Historically – when our ancestors lived in caves and hunted wooly mammoths – body hair had a valuable and specific purpose, that is trapping heat next to the skin for extra warmth. Conversely, by lying flat against the skin, hair also allows heat to escape. Hair also helps to keep dust and dirt from entering our bodies, and assists in hearing.
However now that we have heating and warm clothes, we don’t need a lot of our body hair, and while some people might be a fan of the furry teddy bear look, for me personally, it’s a no go!
There are a variety of different reasons why people want to remove their body hair, and an even greater variety of hair removal methods. Waxing is a very popular choice, and home waxing can be easy to do and cost effective.
So let’s discuss waxing a little more, find out what it’s all about, and explore some of the best home waxing kits currently on the market. (source)
- WAX MELTER FOR ALL WAX TYPES-As a perfect addition to all waxing kits, Luxuria Rara's Wax Heater melts stripless hard wax...
- DURABLE AND SAFE-High quality and hot temperature resistant materials and a heavy duty electric plug-in cable make this wax...
- APPROVED BY PRO ESTHETICIANS-We know there are many similar Wax Warmers out there. Most of them look the same, but they...
- WAX WARMER KIT INCLUDED: 1 wax warmer, 5 pack hard wax beans ( 3.5 oz),10 pcs wax applicator sticks
- SAFE AND EASY USE: The wax warmer works at a wide range of temperature from 70 to 100 Celsius. It will stop working when the...
- WAX APPLICATOR STICKS: Include 10 pcs sticks and it will help you to apply the wax to your hairs.
- 【Yeelen Brand for beauty and excellence】Yeelen always pursues beauty for beautiful you and excellence for excellent...
- 【Only 8 minutes melting time needed】Adjustable Temperature from 160℉to 240℉ allows you to choose. With only 8 minutes...
- 【Safety in use with ABS resin】Upgraded ABS material and US three pin plug guarantee safety in use. ABS resin is a...
- Adjustable Temperature with Indicating Light:Temperature regular control and indicator light
- Suitable for all types of waxes: Hard waxing, strip waxing, paraffin waxing
- Removable Liner Bucket: Include extra aluminum container and can be removable with handle
- 【NATURAL MILD INGREDIENTS】Includes 4 difference flavors, containing rose, chamomile, lavender and honey based...
- 【PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICIAL】This professional wax warmer uses state-of-the-art engineering to heat wax quickly and evenly,...
- 【SAFETY ABS MATERIAL】Upgraded durable ABS heat assistant material, high quality temperature resistant plastic. Supports a...
What Is Waxing?
For those who aren’t familiar, waxing is a process where warm wax is applied to the skin and then removed quickly, pulling the hair out of the skin, root and all.
The two most popular forms of wax are hard (or cold) wax and soft (also called warm or hot) wax. Hard wax solidifies on the skin, and can be removed without using fabric strips.
Soft wax is applied to the skin, a strip of fabric is placed on top to grip the wax and the fabric and wax are swiftly removed from the skin together, taking the hairs with it.
The two types of wax are equally effective, so it’s really down to personal preference. I really like using hard wax because you don’t need the fabric strips, and call me weird, but there’s just something I find very satisfying about seeing the hairs come out with the wax!
The Benefits of Home Waxing
There are a lot of advantages to home waxing. Let’s start with the most obvious:
Cost Effective
Compared to going to a salon for waxing, home waxing is much less expensive. Waxing is an ongoing treatment – the hairs do grow back, so it needs to be done regularly, every four to six weeks on average.
It’s advisable to buy a good quality machine for heating the wax to the correct temperature; this makes waxing so much easier and the initial cost is very reasonable. After that, the only expense you have is buying new wax, applicator spatulas and fabric strips if you opt for soft wax.
Convenience
A home waxing kit gives you the flexibility of being able to wax whenever you want to. So as soon as you see hair regrowth in a particular area, you can heat up your wax and defuzz – no waiting for the next salon appointment!
Privacy
Having access to a waxing system means you can make sure you are as hair free as you want to be before you put a foot outside your front door.
Having waxing treatments at a salon means you have to wait several weeks for regrowth, which you have to live with for a while before your waxing appointment. Home waxing gives you the freedom and flexibility to do immediate hair removal if you spot a hair that’s out of place.
One disadvantage of home waxing, however, is that depending on the areas you want to wax, it can be a little difficult to reach certain body parts yourself.
How to Use a Home Waxing Kit
For some people, having watched waxing in a beauty salon, using a home waxing kit might be easy; however it is important to make sure you are using them correctly, and to be aware of all of the safety points.
Here’s our guide to using a home waxing kit:
#1 – Place the wax – either in a solid block or in the form of wax beads – into the inner bucket and place in the warmer, set to maximum heat.
#2 – Turn the temperature control setting to the maximum and wait until all the wax has melted.
#3 – When the wax has melted, scoop out a very small amount of wax with an applicator stick. Apply the wax to the area of the body to be waxed to check the wax isn’t too hot.
#4 – Apply the wax with the spatula onto your skin in the same direction as the hair growth.
#5 – If using hard (or cold) wax, wait until the wax has cooled and solidified. Grip the edge of the wax and remove with a quick, smooth movement against the direction of hair growth.
#6 – If you are using soft (or hot) wax, apply a fabric waxing strip and smooth it down on top of the wax, brushing it in the direction of hair growth. Pull the fabric swiftly against the direction of hair growth.
If you have used the wax correctly, you will be able to see the hairs embedded in the wax after you remove it from your skin.
Precautions For Use
Do not use wax over areas of skin with varicose veins present, around areas of infection of inflammation, abscess, sunburn, open wounds or other skin damage.
Do a skin patch test 24 hours before you plan to use the wax for a hair removal session. This should be done routinely whenever you change to a new wax. Watch for any redness which does not fade within a day, or any other kind of skin irritation or pain in the area.
Do not expose the skin to UV rays for 24 hours following waxing. If you have to be outside, use a high factor sunscreen to protect your skin.
Do not swim or shower immediately after waxing. Doing so can irritate the skin.
Make sure the wax is not too hot before each treatment session to avoid burning yourself.
If you have a specific medical condition that affects your skin, check with your doctor before using any kind of hair removal treatment.
What Are the Best Waxing Kits for Hair Removal?
Luxuria Rara
Wax Warmer Melting Pot This waxing kit impressed most users; some people commented that it was better than much more expensive machines they have purchased in the past. People found it easy to keep the wax at their required temperature and were impressed with the results they achieved. Users found this machine was safe, durable, simple to use and easy to clean. A very small minority of people received a machine which shorted out on the first use, but the majority of users didn’t experience any problems, and at the least expensive kit reviewed, most thought it was excellent value for money.
Comfy Mee
Wax Hair Removal Kit This is another product which is very popular with many people. Users liked having a kit that included everything they needed to get waxing straight away. Although the vast majority of users were happy with the wax beads, one user thought they were poor quality. Most users thought the machine was good quality and worked well, some were surprised at how bulky the machine was, and compared it to the size of a rice cooker. Overall, though, people liked this home waxing kit, and thought it was worth the cost.
Yeelen
Waxing Kit The vast majority of people loved this kit, which includes everything you need to get started with home waxing. Most people thought it was a good quality, durable machine that was easy and safe to use. Some people commented that they preferred using this machine over a visit to the salon. This was the most expensive home waxing kit we reviewed, but most thought it was worth the money. The only downside of this waxing kit is the wax beads; although they worked well for most, several people commented that they were very sticky and ineffective, smelled unpleasant, and some people didn’t receive the wax beads as part of their kit at all. Overall, however, the vast majority of users were very happy with this kit.
AsaVea
Hair Removal Waxing Kit Users really liked this wax kit, finding it easy to use, even for beginners. People commented that the wax supplied had a lovely scent. Although some people found it ineffective at removing hairs, most people reported that the resulting hair removal was just as good as with professional salon waxing. People thought the temperature regulation worked well on this machine, with different temperature settings for use with different types of wax. Although this was one of the more expensive kits, users generally thought it was good value for money.
ffomo
Hair Removal Waxing Kit This kit consists of a wax heating pot with aluminum container and lid, plus wax beads, applicator sticks and a user manual. Users really liked the fast warm up time, and the fact that as the wax supplied with the kit is hard wax no fabric removal strips are needed; however the machine can be used with all wax types. People also found the machine very easy and safe to use, and thought the cost was reasonable, even though this was one of the more expensive kits. Most people found that the wax supplied with the kit was very effective in removing hair without pulling the skin, although some thought it was poor quality. 
our #1 rated
Pros
Made from grade A high temperature resistant plastic
Compact design
Adjustable temperature gauge and indicator light
Suitable for use with all types of wax
Removable stainless steel container for wax
Supplied with transparent lid with ventilation
100% satisfaction guarantee
Cons
Takes 30-40 minutes to warm up
A very small number of people received a machine that malfunctioned
our #2 rated
Pros
Machine made from environmental
non-toxic plastic
CE certified
Compact design
Adjustable temperature gauge and indicator light
Auto shut-off function
Melts wax quickly
Suitable for use with all types of wax
Removable aluminum container for wax
Supplied with transparent lid
Cons
A small minority of users thought the machine was bulky
A small minority of users thought the wax beads were poor quality
our #3 rated
Pros
Machine made from high grade ABS plastic
FDA approved
FCC approved
Adjustable temperature gauge and indicator light
Melts wax quickly
Suitable for use with all types of wax
Removable stainless steel wax container
Transparent lid with ventilation
Comes with four packs of hard wax
Attractive purple color
Cons
Wax takes between 15 and 30 minutes to warm up
Wax too sticky for a few users
or not received with the kit
our #4 rated
Pros
Fast warm up time
Suitable for all wax types
Adjustable temperature gauge and indicator light
Includes transparent cover
two packs of wax beads and wooden applicator spatulas
Suitable for use with all types of wax
including paraffin wax
Two removable aluminum containers for wax
Cons
The wax supplied with the machine didn’t work for a few users
our #5 rated
Pros
Fast warm up time
Suitable for all wax types
Adjustable temperature gauge and indicator light
Includes transparent cover
two packs of wax beads and wooden applicator spatulas
Suitable for use with all types of wax
including paraffin wax
Two removable aluminum containers for wax
Cons
Some users reported the wax included in the kit was poor quality
Our Choice for the Best Waxing Kits for Hair Removal
The overall winner and the best home waxing kit in my opinion is the Luxuria Rara Hot Wax Warmer. This home waxing kit includes everything you need to start waxing straight away. Consumers found this compact machine easy to use, durable and safe, and were very impressed with the results.
Although this machine takes a little longer to heat the wax than others, most users weren’t bothered by this, and for the excellent price and a quality comparable to other more expensive machines, most users felt they really couldn’t go wrong with this home waxing kit.
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