From Strips to Roll-Ons, These Are the Best At-Home Waxes of 2024

The Athena Club Wax Strip Kit for Face is our top pick for the best at-home wax. This kit features 20 double-sided wax strips that are easy to use, gentle on the skin (they don’t cause irritation), and beginner-friendly, so you don’t need a lot of experience to try these. We love that the strips are double-sided so you can usually get a couple of uses out of each strip.

Formulated with a blend of glycerol rosinate wax, jojoba seed oil, and sunflower seed oil, the wax strips are designed with vegan ingredients that gently yet effectively lift hair away from the skin, leaving behind a smooth and soft surface. In addition to the strips, the kit also includes six post-wax wipes, plus a skin-calming serum that helps reduce any post-wax redness. 

We found that these wax strips were not only effective at removing unwanted hair from our complexions but also prolonging the overall hair growth period, allowing us around three weeks.

Type: Wax strips | Size/Amount: 20 double-sided wax strips | Key Ingredients: Glycerol rosinate wax, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil

Our Ratings

• Application

  5/5

• Effectiveness

  4/5

• Comfort

  4/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4/5

If you’re looking for the easiest application, wax strips are always a good idea for at-home waxes. In addition to our top pick for the best at-home waxes (the Athena Club Wax Strip Kit for Face), we were also impressed by the overall application process of the Flamingo Body Wax Kit. 

This kit features 28 wax strips in varying sizes, allowing you to lift away hair from small and larger areas on the body. The strips feature a soft gel wax, which is similar to the more traditional melted wax found in salons (but slathered onto a strip), making them highly effective, easy to use, and mess-free. The removal process is slightly painful at first, but it’s not nearly as painful or irritating as traditional waxing (plus, you don’t have to worry about the temperature being too hot). 

Type: Wax strips | Size/Amount: 28 wax strips | Key Ingredients: Not listed

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.4/5

• Effectiveness

  4.7/5

• Comfort

  5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.7/5

For a salon-worthy at-home waxing kit, consider the GiGi Mini Pro Hair Removal Waxing Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to give yourself an at-home Brazilian, armpit wax, eyebrow wax, leg wax, and more, including a mini wax warmer, the wax itself, muslin strips, a variety of spatulas, prep lotion, and cooling gel. The kit also features a slow-grow lotion to apply daily after showering that is designed to slow down the re-growth process. 

When testing out this kit, we were at first intimidated by all of the components and the concept of a more salon-style waxing experience. However, once we went for it, we found that the waxing process was quite simple and easy to follow.

Overall, we were impressed by this wax kit not only for all of the items included but also for its efficacy. We found that the wax warmer made it so that the wax was never too hot for our skin and the spatulas helped provide an even application. While the removal process was a little uncomfortable, it wasn’t as painful as we had expected (especially with the cooling gel applied after removal). 

Type: Cream wax | Size/Amount: 14 ounces of wax | Key Ingredients: Not listed

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.6/5

• Effectiveness

  4.5/5

• Comfort

  5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.3/5

After testing several at-home waxes, we found that the Happy Waxing At-Home Kit is the best option for those looking for hard wax bead kits. This waxing kit includes a wax bead warmer, two 7.05-ounce bags of hard wax beads, and all of the necessary prep formulas and supplies. 

While there is a bit of a learning curve, we love that the hard wax can be removed from the skin without any cloth strips, which makes for an overall mess- and pain-free experience. The wax warmer takes around 20 minutes to heat up and melt the wax, so some patience is required, but it does an excellent job of reaching the ideal temperature for application without feeling too hot on the skin. 

Type: Wax beads | Size/Amount: Two 7.05-ounce bags | Key Ingredients: Not listed

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.6/5

• Effectiveness

  4.5/5

• Comfort

  4.7/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.5/5

The Nads Facial Wax Strips are our top pick for this category. While they are a little small for large areas such as the cheeks, they’re an ideal solution for the upper lip and those more tough-to-reach places. This kit comes with 20 wax strips infused with skin-nourishing shea butter, post-wax oil wipes to remove any residue, and a skin shield powder to help protect the skin during the application process. 

Our testers found these wax strips super convenient and easy to use while on the go or in a hurry. The strips are effective at removing hair without irritation, and better yet, they help slow down the regrowth period for a more low-maintenance form of hair removal. 

Type: Wax strips | Size/Amount: 20 wax strips | Key Ingredients: Shea butter

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.7/5

• Effectiveness

  4.5/5

• Comfort

  5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.6/5

For at-home sugaring, consider the Parissa 2-in-2 Roll-On Organic Sugar Wax. This sugaring kit features a roll-on applicator with two head sizes for small and large areas, 4.73 ounces of sugar wax, and 20 epilation strips. While it takes a little getting used to at first, it’s actually one of the easiest — and most effective — options on our list. All you need to do is heat the wax in a microwavable dish, attach the applicator head, and roll it onto the body toward hair growth. From there, you press the epilation strip in place and then lift away to remove hair. 

When using this at-home wax kit, we experienced zero irritation and redness and found that our skin was instantly smoother and softer after removal. On top of that, our hair grew back much slower and had a finer texture, making future waxing experiences even easier. 

Type: Sugar wax | Size/Amount: 4.73 ounces of wax | Key Ingredients: Organic sugar 

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.5/5

• Effectiveness

  4.5/5

• Comfort

  4.6/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.6/5

Drugstores have some of the best collections of budget-friendly at-home wax kits — but not all are equal in terms of efficacy. After testing several formulas, we found that the Sally Hansen Extra-Strength All-Over Body Wax Hair Removal Kit is the best drugstore at-home wax. This kit features a tub of creamy microwavable wax plus 30 removal strips, allowing you to lift away unwanted hair from virtually anywhere on the body. 

Since it’s a microwavable wax, the kit doesn’t require any fancy warmers and is relatively easy to use, even if it’s your first time (though it can get a little messy). The wax is also infused with coconut and marula oils for added skin nourishment and features a Brazillian formula that is specifically designed to remove stubborn hair. While it is very effective, it’s worth noting that this isn’t the most pain-free option on our list as the wax can leave skin looking red and feeling tingly post-wax. 

Type: Microwavable wax and strips | Size/Amount: 30 strips | Key Ingredients: Coconut and marula oils

Our Ratings

• Application

  5/5

• Effectiveness

  4.7/5

• Comfort

  4.7/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.5/5

The Sugardoh Full Body Sugaring Kit is a splurge-worthy at-home wax kit that is well worth the investment. This at-home sugaring kit comes with everything you need to try this hair removal technique at home, including two different types of sugar wax — one made for fine and one made for thick hair — plus reusable strips, pre-sugaring body powder, and two reusable applicators. 

When testing the kit at home, we found that the removal process was a little uncomfortable at first, but that quickly subsided. The process is super effective and efficient at removing unwanted hair on the body and face. The application and hair removal process was also super easy, and cleaning was an absolute breeze with no residue left behind.

Type: Sugar wax | Size/Amount: 14 ounces of the Doh Firm, 14 ounces of the Doh Medium | Key Ingredients: Not listed

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.8/5

• Effectiveness

  4.7/5

• Comfort

  5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4/5

The Veet Full Body Waxing Kit for Sensitive Skin is our top pick for the best wax strips. This under-$10 at-home wax kit comes with 20 wax strips infused with vitamin E and almond oil designed to lift away unwanted hair while remaining gentle enough to use on sensitive skin. Although there is some discomfort with waxing, these wax strips are relatively pain-free and leave the skin soft and smooth after hair removal. 

Our favorite feature is the arrow design on the strips, which makes it easier to tell which direction to pull the strips off the skin, allowing for a quick and easy hair-removal process. We also love how simple the entire process was and how it’s a relatively mess-free experience (especially compared to microwavable wax). 

Type: Wax strips | Size/Amount: 20 wax strips | Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, almond oil 

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.8/5

• Effectiveness

  5/5

• Comfort

  4.5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.5/5

Waxing larger areas at home can get tricky if you don’t have the right wax. The Wakse Cosmic Candy Hard Wax Beans is an excellent option for those looking for a solution that allows you to customize the application. Since this is hard wax, you don’t need a strip to remove the wax from the skin. Instead, it hardens and you then pull it away from the skin, removing the hair along with it. 

When testing this at-home wax, we were impressed by how easy and relatively mess-free it was to use, considering it’s a free-standing wax. We also like how quickly the wax cooled on the body and how quick and easy it was to remove the strip of wax from the skin and, ultimately, the hair along with it. 

Type: Hard wax | Size/Amount: 12.8 ounces of wax beans | Key Ingredients: Aloe 

Our Ratings

• Application

  4.6/5

• Effectiveness

  5/5

• Comfort

  5/5

• Skin Look & Feel

  4.5/5

The Waxfans Roll-On Wax Kit features a roll-on applicator that is actually a wax warmer, so the wax stays warm and has the right consistency for application. Since it is a roll-on, it’s super easy to use and apply to the skin, making it an accessible option for beginners. In addition to the warming roller, the kit also includes two wax roller refills, a post-treatment square, and 50 waxing strips, all for under $20 on Amazon. 

When testing this system, we found that the wax takes over an hour to melt, which is a lot longer compared to other wax warmers and microwavable wax. However, if you can plan for it, the melting time is well worth it for the overall ease of use and efficacy. Plus, for a waxing kit, the entire removal process is nearly pain-free, even on more sensitive areas. 

Type: Roll-on wax | Size/Amount: 2 wax roller refills | Key Ingredients: Not listed