The document discusses various statements about waxing and whether they are true or false, including that waxing does not make hair grow thicker, it can be painful but the heat kills bacteria, and hair seen after treatment does not necessarily mean a poor service. It then outlines the learning outcomes and requirements for units B6 and B5, including how to prepare for waxing treatments, the different treatment areas that must be demonstrated, and contraindications for waxing.

1. True or false?
• Waxing makes the hair grow thicker.
• Waxing is extremely painful.
• The wax is hot enough to kill any bacteria.
• If you see any hair after treatment this shows a poor
service.
• Waxing causes burns to the skin.
• You should never be waxed when on your period.
• The longer the hair is the better results will be.
• It harms the skin and pulls the skin increasing
wrinkles to some areas

2. B6 Carry out waxing services
&
B5 Enhance eyebrows and lashes
6.1.15
Week 15

3. Learning Outcomes
BY THE END OF THE SESSION TODAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…
1. Identify and describe salon requirements for preparing the
following; client, therapist & working area
2. State health and safety, salon rules and legislation surrounding
waxing
3. Explain waste disposal methods for waxing
4. Identify correct working temperature of warm wax
5. Enrol and access employment and personal learning qualification
6. Action plan unit progress for N2 and N3 theory and practical
7. Access one file, oracle and college e mail accounts
8. Carry out a patch test for lash and brow tinting procedures and
identify the importance of this and updating client records

4. B6 Waxing Unit requirements
• work unsupervised safely and effectively
• remove hair from the body and face whilst adapting
techniques according to the treatment area
• advise on aftercare treatment
• recognise a range of contra-indications that restrict or
prevent treatment
• recognise a range of skin conditions
• recognise a range of hair removal products
• recognise methods of sterilisation
• recognise methods of communication
• have knowledge of legislation applicable
• have a basic knowledge of the skin and its function

5. B6 Practical assessment requirements
• Competent observation on minimum on 4 different
clients on 4 separate occasions
• Treatment areas to include;
1. Eyebrows
2. Upper lip
3. Chin
4. Full leg
5. Half leg
6. Under arm
7. Bikini line
• Using hot and warm wax methods

6. Preparation of;
Environment for
waxing
Therapist for
waxing
Client for
waxing

7. Warm Wax
• Available since 1975 and is the market leader for hair removal taking over from
hot wax
• Warm wax creates a sticky coating on the hairs, which makes them adhere to
a paper or fabric strip. It is applied at a lower temperature (of 43 degrees) than
hot wax.
• Warm wax is a mixture of glucose syrup and zinc oxide with synthetic resins
and soothing agents such as azulene added to it. Fructose syrup-honey is an
alternative base for warm wax.
• Solid mass when cold
• Supplied in plastic tubs or tins
• Liquefies when melted
• Colours range from, cream, pink, green, brown to clear according to make
• Ingredients vary with manufacturer
• The wax heater has 2 settings, a melting temperature of 47 degrees and a
holding/working temperature of 43 degrees, which allows the wax to be left on
all day without being detrimental to the efficiency of the wax and without
causing an unpleasant odour.

8. Contra-indications
Any of the following conditions the
wax depilation treatment should
not be carried out (PREVENT):
• Swelling
• Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
• Skin disorders such as
recent haemorrhaging and bruising
• Recent scar tissue
• Diabetes
• Severe varicose veins
• Loss of skin sensation
• Fractures or sprains
• Defective circulation
• Folliculitis
• Severe skin conditions
Restrict the treatment:
• Non severe varicose veins
• Cuts and abrasions
• Heat rash
• Sunburn
• Warts
• Hairy moles
• Bruises

9. Homework for next week!
• To complete the HABIA codes of practice
research.
• List and describe the structures of the hair
diagram and draw the hair structure.
• Recap structure of the skin.