Gone in a Strip
What is soft wax best used for?
Larger areas like legs, back & arms
What is the first step in any waxing process?
Cleanse & apply pre-wax oil to the skin.
Hair must be 3/4 inches long in order to wax.
FALSE
*Hair must be between 1/4-1/2 inches. Any longer it needs to be trimmed.
How do you remove hard wax?
Creating a "lip" to pull.
What do you apply to the skin when ending the waxing service?
Soothing lotion.
Is soft wax applied in the direction or against the direction of hair growth?
In the direction of hair growth.
Why is it important to hold the skin taut when removing wax?
- Reduce pain
- Prevent bruising
- Prevent lift the skin
At what angle should wax be applied to the skin?
45-degree angle
True or False: Hard wax needs to be applied in a thin layer in order to successfully remove hair.
FALSE
*Hard wax requires a THICK application.
What is the aftercare within 24 hours of a wax appointment? (*Hint: There are 4)
- Avoid excessive sweating
- No harsh exfoliants
- Use gentle cleansers
- Wear moisturizer & sunscreen
What must you use to remove soft wax?
Wax Strips
How do you test the wax temperature before starting the service?
Apply a small amount of wax to your wrist.
When do you do IMMEDIATLEY after applying wax to the skin?
Throw away the stick! NO DOUBLE DIPPING!
Name 3 body areas that hard wax is best suited for.
1) Bikini/Brazilian
2) Nose
3) Underarms
Name 2 ingredients to help reduce irritation.
1) Aloe
2) Tee Tree Oil
What is the approximate size of a wax strip?
3in X 9in
What is a consequence of letting your hard wax sit to cool & dry on the skin?
Wax will break/chip, preventing a clean removal.
Name 6 contraindications for waxing.
Broken Skin
Cold Sores
Recent Exfoliation (on the face)
Accutane (6 months)
Retinol (6 months)
Uncontrolled diabetes
Sunburn
Thin Skin
Scabs
Filler Botox ( one month)
Blood thinners
Name 1 benefit of using hard wax over soft wax?
- Less irritation
- No strips needed
- Lower risk of lifting skin
- Clean up after using soft wax
Fill in the blank:
Clients need to stop using ______ & not have received a _______, 1 week prior to waxing appointment.
1)Topical Ointment Medication: Retin-A, Retinol, Accutane
2) Advanced Exfoliation: Chemical Peel, Microderm, Dermaplane
How many times can soft wax be applied and why?
No more than ONE time because you can lift the skin.
Name a common mistake made during wax REMOVAL.
Pulling up and not parallel to the skin.
List the steps of a waxing appointment from the moment the client walks in the door to the "fond farewell". (*Hint: 11 steps)
SETUP
CONSULTATION
DRAPE
PREP SKIN: CLEANSE/PRE-WAX OIL
SKIN ANALYSIS-CHECK FOR CONTRAINDICATIONS
INSTRUCTOR CHECK
PERFORM WAX
True or False: Hard wax adheres to the skin and hair, while Soft wax adheres to the hair.
FALSE
Hard wax adheres to hair ONLY.
Soft wax adheres to hair and skin.
When can a client resume using Vitamin A and/or topical treatments?
1 week after the waxing appointment.