A wax applicator for use in a depilatory waxing procedure. The applicator has a body portion (10) with a mounting part (11) via which the body portion can be mounted with the outlet end (O) of a wax container (T). A flow passage (13) leads from the mounting part (11) and through which wax from the container can flow to an outlet (14). A spreader (15) is associated with the outlet whereby wax issuing from the outlet can flow over the spreader and onto a skin surface over which the applicator is moved.
