No, photos are not needed for 6-day pass, they are for longer ones. People get kit (from Konaci) and passes Sunday afternoon, and the pass is then for Mon-Sat. Kit return is 4pm Sat. Pass will require a 400 Dinar (£4) deposit which you get back if you return it at end of the week). They are the hands-free kind. The machines are always on your left - and my pass worked fine from the pass pocket inside the bottom of my jacket - no fumbling needed!

Don't know about the waxing but there are LOADS of kit shops/hire centres etc