Waxing beauty therapy

2. TYPES OF WAX
Honey Wax
Cream Wax
Organic Wax
Roller Wax
Sugar Paste
Hot Wax
Strips of Wax

3. HOT WAX
• Less pliable and more brittle than warm waxes.
• Contain natural resins and microcrystalline
waxes.
• Heated to a working temperature of 68 degrees
Celsius depending on the manufacturers
instructions.
• No strip used.

4. HONEY WAX
• Resembles honey when it is heated up to 40
degrees
• Contains refined gum resin and chemical
tackifers
• Strip Method
• It is a warm wax

5. CREAM WAX
• Opaque wax available in various colours
depending on ingredients.
• Working Temperature is 35 to 40 degrees
Celsius
• Anti inflammatory and moisturising
properties
• Strip Method
• Warm Wax

6. ORGANIC WAX
• Similar consistency and working temperature to
cream wax.
• Contains only natural ingredients that are less
irritating to the skin.
• Strip method
• Wax wax

7. ROLLER WAX
• Individual applicators containing wax.
• Heated in specialised equipment.
• Wax is rollered onto area and removed with
strips.

8. SUGAR PASTE
• Sugar, lemon juice and water mixture.
• Use strip method or rolled over the skin with
fingers as a ball of thick paste.

9. STRIPS OF WAX
• Available as paper or cloth or muslin
• Paper strips are stiffer and can be less messy.
• Cloth strips are good for curved or delicate
areas such as underarm and face.
• All strips can be cut to size.

10. CONTRA INDICATIONS
• Skin Infection
• Skin Inflammation
• Recent Scar Tissue
• Raised or Hairy Moles
• Cuts Bruises or Abrasions
• Varicose Veins
• Skin Tags
• Conditions such as ring worm

11. SAFETY AND HYGIENE
• Protect treatment couch with covers and couch roll.
• Protects clients clothing
• Wear protective clothing or apron
• Check for contra indications and allergies
• Sterilize scissors and tweezers before and after use
• Test wax temperature
• Stretch skin to avoid bruising

12. SAFETY AND HYGIENE
• Apply and Remove as directed.
• Wear disposable gloves
• Monitor skin reactions and client comfort
• Maintain correct working temperature of wax
• Dispose of clinical waste as directed by
legislation.

13. TREATMENT PLANNING
• Hair should not be removed by other methods between
waxing treatments.
• Hair needs to be at least ½ cm long for best results.
• Hot wax can be used on shorter hairs
• If hairs are too short or too long treatment will be
unsuccessful.
• On average waxing should be repeated every 4 to 6
weeks.

14. CONTRA ACTIONS
An Abnormal reaction may be…
• Excessive erythema
• Skin Irritation
• Burning Sensation
• Bruising due to poor technique
• Advise client to apply a cold compress to sooth the area.
• Advise seeking GP referral if contraction persists.

15. HOMECARE