Facial and Body Waxing Supplies

1. Wax

Types. Honey is the all-around most commonly found, that can be used anywhere. Cream is also nice because it tends to be gentler on the skin. Hard wax (which doesn’t require a strip) is great for coarse hair like in the bikini line.

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• Honey Wax
• Cream Wax
• Hard Wax

How it's packaged. Pre-made wax strips are more expensive and I find don’t work as well at removing the hair as applying the wax yourself. Roller-on waxers seem like it would make things easier for application, but tend to get clogged a lot, even for professionals. My choice is using the pots because you have much more control on your application by removing exactly how much product you want.

2. Wax Warmers (Pots)

The consistency of your wax has a lot to do with your results. Too hot, you could burn yourself, and too cool, the wax won’t grab on well to the hair. While a microwaveable wax is fine if you’re just doing a lip or brow, it doesn’t always give great results for the longer chore of hair removal on the body, because the wax can cool down way too soon.

Wax pots (or warmers) keep the wax at a nice heated temperature. Some are made with just an on and off switch, but the better option are the ones with adjustable heat control.

3. Strips

Unless you’re using hard wax, you need either cloth or muslin strips to place over the wax and help you remove it. Pre-made strips come already cut in small or large sections, or you can buy a roll of muslin and cut it yourself.

4. Pre-Wax Cleanser

Cleansing the skin is a very important prepping step. Not only does this help curb some of the potential side effect of getting pimples, the product adheres better to a clean surface and will give you better hair-ridding results.

5. Powder or Oil

Powder used with soft wax helps to absorb excess oil on the skin, so wax adheres to the hair and not the skin, therefore avoiding unnecessary tugging at the skin and pain. With hard wax, a special oil is applied to protect and condition the skin.

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• Powder
• Oil

6. Applicators

You’ll need something to apply with, and wood applicators are best used for this job. Different size widths make large and small areas easier to tackle. While most have rounded edges, you can also get applicators with square-edges (GiGi calls them Accu Edge), for making straighter lines easier in the bikini area.

7. Post-Wax Cleanser

A tendency for stickiness is common, so a cleanser helps remove this residue and moisturize the skin. There’s nothing more annoying than your shirt or pants sticking to you.

8. Skin Soother or Aloe Based Gel

Mild redness and a slight stinging sensation are two side effects of waxing that will be calmed by using a cooling gel.

9. Buy a Waxing Kit

If you need all supplies, then a complete kit is probably your best option.

10. Use Items You Already Have

Popsicle sticks, baby oil and other items found in your cupboard at home can be used as body waxing supplies, and save you money.