Hard wax beans are the salon favourite — but in the shop you immediately face several colours and formulas, and it matters which one you take home. The good news: the choice is simple if you start from your skin type.
What the colours mean
The colour of hard wax beans encodes the formula. Here is a rough way to think about it:
| Hard wax beans | Who for | When to pick |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (orange) | Normal skin | General use, the baseline |
| Sensitive (pink) | Sensitive, easily reddened skin | If you irritate easily |
| All skin types (green) | Mixed or unsure | If you do not know your skin type |
| Carbon (black) | Coarse, dense hair | A more thorough, firmer pull |
What should a beginner start with?
If you are just starting, the easiest entry is a kit: beans plus an electric heater together, so you do not have to guess the temperature. From there you can add a sensitive or Carbon version anytime, and remove residue with a post-wax remover oil.
Kits & Machines
Agiss Hard Beans Wax In Electrical Machine
Kit
Hard Wax Beans
Agiss Hard Wax Beans for Normal Skin - Orange (doypack)
220 Gr
Hard Wax Beans
Agiss Hard Wax Beans for Sensitive Skin - Pink (doypack)
220 Gr
Hard Wax Beans
Agiss Hard Wax Beans Carbon - Black (doypack)
220 Gr
The step-by-step waxing routine is in our at-home waxing article; if you are still choosing a method, see the epilator or wax comparison. Products on the hard wax beans page.
Frequently asked questions
Which hard wax beans are best for beginners?
For beginners, a neutral formula for normal skin is the best entry point — ideally in a kit with an electric heater so you do not have to guess the temperature. You can switch to a sensitive or Carbon version anytime later.
What is the difference between the colours?
The colour marks the formula: orange is typically the normal-skin base, pink is tuned for sensitive skin, green is for all skin types, and black (Carbon) is optimised for coarser hair and a more thorough pull.
Do you need a heater?
Yes — hard wax beans need to be melted to the right, steady temperature. If you do not have a heater yet, a kit (beans + electric heater) is the simplest way to start.
Which beans are best for sensitive skin?
The sensitive-skin (pink) formula is the pick; after treatment, soothe the skin and remove residue with a post-wax remover oil.
Choose your hard wax beans
Normal, sensitive, all skin types and Carbon — also as a kit with a heater.