Brows Screaming SOS? Channel Some Help With These Eyebrow Wax Products

Whether your brows are bushy, ultra thin, or in that sweet spot in between, they can easily go from editorial-worthy to having a mind of their own in a matter of days. But don't wave a white flag on the ongoing battle you have with your brows just yet: Try taming them with eyebrow wax to groom them back to perfection.

Though applying a glob of wax to your face and ripping it off seems intimidating, it's actually pretty easy and not as painful as you'd expect. There are even special formulations for sensitive skin types to enjoy without irritation.

The Best Eyebrow Waxes

• Best Overall: Nad's Natural Hair Removal Gel Facial Wand
• Best for Sensitive Skin: Completely Bare Salon Quality Face & Other Sensitive Areas Wax Kit
• Best Waxing Kit: Flamingo Face Wax Kit
• Best for Beginners: Parissa Eyebrow Shaper Wax Strips
• Heatless Wax Strips: JOY Glee Face Wax Strips Hair Removal
• Organic Formula: Parissa 2-in-1 Roll-On Organic Sugar Wax
• Best Budget: Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit
• Hypoallergenic Formula: Nad's Facial Wax Strips
• Best Hot Wax Kit: Sally Hansen Microwavable Eyebrow, Lip and Face Wax
• Best for Face & Body: Nair Hair Remover Wax Ready-Strips for Face & Bikini
• Hot Wax for Sensitive Skin: GiGi Facial Honee Wax
  

What to Consider

Types of Wax

According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Chaco, M.D., there are two main types of waxes available:

• Soft wax is effective at removing hair and is appropriate to use at home, but it is generally best for larger areas like the legs and back.
• Hard wax is gentler on the skin and less painful to remove, making it is better suited for sensitive areas like your brows and bikini line.

You can also find hard and soft waxes formulated for sensitive skin. We added two great options to our list for your consideration.

Skincare and Waxing

"Waxing can be effective, but potentially damaging to the skin," says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner, M.D. If you use exfoliating acids or a retinol cream your skin is more sensitive and you'll need to take a simple precaution: stop using those harsh products at least one week before waxing. Ditto if you take oral acne medicine, Accutane, notes Dr. Marisa Garhisck, M.D. She also cautions against using a face scrub at least a few days before you decide to wax your eyebrows.

• Before waxing be sure you don't have any areas with raw or open skin, says Zeichner, who is also the Director of Cosmetic & Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Once you're good there, he recommends washing your face so your skin is clean and dry of any potential grime.
• After waxing, don't forget to slather on moisturizer to help hydrate and repair the skin barrier. He says that if you develop any burn or sore from the waxing, apply Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to protect the area. (The affordable product is also a derm-approved way of treating eczema.)

How often should you wax?

It takes between two and four months for eyebrow hair to grow back, according to nonprofit medical center Clevland Clinic. However, if your hair grows back at a much faster rate, then you'll probably feel more comfortable waxing once a month. Just don't overdo it — you can maintain the shape of your brows with a pair of tweezers.

How We Chose

Our former beauty editor, Jennifer Hussein has stunning brows, but she’s the first to admit that it takes a lot of grooming to keep them on point. To help you narrow in on the best eyebrow wax kits available, she’s personally tried and tested a slew of products on the market, and ten of them earned her approval. Garshick also shared her favorite at-home eyebrow wax recommendation. All 11 of these options are highly rated and have amazing reviews on reader favorite sites like Walmart, Amazon, Ulta, and more.