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B26/B27 24 Provide female and male intimate waxing services Level 3 Beauty Therapy Identify the area you are going to apply wax to, usually the size of your thumb, and apply the wax with the tip of the spatula going against the hair growth, and back down in a figure of eight (almost like you are buttering toast). You can be quite firm against the skin to ensure you have lied all the hairs from the skin and they are all caught up in the wax. You must make sure the area of wax is thick enough so that when you pull, it comes off in one go. If it is too thinly spread it will split and peel, leaving very thin strips on the skin. Wait for a few seconds for the wax to dry; when you can pat it without wax sticking to your hand, you can remove it. Like all waxing, aer much practice your treatment time will become quicker and the faster the action, the less painful for the client. Correct temperature Hot wax should be of a gooey consistency, easily spreadable into a thick figure of eight. If the wax is too hot, not only will you burn your client but you will not get enough onto the hair. When the wax is the same consistency as thick honey, test the temperature on yourself first on the inside of your wrist. This is an especially sensitive area, so will give you a clearer indication of how it would feel to the client. Remember you are waxing a very sensitive area and so must ensure the wax is not too hot. Test the wax on yourself and then on the client so you both agree that the temperature is fine for use and the client is not at risk from burning. When your client is ready, move the towel exposing one side, wipe the area with a sterilising lotion or surgical spirit and blot with a tissue. When the area is clean and dry, apply pre-wax purified, unperfumed powder to the area using a cotton round, liing the hair away from the skin as you go. This will allow the wax to grip to the hair, ensuring a clean removal with no tugging; it will also protect the delicate skin against the wax and allow you to determine the direction of hair growth. If a client has particularly long hair that you feel may get caught in the wax, use small scissors or, if very careful, an electrical trimmer to take down the length. Female intimate waxing It is easiest if the client is lying flat on the bed, rather than semi-reclining, as this allows the underneath tissue to be slightly more taut, but you must be guided by your client and their comfort. Expose one side of the area before removing the towel, ask your client to bend one knee so that the foot is touching the opposite knee and the bent leg is flat to the couch. Then li the towel away and fold it over; this will ensure your client doesn’t feel entirely exposed. When working on the other side, unfold the towel so it covers the entire lap again, straighten your client’s leg, walk round and repeat on the other side. At this point it is important you feel comfortable with performing the treatment. Although most clients will feel so self-conscious they will be very clean and washed, you may come across a client who is unaware how intimate the waxing can be and comes less than prepared. If you feel for hygiene reasons you will not be able to go ahead with the treatment, simply cover your client again and explain very clearly and professionally that you would like them to rebook the appointment, when it’s a more convenient time for them to have a bath or shower immediately before the appointment. Do not make your client feel embarrassed and assure them you would like to see them again to avoid losing their custom. If you are happy to go ahead, ask your client what it is exactly they want removed, whilst you prepare the skin. There are many different names for different shapes – the Hollywood, Brazilian and Vegas – but each client/spa/ therapist will have a different idea as to what they mean, so be sure you are clear as to exactly what they want removed. Some clients may even wish to show you. Think about it essential oils Key terms Essential oil
Think about it Supporting the skin Apply the wax to a small section, thick enough to coat the area and with a thick rim to aid removal. When removing the wax you will pull against the hair growth, so you must ensure you have a good ‘lip’ or edge to pull, so you have a good enough hold to remove it quickly. Once you are happy with the wax application, ask your client to help you stretch the area. One hand should be at the top of the hair pulling upward and the other in the crease of the hip pulling outward; you will then place a hand directly in front of the wax. Confident that the skin is taut in every direction, flick the lip until you have enough free edge to grasp and whip the wax off quickly and strongly. Move your client’s hands as you move around the area making sure that her two hands and your supporting hand make a triangle around the area you are about to wax, as this will ensure the skin is taut from every angle. If your client is unable to help you stretch, try to keep the skin as tight as you can. As you work around the area, you may wish to move your client into a different position to ensure the skin is tight. Asking your client to li her knee to her chest and pulling it into her body will keep the area around her anus taut and if you are finding it difficult to reach an area, your client on all fours will allow easy access. As long as you instruct your client to pull with you so the skin is always taut, and you apply a thick enough layer with a good lip for grip, you will drastically minimise discomfort. Male intimate waxing Other practical units It is easiest for male waxing to start with the client on all fours, with the bed flat, and the client should keep a T-shirt on the upper body for warmth. Socks may be kept on too, but do be careful not to drip or flick any wax onto them by accident. Remember that the client is facing away from you, so always talk through every action and engage with them – they cannot see what you are doing and sudden application will make them jump! Ask the client to use one hand or arm to steady himself and the other hand to support all of his genitals, pulling them upwards and slightly towards his stomach. This will stretch the skin and allow better application and removal. Test the wax on yourself on the inner wrist, then do a small patch test on the client on the inner thigh to ensure the temperature is comfortable. Provide female and male intimate waxing services Unit B26/B27 25
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