A complete waxing kit holds the heater, the wax and the tools for applying it in one box. As a beginner that is the simpler route: no working out what is compatible with what, and nothing missing halfway through.
The list below covers what comes in a kit, what is worth buying separately, and when the electric heater version is the better choice.
What is in a kit
AGISS kits typically hold the electric heater and the wax that goes with it, in roll-on or pot form.
Roll-on kits are built around a cartridge: you put it in the heater and apply the wax with the roller head. Hard wax bean kits work with a melting pot.
What to buy separately
Waxing strips for roll-on and traditional waxes — hard wax beans peel off without them.
Spatulas for pot wax, and aftercare for afterwards. These are consumables, so they run out before the kit does.
Roll-on or hard wax beans as a beginner
Roll-on is the more predictable: the roller lays down an even layer and is harder to get wrong. A good starting point for smaller areas and legs.
Hard wax beans work without strips and give more freedom in shaping, but ask for a little more practice. The comparison: wax strips, hard wax beans or roll-on.
Before your first session
Read the instructions for the device and for the wax, and keep to every temperature and timing figure given there.
We have written separately on preparation and order of work: preparing for waxing and waxing at home step by step.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for home waxing as a beginner?
A heater, wax to go with it, waxing strips or a spatula depending on the wax type, and aftercare. Complete kits contain most of these together.
Do hard wax beans need separate strips?
No. Once set, hard wax beans peel off without a strip.
Which waxing kit suits a beginner?
The roll-on kit is the more predictable, because the roller applies an even layer.
Can a kit be refilled?
Yes — the heater stays, and refill wax can be bought separately.
Related reading
See the waxing kits
Electric heater and roll-on kits from the AGISS range.