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Hard Wax At Home
Our at-home hard wax beads and accessories are easy and fabulous for body waxing and are the best hard wax for face at home. Build your best at-home hard wax kit made with professional-quality ingredients and technology but designed to give you – and your skin – the best results when waxing yourself. Our at-home waxing formulas are flexible and work seamlessly over hair and skin, which saves you time and money. They are made with low-temperature melting points, so they remove hair from the root while keeping the skin safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to learn more about how to hard wax at home or how to pick the best at-home waxing products for your skin type, we’ve got everything you need. Check out all of these bad-a$$ FAQs answered by a licensed esthetician.
Shaving and waxing are safe and effective ways to remove unwanted hair, but let’s break it down; is it better to shave or wax? Decide for yourself what works best for you.
Waxing
It involves applying wax to the hair to remove it from the root efficiently and safely.
Pros
- You can do at-home waxing (with the help of Miss Cire, of course!).
- Waxing results are longer-lasting than shaving.
- Waxing is less irritating on skin than shaving.
- You don’t have to do it every day.
Cons:
- If done at a salon, you have to book an appointment in advance.
- Hair needs to be around a quarter of an inch long to get the job done.
- It takes a little bit of practice to make it perfect.
Shaving
It involves dragging a razor against skin to cut off hairs at the surface.
Pros
- It can be done in just a couple of minutes.
- You can do it whenever with just a razor and shaving cream.
Cons
- You have to do it often.
- Shaving leaves skin more prone to bacteria, ingrowns and breakouts.
- Shaving is more irritating to skin than waxing.
- Turn on by turning the thermostat dial to the right. An LED indicator light will turn on.
- Turn the dial according to the temperature recommended on your wax packaging. Wait until wax reaches a thick, honey-like consistency.
- Stir wax here and there to get an even quicker meltdown.
- After you’re finished using your at-home wax warmer, close the lid and wipe it down with a lint-free fabric and Miss Cire Wax Remover to keep it shiny.
Pro Tips
- Don’t leave your wax warmer unattended and when not in use, keep it off and unplugged.
- Keep it away from water, children, and pets.
Learning how to hard wax at home can be tricky to master but like with anything, you will get it with time and practice. But getting savvy on the rules of hair removal is essential to smooth success. When you make a mess instead, here are some reasons why.
Only use the best.
Start by using Miss Cire full-body wax and the best hard wax for face at home or a high-quality wax. The “cheaper” route goes nowhere.
Honor your wax.
Before melting down a wax, ensure you're following the instructions on the packaging.
Is your wax too hot?
Runny and drippy are not where we want to be. If that’s what your wax looks like, lower the heat on your warmer. When it looks like thick honey, lift up some melted wax and make sure it’s slowly and seductively its way back to the pot. Then practice twirling your wax around your stick. It should make a swirly bulb that can be spread neatly over a leg.
Are you too hot? (no way, baby)
Keep in mind that if your temperature is high or the room you’re in is too hot, it could affect the setting of the wax. To avoid this, keep the room temperature at around 70°F.
Are you using too much (or too little) wax?
Make sure you're using the right amount and type of wax for the area you’re waxing. Cream hard waxes are better for sensitive areas like the face, underarms, or flower bud parts. Use gels when working on your arms or learning how to wax your legs at home with hard wax.
Hair check!
Hair length should be at least ¼-inch long when waxing, or wax may not be able to grip the too-short hairs.
Skincare is key!
You should follow a good skincare routine even when you're not waxing. Regularly remove dead skin cells and keep skin moisturized with lotion and gentle cleansing. The day before you wax (and 24 hours after), do an extra special exfoliating rubdown, removing all product buildup, dead skin cells, and environmental debris. Apply a light lotion while skin is still damp and pat dry.
Don’t forget pre and post-wax care.
When you do wax, use Miss Cire Pre-Depilatory Cooling Gel to remove any excess makeup, deodorant, or sweat. Immediately follow at-home waxing with Miss Cire Post-Depilatory Emulsion to cleanse, protect and remove any leftover wax residue.
Only microwavable wax is meant for the microwave – period. From us, you can use Miss Cire No Hair Down There, the best microwavable hard wax for at-home hair removal. But all high-quality hard wax should be melted down with a professional warmer (we think Miss Cire at-home wax warmers are the best!). Microwaves or stoves will take ages to melt your wax and ruin the cosmetic makeup of the formula. Don’t waste your money. And while we’re at it – NEVER microwave a can of soft wax. Danger for real!