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Let's be honest—waxing at home isn't fun or easy, but the results are always worth it. Whether you're an avid at-home waxer or rely on DIY methods to maintain between professional appointments, you should know that the process requires necessary prep and safety precautions for the best results. "When you wax at home, you can hurt your skin or make it more sensitive and prone to ingrown hairs if you aren't careful," says Gina Petak, education manager at European Wax Center.
No matter if you're waxing facial hair or giving yourself a full Brazilian (go you!), you'll want to exfoliate between and before your wax to help prevent ingrown hairs from forming and remove dead skin cells around the follicle to help the hair come out easier, says Petak. Choose a quality at-home waxing kit and always do a spot test for any allergens, which can give you an idea of how your skin might react, advises Petak. Think you're ready give it a go? (Deep breaths!) These are the best home waxing kits for hair removal, whether you're looking to remove a bit of unwanted facial hair or go for a full Brazilian.
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Best for Face
Sally Hansen Microwavable Eyebrow, Face & Lip Wax Kit
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Best for Face
Sally Hansen Microwavable Eyebrow, Face & Lip Wax Kit
Pros
- Kit contains everything you need
Cons
- Not for body
This kit has everything you need for facial waxing. It includes a microwavable wax, spatula, mini tweezers to remove pesky strays, and a post-treatment soothing lotion.
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Strips tend to leave more stray hairs behind
Great for legs, arms, and underarms, these no-heat waxing strips make hair removal a little less intimidating. Each body wax kit contains 28 strips (20 large and 8 medium) and six post-wax cloths.
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Best Easy to Use
Veet Leg and Body Hair Remover Cold Wax Strips
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Best Easy to Use
Veet Leg and Body Hair Remover Cold Wax Strips
Pros
- No heat required
Cons
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like the berry scent
Finding the right temperature for hot wax is tricky. Skip that step altogether with these no-heat-required strips that remove hair anywhere on your body. Each kit comes with 40 strips and four wipes for cleanup.
Pros
- Long-lasting results
Cons
- There may be a bit of learning curve to use it
Sugar-based waxes are great because the water-based formulas offer easy cleanup and are usually less irritating than other waxes. This option is made with only five ingredients and offers professional-like results in the comfort of your home.
Pros
- No strips makes for easier removal
Cons
- There may be a bit of learning curve to use it
This professional-grade wax is a great head- (well, face-) to-toe hair removal kit—no strips required. It heats to a safe, low temperature, hardens quickly, and contains chamomile to help soothe and nourish skin in the process.
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Best for Body
Gillette Venus Rifle Paper Co. + Venus Caramel Wax
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Best for Body
Gillette Venus Rifle Paper Co. + Venus Caramel Wax
Pros
- Gentle on skin
Cons
- Limited edition designs
Gillette Venus and Rifle Paper Co. collaborated to create the most beautifully packaged hair removal products. This no-heat caramel wax is easy to use and gentle on the skin. It comes with 20 wax strips, six cleansing wipes, and three spatulas.
Pros
- Moisturizing
- Strong wax grabs small hairs
Cons
- Strips are big, so it can be tricky to work with
These vegan wax strips are made from glyceryl rosinate wax, a plant-based compound that's easy to work with because it's strong enough to grab even the smallest hairs on the body. It also contains jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil to moisturize and soothe.
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Easy Cleanup
Nad's Natural Hair Removal Gel Wax Kit
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Easy Cleanup
Nad's Natural Hair Removal Gel Wax Kit
Pros
- Quick and easy to use
Cons
- Some reviewers say it's sticky
A no-heat water-soluble gel formula makes the whole process a breeze. It's easy to apply, gentle, and hypoallergenic; removes leg, face, bikini, arms, or underarm hair effortlessly; plus comes off clothing and towels without any extra elbow grease.
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Best Roll-On Formula
Parissa Organic Roll-On Sugar Wax Kit
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Best Roll-On Formula
Parissa Organic Roll-On Sugar Wax Kit
Pros
- Easy application
Cons
- Some reviewers say it's sticky
This roll-on waxing kit makes application easy and mess-free thanks to its applicator that glides on the skin and a sugar-based formula that seamlessly washes away with water.
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Best Hard Wax
Wakse Mini Cosmic Candy Hard Wax Beans
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Best Hard Wax
Wakse Mini Cosmic Candy Hard Wax Beans
Pros
- Formulated aloe vera and chamomile to reduce irritation
Cons
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like the cotton candy scent
Though you need a special warmer to melt the wax from bead to liquid form, this formula is very popular for two reasons: It melts into a pink and blue iridescent wax that's easy to see for precision and is infused with calming essential oils to quell any resulting inflammation.
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Best for Beginners
Gigi Brazilian Bikini Wax Microwave Kit
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Best for Beginners
Gigi Brazilian Bikini Wax Microwave Kit
Pros
- Includes all tools necessary
Cons
- Some reviewers say it's sticky
If you've never used a home waxing kit, this is a great place to start—it contains everything you need to give it a go, including pre-wax cleanser, pre-epilation oil, microwaveable bikini wax, both small and large applicators, wax off remover, and slow-grow hair minimizer.
Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
Genesis Rivas
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok