Revisiting the salon every time unwanted body hair grows back is a tedious task that can wear you out! Doing it at home is easier, and it can also save you quite a lot of money too! This article will cover the 13 best home waxing kits that will save your precious time and money, making your life easier.

According to Annie Kreighbaum (former editor at Into the Gloss and Glossier), “Waxing is the optimal choice for those desiring less hair, but the experience of getting a wax is probably the most uncomfortable scenario many women will willingly subject themselves to. Most don't realize that they can take these matters into their own hands — and dispelling this notion may be the very reason why God put me here”. Having control over the process of waxing can make you feel much more comfortable and safe, especially since you could do it from your bedroom. No one understands your skin better than you, and DIY solutions allow you to choose your tools and wax with ingredients that work for you.

To help you make a better choice, our contributor Anna Misztela, who is a board-licensed esthetician and founder of the supplement brand Beauty and Cutie, says, “A soft wax is good for large areas such as your legs and hands but requires wax strips, while a harder wax is better for more delicate areas such as face or bikini. A hard wax will do just fine with your legs and may be less painful but will be slower.”

With the various available options, it can be a daunting task to pick out the perfect at-home waxing kits. But as we've narrowed down the best picks, it will make your decision easier. From warm wax to cold strips, we've got you everything you may need. Get ready to achieve velvety salon-like skin from the comfort of your own home.

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  KoulaWax Premium Waxing Kit

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This luxurious at-home wax kit from KoulaWax is a trusty solution for you to achieve silky-smooth skin! What makes it perfect for every hair removal need is that it comes in three types of waxes — the “Bikini Babe'' wax tackles stubborn and thick hair, the “Bare Faced'' wax takes care of delicate facial hair, and the “Best Loved” wax is a versatile option that can be used all over the body. 

Owing to its digital wax warmer that offers precise temperature control, you can finally say ‘no’ to burns. Besides, its non-stick silicone bowl will ease your clean-up process, allowing you to peel out the hardened wax to be reused. Its  pre-wax oil prepares your skin by removing any dirt, oil, or cosmetic residue whereas the post-wax oil gets rid of any sticky leftovers of the wax.

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: A premium digital wax warmer, removable silicone bowl, 4 bags of hard wax beads, pre-wax oil, post-wax oil, 10 large applicator sticks, 10 mini brow sticks, and a how-to guide.

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Tress Wellness Waxing Kit

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The Tress Wellness Waxing Kit has been featured on CBS News, ABC, NBC, and Cosmopolitan. It comes with scented hair-removal waxes that are tough on the follicles yet very gentle on the skin — perfect to be used for Brazilian and underarm waxing. This product is dermatologically-tested and certified making it safe to be used on all types of skin. To boot, its quick melting and smooth application makes it one of the best waxes for beginners to use! You can now bid adieu to costly salon appointments and embrace smooth hairless skin wherever you are.

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: Wax warmer with a digital display, 5 wax bean bags, 20 large and 10 small waxing sticks, 1 pre-wax spray, 1 after-wax spray, 5 protective rings, and a wax-like-a-pro guide.

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Best For Multipurpose Use

KoluaWax Premium Waxing Kit for Women

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The KoluaWax Premium Waxing Kit for Women is a hotseller! It’s got everything you need to get hair-free skin from the comfort of your home. The wax warmer comes along with four different wax beads that are specific for brow and face hair, coarse hair, and normal hair. These are samples by Kolua but they go a long way! Don’t believe us? You will believe what a customer said: “The warmer works well and is way higher quality than I ever thought a wax warmer could be. The silicone bowl is an absolute dream to clean out and it’s so convenient to store the wax as pucks rather than beads. The bowl has a cute pattern that imprints the cooled wax pucks which is super cute, I love it so much.”

Type of wax: Hard wax beads

Contents: Digital wax warmer, silicone bowl, 4 bags of wax beads, pre-wax oil, post-wax oil, 20 mini brow sticks, 20 applicator sticks and a guide.

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Best Hypoallergenic Formula

BLITZWAX Waxing Kit

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This self-wax kit BLITZWAX comes with an LCD digital display wax warmer that lets you control the temperature. The warmer melts wax easily and evenly, with an adjustable temperature dial from 86° to 257°F. The kit includes premium scented wax beans that can be used on all areas of the body. You can rest assured that the strip-free wax is gentle on sensitive skin, preventing any irritation and burns on it. It also comes equipped with an auto cool-down feature for a better hair removal experience.

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: LCD digital wax warmer, 5 bags of hard wax beads, 20 wax strips, 2 pairs of waxing gloves, pre-wax oil, post-wax oil, 10 large wax sticks, and 10 eyebrow waxing applicators.

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Best Fragrance

Bella Verde Waxing Kit

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This much-needed hard wax kit by Bella Verde is the key to a quick, easy, and safe hair removal process. It will help you achieve long-lasting results without causing any redness or irritation even on sensitive skin. In just four simple steps, you can give yourself some professional-quality self-care and smooth skin at the convenience and in the privacy of your home. The smart thermostat ensures a safe and pain-free waxing, while our high-quality ingredients cater to every skin type. It makes a perfect addition to your home or even as a gift. The pre and post-waxing sprays enhance the experience by cleaning up the area before and after the hair removal. 

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: Wax warmer, 5 packs of hard wax melting beans, 20 wood application sticks, and soothing skin sprays for before and after the treatment.

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Lifestance Waxing Kit

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This handy kit from Lifestance is guaranteed to give you the best hot wax for hair removal, without the need of leaving your home. What we adore about this product  is it is suitable to be used on the entire body — from your brows to your bikini line. After peeling it off, the wax leaves your skin feeling irresistibly lush and velvety. Owing to its newest digital display wax machine, even beginners can easily control the temperature, and thereby eliminate the risk of accidents. 

The pre-wax tea tree spray provides a pain-free process, alleviating any irritation and redness of the skin. Once the hair has been removed, you can use the after-wax oil to calm and soothe your skin.

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: Digital wax warmer, 4 bags of wax beads, 10 large, 10 medium, and 10 brow applicators, 2 treatment oils, and 5 collars.

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Best For Coarse Hair

Ajoura Waxing Kit

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Indulge in a mini salon experience in your room and enjoy the privacy that it offers with this waxing kit by Ajoura. The hard wax beans in the kit offer an array of uses for different parts of the body. Made with delightful flavors, the rose pink wax beads are designed to target Brazilian, underarm, chest, and bikini areas, while the blueberry wax beads are ideal to be used on the face, eyebrows, arms, and legs. From coarse to fine hair, this kit will have you covered. Discomfort will be a thing of the past as our skin-friendly wax beans tackle even the most stubborn hair. 

Type of wax: Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: 500ml wax warmer, 4 bags of stripless hard wax beans, waxing oil, before and after spray, and 20 wax sticks.

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Best For Sensitive Skin

Maxpearl Wax Kit

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The Maxpearl Wax Kit comes with an electric wax warmer that allows you to have control over its temperature. The gentle and creamy wax is enriched with the emollient properties of coconut oil, which makes it ideal to soothe and nourish sensitive skin (1). On the other hand, you can tackle any stubborn hair with the jasmine green hard wax beads that are formulated for thick coarse hair. It is also easy to clean up as the non-stick silicone liner makes maintenance quick and simple.

Type of wax:  Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: Thermostatic control wax machine, an easy-to-clean silicone liner, 2 bags of cream wax beads, 2 bags of jasmine wax beads, 10 waxing sticks, 10 eyebrow waxing sticks, and 10 disposable rubber finger gloves.

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Most Durable

Bestidy Waxing Kit

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This frequently purchased waxing kit by Bestidy features an easy-operated digital wax warmer with an adjustable temperature dial and wax-ready color indicators for precise control. The container is made with durable ABS heat-assisted material that ensures a safe and reliable waxing experience. This also prevents the wax from overheating, melting, or bubbling over during the process. In just around 10 to 15 minutes, the wax beans melt and are ready to be used. The natural wax comes in various attractive fragrances like chamomile, lavender, rose, aloe, and cream that indulge your senses. Plus, their application is smooth and there is minimal irritation on all skin types. 

Type of wax:  Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: 1 digital white wax warmer, 1 silicone bowl, 1 silicone spoon applicator, 5 packs of hard wax beans, 20 wax applicator sticks, 4 gloves, 4 nose wax applicators, pre-wax oil, after-wax oil, and 8 protective rings.

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Best Organic Formula

PURE CLEAN Home Waxing Kit

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This at-home wax kit by PURE CLEAN provides users with salon-grade results with every DIY use. The well-rounded kit comprises a rose hard wax for thick hair, a cream-formulated wax for fine hair, a chamomile hard wax for full body waxing, and a blackberry wax for men’s body hair. All of them provide the user with long-lasting soft skin for up to 8 weeks. 

Formulated 100% natural and organic ingredients, the wax is very gentle on the skin and reduces any inflammation and redness — perfect for those with sensitive skin. 

Type of wax:  Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: An electric wax warmer, 4 differently formulated wax beads, a replacement silicone wax pot, and 20 wax applicator sticks.

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Waxing Kit - Best For Travelling

liddy Dance Roll On Wax - Waxing Kit

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Among the best roll-on wax kits, this product by Liddy Dance is a pal that you can depend upon during any hair removal hassle. It comes with a rose wax cartridge and a honey wax cartridge, both of which are crafted from organic and non-toxic ingredients. While the former is infused with gentle rose oil, and the latter consists of pure honey to provide users with a calming and skin-friendly experience that is ideal for even the most sensitive body parts (2). 

With results that last up to 4 weeks, this kit guarantees long-lasting skin smoothness. It is ideal for professionals or personal use as it is painless and efficient in getting the job done.

Type of wax: Roll-on wax

Contents: 1 roll-on wax warmer, 1 honey wax cartridge, 1 rose wax cartridge, 100  wax strips, 6 clean oil bags, and 1 user's manual.

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Best Overall

DELEXI All-in-one Waxing Kit

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The DELEXI all-in-one self-wax kit has been featured in renowned publications like Forbes, New York Times, CBS News, ABC, NBC, and COSMOPOLITAN as it brings the luxury of professional hair removal to any place you want. You can save your precious time and energy by effortlessly removing unwanted hair from anywhere on your body, including sensitive areas. It comes with silicone accessories that make cleaning it hassle-free, whereas the ergonomic design makes it easy to use for beginners. To boot, the hydrating wax formula leaves your skin feeling soft and plump.

Type of wax:  Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents:  A wax machine, wax warmer, silicone bowl,  silicone clean collars, non-stick wax spatulas for the body & eyebrows, silicone mat, 5 premium packs of hard wax beads, nose wax stick applicators, mustache stickers, curved facial hair scissors, 6 latex gloves, 20 wooden applicators for body and eyebrows, plus a bonus guidebook.

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Best Oil-free Formula

Creip Roll-on Wax Kit

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This roll-on wax kit by Creip is an effortless hair removal solution that you can use from home. With its natural honey and lavender wax, it guarantees you an experience that is gentle and free from any irritation. Stubborn hair will become a problem of the past as it effectively removes even the thinnest strands, making your skin feel smooth and glowing for up to four weeks. Designed for convenience, this easy-to-use product is perfect for self-waxing on large areas of skin and can be utilized on any area. It is lightweight and portable, so you can take it with you no matter where you go! 

Type of wax: Roll-on wax

Contents: A 40W high-power blue roll-on wax warmer, 1 box of honey wax, 1 box of lavender wax, 6 packs of calming oil wipes, and 100 non-woven wax strips.

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ANRUZ Waxing Kit

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This home wax kit by ANRUZ is a game-changer when it comes to DIY hair removal! The digital wax warmer ensures accurate temperature control, eliminating the risk of burns and making the process easier for the user. With two scented hard wax bead options to choose from — lavender and jasmine, it offers you 90%-99% effectiveness and reduces waxing-induced pain by 50%. It removes hair from the roots, allowing you to enjoy amazing results for weeks. 

Type of wax:  Warm hard wax (strip-free)

Contents: 5 bags of hard wax, pre-wax oil, post-wax oil, 10 large applicators, 10 brow applicators, and a “how-to wax guide".

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Waxfans Roll On Wax Kit

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The roll-on kit by Waxfans is a dream come true for any novice looking to start waxing at home. It’s as simple as gliding a paintbrush on your clean skin. It is made with botanicals and natural extracts to help you reap the best of its benefits while you get rid of unwanted hair. All you have to do is place either the honey or rose wax rolled in the wax warmed for 20-30 minutes. Once it’s warm, pull, roll, and wax away!

Type of wax:  Roll on

Contents: 1 honey wax roller, 1 rose wax roller, 1 instruction manual, 50 non-woven wax strips, 1 roll-on wax warmer, 1 post-wax treatment spray.

Now that we’ve taken a look at the 13 best home waxing kits, let us delve into the buying guide so that you can make a more informed choice.

Here are some points to keep in mind while picking a home waxing kit:

Type of wax: Depending on your type of hair and preference, you can choose between a hard or soft wax. The most commonly used ones are hard wax, soft wax, stripless wax, and roll-on wax. Hard wax minimizes discomfort as it adheres to the hair and not the skin. Soft wax is the better choice for larger areas and is usually removed with strips. Stripless waxes are formulated with synthetic resins and work best for coarse hair.  Finally, roll-on waxes are the most convenient as they offer a precise application with their roller applicator.

Skin type: Dry skin needs hydration and some TLC post wax and that’s why using wax that is infused with chocolate, shea butter, or avocado is a great choice for dry skin. On the other hand, for normal and oily skin regular wax works but it is important to dab some talcum powder before waxing. Sensitive skin needs to be tended with utter care. Avoid using beeswax as it may cause severe reactions. Aloe vera and other moisturizing ingredients work well but be sure it is 100% colophony free.

Formula and ingredients: If you have sensitive skin, opt for waxes with natural and gentle ingredients that won't be harsh on your skin. Beeswax, aloe vera, chamomile, and sugar are ideal to soothe and nourish the skin while effectively removing hair. Waxes that contain harsh chemicals such as dyes, parabens, and artificial fragrances may cause irritation and should be avoided.

“If you have dry skin you will want to pick a wax that has some moisturizing ingredients. Look for bananas or white chocolate. For those with oily skin, chocolate or gold wax are good choices as both regenerate the skin and help prevent acne. Liposoluble waxes with aloe vera are a good choice for those with sensitive skin,” says Misztela. 

She further continues, “Your home waxing kit should be made with ingredients that are naturally derived and skin friendly. Beware of those that contain many synthetic chemicals or any potential skin allergens such as silicones or latex, and it would be best to avoid products that contain fragrances and essential oils as they commonly irritate sensitive skin.”

Temperature control: Wax warmers that come with customizable temperature settings offer more effectiveness and promote safety in the hair removal process. The ability to control the temperature allows users to set it to their preference, ensuring enhanced results and the reduced risk of overheated wax that can cause burns or discomfort during the waxing process.

“If you decide to use a hot waxing kit, choose one that comes with a wax warmer to heat the product evenly and ensure it’s done at a safe temperature. Double check to make sure you don’t overheat the wax and cause burns. It’s also never a bad idea to do a patch test of the wax on the inside of your wrist before applying it to a more sensitive area of your face or body,” continues Misztela.

Accessories: If the kit contains all the tools that you need for the waxing process, then it is a bonus.

Price Point: Consider your budget, the price of the kit, and the value that you’re getting for what you’re paying.

Preparation

It is important to indulge in some preparation before waxing. Thoroughly clean and dry the area you intend to wax, keep it devoid of any moisturizer and exfoliate it. If you have long hair, try trimming it to avoid a painful waxing experience. 

Do as directed 

For best results, heat the wax in accordance with the directions. Some wax crystals need a longer time to be heated and some melt away in seconds. But make sure you don't overheat it or you will burn yourself. 

Application

Test the temperature of the wax and slowly apply the wax in small sections using a spatula. Use a spatula with a flat surface that is even. Apply in the direction of hair growth and give it a moment to briefly cool. 

Removal

Now it's showtime! Either using strips or wax removal cloth, pull in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Make sure you do this swiftly. If you still notice hair strands, repeat the process. But make sure you don't overdo it as you can peel the skin or cause redness and sometimes even damage the hair follicle.

Aftercare

To soothe and calm irritated skin, use a soothing moisturizer like aloe vera or apply olive oil, tea tree oil, or a simple vitamin E oil. This step also removes any residual wax from the skin. Make sure to apply enough moisturiser to keep your skin soft.
 

Conclusion:

With the perpetually increasing demand for DIY waxing solutions that can be done from the comfort of your home, it is crucial that you find the perfect kit to suit your needs. The 13 best home waxing kits discussed in this article offer a wide array of options for different skin types and preferences with a comprehensive guide that will assist you in making a simple yet more informed choice. Happy shopping!

Contributor: Anna Misztela, Board licensed Esthetician, Founder of Brand Beauty&Cutie