10 Best Hair Waxes for Women UK 2024 | TIGI, Lee Stafford and More

It could only be Lee Stafford at the top spot for us. Everything in this London-lad-turned-celebrity-business-mogul's range works like a charm and smells like an angel's boudoir too. There are several cool texturising waxes in his Messed Up range, but we like this light, non-sticky spray best.

For textured hair whether long, medium, short, curly, straight or afro, spray two sharp pumps of this lighter-than-air wax onto the area you want to deal with and either twizzle or muss, depending on your desired effect. This decent-sized bottle is affordable, provides lasting 'Who me? Like this?' just-out-of-bed energy and is totally cruelty-free. Win! 

Every woman should try out the pixie crop hair do in her lifetime, just for fun. In order to style it to look its most adorable, we recommend The Cream Pixie Wac by L'Oreal which promises up to 12 hours of flexible hold, plenty of texture and a divine floral scent too. 

Nobody wants a fluffy, pouffy, bouncy cropped hairstyle thank you very much. No! We want supple tresses with plenty of movement and the option to jiggle and re-shape our do as often as we please. Well, this cream-wax blend is definitely the answer and at this price, it's a proper steal as well.

You can always trust the Bed Head range from Tigi to not only work wonders on your helpless hair but to smell blooming marvellous too. We recommend this product to anyone who wants proper texture and seriously firm hold in one handy product. It's called putty, but it's essentially a paste, using polymers (in the plastic family) to fuse the hair shaft into place. 

What could be more enticing than hair that smells like a pina colada, really? Apart from maybe hair that smells like a pina colada and looks like it's been styled by a world-famous hairdresser instead of little old you! This is one of Amazon's very best selling products with more than a hundred five-star ratings, so take the people's word for it if you can't take ours.

Apart from anything else, this popular locking wax from black hair experts Jamaican Mango and Lime smells pretty delectable. The business started small and now has a huge customer base, thanks to the care and expertise of their Philadelphia-based team. 

The firm locking wax is popular with those seeking to transform their afro hair into glorious locs, but there are plenty of other options on the menu too! This one utilises moringa oil and manuka honey for the best possible smoothing effect, helping to seal locks and keep them looking defined. 

Mobsters are another haircare brand popular with those who favour that old-school retro vintage hair look. Like Suavecito, they've released The Duchess especially for their female customers, who loved the men's products so much they demanded a girlier version. This one is scented with natural flower oils for a ladylike twist.

This product is ideal for any woman hoping to achieve a sexy masculine quiff or a slicked-back 1950s 'do. It would be perfect for combing lightly through Victory Rolls to keep them sleek and safely in place. Use this product on straight or curly hair of any length for serious hold and shine.

Pick this offering from hair styling monolith Toni and Guy if you love the idea of a product that not only lasts on your hair but in the bottle too. We can't get enough of the zingy, vibrant smell that reminds us of a hairdresser that opens out onto the beach!

This product is water-based, so it flutters down onto hair in a fine mist, and won't weigh down even very fine hair types. It will create a gorgeous matte-effect texture that no one will suspect came out of a bottle. A couple of spritzes shaken through short barnets results in amazing messy bed-head effects.

This hair paste is made by Aveda, a brand aimed at professionals but now available at high street prices. This award-winning company has decades of experience, which is clear to see from this effective finishing paste. This product is best for keeping short, funky styles in place.

The superstar ingredient here is flaxseed oil, which is packed with nutrients and plumping fatty acids to gently hydrate hair as it's moulded into place. Use a pea-sized amount of this gorgeous-smelling paste on dry hair, tickle it through mid-lengths to ends and enjoy a hairstyle that lasts all day. This is our most expensive recommendation, so make sure you budget carefully!

We think this is the best product on the market for a silky, glossy wet-look hairstyle, though steer clear if your hair tends towards greasiness. Davines is a lesser-known brand celebrated wildly by those who know the secret. The brand was founded in Parma, Italy in 1983 and they pride themselves on sustainable beauty and carbon-neutral products. 

For a shiny, glossy finish, sweep your fingertip lightly over the surface of this sweet-scented wax, which is made from 90% organic, natural ingredients. Warm a small amount of the product between your hands and slick it through hair for a luxurious dripping shine worthy of a Milan catwalk. Perhaps a little pricey for the quantity, but very effective nonetheless.

Here is one of the few effective hair wax sticks on the market, which just so happens to be beloved by online shoppers all over the world. KeraCare is a beauty brand aimed at textured hair, in particular Black and afro hair which thrives when treated with plenty of nourishing oils – just like this product's castor oil. 

However, it's also suitable for waves, spikes, curls, or smoothing flyaways, providing effortless matte texture to whoever craves it. We love the fact you can pop this stick in your pocket or bag and give your locks a smoothing touch-up on the go! A few customers suggest this product may be sticky in finer hair, so keep that in mind while you shop.

Calling all curly girls! Looking for wax to smooth your tresses into enviable twirls? This is a cracking choice. Suavecito are a cruelty-free brand popular with rockabilly types and other vintage aficionados, and this is their offering for their female fans. Best for medium to long hair, it washes out easily and brings bounce and shine!

This pomade can be eased through tight or loose curls with a comb to eliminate flyaways and produce a sleek, flawless up-do or simply guarantee your ringlets are the bomb. While the ingredients are similar to another pomade on our list, this one has fewer glowing reviews, so we've ranked it a little lower.