The summer usually calls for baring a little extra skin, so it’s no surprise that many of us are in search of the best home waxing kits as an easy hair-removal solution. If you want to keep everything looking and feeling super smooth but you’re not ready to head to your regularly scheduled waxing person for a clean-up, there are lots of at-home waxing kit options available. An at-home waxing kit can help remove both body and facial hair—everything from underarms to upper lip to bikini lines—with very little mess or pain involved. The plus of using a waxing kit over shaving is that yanking hair out from the root usually means your results last a bit longer, meaning hair growth won’t be an issue for a while.
Most at-home waxing kits—from tried-and-true beauty brands like Sally Hansen and buzzy, newer ones like Flamingo and Nad—come with all the essentials needed to swiftly remove hair in just a couple of passes, and also wax oil and skin soothers to help minimize irritation for those with sensitive skin. For nervous beginners, some kits include ready-to-use strips which typically only require you a simple pre-wax skincare prep such as exfoliation. Others may feature meltable wax beads, sugar wax, and wooden spatulas to get the job done. When using in sensitive areas, it’s crucial to have a lotion or moisturizer ready to use post-wax so you can properly care for your hair follicles and prevent ingrown hair. To help figure out which at-home waxing kit is best for you (from head to toe), we’ve pulled together the best wax home hair removal products that are flying off the shelves and ensure smooth skin.
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