To use pre-loaded waxing strips, you may or may not need to heat them first, using a blow dryer or your hands.

For the cleanest and longest-lasting results, pull the hair quickly—and keep the strip as close to the root as you can.

Having waxed both clients and me, I have to acknowledge that inflicting pain on oneself can be difficult. If you're even the tiniest bit unsure about waxing anywhere on your body at home, book an appointment with a professional who can do it for you every single time. With any hair removal method, it is recommended that you test it on a small patch of skin to ensure that you won’t have a reaction.

With the strips we've rounded up for you here, you'll never have to deal with the mess — and the danger of potential burns — that comes with microwaving a vat of goo, nor the uneven distribution of it on the body part of your choice. It is important to pull the wax strip against the hair growth, making it quite difficult to reach tough areas. The creams come in different formats, such as a tube, like the classic Veet hair removal cream, or with a domed applicator like the Bodycurv which is specially designed for the bikini line, as it follows the contours of your body. Depending on personal preference for soft wax and removal strips or hard wax that can be pulled on its own, you can change your routine based on your favourite products and play around with what works best for you.

This type of waxing is good for those who want to keep some hair down there, but want it to look neat. There are plenty of waxing strips available on the market, with the main difference between them often the body part for which the product is designed. This should never be your first option, as it can leave ingrown hairs, as well as dark undergrowth and black dots making it very difficult to get a clean line – and that’s before we even get on to the itching!