![]() "Wax beads thin out the hairs since it pulls the hairs from its follicle, which means you can go longer without having to wax," explains Sadrolashrafi. Wax beads not only provide four to six weeks of smooth skin (depending on the area you're waxing), but you also won't have to partake in hair removal as often, as it changes the thickness of your hairs. Hair removal can be a daunting task for many, especially when it has to be done so often. This is especially helpful for areas of high sensitivity such as the face and bikini line. Because wax beads only stick to the hairs (and not the skin), they tend to be much less painful than traditional strip wax, which adheres to the hairs and the skin. ![]() If you have sensitive skin, you'll find wax beads far gentler than traditional soft wax. It's also safer, as traditional soft wax is kept at a higher temperature in a waxing pot than waxing beads, which means there's more of a chance of burning than with wax beads. Says Sadrolashrafi, "Once it's applied and hardened, wax beads adhere to the hairs and act as a traditional strip themselves, therefore there's no need to apply anything additional in order to remove the wax." Plus, with wax beads, once it's applied correctly and removed, there's no sticky residue left behind, which makes the process much more efficient. For one, they're stripless and less messy than traditional soft wax, which, on a hot summer day, can make for a more comfortable hair-removal process. If you're a die-hard fan of traditional wax, wax beads will likely make you a convert. This is because skin tends to be more sensitive while on such medications, which could result in lifting, tearing, and redness of the skin post-waxing. For wax beads to work, Akram says that the hair needs to be at least 1/4 inch or longer and that you should be off any acne or retinol prescriptions for a few weeks before using wax beads. And many hard waxes of today are infused with calming ingredients-such as chamomile and aloe vera-for additional skin-care benefits. Unlike soft wax, which requires using a cloth or muslin strip to remove the hair, wax beads harden on the skin as they dry, eliminating the need for strips. Wax beads are exactly what they sound like: little beads of hard wax that, when heated, are used to remove unwanted hairs. Below, we tapped Wakse's lead aesthetician and hair-removal expert, Shay Sadrolashrafi, as well as celebrity master aesthetician Sarah Akram, to see if the trend lives up to the hype (and to find out if it's truly worthy of being part of our beauty repertoire). And with more people wanting safe, effective at-home beauty solutions, it's no wonder they're having a major beauty moment. Invigorating scents and pleasing colors aside, Wakse has proven that waxing beads are the secret to effortless hair removal-and getting that coveted sun-kissed skin all year long. It all started when wax bead brand Wakse proved its viral appeal with over 10 million views combined on TikTok. Now wax beads have sent beauty buffs into a tizzy, with users raving that they're easier to use than traditional methods of hair removal (no more waxing strips), they offer a significantly more comfortable process, and offer results so long-lasting you'll want to live in your swimsuit. Gone are the days of messy, painful, hard-to-work-with formulas that leave your skin irritated, burned, and laden with random stray hairs. Wax beads-which are gaining traction in the world of TikTok for being a far superior method of getting rid of unwanted hair-have officially reinvented the world of waxing. That being said, if you're not ready to give up on smooth, hair-free skin just yet, TikTok has proven there's another solution to your at-home hair removal woes that puts the other methods to shame: wax beads. ![]() Scorching temps means an onslaught of hair-removal dilemmas are right around the corner (waxing is messy, laser is painful, and shaving doesn't last long enough).
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