guidance, 2024
- ActiveShop White XXL — live Roxie specification
- ActiveShop XL — live Roxie specification
- Giovanni Set C — live Roxie specification
Planning equipment and furniture together? See the Professional Salon Furniture Guide.
