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- 2. TYPES OF WAX HoneyWax Cream Wax Organic Wax Roller Wax Sugar Paste Hot Wax Strips of Wax
- 3. HOT WAX • Lesspliable 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 • Resembleshoney 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 • Opaquewax 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 • Similarconsistency and working temperature to cream wax. • Contains only natural ingredients that are less irritating to the skin. • Strip method • Wax wax
- 7. ROLLER WAX • Individualapplicators 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 • SkinInfection • 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 • Hairshould 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 Abnormalreaction 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.
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