You want to insure you’re choosing the right wax for you, your client and the area you are treating
How to choose your wax
Choosing the right wax type is essential for effective, safe, and comfortable hair removal. The main types—hot wax, warm wax, and strip wax—each serve different skin types and areas. Hot wax is ideal for sensitive areas like the face, underarms, and bikini line, as it grips the hair without sticking to the skin. Warm wax, often used with strips, is great for larger areas like legs and arms, offering quick coverage and removal. Strip wax (a type of warm wax) is efficient for fine hair and large surface areas. Selecting the right wax ensures better results, minimizes irritation, and keeps your client’s skin healthy and smooth
Weather this is strip or hot wax we have you covered - We offer a wide range of trusted brands and to help you create the perfect treatment/finish you and your and your clients.
Wax Cartridges
Our cartridge wax products are suitable for all skin types and gives you a faster approach to strip waxing for larger areas, the sealed cartridge design prevents cross-contamination as the roller is the only part that comes into contact with the skin , gives you an even application. These are great for large areas only as you do need to dispose of the cartridge once finished with that client.
Warm Wax
Suitable for all skin types, strip wax in this form is more cost effective than cartridges as you can use this on multiple clients (as you’re not double dipping) you have the ability to use this wax in smaller hard to reach places
Hot Wax
Great for sensitive areas, ideal for finer shorter hair growth as this wax grips the hair not the skin.
Disposable products
Using disposable products in waxing treatments is crucial for maintaining hygiene and safety. They help prevent cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria or infections between clients. Disposable applicators, strips, and gloves ensure a fresh, clean tool is used every time, promoting a professional and sanitary environment. This not only protects clients but also builds trust and upholds high standards in your salon or spa. Check out our range of disposable products to help you archive high standards of hygiene during your waxing services
Aftercare following waxing is crucial to minimize irritation, prevent ingrowns and ensure your skin heals smoothly.
Top tips for post waxing 24 hours after treatments
DO
keep area clean, cleanse with lukewarm water and use fragrance free soap for the first 48 hours post treatment to prevent irritation
Sooth skin - to reduce redness and inflammation
DONT
Touch the area after treatment - hands carry bacteria that can course breakouts
Hot showers, baths or saunas - heat can irritate freshly waxed skin
No scented products - this can course further irritation to the skin
Ongoing Aftercare
Exfoliate - 2-3 times per week, use a soft glove r mild scrub to prevent ingrowns
Moisturize daily -hydrated skin heals better this also helps with ingrowns and your less likely to develop bumps
Use ingrown hair treatments - to prevent ingrowns
Avoid shaving between waxing treatments - it can disrupt the hair growth cycle and make future waxing more painful
MYTH: waxing makes hair grow back thicker and darker
Waxing actually does the opposite overtime, repeated waxing weakens the hair follicle this will course the hair to grow back finer, softer and sparser
MYTH: You have to let your hair grow really long before waxing
You only need about 1/4 inch of hair (like a grain of rice)
MYTH: waxing causes more ingrown hairs than shaving
Waxing does reduce ingrowns in the long term by pulling the hair from the root. with regular exfoliation and proper aftercare you will most likely have fewer ingrowns
MYTH: you shouldn’t wax if you have sensitive skin
waxing is perfectly safe for sensitive skin when done properly, there are specific waxes that you can use for these types of skin
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