Following my tips, as well as the instructions, will ensure you get flawless waxing results. Where to buy Disclaimer: I was gifted the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit for review purposes, but all thoughts are my own and unbiased Once roughly half the beans have melted, take off the lid and turn down the temperature to between 60 and 80 degrees. The instruction guide explains more about the temperatures, but you shouldn’t have the wax too warm, otherwise it will burn your skin. I went with 70 degrees. While the beans are melting, apply some pre-wax spray onto your skin to prep it for waxing. There’s also an after-wax spray included in the kit to soothe and moisturise the skin when you’ve finished. Founded in Sweden, Tress Wellness is a personal care and wellbeing company that aims to offer high-quality and effective products. It strives to be inclusive, body-positive, and environmentally friendly. The firm is cruelty-free and natural ingredient-led. What comes in the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit?

Charlotte says: "Waxing at home is an easy and effective way to keep up with your beauty maintenance in your own time and will save you money in the long run."

When I’d finished waxing, I had some wax residue left on my skin. However, some liberal spritzing of the after-wax spray got rid of any leftover wax. The after-wax spray smells amazing too. It has a stronger coconut scent than the pre-wax spray and is richer. I think it did an excellent job at nourishing and soothing my skin post-waxing, as my skin felt moisturised and protected.

Exfoliate between waxes:"Exfoliating the skin in-between waxing will encourage new hairs to grow upwards rather than sideways, which is the cause of ingrown hairs. Nourishing and hydrating the skin after every shower or bath will keep the skin soft. This means easier and painless waxing in the future." The Tress Wellness Waxing Kit is amazing! It delivers on all of its claims and left me with smooth, hairless and glowy skin. All from the comfort of my own home, which I love. Before and afterBefore you start using the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit, you must do a patch test 24 hours before you intend to wax. This is to test for allergic reactions. Please do a patch test people, as you don’t want to find yourself with an allergic reaction after placing wax all over your legs. Stay safe. Horror stories about at-home waxing being painful, poor quality, and patchy can often put people off buying their own kit. The prospect of at-home waxing going wrong is pretty scary, so I can understand people’s concerns. For the patch test, you’re advised to apply some wax on the inner part of your arm, where there’s no hair. I didn’t have an allergic reaction, so I moved on to trying out the kit. How to use the at-home waxing kit We've chatted to Nair Hair Care's leading facialist and skincare expert Charlotte Connoley about her top tips for a successful at-home wax, so we've got you covered. Be sure to use the pre- and after-wax sprays, as they make a difference to the whole at-home waxing experience.

Avoid irritants post-wax:"Immediately after waxing the skin can become slightly sensitive. Avoid sunbathing or any heat treatments such as saunas, steam rooms, hot baths and swimming as they can irritate the skin. Applying deodorant, self-tan or makeup should be avoided for 24 hours." Once my wax was ready to use – which took about 5 minutes – I started applying it on my legs. It took some getting the hang of, but once I figured it out, the process was effortless.Claiming to be suitable for all skin types, this at-home wax kit is meant to be inflammation- and irritation-free. With an adjustable temperature setting on the digital wax warmer, the product promises to make your skin smooth and burn-free. The wax can be used on coarse and fine hair, as well as on the body and face, Tress Wellness says. This waxing kit is cruelty-free. Patch testing The digital wax warmer with temperature control and display Patch testing on my arm Prior to being gifted the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit, I’d never tried at-home waxing before, so I had no idea what to expect. In some ways, I felt optimistic that this would be a great alternative to shaving. In other ways, I didn’t know if this kit would end up being more hassle than it’s worth. Skin preparation is key:"Make sure the top layer of the skin is fully exfoliated to remove any dead skin cells and free ingrown hairs. This can be achieved by dry body brushing or using a manual exfoliating product in the shower or bath. Exfoliating the skin should be carried out 24 hours before any waxing. This ensures that there is no redness, irritation or skin sensitivity before waxing." Every person is different so where epilating might work for one person, your classic ol' women's razors might just be good enough for another. By testing and trialling what works for you, you'll be a hair removal expert in no time. The best home waxing kit at a glance:

Shower before you wax:"A warm shower will help to cleanse the skin of any natural oils before waxing, ensuring the product clings to the hair far better. The heat of the shower will open the pores making the hairs easier to remove. The skin should be clean, clear and dry before waxing." In this review, I’m going to discuss what’s in the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit, how to use it, my experience with the kit, before and after photos, and my top tips for making the most out of this kit. If you’d like to see how a waxing rookie got on with this kit, then please keep on reading. The kit is straightforward to use. After reading the instructions through once, I felt like I had a clear understanding of what to do. The eucalyptus beads have a mild but pleasant scent. After doing a patch test, pour some waxing beans of your choice into the digital wax warmer. Although the instructions don’t say how many beans to put in the warmer, start off with fewer beans than you’ll anticipate using and add more if needed. I went with the eucalyptus beans. Next, pop the lid on the digital warmer and crank the temperature up to max (125 degrees).

I took some before and after photos to show you that this at-home waxing kit really works. Before After