Selected Reviews
Reviewer: Liza from
3/3/2010
I LOVE this product. I bought it with some hesitations. I have super coarse, thick and stubborn hair and am prone to awful ingrown hairs and irritation. Because of this, I have never been able to shave without it being a complete and utter disaster. I've always got waxing done professionally, and even that would yield discomfort and ingrown hairs. I tried exfoliation, expensive creams, you name it. I ordered this once I finally realized I simply can't afford bikini waxings anymore... and am so glad I did! It works really well. I didn't have any trouble with getting the wax off my skin. It's a little messy, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy peasy. I used it on my upper lip as well, to great success. Afterwards I got NO uncomfortable bumps or ingrown hairs. Though I still exfoliate and use cortisone 10 and apple cider vinegar (tricks one of the ladies I got a waxing from once shared with me when I expressed my bump woes.) I definitely recommend this. It exceeded my expectations exponentially!
Best Home Wax Ever!
Reviewer: Sasha from
Leipzig, Germany 1/22/2010
I got this due to the best of Folica rating and I see why. I have gotten a Brazillian style Bikini wax done twice professionally, but due to costs and convenience, like to try doing it at home. I have tried several products, and by far this is the easiest, the one with the least pain and great results. The wax could be messy if you are not careful, so I did it in the bathtub, but once any wax dries and hardens it cleans up beautifully without any residue in case you drop any or need to set the applicator stick down. If it got onto a fabric type surface like carpet or clothes, it may be messier. I was dreading this whole experience, but actually it turned out to be kind of fun, and I was actually a bit disappointed when I was done. The warm wax felt nice, and it was satisfying to see that the wax took the hair off nicely - of course there are usually a few strays, but much less than with other products. Nothing that a little touch up couldn't handle. Do read the tips from other customers about applying it thickly and peeling up the corner. I think with more practice, it will be easier for me, but peeling up the corner of the wax was more painful than actually ripping it off. It was so nice not to have to deal with strips - just using the wax itself is an interesting idea. Love the results and would buy this product in the future!
Best Stuff Ever!!!
Reviewer: J. Clark from
Florida 7/23/2009
Always went to the salon for Brazilian's until I had enough paying someone $80 to torture me. Tried cheap, at-home kits from Wal-Mart and CVS and they were nothing but a sticky mess that weren't good enough for my legs let alone my bikini region. I bought the Brazilian hard wax as well as the GiGi adjustable wax warmer, muslin strips, and after-epilation relaxing cream. IMPORTANT!!! The "no-strips needed" aspect only works for the inner thighs and directly below navel regions. To get the more 'intimate' regions, apply the hot wax to small sections of the muslin strip and then apply the wax-strip to unwanted hair. Relatively painless that way!! I found that if you try it the other way--wax on skin first and then muslin stip on top of wax-- the muslin strip will pull and the wax remains on your skin for you to pull off by hand....NOT FUN!!!
Amazing!!
Reviewer: Kitty from
Toronto, Canada 6/9/2009
This product is amazing. It was my first time doing it, I have never done it in a salon or by myself before. I tried shaving it off years ago and it's such a nightmare. Got the Gigi wax based today and it's not as messy and difficult to apply as I thought it's gonna be. The best thing is the wax only stick on the hair but not on my skin, so I didn't really have to use the wax off lotion. It's painful because it is such a sensitive area, but it's all worth it. I am now nice and smooth and all ready for the special occasion.
Excellent Product!
Reviewer: Irish in NYC from
NYC, NY 5/28/2009
Love this. Heats up in a few minutes in the microwave and easily removes stubborn bikini line hair. It's as good as going to the salon, end result brilliant! One thing is that it can be messy but not a big problem if you just throw old rags on the floor first. Will definitely buy again!
Amazing
Reviewer: Silvi from
Austin, Tx 4/27/2009
It works really well, and i found out that my armpits sweat less after I wax. Hair grows finer and each time it's easier to wax. Can't live without this kit.
WOW!!!!!
Reviewer: Shawntee from
Okinawa, Japan 4/3/2009
So I was really nervous about waxing, as I'd never done it before. But as soon as I got going it was so easy. And not nearly as painful as I anticipated. Yes, certain areas were a bit more sensitive than others. It only hurt for a second. Then I was good! As long as you follow the directions you'll be fine. Put light dusting BABY POWDER before the wax, though. It helps to prevent alot of left over wax. Not as messy this way!! AND PULL QUICKLY! Going slow is torturous! Ugh! And yes! It may be a bit painful or uncomfortable. But you ARE pulling the hairs out at the root! Just do it quickly and follow the directions! You'll be fine! As for me, I'll NEVER go back to shaving again! This waxing system is a MUST HAVE!!
no salon ever
Reviewer: Christina from
Texas 3/15/2009
this set is just what i needed to not have to go tot he salon for waxing anymore. followed the directions to the letter and my results were way less painful than the salon. only had to do 2 30sec warm ups in the micro. application was easy and removal was easy as well. very happy with it.
A review
Reviewer: Laura from
Michigan 2/8/2009
You know that when a person takes time to write a review is for 2 reasons: the product was great and they loved it, or they just simply didn't like the product. I really loved this product. Yeah, it was a little messy, but if you put the wax on the applicator and rotate the applicator so that the wax is even and not dripping its really easy to apply. Also, if you're a first timer like i was, try using muslin strips cause they work like a charm. ****What I would suggest is for you to take a couple of minutes to practice anywhere on your body that is almost hair free to get the hang of it and get the right timing, before you decide to move on to the "tough parts".*** This product was very gentle with the skin, and i found it a lot less painful then going to the spa.
Great product!
Reviewer: Natasha from
9/12/2008
I used to go to the salon to get Brazilian waxes, but it started to get really expensive, so after reading the reviews on here, I decided to try the GiGi Brazilian Wax Kit. You have to be careful not to make a mess (you'll get the hang of it!) and I would definitely suggest taking a couple of Tylenols or Advils first. Don't listen to the reviewers complaining about the pain. Waxes are painful and there's no getting around it. This one gets the job done with minimal pain and you can do it in the privacy of your own home.
