Waxing Tips Every Esthetician Must Master

Waxing as many people see it, is not just waxing. A lot goes into the whole process from mental to physical preparation of the esthetician and client respectively to everything else. Most of the time, when you go to a professional for waxing, when the process goes wrong by any chance; the esthetician is always the one to blame. Granted, this is a significant accusation since similarly to any process done by hands; anything can go wrong. However, you still want to make a good impression to your clients in order to create long term business relationships that will steer the growth of your business. Soft wax is often the best choice for estheticians as it is easier to melt and apply on large areas of the body. There is another option, of course, but that highly depends on your preference and clients’ needs.

There are a number of tips that estheticians can use in their trade to make their work much easier and their clients much happier. Here is the list:-

Consultations before Sessions

The most important thing about the waxing business is the client. Above everything else, the client is the one person you want to make sure you understand. And yes, consultations are the best way to do so because you get to have a one on one with the potential client and understand where they are coming from. During this time they can tell you’re their expectations, fears and everything else in between such as-hard wax preference over the soft one. It is also equally important to the client to have this sit down with you because they get to know what your spa is all about and whether they want to get their hair removed there. It is a win-win situation for you both.

Discuss the Rules and Guidelines of Home Care

Truthfully speaking, clients usually end up messing up with their skin after waxing and blame estheticians for the effects that emerge. But that can be changed with a proper discussion between the client and esthetician concerning the guidelines they should follow immediately after waxing and mostly during the hair-growth period. Home care is quite important, and in order to have a successful waxing experience every time they visit your spa, they need t understand what it is they have been doing wrong and how to fix it.

Wax Strips Removal

Applying the wax on the skin is probably the most boring thing about waxing. This means that removing the wax strips and seeing clients have the most bizarre reactions is perhaps the highlight of the whole process. That said, wax can be very tricky to remove, and if not done correctly, you could leave chunks of hair on the skin. This is not a pretty picture for anyone and could cost you your most important client. Therefore, the best thing to do is always to remove the strip as fast as possible. The swift movement often ensures that the hairs are removed from their roots and hence you get a clean waxed skin. 

Getting the Skin Ready

Preparing the skin is one of the primary things that you will have to master as an esthetician. Different clients will have different skin types which will need you to have some skills in preparing before waxing. Apart from aftercare where you can use an excellent post-wax lotion, prepping the skin is very important. This is because you can prevent significant skin problems that most people face after waxing when done correctly. Of course you will have clients that will also come with makeup on and need their facial hair removed. In this case, having a makeup remover kit will go a long way in smoothening things out for both you and the client. 

Wax Application

If not the most important, applying the wax is the second most important job estheticians have. This is because, if misapplied, you will not only damage your clients’ skin but also lose the client and that is just not acceptable. It is vital to note that different wax types require different methods of applications for them to be effective. In fact, for a more straightforward explanation-keep in mind that for hard wax the layer should be a bit thick for the removal to be easy. Soft wax, on the other hand, should be applied in a thin layer since it is on a large surface area. Note that for both wax types, you have to leave a bit of wax in order to safely and efficiently remove it.

These are the essential tips that any esthetician should practice in order to run a successful business. Always use after wax products every time you wax a client and ensure you explain to them how to take care of themselves after the session and until the next one.