pour.melt.wax Pour the desired amount of wax in to a wakse Melting Pot or wax warmer (do not use retail jar) and heat in 120 second intervals until fully melted to the consistency of honey. A full cup typically takes 3 - 5 minutes. Before you begin, test the wax temperature on the inside of your wrist. If consistency is too thin, allow to cool and thicken. Firmly apply waksē in the direction of hair growth. Leave to cool, then firmly peel off waksē, pulling it back in the opposite direction of the hair growth.