Supernova Depil
Revolutionising Waxing: The Journey of Melinda Hazafi van der Walt
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With over 30 years of experience in Southern Africa & the European Union, Melinda is celebrated as a leading expert in professional wax training for intimate and full-body waxing, catering to both men and women. Her exceptional skills and innovative techniques have earned her a dedicated clientele and a reputation as one of the fastest waxers in the professional beauty industry. Throughout her career, Melinda has been invited to share her expertise with thousands of students and cosmeticians across beauty schools, salons, franchise training groups, and trade shows. Her training sessions are highly sought after and have been acclaimed, further establishing Melinda is a leading wax specialist in the beauty industry.
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In 2005, Melinda established the Melinda Wax® brand and introduced a range of distinct and original hot waxes.
Melinda observed that many waxes on the market were too sticky and brittle, often breaking upon removal and causing discomfort. Determined to create a superior product, she developed a unique rosin-based depilatory wax enriched with delightful scents of fruits, cocktails, and semi-precious metals.
Inspired by her beautiful daughters, Alexandra and Rebecca, Melinda introduced vibrant Hot and Strip waxes such as Coco Butter, Green Apple, and Cranberry. Melinda’s passion for quality and creativity led to an extensive strip wax product line, including Pina Colada, Black Cherry, Melon, Ruby Red, and Clear Mint. Following the birth of her son, Joshua, she launched the highly acclaimed Blue Diamond Hot and Strip Wax.
In 2007, the renowned Emerald & Platinum Film Wax was launched alongside various exciting strip waxes and consumables. To complement the waxing experience, she introduced a range of pre-and post-wax consumables and manicure and pedicure products such as scrubs, massage creams, masks, and disinfectant sprays. These products quickly became top sellers in South Africa.
Despite receiving widespread acclaim for her innovative waxes, Melinda sought to enhance the comfort and efficacy of her products further. Addressing the pain factor and the instability of traditional rosin ingredients, she created the groundbreaking Supernova Wax®, a rosin-free solution that minimises discomfort and maximises performance.
These products quickly gained popularity for their effectiveness and gentleness. Building on a decade of success with the Melinda Wax® brand, Melinda unveiled the game-changing Supernova Wax® in Southern Africa departed from traditional pine rosin-based waxes created entirely from synthetic materials.
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Despite initial doubts from cosmeticians, they quickly discovered its unique advantages. The Supernova Wax® significantly reduces skin irritations and allergies, leaving minimal redness and discomfort, revolutionising the waxing experience.
Inspired by her father, László, Melinda founded the Supernova brand to revolutionise traditional waxing methods. Just as a supernova signifies the explosive end of a star and the birth of a new one, the Supernova brand symbolises the transition from outdated, rosin-based waxes to innovative, hypoallergenic formulations. This groundbreaking approach has redefined the waxing experience.
Melinda’s fascination with the universe inspired a range of uniquely named waxes, each reflecting celestial phenomena. The collection includes a range of hot waxes, namely Nebula Green Hot Wax and Dark Matter Hot Wax, as well as film waxes, namely Pink Pleiades Film Wax, Milky Way Glitter Film Wax, and Vortex Azure Film Wax.
Melinda’s three beautiful children inspired the vibrant colours of these waxes: pink, yellow, and blue.
Expanding her innovative line, Melinda introduced rosin-free strip waxes with cosmic themes:
Sunburst Strip Wax, Full Moon Strip Wax, Ultraviolet Strip Wax.
To enhance the waxing experience, Melinda has developed effective consumables such as Lemon and Pine Pre-Wax Spray, Blueberry Post-Wax Cream, a unique Cinnamon-inspired Two-Tone Post Wax, and the Post Wax Oil Orange & Clove.
