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Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body 16 ea

 
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Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea
 
4.1

(based on 65 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (35)
  • Minimal pain (15)
  • Easy to wash off (8)
  • Gets all hair (8)
  • Good value (6)

Cons

  • Misses hair (9)
  • Difficult to wash off (4)
  • Messy (4)

Best Uses

  • Legs (12)
  • Body (11)
  • Bikini line (10)
  • Face (3)
  • Underarms (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (12), Budget shopper (9), Clean shaven (3)
    • Hair Texture:
    • Fine hair (16), Coarse hair (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

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I'll be honest: I'm a hairy half-Mexican. I'm that chick that kind of has a little bit of a 'stache rockin'. I also have something that one ex-boyfriend affectionately referred to as &...Read complete review

I'll be honest: I'm a hairy half-Mexican. I'm that chick that kind of has a little bit of a 'stache rockin'. I also have something that one ex-boyfriend affectionately referred to as "fuzzy monkey butt". You know, that patch of fuzz above your a-word that no one wants to see chillin' above your bikini bottoms. I have hairy arms. So, no, I'm not exactly Frida Kahlo, but I do have hair in places where I do not feel I need it. I should be spiritually advanced enough to love myself exactly the way I am, but I read the Four Agreements, and I still prefer to remove the excess rug from my mug.

This is definitely my weapon of choice. I won't go into all the details of waxing because most people reading the reviews already know what a wax job feels like. It sucks. But these are probably the easiest, no-heat cold wax strips I've used. The oil that comes with them is also pleasant and soothing. My skin gets super irritated very easily and I usually wind up looking like a baboon in heat after my back wax, but with this kit, it doesn't last very long. I also have noticed I don't get as many ingrowns.

I like the fragrance. It sort of smells like pine tar. I know that sounds weird, but it made me wonder if perhaps the makers of Parissa spread a bunch of pitch on some strips and stuck them in boxes. Either way, good stuff. Grabs a lot of the hair so going back and touching up isn't too big of a chore.

I still don't use it on my face, because I don't want to look like Ronald McDonald after ripping the hairs out above my upper lip. But if you do use anything for yours, I suggest Parissa.

I have used Nad's and wanted to like it. If I can't find Parissa, I will use the Nad's strips. But from experience, I think Parissa just all-around works better.

You really should warm them up for a minute in your hands before peeling them apart, though. Just an FYI.

After waxing pretty steadily for a year or two, I have noticed the hair coming back in finer. So if you're a beast like me, I suggest Parissa.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not for full leg waxing...

Bought this kit and the Moom Tea Tree kit to try on my legs and compare. I liked the Moom kit much more. In fairness, the Parissa kit is really easy to use; ...Read complete review

Bought this kit and the Moom Tea Tree kit to try on my legs and compare. I liked the Moom kit much more. In fairness, the Parissa kit is really easy to use; however, my main complaint is that one kit wasn't even enough to do one leg from the knee down. I have fine hair that I'd let grow out quite a but, but even so I'd have expected it to do more. This kit would be convenient for travel touch-ups and maybe is better for smaller areas, but I wouldn't recommend for full leg waxing.

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1.0

Removed NOTHING

By bearboo2

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Easy To Wash Off
  • Microwave Heating

Cons

  • Removed Not One Hair

Best Uses

    Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

    It is true that this is easy to put on and washes off easily, BUT it also removes NOTHING; not one hair was removed! I have very fine hair, but I would expect at least one hair to be removed. NOPE. Total waste of money. Back to wax for me.

    • Hair Texture:
    • Fine Hair

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    5.0

    Saying goodbye to hot wax

    By Product junkie

    from chicago, il

    describe yourself Brand Buyer

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast
    • Gets All Hair
    • Minimal Pain

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Body

      Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

      I have waxed my arms for years, and have always used soft, hot wax & muslin strips. I saw this product and really wanted a product that could be the job done more quickly and on the road. This product does the trick. I'm switching over - no more hot wax. You can use strips more than once, but the second and third application do leave hairs behind - had to go back. Overall great product - not sticky.

      • Hair Texture:
      • Fine Hair

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      5.0

      Finally!

      By Furry Kitty

      from Midwest USA

      describe yourself Budget Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Easy To Wash Off
      • Minimal Pain

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bikini Line
        • Legs

        Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

        I have tried everything, and when I finally tried this (based on positive reviews!), I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Shaving causes too many in-grown hairs; sugaring is so messy; the expensive epilator I bought is a torture device I can't bring myself to use. But, finally, I can deal with the coarse, dark hair on my thighs thanks to parissa!

        The clear plastic strips make it easier to see what I'm doing and not go over my sensitive skin more than once, plus help in "missing hair" spots. (I do still have some missed spots, but I will take shaving off a few spots over shaving the whole leg any day!)

        It actually works really well on the first try, so it is quicker than other things I've tried. It's also less painful, even than other natural wax strips brands I've tried. And the azulene oil they give you with it makes your skin smooth and gets rid of the sticky leftover wax pretty well.

        I highly recommend to anyone out there looking for a solution to a lot of dark hair. I am a big wimp when it comes to pain, but this product gives me hope that I could actually have clean, smooth skin again!

        • Hair Texture:
        • Coarse Hair

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        5.0

        Love this!!!!

        By CKitty

        from Virginia

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Minimal Pain

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

            These strips work great! I have used strips of various brands and none work as well as these. They are easy to divide and don't leave empty spots on the sheets. They apply easily and take almost all of the hair off. They work better than microwavable products without all the hassle! Plus they can be used over and over which I love so I can catch the hairs missed the first time and also re-use the sheets to catch the "little" places like my toes and forearms.

            • Hair Texture:
            • Fine Hair

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            4.0

            Good for legs waxing

            By Tany

            from San Diego, CA

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

            • Misses Hair

            Best Uses

            • Legs

            Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

            I have use many different products, i have strong hair. For legs i always use ready to use wax strips and for underams i use warm wax because strips are newer strong enough to remove hair there.
            Parissa wax strips are good for legs, but i prefer veet strips, they are easier to warm and grip hair better (using one strip, which devided in 2 to finish both legs below knee)

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            1.0

            Back to shaving

            By JR

            from Central Coast California

            describe yourself Brand Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Easy To Wash Off
            • Minimal Pain

            Cons

            • Misses Hair

            Best Uses

              Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

              I'm going back to shaving. I used this product on recommendation from a friend who hates shaving her legs. Sure, it's easy to use and doesn't hurt. But I tried Parissa several times, and each time it only seemed to get about a third of the hair. It left so much hair that I have to conclude that this product just does not work for me. With that much hair left, I have to shave anyway.

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              5.0

              Works well

              By Andrea

              from Raleigh, NC

              describe yourself Budget Buyer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Minimal Pain

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Legs

                Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

                I've used these for years on my legs. I use a hair dryer to heat them instead of rubbing them together, and that works well. Gets most hair with minimal pain.

                • Hair Texture:
                • Coarse Hair

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                5.0

                THE BEST AT-HOME WAX PRODUCT TO USE!!!

                By Happy Gal

                from Vermont

                describe yourself Brand Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Bikini Line
                  • Body

                  Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

                  The results with this wax are amazing! It is ridiculously simple to use, grabs all hair with very minimal touch-up plucking for strays, and the wax cleans off easily with any type of oil (preferably baby oil on a warm, damp wash cloth). There was very little redness or bumpiness immediately after use, the wax is very gentle to the skin. This product has eliminated the routine need for pricier spa visits, I am officially a devoted fan of this product!

                  • Hair Texture:
                  • Coarse Hair

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                  4.0

                  This product is pretty good.

                  By sylvia

                  from Los Angeles, CA

                  describe yourself Brand Buyer

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                  • Difficult To Wash Off
                  • Misses Hair

                  Best Uses

                  • Body
                  • Face
                  • Underarms

                  Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

                  The main cons about this product is that it doesn't work as well when the weather is too hot or too cold. But overall I would still recommend it.

                  • Hair Texture:
                  • Coarse Hair

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                  5.0

                  I'm a convert!

                  By Jones

                  from Los Angeles

                  describe yourself Brand Buyer

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Easy To Wash Off
                  • Gets All Hair
                  • Heats Quickly
                  • Minimal Pain

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Bikini Line
                    • Body
                    • Legs

                    Comments about Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips, Legs & Body, 16 ea:

                    Simple to use and does the job! All you need...

                    • Hair Texture:
                    • Fine Hair

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