Hard wax (or stripless wax) comes in hard wax beads and doesn’t need strips to be removed – the wax is pulled in the opposite direction of hair growth using your hands. Creme (or soft) wax  comes in a creme liquid-like formula and needs a waxing strip to be applied and then pulled off. Both will give you silky smooth results, it simply depends on whichever method you find most effective for your hair removal routine.