The soft wax vs hard wax myth debate ends here!
This article is all about choosing the right type of wax for the hair you’re dealing with, which basically means choosing hard wax or soft wax.
But first a short message to my 16-year-old self
First things first. Remember that your self-worth is not defined by the way you look. If your life takes you in a direction where leg hair and bikini waxes are problems that don’t even enter your mind, then that’s great for you.
If you have a boyfriend that won’t love you for the way you are, armpits and all, then he’s probably not going to be the one you want to waste too much time on.
But if you want to make some good decisions about taking care of your skin and making life a little easier on yourself through the warmer months, learning about waxing is probably a good idea.
Also, start young, don’t shave like a madwoman every day!
OK, back to nowadays!
For readers only looking for some of the best hard and soft waxes out there, here they are:
| Product | Wax Type | MY Rating |
|---|---|---|
Cirepil Blue Wax | Hard |  |
KoluaWax Hard Wax Beans | Hard |  |
GiGi Brazilian Body Hard Wax | Hard |  |
Moom Organic Hair Removal Wax | Soft | |
Full Body Spa Wax For Thick to Coarse Hairs | Soft |  |
GiGi All Purpose Honee | Soft |  |
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Contents
- What about hard wax vs soft wax?
- Home or salon? Let’s be honest, what can you afford?
- What’s the difference between hard and soft wax?
- Talk to Me About The Brazilian
- Learn From Others’ Mistakes!
- Going For It? Here are Products to Make It Easier
- Best Soft and Hard Waxes 2024
- Best Professional Wax for Brazilian
- Best Hard Wax for Brazilian at Home
- Best Hard Wax for Face
- Best Hard Wax for Legs
- Best Hard Wax for Underarms
- Best Hard Wax for Bikini Line
- Best Hard Wax for Sensitive Skin
- Best Hard Wax for Eyebrows
- Best Hard Wax Beads
- Best Soft Wax for Brazilian
- Best Soft Wax for Face
- Best Soft Wax for Legs
- Best Soft Wax for Eyebrows
- Best Soft Wax for Bikini Line
- Best Soft Wax for Sensitive Skin
- Pros and Cons of Hard and Soft Wax!
- So, What’s the Conclusion?
What about hard wax vs soft wax?
That’s an easy one. It’s less effort, and it gives you a better result. With shaving, you’re probably getting stubble within a few hours (at least, I do).
Every shower, you need to go over your legs and arms again – not exactly fun! And don’t even talk to me about regrowth after shaving your bikini area.
Oh, the itching. Something has to be better than this!
And yes, something is. Waxing. As long as your hair is between ¼ and ¾ inches long, you’ll get a great result and in theory, over time it will become much easier to do and much less painful.
One thing we definitely know is that the result will last for a good few weeks. And without the itching. Oh, the itching.
Here’s a top tip for anyone that is lucky enough to be a teenager, or to anyone who is bringing up a teenager: wax early!
If you start your hair removal adventure (!) by waxing softer, younger hair then you’ll thank yourself in later years. It doesn’t hurt as much when your hair is softer and you’re more likely to grab the whole hair follicle, which gives you a smooth and long-lasting result.
And waxing in teenage years has the benefit of meaning that in a decade or so you’ll need to wax a lot less often.
Timing is key. Don’t wax the week before or during your period as your hormones will make the whole experience a lot more painful and unpleasant! And we don’t want to add any more unpleasantness to our periods, do we?
And if you’re pregnant, you’ll probably feel the same thing. Once you’re a bit further along you won’t be able to see your own legs anyway.
Home or salon? Let’s be honest, what can you afford?
Ideal world time. If you can spend a bit of your budget on visiting a professional beautician, it’s always a good idea, isn’t it?
It’s like hiring a decorator. You’re guaranteed a neat and tidy edge and a smooth, neat finish.
That being said, let’s be realistic. If money’s tight then there are plenty of at-home waxing kits you can use that will give you perfectly good results.
Just do your research, and take the time to practice! And learn about when to use hard wax and when to use soft wax.
Which brings us on to our next topic…
What’s the difference between hard and soft wax?
If you have these questions in your head:
- hard wax vs soft wax for legs?
- hard wax or soft wax for face?
And your answer for both is the same wax, then we need a chat!
No! These specific areas of your body will need different wax types, so don’t think you can buy one type and wax EVERYWHERE.
Well, you can, but don’t say I didn’t warn you when you’ll be looking in the mirror and thinking that your face resembles a red tomato. (trust me, learn from my-younger-self mistakes)
Soft wax is removed using cloth strips. Hard wax is removed by peeling off the wax itself. One is good for covering a large area (soft wax). One isn’t (hard wax).
Soft wax strips are disposed of immediately. Hard wax is melted in a special warming device and is applied using giant lolly-sticks – but never double-dipped! If you see double-dipping going on at your salon, run for the hills, quickly.
One moment you’re having your eyebrows waxed. Just before you, someone had their bikini line waxed. In, out, in, out went that lolly stick. Do you really want to share that wax?!
Walk me through hard wax vs soft wax again…
Soft wax is good for non-detail areas where you just want to slap it on and get it over with. For men that means back and chest; for women, in general, that means legs and underarms. Well, and back or chest if you feel the need.
With soft wax, you can’t reapply it to the same area twice, so that makes it difficult for detail work like the eyebrows or bikini areas. That’s because it tends to remove the dead skin too, which would be too sensitive on the face or around the genitals (trust me).
Use Soft Wax on These Parts:
- Legs
- Armpits
- Chest
- Back
- Arms
And Hard Wax on These Parts:
- Bikini
- Face
- Toes
- Hairline
Talk to Me About The Brazilian
Ok, so here’s a tricky one, given everything I’ve just said about the soft wax vs hard wax!
Some of my friends say they’re removing everything down there with soft wax, as the cloth strips really stick to all the hairs and the ripping part is in one swift move.
But honestly, that seems just too painful for me to even listen to. Because you can go over that one area only once or else it will start ripping too much skin cells off, which can lead to a lot of redness.
Ok, maybe I’m the only one with super stubborn and strong hair follicles because to this day my beautician says (after so many years of nothing but waxing) that it’s still difficult to rip off the wax with the roots I have.
So, if you have coarse, stubborn roots – use hard wax. You can go over one area many times with hard wax.
Nevertheless, in my experience, when discussing soft or hard wax for Brazilian… Hard wax is the way to go, as it grabs all the coarse hairs, and if done in small patches the wax doesn’t break.
Actually, the majority of my friends in the debate of ‘hard wax or soft wax for bikini’ seem to agree hard wax is better for a Brazilian wax.
It’s where you really want to aim to take every hair from around your genitals – supposedly a lovely feeling when you’re in swimwear but quite clearly also an option that your partner may be more keen on that you are!
If you really want to go for it, then you’ll probably find your salon using a quality hard wax which works much better inside the lip area where hair is growing in different directions – and it takes a lot less time.
Read more on the difference between a bikini wax and Brazilian wax.
UPDATE!!!
I went on a vacation to Portugal, and it just so happened that I needed a Brazilian wax appointment a few days in my vacation once the hairs had gotten long enough.
Back home it is a common practice for the beauticians in my city to use hard wax. When I laid down and the waxing lady started putting a thin, very thin layer and then reaching for a waxing strip – I knew I was in big trouble!
Bonus points for me doing this right before my period – talk about good timing for a vacation – hairy and bleeding!
But here’s the weird part – it actually didn’t hurt that much! I may consider switching to soft wax.
My beautician put the wax in small sizes, pressed down really firmly the wax strip, pulled the skin very taught and only then she ripped the wax off – it was actually really NOT THAT BAD!
If I have to remember hard waxing – I used to hate when the wax hardened, then the lady tried to flick up a corner of the hard wax to be able to grab the wax and rip it off. The flicking part used to hurt really bad because a few hairs underneath were being tugged and not pulled out with one swift motion.
So, ladies, I apologize, (well, you live and you learn, right?) I think I would advise you to find a really friendly and talkative beautician and try soft wax for the bikini. If not a full Brazilian, then at least try bikini lines! It is REALLY not that bad!
END OF UPDATE
I wouldn’t really recommend doing a Brazilian at home because it’s so hard to reach, but if you do, make sure you do it lying down, use a hand mirror, and start at the front because you want to get the worst over with first!
Learn From Others’ Mistakes!
Here are some general tips I’ve learned along the way, talking to friends…
- Exfoliate the day before a wax – don’t forget!
- Use baby powder on your legs before waxing, and baby oil afterward to really help condition your legs.
- Take a couple of everyday pain relief tablets 30 minutes before a wax, or use a numbing cream for waxing.
- Just do a little bit of your leg, arm or bikini at a time – don’t try and rip off the whole lot!
- Use deodorant without antiperspirant on the day you wax your armpits as it cleans away better.
- Heat up your at-home wax strips with a hairdryer to get them to the perfect temperature.
- Don’t be tempted to pick at ingrown hairs! You’ll end up with a big mess, and a scar. Use special products for ingrown hairs.
- Don’t shave in-between waxes. It will affect the way the hair grows and you won’t get a smooth result
Going For It? Here are Products to Make It Easier
Numbing Cream
Put on loads of this cream and keep it on your skin (cover in cling film if possible) for 90 minutes before your appointment and you should have a much easier waxing experience.
Read my article on the best numbing creams for waxing specifically.
Exfoliate!
Make sure you prep your skin the day before, especially when doing your legs and arms.
Use something that’s natural and remember to save the environment by choosing a product without plastic microbeads.
A very great choice is this gorgeous-smelling, alcohol-free exfoliator (link to Amazon.com).
After-Wax Treatment
Again, you’ll want to use something that doesn’t contain perfume or alcohol. Aloe Vera and Tea Tree are great here.
This botanical cleanser (link to Amazon.com) is perfect for cooling your skin and preventing ingrown hairs. Keep it in the fridge – you’ll thank me after your wax!
Face Wax Strips
Many types are available and they are easy to use, but remember that hard wax will give a better result for the lip, eyebrows and hairline.
Nad’s facial strips (link to Amazon.com) are a reliable choice and very easy to get hold of.
Leg Wax Strips
There’s probably the widest choice in terms of products for leg and arm waxing, but you want something that’s got a strong cloth and a soft, reliable wax.
I like this Sally Hansen waxing kit (link to Amazon.com).
Hard Wax Warmer
Get yourself a wax warmer kit for applying your hard wax.
This popular kit (link to Amazon.com) comes with the wax beads and applicator sticks you need to get up and running in your at-home waxing salon.
Intimate Hair Trimmer
To keep to that ¾ inch limit for hair growth, get yourself a good trimmer.
This has been one of my favorites for years Finishing Touch trimmer (link to Amazon.com)
And now, without further ado, let’s look into some of the…
Best Soft and Hard Waxes 2024
Best Professional Wax for Brazilian
Yeelen Wax Warmer Hair Removal Waxing Kit
With its skin-friendly ingredients sourced from Japan, Yeelen ensures superior waxing quality.
This decently priced set comes with a wax warmer, 5 warmer collars, 8 packets of hard wax beans, and 10 applicator sticks. What more could you ask for?
The hard wax beans are truly one of a kind as it heats and melts at a lower temperature within 10-15 minutes. You’ll save yourself or your customers from accidental burns while saving on cost! Major win!
Pros
- Melts at a low temperature
- Great elasticity
- Doesn’t require wax strips
- Catches the tiniest hair
- Skin feels silky smooth right after
Cons
- Chemical scent
- The items in the kit have no labels
- The warmer dial has no 115°F marker (This is said to be the best temperature to melt your wax in, but you have to eyeball where that is)
WEHVKEI Waxing Pot Brazilian Bikini Wax Kit
Need salon-quality results without breaking the bank? Wehvkei is your best bet!
This hard wax set comes with a wax warmer (with digital LCD display and temperature control), four assorted pouches of skin-friendly wax beads (Aloe Vera, Rose, Chamomile and Lavender), plus 10 wooden applicators.
Perfect for removing all types of unwanted hair all over the body. Silky smooth skin here we come!
Pros
- Affordable
- The complete kit is great for beginners
- Easy to use and great for fine to coarse hair
- Wax has a nice pleasant smell
- Wax removing strip come with the kit (although, why? it’s hard wax, no strips needed)
Cons
- Wax beads take too long before it fully melts
Best Hard Wax for Brazilian at Home
GiGi Brazilian Body Hard Wax
Whether you’re shy to expose your hoo-hah at a waxing salon or just plainly trying to save some cash by DIYing, Gigi Brazilian Body Hard Wax will be your best friend.
It comes in two formulas, one for microwave use and the other to use with a wax warmer (sold separately).
Made from natural pine resin and beeswax both formulas are designed for extreme bikini waxing but are gentle enough to use on sensitive and delicate areas.
Definitely the best hard wax for Brazilian!
Pros
- No chemical smell and artificial coloring
- Heats up in minutes
- Smooth and easy application and removal
- Affordable
Cons
- Hardens and breaks if left too long
Vertebeauty – Hard Wax Beads for Hair Removal (Lavender)
Gone are the days, when doing Brazilian at home used to be messy and painful.
Vertebeauty wax aims to change your waxing game by omitting the need for messy strips as its skin friendly formula clings to the hair and not your skin (no more screaming when stripping the wax off).
It offers safe and effective hair removal that lasts twice longer than shaving.
Pros
- Affordable
- Works well on any wax melting pot
- Has a nice lavender scent
- Easy application and removal
- Stripless
Cons
- Might need to go over an area more than once to get all of the hair out
Best Hard Wax for Face
Wax Necessities Film Hard Wax Beads – White Tea Cream
Ideal for people with sensitive skin and facial areas, Wax Necessities contains Titanium Dioxide that shields your skin from irritation and redness and White Tea Leaf Extract for an antioxidant boost.
You’ll be a glowing goddess in no time!
Pros
- Suitable for face and sensitive skin
- Melts fast and hardens fast
- Easily pulls coarse to fine hair without tugging your skin
- Skin loving ingredients: Titanium Dioxide and White Tea Leaf Extract
Cons
- Needs repeated application
Parissa Salon Style Hot/Hard Wax
Facial skin is a sensitive area, prone to redness and irritation. With Parissa’s safe and gentle ingredients (like calming chamomile and soothing canola oil), you can be sure that your skin is cared for during and even after waxing.
What’s more, you can heat up its stainless steel pan on top of the stove, no need for special warmers, clean up is definitely a breeze!
Pros
- Affordable
- The complete kit is great for beginners (hard wax on a pan, spatula applicators and Azulene oil to soothe freshly waxed skin)
- Made with all natural and skin friendly ingredients that are perfect for sensitive areas
- Easy application and removal
- Stripless
Cons
- Since you’re heating it from the stove, you have no idea what the temperature is so it’s best to test it on a small area first to avoid burns.
Best Hard Wax for Legs
Kolua Wax Beans for Painless Hair Removal
Want smooth and hair-free legs that last for weeks? Kolua wax is here to give you the smoothest legs of your lifetime. Its luxurious formula contains natural, powerful and soothing ingredients that are easy to use.
You get salon quality waxing results in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the cost.
Pros
- Can be used on various parts of the body
- Effective on all types of hair
- Melts quickly and leaves no residue
- Doesn’t harden and crack
Cons
- Strong artificial smell
- Needs repeated application
TAIKER Waxing Kit for Face and Body
Nothing says “summer” more than leg baring outfits!
Taiker’s waxing kit will not only have you summer ready but will keep you smooth and hair free all year round (no more cactus legs during winter!).
FDA approved wax is gentle and safe for all skin types and works well on both fine and coarse hair. With Taiker’s wax, you can serve them smooth legs for days!
Pros
- Affordable
- Comes in a complete kit perfect for beginners (wax warmer, 5 hard wax beans, 20 applicator sticks, and 10 protective collars)
- All-natural ingredients perfect for sensitive skin
- Removes hair from the roots
- Easy application and removal
- Stripless
Cons
- Overall, it’s a perfect product. From the wax beads to the warmer, you’d be fully satisfied!
Best Hard Wax for Underarms
Body Honee Hard Wax Kit
Specifically designed for short and coarse hair, Body Honee wraps around each stubborn strand and lifts them out from the root, leaving you flawlessly silky smooth for weeks!
This reasonably priced wax contains Chlorophyll, a substance derived from plants that have natural anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and calm your skin.
Pros
- Microwaveable and comes complete with spatulas and after wax wipes
- Doesn’t require waxing strips
- All-natural and cruelty-free ingredients
- Great for short, thick hair
- Skin soothing ingredients
Cons
- Leaves residue behind (but that’s what the wipes are for)
- The product doesn’t have a lid (maybe it’s better if it did for sanitary and storage reasons)
Korlin Wax Beans (Rose)
Raise your arms if you want smooth and hair-free underarms!
This is easily achievable with Korlin wax, thanks to its gentle formula that effectively removes unwanted hair even on the most sensitive part of your body.
No need to waste more money on expensive salon treatments, this wax is super easy to apply and remove! Super win!
Pros
- Affordable
- Perfect for sensitive areas
- Good for thin to coarse hair
- Easy application and removal
- Stripless
Cons
- Takes a bit more time to heat
- Light waxy scent
Best Hard Wax for Bikini Line
Surgi-Wax Brazilian Waxing Kit For Private Parts
Whether you’re planning to go full Brazilian or just clean the sides off, Surgi-Wax got you covered.
It’s easily prepared using your microwave. The built-in safety handle ensures no burns during handling.
It comes with a Pre-Epilation Oil to keep the wax from adhering and tugging your skin.
Say sayonara to irritation and hello to a smooth bikini line!
Pros
- Microwaveable and has a safety handle
- Doesn’t require waxing strips
- Great for short, thick hair
- Skin soothing ingredients
Cons
- Leaves residue
- Easily melts in hot weather
Cabee Hard Wax Beans for Waxing
Feeling extra? You’ll definitely love the shimmering gold hue of this wax! The easy to melt beads are so mesmerizing to look at and at the same time are less messy than other brands (no cobweb-like strings).
A hard wax fit for a queen (you)!
Pros
- Affordable
- Made with all-natural ingredients perfect for sensitive skin
- Low melting temperature and highly pliable (doesn’t turn hard and crumbly)
- Can be used on other parts of the body
- Picks up most hairs in one go
- Amazing scent
- Stripless
Cons
- How I wish that there were real gold flakes in it (jk!). It’s an excellent product, the gold shimmer is definitely a plus!
Best Hard Wax for Sensitive Skin
Bliss Poetic Waxing Hair Removal Kit
Experience the relaxing and luxurious ambiance of going to the Bliss Spa right in the comfort of your own home.
This heaven in a jar wax is gentle enough to efficiently remove hair in nearly any part of the face or body while it’s relaxing aroma soothes your senses. Ahhhmazing!
Pros
- Complete set
- Aromatherapy scent
- Easy and convenient to use with a low-temperature melting point
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin yet tough on coarse to light hair
- Has Chamomile oil that calms sensitive skin
Cons
- No refills available (you have to buy the entire kit again!)
LEMENTA European Warmer Hair Removal Waxing Kit
Is your sensitive skin keeping you from waxing? Worry no more, Lementa is here to soothe your sensitive skin as it whisks unwanted hair away!
FDA and EU standards approved, you can be assured that the wax is 100% hypoallergenic and made with all-natural, biodegradable and environment-friendly ingredients.
Say goodbye to redness and irritation and hello to silky smooth skin!
Pros
- Affordable
- The complete kit is great for beginners (warmer, wax beads and spatulas)
- Skin caring and hypoallergenic
- Easy to use and mess-free application. Comes with 2 of their best-selling waxes: Intimate Bronze for light hair and skin as well as sensitive areas (bikini, face, and armpits). While the Facial Blonde variant works well on dark and coarse hair.
- Wax melts easily at low temperature and has a pleasant smell
- Love the assortment of spatulas that came with the package (10 regular sized spatulas for the body and 5 small ones for the face)
Cons
- It’s so awesome, you’d want to buy one for each family member!
Best Hard Wax for Eyebrows
Micro Tweeze Microwave Hair Remover
Want Instagram worthy, on fleek brows? This no-strip, microwavable wax removes all traces of unwanted hair effortlessly. Simply warm, press and peel, it’s that easy! You’ll go from unruly to glam in a matter of minutes!
Pros
- Affordable
- Easy to use and perfect for facial hair (brows and upper lip)
- Doesn’t leave any residue
- No strong odor
Cons
- May not be gentle enough for sensitive skin (test on a small area first)
- The wax needs to be reheated often
DEPIMIEL Best Hard Wax Kit Microwave Wax (Aloe Vera)
Well-groomed eyebrows are a must if you want to keep them on-fleek all the time. Your dream brows are just a wax away with Depimiel.
It comes with 8 medium spatulas for the face (including brows and nose) and 8 larger spatulas to be used on larger areas (like arms and legs).
Using this product is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and thanks to the free almond oil, clean up is a breeze too!
Pros
- Affordable
- Complete kit for beginners (microwaveable hard wax, 8 large spatulas, 8 medium spatulas and a bottle of almond oil remover)
- Wax easily melts (1 minute on high. But don’t use it yet, wait for 30 seconds to bring it to a more tolerable temperature)
- Wax is elastic and can be stripped off easily
- Gentle on sensitive skin
- Stripless
- Works on both fine and coarse hair
Cons
- It works wonders, so no cons for this gem!
Perhaps you’re more into threading. In that case, read my article on the differences between waxing vs threading eyebrows.
Best Hard Wax Beads
Cirepil Blue Wax
Hands down to this tin of blue beads magic. Dubbed as the best hard wax for Brazilian, this amazing product has a special polymer that wraps around unwanted hair for easy removal.
This product warms up at low temp and spreads on the area like a dream. Removal is pretty easy as it turns into a pliable, rubbery material. No residues, no mess!
Pros
- Great for sensitive skin
- Suitable for all types of hair
- Melts at a low temperature
- Gel texture for easy, mess-free application
- Dries into a rubbery material for easy removal
Cons
- No cons for this product. It’s just simply amazing!
Yeelen Tea Tree Essential Oil Hard Wax Beans
Packed with the anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil, this brand is a sure winner! It easily melts at a low temperature, giving you a comfortable and relaxing warmth while effectively removing unwanted hair from the roots.
Waxing never felt this good!
Pros
- Affordable
- Comes in a tin can to protect the contents (no more smushed beads)
- Anti-inflammatory Tea Tree Oil (goodbye bumps!)
- Easy to apply and clean off
- Gentle for sensitive skin
- Comes with 10 free applicators
Cons
- You might need to go over an area more than once
- Waxy/chemical scent
Best Soft Wax for Brazilian
Moom Organic Hair Removal Kit, Tea Tree Classic
More than just your regular soft wax, Moom cares for your skin. This sugar-based wax is enriched with 100% natural and organic skin nourishing ingredients like calming Chamomile, healing Tea Tree Oil and brightening Lemon Juice, your skin will surely thank you for it.
A popular choice among women who prefers an all-natural approach on beauty products, Moom offers maximum gentleness and performance so you can be smooth as silk…naturally!
Pros
- 100% natural and organic ingredients
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Effectively removes coarse to fine hair
- Water soluble (you can easily wash the strips or any residue with warm water)
Cons
- Hard to find the right temperature to make it spreadable
Cocojojo Cold Sugaring Wax Hair Removal Paste
Ever heard of wax that you can use in different ways? Yep, you read that right, this wonder can be used by hands or with strips depending on the area being waxed and the hair type.
Made with all natural ingredients (like honey, sugar and water, duh!), you can be sure that it’s kind even to the most sensitive area. The best thing of all? No mess, mamacita!
Pros
- Affordable and effective
- Comes with strips (but can be used without)
- Can be used warm or cold
- All natural ingredients plus Argan and Tea Tree Oils to nourish and protect the skin
- Pleasant smell
- Can be washed off easily with water
Cons
- Needs a spatula if used with strips
Best Soft Wax for Face
Veet Botanic Warm Sugar Wax Jar
Touchable soft and smooth skin is now within your reach. Pamper yourself with its all-natural and skin loving ingredients while removing stubborn unwanted hair.
Salon-smooth results guaranteed right in your home.
Pros
- Very effective and perfect for sensitive skin
- Comes in a complete set
- Has Argan Oil that calms and moisturizes the skin
- Made with all-natural ingredients
Cons
- Your partner touching your face nonstop (lol). This product is great!
Satin Smooth Be Bare Hair Removal Soft Wax Kit
Want a smoother makeup application? Waxing facial hairs can give you that!
This amazing wax has skin friendly botanical ingredients that are proven safe for sensitive skin while extracting hair from the roots, perfect for facial hair removal.
Hello glowy, smooth skin!
Pros
- Affordable
- Complete set is perfect for beginners (comes with wax, pan, different sized spatulas and 6 sachets of skin treatment lotion)
- Safe for sensitive skin while tough on all hair types
- Soft and pliable (not sticky and messy)
- Melts at a low temperature (no more scalding yourself with hot wax, you’re no Ricky Martin lol!)
Cons
- Container is a non-microwavable plastic, you need to transfer the contents to a metal pan that goes into a wax warmer. Would be great if the container is microwaveable so there’s no need to go through this hassle.
Best Soft Wax for Legs
GiGi All Purpose Honee
An all-natural, multipurpose soft wax that effectively and gently removes unwanted hair. Smooth and silky legs are easily achievable with its easy to use formula. With its long lasting results, you can flaunt your flawlessly smooth legs for weeks!
Pros
- Affordable
- The formula stays in place when applied
- Grabs most of the unwanted hair in one pass
- Easy to apply and peel off with a strip
Cons
- Not sugar-based, so test for sensitivity
- Not water soluble (residues can be removed with an oil-based cleanser)
Wax Necessities Wax Heater & 2 Natural Soft Wax Cartridge
Ever had to run back and forth from your kitchen to the bathroom just to reheat your wax? Wax Necessities will change your life!
This uber portable handheld wax heater can be taken anywhere. Just insert the soft wax cartridge in the warmer, plug it in and (test if the temperature is ok) wax away!
Pros
- Affordable
- Complete kit perfect for beginners (comes with the handheld wax warmer, 2 soft wax cartridges and 1 pack of 100 waxing strips)
- Super convenient to use, no need for messy spatula applicators (just spread it directly on to your skin)
- Made with quality soft wax ingredients that effectively pull hair while being skin friendly
- Great for fine and coarse hair
Cons
- Since there’s no LCD screen to display the temp, you have to test the temperature on a small patch of skin to avoid burns
- It’s already handy, but more so if we can use it wirelessly
Best Soft Wax for Eyebrows
Nad’s Eyebrow Shaper, Facial Wand
A lifesaver for people with unsteady hands, Nad’s original hair removal gel wax comes in wand form. This allows you to maneuver the wand and get the right amount of gel to achieve killer brows.
The water-soluble gel formula washes away with water for a mess-free application.
Dream brows, here we come!
Pros
- Warms up by rubbing it in between your hands
- Slim tip applicator for precise application
- All natural and gentle ingredients
- Water soluble
- Hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested
Cons
- A bit messy/stringy
Wax Necessities Depilatory Soft Wax in Rose
This fab find is best for short, coarse hair. Its creamy texture spreads smoothly and evenly, making application and removal a breeze. Blended with Titanium Dioxide, you can be sure it clings to your hair and not your sensitive skin.
No redness, just brow-wow for weeks!
Pros
- Affordable
- Skin caring ingredients but tough on hair
- Tin can fits most wax warmers
- Pleasant smell
- Works well on eyebrows and underarms
Cons
- Can be a bit messy to use
Best Soft Wax for Bikini Line
Nad’s Natural Hair Removal Kit
Is it possible to have a smooth and hair-free bikini line without the hassle? With this product, yes, it is!
With Nad’s no-heat formula, there’s no heating (and burning yourself) and no waiting required. All you have to do is smooth it on your bikini area and wax away.
To top it all off, the formula is water soluble, so you can easily rinse drips and residue with water.
Speedy waxing with fantastic results!
Pros
- No heat formula
- Water soluble
- Contains all-natural ingredients (that are safe to eat!)
- Safe and effective for body and facial hair removal
Cons
- Quite messy
- Needs to be heated a bit during colder weather
Sally Hansen Lavender Spa Wax Removal Kit
Waxing the bikini line is no walk in the park, but Sally Hansen turns it into a spa-like experience! The lavender scent will surely ease waxing anxieties and transport you to a world of calm.
Totally easy to use and doesn’t require bulky warmers, this baby pops right in to the microwave for quick heating.
You’ll soon be off on your holiday rocking the sexiest bikini!
Pros
- Affordable
- Complete kit is perfect for beginners (comes with a microwaveable jar of body wax, 20 cloth strips, 8 wooden spatulas and Azulene Finishing Oil)
- Heats in the microwave quickly
- Perfect for coarse hair
- Relaxing lavender scent
Cons
- Have to reheat it a few times
- Have to test on a small patch of skin before using to ensure the right temperature
Best Soft Wax for Sensitive Skin
Clean + Easy Hair Removal Soft Wax (Azulene Sensitive)
Say goodbye to redness and irritation with the combined powers of Azulene and Chamomile. This all-natural hair removal product is perfect for people with sensitive skin.
It’s tough on coarse hair and gentle enough to use on sensitive areas. Its perfect size fits most warming pots too!
Pros
- Affordable
- Contains natural ingredients that won’t harm your skin
- Has skin calming properties thanks to Azulene and Chamomile
- Easy to heat, apply and remove
Cons
- Not microwaveable (I repeat, DO NOT MICROWAVE THE CAN)
Sharonelle Natural Azulene Soft Wax for Sensitive Skin
Want to remove unwanted hair from head to toe sans redness and irritation? Fret not, this Sharonelle variant is like an answered prayer for our sensitive skin woes.
Made with high-quality ingredients including Azulene oil to protect and calm the skin, this wax is effective in removing all types of hair without breaking your budget.
Pros
- Affordable and effective
- Can be used on all skin and hair types
- Tin can fits perfectly in any warmer
- Azulene softens and moisturizes the skin
Cons
- Requires strips
- Product can leak out of the can if mishandled
Now you know all that… it’s time for…
Pros and Cons of Hard and Soft Wax!
Hard wax
Pros
- Leaves no sticky residue;
- Is less painful on the face;
- Grabs shorter hair better;
- Is used warm so helps the hair follicles open up.
Cons
- It can only be used in small areas because it breaks;
- It’s much costlier to purchase.
Soft wax
Pros
- Exfoliates the skin at the same time, removing dead skin;
- Grabs fine hairs so is good on large areas of the body;
- Requires no special preparation;
- Much cheaper than hard wax;
- Less painful for most people.
Cons
- It cannot be applied to the same area twice because it removes dead skin;
- Isn’t great for removing hair growing in different directions.
Basically, that means that you’ll probably find that most salons and at-home waxing kits are using soft wax. So you may need to look carefully to make sure that you’re getting the best treatment for your sensitive facial areas.
Personally, I find using a good hard wax warmer kit at home is a great choice for the upper lip, bikini, and hairline where you don’t need to have so much precision skill (I still don’t trust myself doing my own eyebrows though!).
So, What’s the Conclusion?
Choose wisely, use your friends’ recommendations, and just don’t do at-home Brazilian! Or at least go to a salon the first time to get to see how it’s done by the Pros!
Have I said it often enough? If you need to tidy up, ready for the beach or pool, then an at-home hard wax kit for the bikini line will work just fine. Use a hair trimmer too. Then let a fully trained professional get at the fiddly bits!
Certain salons are popular for a reason – and if that’s where a good friend always goes, then that’s probably a great choice!
Book early and be organised – get your appointment booked in good time, prep your body and your skin, and have a bottle of cold after-wax treatment in your fridge at home.
And make sure you’re not exposed to the sun or the lovely oils and creams found at a spa day for at least 24 hours or your skin will end up burning hot!
If you’re happy enough to do at-home waxing, then prep exactly the same, and make sure you choose the right wax for the area you’re covering – soft for larger areas, hard for more detailed work and especially the face.
Don’t go over the same place more than once with soft wax strips for the face as it will remove dead skin and that’s how people end up with bright red upper lips and eyelids. That’s why hard wax is so much better here.
And remember to encourage your friends or your daughters to start young! It’s so much easier in the long run.
Right, my work here is done. I’m off to practice my yoga ready for my next waxing session…!
Cynthia Stalde
I’m the girl behind Miss Coty. Here I talk about the struggles of womanhood – from hair removal all the way to deep facial wrinkles in your 20s. More about me.
