I used to try to make something out of sugar and lemons at home too, but it was too much mess, and sometimes it came out great, and sometimes it didnt… even if it does come out good , its just an extra step and is time consuming
Now a big relief for me, i have found really affordable alternatives that work for me… I use Alexandria brand for arms and legs, its not painful at all, and removes hair very effectively… never leaving any…
I use Nads, for underarms/bikini area, personally I find it strong enough to be used in those areas without any problems (but others may not)
both these brands can be found in drug stores in the US, such as CVS
removing hair by waxing or sugaring is not rocket science, if u are using the right products…if u can get something strong enough , then i think it is totally doable at home… the poster asked specifically for brands that can be used at home by herself.. l know that some girls would love to to find a good waxing/sugaring product and would prefer doing it themselves in the privacy of their own homes…others ofcourse wanna go to licensed salons or what not, and thats fine too its their choice…
Give Nads gel and alexanderia gel a try,
You can use nads on legs/arms if u find alexandria to be not as strong, although i find it to be perfect for legs and arms … the jars i buy (alexandria is way cheaper than nads, and nads jar is also not bad for upto like 20 dollars) last me for months and months…
I have never found any sally hanson products to be any good…i actually did give the sally hanson home use wax a try once, and wouldnt recommend it over the two brands i have mentioned…