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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
Warm wax (half leg)
1. Cleanse the area with pre-wax or antibacterial lotion.
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.
Warm wax (half leg)
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)
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.
Warm wax (half leg)
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)
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.
Warm wax (half leg)
8. Any remaining hairs can be removed with sterile tweezers.
Warm wax (half leg)
9. When complete apply aftercare lotion.
Warm wax (bikini line)
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 (underarm)
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.
Eyebrow wax
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.
Lip 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.
Hot or hard wax (bikini line)
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)
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.
Hot or hard wax (bikini line)
4. Apply after-wax lotion with cotton wool.
Hot or hard wax (underarm)
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.