FYI, I Swear By These 15 Hair-Removal Waxes (2024)

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  Best Strip-Free Hair Removal Wax

  GiGi Strip Free Microwave Formula Hair Removal Wax, 8 oz

  $12 at Amazon

  $12 at Amazon

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  Best Vegan Hair Removal Wax

  Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit

  $25 at Ulta Beauty

  $25 at Ulta Beauty

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  Best Soft-Gel Hair Removal Wax

  Flamingo Body Wax Kit

  $10 at shopflamingo.com

  $10 at shopflamingo.com

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  Best Hair Removal Wax for Coarse Hair

  Vidasleek Hair Removal Wax Kit

  $25 at Amazon

  $25 at Amazon

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  Best Salon-Quality Hair Removal Wax Kit

  Tress Wellness Waxing Kit

  $40 at Amazon

  $40 at Amazon

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  Best Hair Removal Wax for Sensitive Skin

  Nad's Facial Wax Strips

  $8 at Amazon

  $8 at Amazon

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  Best Hair Removal Wax for Touch-Ups

  Sugaring NYC Sugaring Paste

  $20 at Amazon

  $20 at Amazon

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  Best Hair Removal Wax for Acne-Prone Skin

  Wax Bear Activated Charcoal Sugar Wax

  $5 at Amazon

  $5 at Amazon

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  Best Cream-Based Hair Removal Wax

  Satin Smooth Deluxe Cream Hair Removal Wax

  $16 at Amazon

  $16 at Amazon

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  Best Travel-Friendly Hair Removal Wax

  Sally Hansen Insta Wax Strips

  $20 at Amazon

  $20 at Amazon

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IYKYK—Gigi’s hair removal wax is simple to use, thanks to a strip-free formula. Microwave the container with a heat safe plate in 15 second increments, until you get a caramel-like consistency. Paste on the wax with an applicator and wait another 10 to 15 seconds until you remove the hard wax in one, smooth motion while holding the skin.

The OG of hair removal, this iconic kit from Bliss has been around for close to two decades. The wax included with this kit is made with chamomile oil, allowing for the most gentle approach for sensitive skin. Use this formula anywhere on the body, including the bikini line or your face.

PSA: if your skin has undergone any sort of in-office treatment like radio-frequency, avoid waxing the area at all costs. You should not wax the area, because “it can cause additional damage and pain to the skin,” according to Dr. Engelman. Flamingo makes the process of hair removal easy AF, including 28 soft-gel wax strips that you simply open, apply, and quickly peel back. I love the post-wax cloths that soothe skin and remove any post-wax debris.

I like this hair removal wax for two reasons: (1) it’s great for thick to coarse hair, and (2) that any hair regrowth tends to come in thinner and slower than before. I have this coarser hair texture and I don’t do at-home laser removal devices, so having a gap of four weeks in-between waxes is a huuuge benefit for me.

What’s great about using wax beans is that you can control how much wax you need to heat up—use a dozen or so for facial hair and fill the wax warmer if you’re planning on removing hair from a larger body part. This salon-quality set also includes face and body waxing spatulas, paper rings, and a pre and post-wax spray for clean-up.

This one’s for all my babes with sensitive skin—these hair removal wax strips are made for the face and those who have a reaction to fragrance. All you have to do to use is gently rub on the area with hair, quickly remove in the opposite direction of hair, and et voila.

As someone with dark and thick hair, I love sugaring wax as an alternative to regular wax because you don’t have to wait for your hair to grow super long to be able to grip the follicle. As long as it’s grown to around ⅛ of an inch—with waxing it’s ¼ of an inch—you can apply the heatless solution, waiting for it to harden, and remove.

The activated charcoal in this sugar wax removes impurities from your pores while delicately removing the hair follicle—a true one-two punch. This formula absorbs excess oil and brightens skin as well.

Even though I regularly wax, the irritation and inflammation that comes right after sometimes gives me scars. Switching to a cream wax can minimize that risk, as it’s less harsh on the skin than a harder wax. This hair removal wax from Satin Smooth is also infused with Vitamin E, Eucalyptus Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Aloe Vera to nourish and calm the skin post-wax.

Get invited to a beach day and you’re in a rush to remove hair from your bikini line? This hair removal wax strip kit is perfect for a super quick treatment, no microwave needed. These strips are also double-sided so you can target your underarms or facial hair in one go.

Nair is a brand well-known and loved for their hair removal cream that is applied and then washed off. But did you know that it makes wax strips too? For all hair removal (and skincare in general), I recommend that you do a patch test on an area to see how the product reacts to skin—you never know if you’re sensitive to a certain ingredient that may cause irritation.

I’m a sucker for an easy-to-use hair removal wax—I love that this one comes in separate blocks so I don’t have to mess with a large, sticky container. Zip’s Hot Wax Hair Remover is made with beeswax, which allows it to pick up every single hair on the area that’s being treated. It also works for all parts of the body, including the face.

Talk about easy to use—this sugar wax comes with a roll-on applicator, meaning zero chance of a sticky mess. Just move the applicator along the area you want to wax, wait for the thin layer to harden, and yank off. If you want to make your own at home, check out Cosmo's very own DIY sugar wax recipe.

If you're ready to take your waxing journey to the next level, beads are your best bet. One quick waxing session with this multi-use formula can tackle your entire body: face, arms, legs, chest, back, and bikini.

This organic hair removal wax promises a pain-free process, due to their glazing formula that allows for gentler hair removal. I love that it's infused with chamomile and tea tree oil, leaving even the most delicate areas smooth and irritation-free—you can even use it on your face.

Yes, you should trim your hair before waxing if your hair is longer than a half-inch. Generally, hair should be around a half-inch long for a good, clean wax, and longer than that should be first trimmed with hair-cutting scissors.

If you're looking for a tried-and-true, post-wax skincare routine, Dr. Idriss recommends avoiding all sun exposure for at least 48 hours due to the sensitivity of your skin and to not over-exfoliate afterward, because you have "technically already exfoliated with the wax."If you're dealing with irritation post-wax, Dr. Engelman's favorite soothing trick is to "soak and grease." She suggests spending around 20 minutes in the shower to soften skin, massage the area with an in-shower body oil, then immediately following up with lotion before you dry your skin. Applying oil and lotion locks in the moisture and promotes water retention on the skin to help your skin barrier heal.

Yes, waxing can reduce some hair growth when it's done consistently, every four to six weeks. Waxing pulls hair out at the root, so over time, it begins to grow back finer, thinner, finer, and less coarse. However, if you're looking to have permanent hair removal, both Dr. Idriss and Dr. Engelman prefer laser hair removal, as they are "less irritating to the skin when performed properly and help preserve skin cells."