For me, the worst part about getting a Brazilian wax isn’t the pain. (Which, if you haven’t had the pleasure, feels like a bolt of lightning traveling from your butthole to the back of your throat, where the audible gasp you’ll inevitably be making originates.) Rather, it’s the act of voluntarily spending the time and money each month to have a nice lady in pink floral scrubs completely ruin your day. I reserve these tender moments only for special occasions.
For every other time I need a wax, I lean on at-home waxing kits — and a heavy pour of Cabernet Franc — to get the job done. In my quest for the best formulas out there, however, I have learned one thing (or two, if you factor in how humbling it is to try to reach the areas of your nether regions not even you have seen before): not all at-home waxing kits are created equal. Some paper strips grip the hair with aplomb; others leave behind globs of goo. Some hard wax kits are easy to maneuver; others crumble at the touch faster than a Nature Valley bar.
Our Favorite At-Home Waxing Kits to Shop
How We Test the Best At-Home Waxing Kits
We take hair removal seriously, especially when it’s in the hands of a non-professional — aka you. To help you avoid a sticky situation (literally), our editors tested each kit with the following in mind:
- Ease of use: Are the instructions clear? Is the wax easy to heat and apply?
- Effectiveness: Does it actually remove hair at the root, or are you just giving yourself unnecessary rug burn?
- Pain level: It’s waxing, but is it that bad?
- Cleanup: Does it rinse off easily?
- Skin sensitivity: We note any irritation, redness, or bumps that linger post pull.
- Packaging: Bonus points for tools, pre/post wax wipes, or packaging that doesn’t feel like it came from a scary pharmacy shelf.
We’ve tested hundreds of kits, and if you’re wondering which ones live up to the claims of an easy, pain-free process, the answer is, well, none of them — are you even listening? But, if you’re in between hair removal appointments and want to give yourself a little touch-up, the DIY waxing kits ahead are about as close as it gets to the real deal. Keep scrolling for our favorite picks, no matter your preference, then remember: it’ll all be over soon.
Update on August 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM ET: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
User reviews may have been lightly edited for clarity.
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