For many women, summertime means swimsuit season. But for those with stray hairs, it can also mean dealing with unwanted body fuzz. While shaving can leave the skin irritated and burned, waxing can be painful and messy (not to mention the need for cloth strips), while lasers are pricey and don't always provide smooth results. That's why TikTok has sent beauty buffs into a tizzy over an unexpectedly better solution: waxing beads.

As the name suggests, wax beads are little balls of hard wax that you use to remove unwanted hairs. They're similar to traditional soft wax but work by adhering to the hairs rather than the skin, making them less painful and more efficient. Plus, they often come infused with calming ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile for added skin-care benefits.

When it comes to preparing the skin before waxing, Sadrolashrafi recommends exfoliating using a gentle scrub from Soap & Glory or this body polish from KoluaWax, which uses walnut shell powder to slough away dead skin cells and prep the skin for the removal of hairs and other debris. She also notes that applying a talc-free powder to the area beforehand can help prevent any redness or irritation caused by the wax.

Another benefit of these little beads of hard wax is that they heat up and melt at a lower temperature than traditional soft wax, meaning you're far less likely to burn yourself. In addition, they're easier to apply than traditional strip wax, as you simply place a small amount of the beads onto the desired area and then let it harden before pulling it off with your fingers.

Whether you're looking for a simple way to make your own DIY at-home waxing kit or you're a professional who wants to up your game. Just be sure to purchase a quality wax warmer and a good bathroom scale that tares. (Lowes and Home Depot both sell them for very reasonable prices.)

We're here to help you take your clean beauty routine to the next level. Buying 10lb bags of retail wax at regular prices might not seem like it'll make a big difference in your ROI, but by purchasing bulk wax you can save money and avoid having to order regularly, which helps you improve and standardize the quality of your waxes and service for your clients.