New to male waxing? Here’s our pick of the best wax products on the pro market

Waxing

Best for… sensitive skin

Wax:one Hot

This hot wax is roisin-free and has a low working temperature, making it perfect for clients with sensitive skin. Plus, the brand says its superthin consistency achieves smooth results, even on fine hair.

Trade: £14.95 for 800g Call Sweet Squared on 0333 000 7000

Best for… large areas

Sienna X Gold Film Hot Wax

This product applies like a warm wax but performs like a hot one so it can be spread across larger surface areas than traditional hot waxes. It can also remove hair as short as 1–2mm.

Trade: £13.97 for 800g Call Sienna X on 0800 131 3151

Best for… first-timers

Salon System Just Wax Multiflex Tea Tree

Antiseptic tea tree and soothing calendula are combined with the brand’s Advanced Waxing Technology to encapsulate hairs without sticking to the skin, making the experience as comfortable as possible.

Trade: £12.45 for 700g Call Salon System on 020 8573 9907

Best for… stubborn hair

Perron Rigot Cirépil Homme

The strong texture and fluid consistency of this wax make it ideal for tackling tough hair on the shoulders, chest and bikini line. It has a tonic marine fragrance and metallic blue-green colour.

Trade: £15.95 for 800g Call Perron Rigot on 020 7512 0872

Best for… treating spots

Ashmira Botanica Purifying Skin Spritz

Formulated with antiinflammatory allantoin and sebum normaliser phytic acid to treat pimples that appear post-wax. The brand recommends clients mist the irritated area two to three times a day.

Trade: £7.50 for 100ml Call Ashmira Botanica on 01823 428588

Best for… coarse hair

Xtra Strong Hot Film Wax

This depilatory wax is formulated with plasticides so therapists can get a good grip on difficult hair. The block can also be broken to the size needed and is flexible enough to be used without strips.

Trade: £7.45 for 500g Call Hive of Beauty on 0141 814 3260

Best for… multi-use

Waxperts First Mate Strip Wax

This men’s strip wax is ideal for back, chest and leg waxing thanks to its thin consistency and strong grip, removing even the toughest of hairs.

Trade: £11.95 for 800ml Call Waxperts on+353 0121 40077

Best for… speed

Waxu Express Hot Wax Beads

With a low melting point and fast melting speed, this wax has a rapid drying time, which makes it perfect for time-poor clients. It’s also hypoallergenic and gently fragranced with essential oils.

Trade: £17.95 for 800g Call Waxu on 0800 681 6066

Best for… soothing skin

Kaeso Relieve & Soothe A.er Wax LotIon

Ideal for calming skin post-treatment. The lotion is packed with soothing ingredients camphor and cajaput oil, as well as arnica for its antiseptic and antioxidant properties.

Trade: £3.60 for 495ml Call Beauty Solutions on 0141 812 5000

Best for… treating folliculitis

Outback Organics Post Wax Spray

This mist treats post-wax irritation with its sweet blend of Australian bush mint and aloe vera and cucumber extracts. It’s also formulated with antibacterial lemon myrtle and grapefruit seed extract.

Trade: £7 for 250ml Call Outback Organics on 01823 663322

Best for… maintenance

Berodin Body Exfoliation Kit

Comprising Body Wash and exfoliation gloves, the kit preps skin for a wax and helps avoid ingrown hairs afterwards. Glycolic acid gently exfoliates, pine essential oil cleans and conditions, and sea minerals hydrate.

Trade: £9.95 Call Berodin on 0161 980 5000

Best for… boyzilians

Lycon Manifico Hot Wax XXX

Formulated with chamomile, Australian sandalwood and micro mica, as well as Lycon’s titanium dioxide technology, this wax removes strong hairs with ease from the most sensitive areas.

Trade: £18 for 1kg Call Lycon on 020 7590 9300