Your Guide to Stripless Waxing for Salon Results At Home

Stripless wax. The bees knees when it comes to home hair removal. It's quick and easy with – relatively – little pain. But if you're new to the world of home waxing, you'll need to get clued up on how to use stripless wax properly to achieve salon-quality results.

Whether you've bagged yourself one of our nifty home stripless waxing kits or you want to make sure your technique is sound, knowing how to use stripless wax really is key to making sure each and every hair is removed without any sticky, painful, or messy mishaps.

Use the wrong technique, and you could end up not only with a botched job but also with irritated, inflamed and even burnt skin. Not exactly the look you were going for.

Luckily, though, it really is easy to use stripless wax. And to make it a whole lot easier, we've rounded up all our tips and tricks in one place. So see this as your guide to becoming a stripless waxing pro.

First, let's cover the basics.

Stripless wax, also known as hard wax, is a type of hair removal method that involves applying a thick layer of wax directly onto the skin.

Unlike traditional strip wax, which requires paper wax strips to remove the hair, stripless wax hardens and is then removed by pulling it off directly from the skin.

While it can be used on any area of the body, it's especially popular for sensitive areas like the bikini line and underarms, because the wax grips onto the hair and not the skin, making it less painful.

Not to be biased, but our range of stripless waxes really is the best when it comes to hair removal. More specifically, our Advanced Professional Stripless Wax featuring our Flexismooth Technology.

Okay, ‘Flexismooth® Technology’, it sounds techy, we get it. It’s not a new Apple update or the latest brainchild of Elon Musk, it’s actually a bit of a game changer in the world of at-home waxing.

For too long people have suffered with the pain of waxing strips that don’t quite hit the spot. The random patches of hair that couldn’t be reached, the bumpy aftermath…

Collectively, we’ve all had enough of this. It was about time someone thought of an alternative.

In a nutshell, Flexismooth® Technology is an ultra-flexible at-home wax that can cling to even the shortest of hairs (even on the most intimate areas).

Flexismooth® Technology has been designed to seamlessly bend around the natural curves of your body, covering even the smallest, most hard-to-reach areas and gripping hairs as short as 2mm in the process.

The special formula means that the hardened wax won’t break and can be pulled from any direction. 

This flexibility is really what sets it apart from ordinary at-home waxing products, and means that no area need be missed when doing your waxing at home, by yourself.

Our Advanced Stripless Waxes can be bought by themselves in handy single packs, which is great if you already have the rest of the waxing essentials at home. But for complete home waxing beginners, our kits are the perfect solution.

Each kit comes with everything you need to achieve salon-worthy results in the comfort of your own home – including a wax heater!

That means rather than having to stock up on everything individually, you can get everything you need delivered to your door in one, neatly boxed-up package.

Now, moving onto the burning (or should we say, not burning?) question - how do you use stripless wax at home?

It’s essential to use your home waxing kit correctly to get the best results. It can take time to get the technique right, so the more you practice, the better you'll become.

The technique for pulling off the wax or wax strip is one of the most critical elements of doing a good job with waxing. This can be tricky to get the hang of at first, but rest assured, over time it will improve and get easier.

You might want to slightly change up your waxing technique based on the area you're waxing. For example, when doing a bikini wax, you may want to use smaller strips and work in smaller sections to ensure precision and avoid any mishaps.

We've listed out our best tips for each area of the body below:

Stripless wax – when done correctly – is typically less painful than using soft wax, but there's still going to be a level of discomfort involved. It's part and parcel of the waxing process, unfortunately. 

However, there are a few things you can do to minimise the pain and make your waxing experience more bearable.

Prepping your skin is top of the list. Make sure your skin is clean and dry before waxing to help the hair come out easier.

Our Pre-Care Gel is a great option to use before waxing as it helps to open up the pores and soften the hair, making it easier to remove.

Another important factor is the length of your hair. Ideally, you want your hair to be at least 1/4 inch long in order for the wax to properly grip onto it and pull it out from the root.

If your hair is too short, the wax may not be able to grab onto it effectively, and you may end up with patchy results or just waxing your skin without actually removing any hair.

Pulling the strip off in one swift motion is key, too. The quicker you remove the strip, the less it will hurt. If you hesitate or pull too slowly, it can cause more pain and discomfort.

Also, be sure to hold your skin taut with one hand while pulling the strip off with the other hand. This will help minimise any pulling on the skin and reduce the chances of irritation.

Waxing is undoubtedly one of the most popular methods for hair removal at home, with stripless wax being a favourite among many (including some of our team).

 However, it is important to follow the correct techniques in order to achieve salon-like results.

Stick to our steps and tips above, and you'll be on your way to a smooth and hair-free finish in no time.

And don't forget to grab yourself one of our home waxing kits, complete with everything you need for a successful waxing session at home. Happy waxing!