Wax Strips

Love, love, love these! They are ~$11 at my local grocery store so I was happy to find them on Amazon for cheaper. I used the Sally Hansen ones for a while and then tried making sugar wax at home. I loved it until one batch went horribly wrong and became a super sticky mess. So it was back to Sally Hansen, but I since grown fed up with them because 1) they were quite painful (the numbing wipes weren't too helpful) 2) didn't remove all the hair (maybe 75% and missed thinner hairs) 3) in about 50% of what I bought, the wax was dry and not tacky at all (I thought this was due to high heat melting it and then getting messed up when it cooled again, but turns out a lot of others had this problem so it's probably the product). I gave these strips a shot because I needed something else. Pros/cons/tips - quite cheap, easy to use, removes 99% of hair - not painful except in more sensitive areas (around my ankles usually hurt a bit more) - I can get from my knees down on both legs with 1 box (I'm 5'10 so I've got a lotta leg). I don't really reuse the strip so it could theoretically be less than a box. - reusing a strip seems to leave more wax behind - leaving the strip on too long leaves more wax behind - pulls short hairs and thin hairs well - the oil wipes get the excess wax off - focus on where the wax is a rub a bit until it's gone (simply wiping over it will not remove the excess wax) - it left bumps on part of my leg that were gone in a few hours, but another time there were 0 bumps. Probably depends on the state of my legs before shaving - maybe make sure they're clean and dry - no burning, itchness or pain afterward - make sure you pull your skin taught and don't life upward - lift back on the strip staying as close to your skin as possible

These work so well on the first try! I've bought other waxing strips that weren't great at getting all the hair on the first pull. They'd get some but leave patches behind and you had to continually reuse the strip or a new one over again just to get one area done. So I put on the first strip of one of these and pulled it off and all the hair came with it! I was so pleasantly surprised. Not only that but it comes off how you would expect a professional doing it. It doesnt leave a bunch of residue behind (and the little it does comes off completely with the wipe provided) and for me, all the hair in the area that I placed the strip came off when I pulled the strip off. I'm very impressed. I've used other wax strips and even wax that you melt the jar in the microwave then place strips over thay and none of those ever did so well what these do. I will for sure be buying more. Also, im sure this is different for each person, but my skin, while a little red after waxing, wasn't irritated or bruised or even very tender. I think the strips just work so well the first try that they dont abuse your skin like I've had other ones do. Anyway, these are great, please don't discontinue them or change the formula now that I've found what actually works for me!

It started out promising. I peeled the little pieces apart and stuck them on very carefully in neat rows and let them sit for a while, so my legs were basically covered in what looked like huge pink pads. On the box it says “no longer needs to be rubbed to warm up the wax” so I figured hey, it might work better if I really rub it on there because obviously at one point in their product's lifespan, it needed heat. So I’m sitting on the bathroom floor rubbing my legs frantically to create friction because I can't find a hairdryer nearby. After about eight minutes, I try to peel one off. Not only is it incredibly painful, it leaves a huge square of sticky pink goo on my leg. However, I did get like five pieces of hair out so I was like YES. IT’S (sort of) WORKING. OKAY-ISH. So then I was like, I must not have held my skin down hard enough like they tell you to on the box. With one hand I’m pinching my leg like a crab while twisting to pull with the other hand and ripped as hard as I could. The strip of wax flew out of my hand right into my forehead. (Wrong hairs!!!) I got it off fast enough that it only took half my scalp with it and created a temporary set of (pink, gooey) bangs for me to enjoy. This time I took a very hard look at how much hair it was taking off because ouch. Unfortunately not much, maybe ten hairs, and I still had only gotten two tiny patches of leg finished, so I gave up and ripped away until I had gotten all the pieces off. By this time my legs looked like they had been attacked by thousands of bees - literally covered in leftover pink goo and bits of hair that hadn't been torn out, and wherever hair had been successfully removed, my skin was irritated, bumpy and splotchy. I hobbled into the shower to remove the pink goo and IT WOULD NOT REMOVE. I spent an hour and a half scrubbing wildly at my legs with a washcloth, scratching, soaping, razoring, soaking... that. stuff. is. intense. The ironic part is that the goo took bits of the washcloth with it, so the poor washcloth ended up denuded and my legs covered in blue cloth bits. In the end it was needless to use the wax strips to remove the hair because I’d practically removed my entire first layer of skin anyway in my attempt to remove the pink goo. I went to bed at 11 defeated and resigned, with pink blotches all over my legs like I was dying of some horrible disease. The upside was that my bedsheets were permanently glued to my legs all night so at least no one could steal the covers. This morning I tore the sheets off my legs and spent another hour and a half sitting on my bedroom floor scratching the goo off my legs before work. I'd prefer hairy legs to pink gooey legs any day. Never. Again.

This is a first impression review. I just used this about 10 minutes ago, so my opinion could be updated in time. I have shaved for many years now. I got sick of doing it, so I stopped. My hairs have grown extremely thick and coarse. They're borderline manly. I wear pantyhose whenever my legs are shown. But summer's coming soon and I'd like to wear shorts. Since shaving was out of the question, I decided to try these on a whim. I am a newbie when it comes to waxing. So I tried them today and I am VERY impressed! Of course, they don't get every single hair, but how amazing would that be? Anyway, so it says to make sure your hair is between 1 and 5 mm or something like that. I eyeballed it and thought, yeah my hairs are long enough. I decided to measure AFTER waxing my left leg. My leg hairs are about 1 cm long! That's probably why it hurts a little more, but the pain is tolerable and short living. When you're ready to pull it off, you just have to not think about it. About once or twice I would think about it for too long. I'm a newbie, what can you do. I've used 3 strips so far, and my left leg still isn't done yet, but I have thick calves, so it's understandable. I was able to use a strip about twice. When I inspected the use strip, I could see the hair roots, which excited me (yeah I'm a dork.) Hopefully the hair will grow back thinner now. The box says to test the wax on your skin first, which I didn't notice until AFTER I waxed. So far nothing bad has happened yet. But keep that in mind if you have sensitive skin. So far, I'm impressed. Will update eventually. UPDATE: So the above I submitted in mid-February and it is now June 6, 2015, about four months later. I have to say that I will never return to shaving. I love how waxing leaves my skin and how my hairs grow back finer. I decided to be bold and use this on my upper lip and it works just as well. I've also used it on my knuckles and underarms. I have not been disappointed. If you're thinking about stopping the razor, this is a good place to start.

Update: After a few uses, it does get a lot easier and more effective. Still not sure it's the most cost effective way to go, looking into an epilator instead. I've increased my rating by 1 star because it does work better over time. I still wasn't getting 2 or more uses out of a strip, but each strip was more effective. First off, this was my first time trying such a product. For other beginners, some tips I have learned: Make sure to exfoliate, make sure to relax, and make sure to apply in exactly the same direction the hair falls naturally. I have pretty thick hair unfortunately, so I was looking for an easier way to get rid of it. These work... sorta. They are pretty gentle and smell very nice. They do get a lot of the hair, but I had to do multiple tries on the same area pretty consistently and still ended up tweezing a lot of stubborn hairs. I'm not sure why, but I was barely getting 2 uses out of one strip. Other reviewers mentioned being able to reuse strips but this wasn't really my experience. Also, if the direction of the hairs growth is slightly different from the direction you applied the strip, it will struggle. I think this is a pretty expensive solution for how much body area I could cover with one kit. The wipes were fantastic though, I would love to be able to buy 50 of those alone.

Tried using this for the first time and it was painful. Maybe I wasnt used to doing it own. My skin is not very much on the sensitive side but still got rashes and skin got red. It was worst on underarms and didnt work well. Easy to use though but you need to learn how to pull it quickly. Each strip has enough wax although if you open one you have to use both sides which is a minus. Would have preferred each strip packed separately for travel. Price is ok. Overall my experience is not that great and hence I ordered hair removal cream.

I’m a repeat buyer of this product, and honestly, I don’t see myself switching anytime soon. One of the biggest reasons I keep coming back is the quantity you get. The number of strips included is unmatched compared to other brands I’ve tried. It feels like such a good value, especially if you wax regularly or like to touch up smaller areas between bigger waxes. The strips separate super easily. Out of the 100+ I’ve used over time, I’ve only had issues maybe twice, which is pretty impressive. I also love that you don’t need to heat them up. No microwave, no rubbing them between your hands like you're starting a campfire. Just peel, apply, and go. You can even cut them with scissors to get into smaller, tricky areas, which is perfect for brows or feet or any little spot that needs precision. As long as you follow the directions, they work really well. I wouldn’t say they’re totally painless, because let’s be real, it’s wax, but the sting is quick and totally manageable. The finishing wipes are great. There are plenty of them in the box and they smell amazing. They leave your skin feeling soft, clean, and soothed right after waxing, which is so appreciated. Sometimes a little wax does stick to the skin, but the wipes take care of it. I also like to use a gentle ointment afterward just to remove that final bit of tackiness and leave everything feeling fresh. Pros: ✅ Amazing value – so many strips for the price ✅ Easy to separate – no frustrating peel-aparts ✅ No heating required, making them super convenient ✅ Customizable – easy to cut for small or delicate areas ✅ Effective – works great when directions are followed ✅ Plenty of finishing wipes that smell lovely and actually soothe the skin ✅ Minimal pain – just a quick sting, nothing unbearable Cons: ❌ Occasional wax residue – but it’s easily handled with the included wipes ❌ Not totally painless,because, well, it’s waxing (but the discomfort is short-lived)

I have been using these for about 2 years on my arms. There is a learning curve to using them properly. Don't use them on damp skin. Don't wash your skin with soap for at least 2 hours. Don't go back over and over the area if you miss some hairs. It is messy and sometimes you will get red bumps for an hour or so (it goes away). This is what I do once a month: Wash and exfoliate the area, let skin dry completely. Grab a wax strip and warm it by rubbing between hands. (you can lay the wax strip on counter and use a hair dryer on low for just a few seconds also). Be careful when you pull the pieces of the strip apart, if you pull to fast they will fold up on each other and creates a big mess trying to get that worked out. Place the strip on the area and gently rub to smooth out. I let it sit while I apply another one then go back and pull the first one off. If it leaves wax residue just lay the strip back on the residue and pull off again. After getting the bulk of the hair off with full strips I will cut the strips to the sizes of the areas that still need to be waxed trying to not go over the same area as before. Cutting the strips makes the wax ooze out a bit around the edges. This is where it gets messy and it takes more finesse and practice but it gets easier. After I got most all the hair off the area I use the wipes included to clean up my hands and arms...DON'T WASH IT OFF WITH SOAP and don't rub too hard. Just glide the wipe over the area and then with your hands rub it in easily like lotion. I use one wipe for both arms. You will have some wax spots that remain (they won't be sticky) and later you can wash that off. If you run out of wipes you can use any type of oil. I use jojoba oil because it doesn't clog my pores. IF you find that you missed some spots you can just shave it, trim it or get those spots the next day with the wax strips. When you wax or use an epilator you will have irritation and probably a few ingrown hairs. You are pulling hair our of your skin and that causes trauma to the follicle. It does help to exfoliate before this process.

I have been having my legs waxed at a salon for 35 years, but due to the Coronavirus lockdown, I thought I would try the easygel wax strips. This was my first ever home wax. They are excellent, & removed all of my leg hairs. A lot of reviews state that they do not remove many hairs, & the wax stays on your legs. As long as the strip is rubbed down on the leg for about 10 seconds, before pulling off, it works brilliantly. I also used the same strips twice. My legs are really smooth, with no irritation. The wipes are good at removing any residue, after waxing. I will probably use these strips after lockdown ends, as they are cheaper than salon prices!!

a bit irritating at first if you never used wax before but results last very long!!!

Son buenísimas !!! No irritan la piel ni dejan cera pegada , excelentes !!

Very good product

Worth of money because you have a doubled 20wax strips which makes a total of 40.