Best Hard Wax Beans & Beads

Lots of people have lots of questions about what is the best hard wax beans to buy and how to use them properly. In this review and comparison, I will try to go over at all the most popular waxing beads on the market today to help you make an informed decision when choosing your next depilatory product.

I tried to answer a few questions as well so bear with me when we go on a quest to find the best beans and is hard wax worth it in general for home use and hair removal. Here we go!

1. Satin Smooth Calendula – Best For Professional Waxing Salons

Satin Smooth is a big household name in the waxing world, if so to speak. , BaByliss makes them, and they are the go-to beans for most professional salons worldwide. It is a high-quality hard product with a premium price tag.

You have to be careful when buying a Satin Smooth product since they sell both hard and soft wax, and it is easy to make a mistake.

The soft one will need a waxing strip to remove the hair from your skin, and it doesn’t qualify as hard beans. When purchasing, make sure that you purchase hard wax beans and not a paste, as they like to call it.

The other thing to look for is counterfeit products on Amazon and other stores. Satin Smooth is a proven cosmetic product made by a company with a solid reputation, so there are a lot of fake products sold under the Babyliss name. There are more than a few reports on Amazon and other marketplaces that people haven’t exactly received what they paid for, so always keep it in mind when shopping online for Satin Smooth products. 

There are almost countless variations of the waxing beads regarding flavor and scent. Arnica, Coconut, and Calendula with Tea Tree seem to be amongst the most popular ones out there.

While it is one of the fastest heating products out there, in my experience, it is amongst the fastest drying too. When I tried it on my skin, I had to apply it quickly. Otherwise, it would harden too quickly and not be able to attach to the hair that needs pulling. That’s not a bad thing per se, just something to remember when using it.

As always, try any wax on a small area before applying it to major areas to ensure there won’t be any allergic or other reactions to the skin. It doesn’t seem 100% natural like the Wokaar and the Blue Zoo products above, but we couldn’t find any reports of allergic reactions or anything scary online, so it seems like a safe product to use.

Overall, Satin Smooth is a household-name product with proven quality. You have to be aware of counterfeit products, so be careful buying Satin Smooth products online. It is sold in different packages in different markets, but predominantly, it is sold in 14 oz or 24 oz.

2. Kolua – Best Depilatory Wax For Full Bikini

The second contender on our list, after Satin Smooth, is the hard beans made by Kolua, although I’ve seen the same beads sold under a few different names – Femirowax, etc… The origin is a bit muddy, to be honest.

They come in three flavors if so to speak – lavender, rose, and tea tree. Besides the different aromas, there is no real-life difference between the three variations of these beads.

The Kolua is easy to apply and easy to melt. You can melt it in a dedicated warmer or use your stove. It says that you can easily melt it in the microwave as well, but people reported crumbliness and stringy results afterward, but that might’ve been a bad batch since we couldn’t replicate the results.

In our tests, it melted just fine in the microwave, and it was just as easy to apply and remove as it was from the warmer.

So, while it all sounds fine and dandy, there are a few negative reports about the Kolua blue beans. Nothing scary or enough to put us off from trying, but a few people reported crumbly results after drying. That shouldn’t be the case ever since it makes it incredibly hard to remove hair afterward.

Another thing is that it goes pretty quickly, and a single bag of it might not be enough for even a full-leg application. It means that you’ll need to buy quite a few packs to do a full leg wax, and it might add to the cost significantly.

Overall, the Kolua is a decent quality blue bean that gets the job done, keeping budget within reason. It is fine for sensitive skin, but as always, the case – test small before applying big.

3. Wokaar Wax Kit – Best For Home Use

The Wokaar brand wax beans are usually bundled with their brand of kit warmer, and it might be a good idea to purchase them together since there is a much-added value in the bundle. There are a few wooden spatulas, including several different flavored hard beans and whatnot.

The warmer is one of the good ones out there, but the beans themselves are even better. They are made with all-natural ingredients, and they should be fine for most people, even those with allergies and other issues.

The Wokaar hard beans come in four flavors – chamomile, lavender, chocolate, and original. The beans offer a very pleasant aroma, at least it did to me, of course. The consistency is rather solid than liquid, even when heated up. You can use the kit warmer to warm the beads, but you can also heat them on the stove and in the microwave.

A microwave is usually not recommended for heating as it can break the structure, but if you are careful with it, it might just work. We couldn’t find any problems using our microwave, but other people have reported problems.

The bags are pretty big as they come in 10.6 oz packs, much bigger than the Kolua beads above that come in only 3.2 oz packs. A single pack should be enough for removing the hair from a single leg, even two if you are careful and don’t over-apply it.

Overall, it is a solid choice for most people – it is a pleasure to use all-natural wax beads that offer excellent value for money if you purchase them with the bundled warmer—highly recommended.

4. AuperWel Beads – Best For Face Waxing

Auperwel is just one of the names these beads can be sold under. At least six or seven different brands are selling these identical beads going across the front plastic case but make no mistake – it is a quality product despite the crisis of identity with its branding. 

The beans come in two distinct flavors – chamomile and lavender, which are common for most hard beads sold today. Both “flavors” are nice and not overwhelming in smell – they will not take over the room atmosphere with that distinct waxing saloon smell we all know.

The beads are made with all-natural ingredients, and they should not cause any allergies or reactions to your skin. Of course, it is always best to test on a small patch of skin before applying to prevent any major issues if, indeed, you have any wax-associated allergies. It is recommended for sensitive skin as it is slightly more elastic and soft to the touch than the products listed above. It can be applied to a thinner film, and it still won’t break when pulled away from the skin.

The Auperwel beans are compatible with any warming device – you can use a dedicated warmer, heat them on the stove, or even use the microwave – it all works fine. We couldn’t find any reports of deterioration by using any of the heating methods, so it should be all good, regardless of which method you prefer. We tried them all, and we couldn’t find any problems; the beads worked the same, and it didn’t matter whether we heated it on the stove, in the microwave, or the warmer. 

Overall, it is a quality waxing product that should be OK for most people, even those with sensitive skin.

5. White Tea By Waxness – Best For Bikini And Pubic Hair

Waxness White Tea is a relatively new player on the market but a good one. They have their own branded kit with a warmer and all that. We recommend the kit highly since you can get a much better deal buying the kit rather than the beans on their own.

These beans come in a few different “flavors,” all colored in their respective scent, but we prefer the white tea over the rest of them – it just smells and feels better on the skin. Lots of people report that the scent is quite similar between all three models, and some people claim that the scent is not the most pleasant one – more like a typical hair removal salon smell.

When I tried the Waxness White Tea, I couldn’t feel any bad smells or anything like that, but I only tried the lavender, and it actually smelled like lavender, and there were no unpleasant smells as far as I could tell. It could’ve been a bad batch or something; I’m not sure what to make of it.

The Waxness beans come in relatively plain large bags, much like regular beans. They are easy to open and store, containing around a full pound of beads. That should be more than enough for most applications – I managed to get both legs done with a single pack, and I had some leftovers after the procedure. Keep in mind that if it is your first time using a hard wax, you might use a bit more than expected till you get the hang of it – it needs some getting used to.

The manufacturers suggest using a kit warmer to heat the beans to get the best results, and I have to agree – I couldn’t get the best results using my stove to heat it in hot water. Microwaving was fine, but the texture became a bit stringy, if I can say that.

Overall, the Waxness White Tea is a great waxing product at a decent price. It is an all-natural wax, so there should be no allergy issues, but always try it on a small spot before using it to avoid any issues and to see how it works for you before proceeding.

6. Lansley – The Best Melting Beans For Body Hair

Lansley Aloe waxing beans have been one of the best-selling products on Amazon for the last few years, and there must be a reason for it.

The Lansley green Aloe beads have a somewhat lower melting point – they usually turn liquid once they reach around 131 degrees ( 55C ), which is lower than most other beads that melt at 140 degrees. They don’t set too quickly like the Satin Smooth mentioned above, so you should have plenty of time spreading it on your skin.

They are 100% natural hard wax beans, and even people with allergic reactions should be able to use them without any issues. It worked like other waxes I tried on this review list, and I can’t find any faults. The bonus of quick heating to application time was very nice, as I didn’t have to waste too much time waiting for it to melt.

The Lansley beans come in a single flavor only – the almighty Aloe. The scent is not too strong but a rather mild one. It is very pleasant, if you like lavender, of course. It is a much milder scent than the white tea above, for example.

They are a bit on the pricey side. Amazon sells them quite expensively, and you don’t get much for your money – the pack weighs only 10.6 ounces or 300 grams. That should be enough for doing a single leg at a time, but if you want to do both legs simultaneously, you’ll have to spread it thinly to have enough for both legs. For example, the Satin Smooth comes in containers of 14 oz or 24 oz in some markets.  

Overall, the Lansley brand is a  very high-quality wax, but it tends to be expensive in the long run. It also doesn’t come with its own branded warmer, which makes the value even less competitive.

7. Yansu Waxing Beans – Best For Budget And Home Use

Yansu hard wax beans are another relatively new brand on the market. Regardless of its inexperience in the game, it offers a great quality product that is highly recommended for people who have not experienced waxing before, I included, of course.

It comes in four separate scents – Lavender, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, and Original flavor, whatever that is. I tried lavender and chamomile, and they were pretty nice – not too strong but enough to mask the typical salon flavor that most waxes have. The lavender was a bit better than the chamomile, but that is a personal preference – some people like the chamomile better.

It melts at 140F ( 60C ), typical for most beads on the market. It doesn’t feel too quick compared to the Lansley brand above; it’s pretty average overall. It feels inferior to the Gigi, too – the consistency is not as smooth as the Purean, but it does the job well enough. The Hair removal performance is on par with the rest of the beads in this list – not better, but certainly no worse than most. When I tested it, it managed to remove most of the hair on my leg in just one go.

Value for money is pretty good – it comes in 10.5 oz packs, but the bundled warmer makes it a great deal. Since it is a hard wax, you don’t need to buy any strips or cellophane patches – you rip it off your skin and the hair. The bundled warmer is good quality, but it is the same white-label warmer most companies rebrand under their name.

Overall, it is a high-quality product for a decent price. They claim to have some pain-reducing agents, but I didn’t find any difference in using them compared to any other beads on this list. It is a good choice at a decent price.

8. GiGi Hard Wax – Best For Full Brazillian

GiGi is another popular brand, and there is a reason for it – it is a very good one at a reasonable price. GiGi is quite popular amongst beginner “waxers” too, because it is easy to use and removes hair seemingly without effort.

There are a few reports about it being crumbly when pulling out, and I managed to replicate the problem, too. There seems to be a turning point at about 15 seconds into drying that turns the wax into an almost unusable product. What you need to do to prevent that is to pull it out of your skin before that hardening point.

I discovered that if I left it on my skin for more than 15 seconds after application, it wouldn’t perform as well as before 15 seconds. The ideal time for me was between 5 and 10 seconds when it was still warm but not runny enough not to pull any hairs, if it makes any sense. Wait too long, and the elasticity is gone, and it might crumble in your hands.

Besides that, GiGi is a high-quality product that is used in many professional salons. Maybe it’s not as popular as the Satin Smooth mentioned a few paragraphs back, but it’s still a solid choice for many pro salons. Gigi makes both hard and soft wax, so you must be careful not to buy a soft one if you try hard beans.

The melting point is about the same as most beads on this list – it turns liquid at around 60 degrees Celsius. It does seem to take a bit longer to heat sometimes, especially if you are not using the GiGi warmer. There are reports of people heating it in boiling water, and it works fine, but I didn’t have a chance to see how that works.

GiGi sells specially formulated for microwave heating, which can be useful for people who don’t want to invest in a dedicated warmer. It is a bit more expensive, though, and when I tried the original GiGi, it worked just fine in the microwave as well. The pack could be a marketing gimmick; I’m not sure. 

Value for money is on par with the rest of the products on this list. The containers come in 14 oz sizes and contain enough beans for a single waxing session for both legs. Maybe not enough for the first time, but once you get the hang of it, it should be more than enough.

Overall, it feels like a well-designed product that is used a lot in professional salons worldwide. Value for money feels alright, too, so I can recommend the GiGi product to most people.

I hope that this article helped you in a way in your quest to find the best hard wax beans to buy. I tried them all, at least the ones on the list, of course. In my experience, the Wokaar kit was the best value for money – a good warmer with quality beans. No wonder it is amongst the best-selling waxing kits on the market. Second, I rate the Satin Smooth and the GiGi products, although they don’t seem like they are 100% natural products – at least, it doesn’t state so on any of the packaging.

I hope that this list can make you form an educated choice when buying your hard wax beans, and good luck with using them – it’ll take some practice before you master the process!