Waxing Ancient Egyptians were the first to wax. The ancient Egyptians saw smooth and hairless bodies as beauty. Wax was made with a sticky mixture made of oil, honey, and sugar. Waxing is a fast effective method for removing hair. When hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed at the surface rather than the root. Within a few days, the hair can be seen at the surface. With shaving, hair tends to grow back in a rough stubble. Areas that are repeatedly waxed over long peri