

“Apply wax in the direction of the hair growth, and pull off in the opposite direction … and voilà! You’re hair-free and have saved a lot of money,” she says. While there are several products below that address pre- and post-waxing needs, Gigi’s kit is all-in-one: in addition to the waxing warmer and wax, it comes with pre-wax cleaner, muslin cloths, a cream that slows hair growth, post-epilation lotion, post-wax concealer, and post-wax cooling gel.īefore you attempt to wax, though, Zinno advises to make sure your hair is long enough - a quarter-inch is the general rule of thumb - then clean the area before getting started. And Concetta Cassella, an aesthetician at New London Pharmacy, also likes this kit. Beauty writer and consultant Jeanette Zinno compared Gigi’s kit - which includes honey wax, muslin, and applicators - to a professional’s set up. They’ve been recommended everywhere from the Today show to Into the Gloss (not to mention in our article on the best manscaping tools), so it’s not surprising that two of the experts we spoke to recommended the brand’s at-home waxing kit by name.

Gigi’s waxing products have something of a cult following. To find the best products and techniques for waxing at home, we spoke to an aesthetician, beauty editor, the head of research and development for a women’s and a men’s hair-removal line, and five other experts. Luckily, there are plenty of products you can use to wax at home, which may not be less painful on your body, but will ease the strain on your wallet (which counts for something, right?). And although waxing might still result in some ingrowns ( which there are plenty of ways to address) you won’t have to worry about accidentally nicking your skin, or getting razor burn, like you would if you regularly used a razor.īut waxing can still be painful - and expensive, especially during warmer weather, when the cost can quickly add up if you do it more often.

HARD WAX BEANS COLOR MEANING PROFESSIONAL
Next to professional laser hair removal, it’s one of the best techniques for long-lasting hair removal. If you’ve committed to removing any amount of body hair, you probably know that waxing is a reliable option.
