The 15 At-Home Waxing Kits We Tried and Love in 2024

Best Overall

Athena Club Wax Strip Kit for Face

View On Target $10 View On Athenaclub.com

Amount: 20 double-sided strips | Includes: Wax strips, post-wax wipes, calming serum | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Of all the kits we tested, Athena Club was a clear standout. This at-home waxing system comes with wax strips that don't require any heat. We found them incredibly easy to use, as there's virtually no prep other than making sure your skin is clean, and cleanup is essentially nonexistent. They're a breeze to apply, stick securely to the skin, and peel away effortlessly while taking off all hairs with minimal irritation.

After using the wax strips on our faces, our skin looked and felt super smooth, and we didn't notice any hair regrowth for roughly three weeks. Per Shays's recommendation, this is a glyceryl rosinate-based wax. It also contains multiple plant oils for moisture and aloe vera to soothe the skin. We found the included post-wax wipes nourishing too.

Since the strips are double-sided, which is useful because you can immediately reuse the same strip on another body part, but we wish there was a peel-off barrier over both sides. That way, you could use the other side another time instead of potentially wasting it. The other thing to note is that the price is slightly higher without a subscription. But if you're doing a big at-home waxing sesh with multiple areas, it's still a great value.

Best Budget

Sally Hansen Body Wax Hair Removal Kit

View On Target $10 View On Walmart $10 View On Sallyhansen.com

Amount: 8 ounces | Includes: Wax, spatula, strips, finishing oil | Cruelty-Free: No

This inexpensive full-body waxing kit effectively pulled out our hair at the roots and kept us hair-free for a couple of weeks. The wax was easy to spread, not uncomfortably hot, and relatively pain-free. It stung slightly immediately after ripping off the strips, but this is par for the course with waxing—and any irritation was gone within about 10 minutes.

Having to heat the wax in the microwave (rather than warming pre-coated strips in your hands) and applying it with a stick was kind of inconvenient. And it can get messy—there was some wax remaining not only on the area we waxed but also on our hands. But considering the accessible price point and effectiveness, this kit is absolutely worth buying.

Best for Larger Areas

Wakse Ultimate Face & Body Waxing Kit

View On Ulta $60

Amount: 12.8 ounces | Includes: Hard wax beans, post-wax serum, melting pot, wooden applicators | Cruelty-Free: Yes

The wax in this kit is in the form of little "beans" reminiscent of Dippin' Dots. They take 15 minutes or so to melt in the included warming pot (though the instructions said it would only take up to five minutes), which gets them to the exact right temperature and consistency. Despite having to dip wooden applicators into the melted wax and peeling it off without strips, the process wasn't very messy or complex.

Containing rosinate and titanium dioxide, the wax cooled and hardened quickly on our skin. It was strong enough to remove all hairs, so we didn't have to go over the same sections twice, and none remained stuck to the skin. Aside from some minor itching, we didn't experience any adverse reactions. And our body hair grew back substantially slower than it does after shaving.

Best for Face

Nad's Hair Removal Wax Strips

View On Amazon $12 View On Ulta $7 View On Target $6

Amount: 12-double sided strips | Includes: Wax strips, calming wipes | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Nad's was a mainstay in the '90s, and the tried-and-true brand still makes some clutch products. We tried the Facial Waxing Kit and were all-around impressed. Instead of melting wax, you just rub the double-sided strips between your hands to warm them, then press them onto the desired area. 

The small strips are good for removing upper lip hair and peach fuzz on the face, though you might need more control over the shape and placement for your eyebrows. We found the strips easy to remove, and all the wax came off once we swiped our skin with the included calming wipes. Post-wax redness was minimal and short-lived, though we did notice a few tiny bumps the next day. Our hair didn't start growing back for about three weeks.

Best for Bikini

Happy Waxing Waxing At-Home Kit

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Amount: 14.1 ounces | Includes: Wax beads, heater, melting tin, measuring cups, gloves, protective sheet, wooden applicators, prep oil, purifying lotion | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Happy Waxing might be your best bet for the most sensitive place to wax: the bikini zone. The wax beads take almost a half-hour to melt, but the included warmer ensures the wax is at the perfect temperature and consistency. It only took about 20 seconds to harden after we applied it to our skin, the wax pulled out all hairs at the roots, and, surprisingly, it wasn't painful whatsoever. There was some redness and bumps immediately after, but this subsided within the hour.

The wax has a strong cotton candy-like artificial fragrance we weren't thrilled about, though it didn't seem to be an issue for sensitive skin. That said, we love that this comprehensive kit comes with all the essentials for at-home waxing and that, unlike pre-coated strips, you can customize the size and shape of your hair removal area. What's more, our hair grew back slower and softer than with shaving.

Best Multipurpose

Sugardoh The Full Body Sugaring Kit

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Amount: 28 ounces | Includes: Medium paste, firm paste, cloth strips, pre-wax powder, soothing gel, applicator, carry bag | Cruelty-Free: Yes

This sugaring kit can be used from head to toe, including the face, underarms, back, bikini zone, legs, feet, you name it. Instead of traditional wax, this kit comes with a sugar-based paste that doesn't require warming or melting. A little bit goes a long way, and although you might need to go over some areas again to get every last hair, you can use it virtually anywhere on your body. 

We experienced some pain and redness immediately after pulling it off, but the irritation didn't last long—the included soothing gel helped. Similar to honey in color and texture, the sugar paste left our skin slightly sticky, but the tacky residue wiped off easily. 

Cleanup was no problem—the paste rinsed off the reusable applicators with warm water. After using it on our legs, it took about two weeks for the hair to start growing back, and once it did, it didn't seem as coarse as before. It would be nice if the kit came with printed instructions rather than only a QR code, but other than that, we have no complaints.

Best Kit

Gigi Mini Pro Hair Removal Waxing Kit

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Amount: 14 ounces | Includes: Wax, muslin strips, face and body strips, wooden applicators, prep lotion, cooling gel, post-wax concealer, hair-minimizer lotion | Cruelty-Free: Yes

The Gigi Mini Pro Waxing Kit comes with all the essentials for achieving buttery-smooth, hair-free skin at home. You might not use every single component each time you wax, but it includes everything you could need. We started with the prep lotion, which removes body oils that may prevent the wax from attaching. Once it melted to the perfect temp and consistency in the included heater, we applied the wax with the wooden applicators and rubbed on the muslin strips.

Pulling off the strips was mostly painless, but if your skin is more sensitive or you're working on a delicate area, you can dab on some of the post-wax cooling gel. While the process is a bit more complex and messier than using pre-coated strips, it certainly gets the job done. And although the price is steeper than many other kits, it's a good value, considering the generous amount of wax and various skincare products and tools you get.

Best Pain-Free

Parissa Roll-On Organic Sugar Wax

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Amount: 4.7 ounces | Includes: Wax, epilation strips, applicator heads | Cruelty-Free: Yes

If you're enticed by the long-lasting results of waxing but wary about the potential pain, this gentle yet effective kit is for you. This sugar wax is meant to be microwaved and reheated as needed, which can be tricky, as all microwaves are different. But getting it onto the skin is a cinch, thanks to the roll-on applicator. We were surprised by how painless it was to rip off the strips, and there was no noticeable redness, bumps, or irritation.

We loved that we could reuse the same strip multiple times, and any remaining wax easily washed away in the shower. Cleanup is really simple too—just rinse off the applicator head and replace the cap on the wax container. One drawback is that the kit only comes with one strip size. Smaller strips would be nice for the face and other small areas, but you can always cut them if needed.

Best Strips

Veet Full Body Waxing Kit

View On Amazon $9

Amount: 20 strips | Includes: Wax strips, finishing wipes | Cruelty-Free: No

Veet's Full Body Waxing Kit comes with pre-coated, peel-apart strips. We like that there's no wax to melt, making for a simple, mess-free process. Though the strips are a little too small for some areas, they're arrow-shaped to indicate which direction to apply and pull from. The pain level was about average, but those with particularly sensitive skin might notice some lingering redness. After pulling off the strips, you can use the included finishing wipes to remove any excess wax or sticky residue.

We didn't see any new hair growth for about two weeks after waxing. While the strips can be used on various body parts, including your bikini line they're not supposed to be used for full Brazilian waxes—it seems like the wax isn't thick or strong enough, which could result in pain or patchy results. Depending on where you use them, you could end up with ingrown hairs, but this can usually be avoided by exfoliating beforehand.

Best Roll-On

Waxfans Roll On Wax Kit

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Amount: 6.8 ounces | Includes: Roller heater, wax cartridges, non-woven strips, after-wax gel | Cruelty-Free: Yes

The Waxfans kit effectively removed our body hair and the roll-on stick made for easy application. And the built-in warmer is a plug-in—so no microwave is needed. Not only did it prevent regrowth for weeks, but when the hairs started sprouting back up, they seemed to grow much slower. Pulling off the strips hurt a bit—to be expected from waxing—but we didn't experience any notable irritation. Although the gel didn't do much to remove residual wax, it left our skin smooth and hydrated.

This wax comes in a roll-on deodorant-style stick with a built-in warmer. The instructions say it only takes 20 minutes to heat up, but unfortunately, it's more like 45 minutes. While it wasn't the messiest system we tried, it left our skin with a stickiness that was hard to remove, even with the included after-wax gel. Also, the wax can build up on the applicator, which can make it tricky to clean.

Best for Sensitive Skin

Completely Bare Bare More Ouch Less Waxing Kit

View On Amazon $10

Amount: 3 ounces | Includes: Wax pearls, reusable jar, applicator sticks, gloves, post-wax towelettes | Cruelty-Free: Yes

This kit gives new meaning to donning your finest pearls. Designed for the face and body, the vegan wax pearls (which require no strips and are infused with soothing, moisturizing coconut oil) can be melted in the microwave in the included reusable jar. The wax essentially fuses to your hair follicles—instead of clinging to your skin—for a less painful waxing experience.

We also love that it's meant to reduce inflammation and the dreaded resulting bumps. Wipe up the scene after you're done with the post-wax towelettes, which are formulated with calming lavender oil.

Best for Eyebrows

Parissa Eyebrow Wax Strip

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Amount: 32 strips | Includes: Wax strips, spoolie, soothing oil | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Made with beginners in mind, these brow wax strips couldn't be easier to use. The brand has detailed videos on its site about how to shape your brows without error (it's your face, after all). Those with sensitive skin will also love it, as the wax is formulated without irritating fragrances.

Each kit comes with small, double-sided, cream-based wax strips that can be warmed between your hands, plus a bamboo spoolie brush and post-wax soothing oil. We also appreciate that the strips are made with antimicrobial eucalyptus oil to keep potential infections and inflammation at bay and calming chamomile extract. We just wish it worked better on thicker hair (which brows can sometimes be).

Best for Underarms

GiGi Roll-On Waxing Kit

View On Amazon $40 View On Ulta $33 View On Gigispa.com $43

Amount: 2.4 ounces | Includes: Wax cartridges, roller heads, warmer, 15 strips, pre-wax cleanser, wax remover | Cruelty-Free: Yes

The Gigi Roll-On Waxing Kit is a complete system for beginners and experts alike who’d like their underarm hair to grow back slower. It comes with a wax warmer (so no microwave is necessary for heating) and two applicators of different sizes to help target various areas.

Though it can be used nearly anywhere on the face and body, the soft wax formula is particularly good for sensitive spots like the underarms and bikini line. Also, since armpits have unusual contours, the applicators—which are similar to a roll-on deodorant stick—are helpful in terms of getting full coverage.

Best for Coarse Hair

VidaSleek Hair Removal Wax Kit

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Amount: 10 ounces | Includes: Wax, applicator sticks, cleansing wipes | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Here's the hard truth: Unwanted, coarse hair can pop up in unwanted places at inconvenient times. That's where this down-to-business hard wax comes in. While you can use it almost anywhere on your body, including your legs and forearms, the wax is specifically formulated to target short, stubborn, coarse hairs under the arms and around the bikini line.

The microwavable wax melts quickly and hardens on its own, so you don't need paper strips or cloths. It includes anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing avocado oil to mitigate irritation. The included cleansing wipes incorporate jojoba oil and chamomile to nourish and soothe the skin. That said, as this wax is made for thicker, coarser hair, we don’t recommend you use this on your face.