Turn your bathroom into a spa. Body and facial hair are completely natural. However, if you prefer to be hairless, whether it's your upper lip, eyebrows, armpits, legs, arms or bikini line, you should consider your options.
The best hair removal products range from dermaplaning devices to at-home laser hair removal devices. Then there are professional services, but regular visits to the salon for waxing can become an expensive habit.
Depending on the area of your body you want hair removed, this can be a very intimate experience between you and your technician. Therefore, some people may choose to purchase one of the best home waxing kits instead of seeking in-person services.
While they may not be suitable for everyone, at-home waxing kits offer a cost-effective and private way to remove unwanted hair just the way you want it.
They also make it easy to do touch-ups between appointments and in small areas, according to Vanessa Coppola, APN-C, FNP-BC, a board-certified and licensed family nurse practitioner and founder of Bare Aesthetic.
However, "it takes time, patience, and often some practice before you get comfortable with this process," adds board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D., F.A.A.D., of Schweiger Dermatology Group.
If you're concerned about the safety of at-home waxing kits, experts confirm that most at-home waxing kits are safe to use as long as you follow the instructions and properly care for your skin before and after waxing.
“Because waxing can cause temporary damage to the skin, you need to always be mindful of your skin’s overall health,” explains Natalie Chan, product development manager for Flamingo, a personal care brand that sells at-home hair removal products.
Are you ready to enter the world of home waxing? The best kits include fragrance-free wax, wax strips in different shapes to fit your needs, and aftercare items to keep your skin looking and feeling great.
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1. Tress Wellness Hair Removal Kit: "This is a great way to wax at home because it really gives you everything you need," says Dr. Nazarian. This set (an Amazon bestseller) includes a gentle cleanser you can use beforehand, a warmer to melt the wax beads, and an aftercare spray.
“I also like that the wax comes in beaded form because it’s clean and hygienic and you can use it when you need it without having to worry about the wax getting contaminated during treatments at home,” she adds.
What they're saying: "It's perfect for a beginner like me because it has everything you need and the instructions are very clear." The wax quality is top notch - melts evenly and glides on like a dream; it smells great too. The best part? It's gentle on sensitive skin. "
2. GiGi Brazilian Body Wax: This hard wax isn't technically a kit, but it's great for removing coarse hair from sensitive skin, making it ideal for treating the bikini area. PhD. Nazarian recommends it because it's easy to use and includes detailed instructions on how to use it safely.
She also noted that it contains hydrating oils. You'll need to buy the wax warmer separately, but once you have it, you can apply hard wax with the applicator wand and then remove it, no extra strips required.
What the review says: "I've tried treating myself to a Brazilian wax many times but never really succeeded...until I tried the GiGi Brazilian Hard Wax," writes one Amazon shopper.
“The fact that you don’t need strips reduces the work and mess while allowing you to focus on the small parts, which is an absolute necessity for me.”
3. KoluaWax Premium Wax Kit: If you're looking for a waxing kit that includes everything you need to remove coarse body hair, fine facial hair, and everything in between, this is a great option.
For those who want to try hard waxing, there's a wax warmer that comes with an easy-to-clean, removable silicone tray and an accurate thermometer to prevent burns. You also get four bags of hard wax beads for different hair types, oils for pre- and post-waxing, and 40 applicator sticks (20 large and 20 small).
What the review says: "I love this kit," says one Amazon shopper. "It's not as difficult as first-time wax users might think."
4. Flamingo Facial Wax Kit: The Flamingo Facial Wax Kit contains soft gel wax strips for removing short, fine hair. These are suitable for areas such as the upper lip, chin and sideburns. The kit also includes wax wipes and a soothing serum to soothe skin after waxing. Hundreds of buyers gave it five-star reviews.
What they're saying: "Simple and effective. What else do you need to know!?" one commenter wrote. "The cleansing wipes and soothing serum are great."
5. Bliss Poetic Hair Removal Kit: Although hard wax is included, this set does not require a wax warmer. Instead, you simply place the included cup in the microwave and heat the wax in 30-second intervals.
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