ワックス

わっくす
noun
wax (for floors, cars, hair, etc.)
daily-life
1. wax (for floors, cars, hair, skis, etc.)
A wax product applied to surfaces for shine or protection — floor wax, car wax, ski wax — or styling product for hair.
床(ゆか)にワックスをかけた。
I waxed the floor.
髪(かみ)にワックスをつけてセットした。
I styled my hair with wax.
洗車(せんしゃ)のあとにワックスをかけると車体(しゃたい)がぴかぴかになる。
Waxing after washing the car makes the body shine.

From English "wax." Covers floor wax, car wax, ski wax, surfboard wax, and hair-styling wax — context decides which type. The verb of choice is usually かける (apply by spreading) or つける (put on).

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Compare: 艶出(つやだ)し (polishing)
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