Waxing may seem to be a simple hair removal technique, but it has a lot more than the application of a strip of paper and then pulling it off. You need to generate perfect results without causing any harm to your skin. You require a high level of expertise and make use of a natural method that has a reduced level of irritation. Here are some of the common waxing mistakes that individuals make.
- Not Talking to the Customer
It is paramount to consult the client whether he will be doing a two-hour full body waxing treatment or five minutes underarm waxing. This communication helps the waxer to know whether he is dealing with a veteran or newbie. The expert should also understand your type of skin and whether you have any skin condition that can have adverse effects on the procedure.
The waxer should ask you if you have had any changes on your skin in the recent past plus any other essential details he should have. A reputable waxing professional will also make some follow up after the treatment. You can avoid potentially uncomfortable and harmful situations by having a quick chat beforehand.
- Not Cleaning the Skin Before Waxing
Don’t assume that the skin is clean just because it has no signs of dirt. You will always find deodorants, creams, dust, and sweat on the body making it hard for the wax to stick to the surface and grab the unwanted hair. The expert should advise his or her clients to avoid swimming in chlorinated water or taking a gym session before the treatment. Spray alcohol on a clean piece of cloth and wipe it on the area that you want to wax before drying it with a disposable piece of fabric.
Use a dry body brush to brush the skin to remove any ingrown hairs and them smear some baby powder on the surface. It absorbs all the excess moisture so that the strip and wax can grab each other tightly.
- Not Thinking About the Customer
Waxing can be physically demanding, but it can become harder when the expert is working between multiple stations, twisting around and bending over. Let the waxer have a trolley that she can move with around the room and park next to the customer she is serving. The professional should pay maximum attention to the customer she is serving. Walking up and down can be destructive to the whole process.
- Not Being Kin with Hygiene
Waxing is a delicate process that can result in several infections. Make sure the expert washers her hands, wear gloves, covers all wounds, does not re-use single-use equipment and sterilizes the tools. The room should also be sparkling clean. These measures will safeguard the personal safety of both the waxer and her clients. Hands can always sweat in the gloves hence you have to wash them after each treatment to avoid developing micro-organisms. Therefore, the expert should use anti-bacterial hand wash to maintain maximum levels of cleanliness.
