The Best, Editor-Tested At-Home Waxing Kits to DIY (If You Dare)

Flamingo Pubic Hair Wax Kit ($10)

Review: This wax kit may be the work of a lesser-known indie brand, but let me just say: this sh*t works. In my opinion, the formula itself has the strongest holding power of any waxing strip I've ever tried. It gripped my hairs with aplomb, which means I didn't have to go over as many areas afterward — a big win, if you ask me.

(FWIW, I've also tried the brand's general Body Wax Kit ($10) and yes — it works just as well, only with bigger strips to make getting larger areas like your legs a breeze.)

Sally Hansen Insta Wax Strips For Body ($15 for 2)

Review: Looking for the best at-home bikini wax kit? Go ahead and stop scrolling. The Sally Hansen Insta Wax Strips For Body are my go-to waxing strips whenever I have to give myself a full Brazilian wax, back door and all. You don't have to heat them up (you can just warm them in your hands) and they're big, so you can cover large areas in one fell swoop. Does it hurt? For sure. But they don't leave behind a weird residue, and with the right playlist, you can be done and hair-free in less than 30 minutes.

Bliss Poetic Waxing Hair Removal Kit ($35)

Review: The Bliss wax kit is sort of like a scary movie — the sensorial experience is top-notch, but one wrong move and things can get messy, fast. I noticed that it takes a long time to heat up (you have to nuke it in the microwave in 30-second intervals), but it does feel much gentler on the skin. It also grips the hair just as well as any in-salon treatment. Just make sure to lay down a towel before you slather it on to avoid any drippage on the floors.

Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Kit For Face ($7)

Review: This kit from Sally Hansen is, in my opinion, the best affordable option out there. It's worth noting that you do have to heat the wax strips first — you can do that just by rubbing your palms together with the paper in between — which can be particularly annoying for lazy people like me. Still, it grabs the hair nicely and doesn't tug too much at the skin.

Billie Wax Kit - Body & Underarm ($11)

Review: There's a reason these strips won a coveted PS 2023 Beauty Award: they work with minimal tugging, don't leave behind too much goo (comparably to many on the market), and effectively take off every strand of hair, every time. The box comes with 36 strips in total, but I especially like the medium option (there are 12) for the thicker underarm hair.

Nads Natural Facial Hair Removal Strips ($7)

Review: These wax strips are effective yet gentle — for way less than what it'd cost you to tip your waxing technician. I used it on my bikini line in addition to the area above my eyebrow, and even though I have sensitive skin, it didn't leave behind any irritation and redness.

Wakse Stripless Wax Beans ($26)

Review: Here's what I'll say about the Instagram-famous Wakse wax beans: the metallic shades are damn pretty and make for the most aesthetically pleasing wax experience you'll ever have. Still, the hard wax was a little messy to use, so this wasn't my favorite formula of the bunch. If you want to enjoy giving yourself a wax (in the smallest way that is even possible), though, it's worth a shot.

Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit ($40)

Review: I, too, was dazzled by the glowing five-star reviews on Amazon for this wax kit, so I wanted in. And while the formula did work almost as well as an in-salon treatment, it was not exactly space conducive for my teensy NYC bathroom. If you've got the room, this is a great bet.

Kelsey Castañon (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based ASME Award-nominated writer, editor, and content strategist with enough years of experience to warrant a retinol prescription. She is currently the senior content director at PS, where she oversees the Beauty, Health, Fitness, and Balance verticals while simultaneously stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.

Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for PS's TikTok and Instagram accounts.