Chapter 10

Carry out waxing services

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Carry out waxing services

A wet razor is one method of hair removal

A clean and hygienic set up for the waxing trolley

Direction of hair growth

Hot wax in disc form

Hot wax in a tub

A roller or flat-head waxing system

1. Cleanse the area with pre-wax or antibacterial lotion.

Warm wax (half leg)

Warm wax (half leg)

2. Check the consistency of the wax before testing it on yourself. Remember, if the wax is allowed to overheat, it will become runny

and will give off fumes. If the wax is the correct consistency, test the wax on the inside of your wrist.

3. If it feels comfortable, you can apply a small amount on the client’s skin in the area to be treated.

Warm wax (half leg)

4. Take sufficient wax onto the spatula, then scrape one side of the spatula on the bar of the heater and hold flat as you

move towards the client to avoid drips.

Warm wax (half leg)

Warm wax (half leg)

5. Apply the wax with the edge of the spatula following the hair growth to give a thin layer. The skin must be supported with the free

hand to prevent overstretching the skin.

6. Take a fabric or paper strip and press it over the wax. Smooth over firmly with the hand to ensure the wax is

sticking to the strip.

Warm wax (half leg)

Warm wax (half leg)

7. Grip the bottom edge of the strip with the fingers and pull the strip away very quickly against the direction of hair growth. Stretch and support the skin with the other hand. The strip should always be

removed parallel to the skin. The same strip can be used again until it becomes thick with wax and does not remove the hair. It can be

disposed of by folding the wax sides together and placing in a suitable container away from the client.

8. Any remaining hairs can be removed with sterile tweezers.

Warm wax (half leg)

9. When complete apply aftercare lotion.

Warm wax (half leg)

1. Prepare and protect the client to maintain modesty.

Warm wax (bikini line)

2. Cleanse the area.

Warm wax (bikini line)

3. Test the temperature on a hair-free area.

Warm wax (bikini line)

4. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth.

Warm wax (bikini line)

5. Place a clean wax strip onto the wax and press firmly.

Warm wax (bikini line)

6. Remove the wax strip against the hair growth using the stretching technique.

Warm wax (bikini line)

7. Apply waxing aftercare lotion with a cotton pad.

Warm wax (bikini line)

1. Prepare and protect the client to maintain modesty.

Warm wax (underarm)

2. Cleanse the area.

Warm wax (underarm)

3. Test the temperature on a hair-free area.

Warm wax (underarm)

4. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth.

Warm wax (underarm)

5. Place a clean wax strip onto the wax and press firmly.

Warm wax (underarm)

6. Remove the wax strip against the hair growth using the stretching technique.

Warm wax (underarm)

7. Apply waxing aftercare lotion with a cotton pad.

Warm wax (underarm)

1. Prepare and protect the client.

Eyebrow wax

2. Cover the eye with a shaped cotton pad.

Eyebrow wax

3. Cleanse the area with pre-wax.

Eyebrow wax

4. Protect the eyebrow hair with petroleum jelly.

Eyebrow wax

5. Test the temperature on a hair-free area.

Eyebrow wax

6. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth with an orange stick or small spatula.

Eyebrow wax

7. Place a clean wax strip onto the wax and press firmly.

Eyebrow wax

8. Remove the wax strip against the hair growth using the stretching technique.

Eyebrow wax

9. Apply waxing aftercare lotion with a cotton pad.

Eyebrow wax

1. Prepare and protect the client.

Lip wax

2. Cleanse the area with pre-wax.

Lip wax

3. Test the temperature on a hair-free area nearby.

Lip wax

4. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth with an orange stick or small spatula.

Lip wax

5. Place a clean wax strip onto the wax and press firmly.

Lip wax

6. Remove the wax strip against the hair growth using the stretching technique.

Lip wax

7. Apply waxing aftercare lotion with a cotton pad.

Lip wax

1. Check the consistency of the wax and test the temperature on your wrist and then on a small area of the client’s skin.

Hot or hard wax (bikini line)

Hot or hard wax (bikini line)

2. Apply the wax against the direction of hair growth, following the growth pattern. It should be applied thickly, building up one or two

layers quickly. Press onto the skin as it cools to increase its attachment to the hairs.

Hot or hard wax (bikini line)

3. Flick up the bottom edge of the strip, gripping the wax between the thumb and first finger, with the free hand supporting the skin.

Remove the wax using a long, quick movement. Odd hairs can be tweezed but larger areas of remaining hair will require further

application.

4. Apply after-wax lotion with cotton wool.

Hot or hard wax (bikini line)

1. Prepare and protect the client to maintain modesty.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)

2. Cleanse the area with pre-wax.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)

3. Test the temperature on a hair-free area nearby.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)

4. Apply the wax against the direction of hair growth.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)

5. Remove the wax strip against the direction of hair growth, using the stretching technique.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)

6. Apply waxing aftercare lotion with a cotton pad.

Hot or hard wax (underarm)