Protocol of Using Hard Wax for Hair Removal

Hard wax is a depilatory wax that is used in the effective removal of unwanted hair without the need for a strip. It is mostly preferred for waxing hair removal in sensitive body parts like underarm, face, or the bikini area.
Hard wax will be very efficient for the removal of short and stubborn hair without causing too much irritation or redness on the skin. Below is a guide on the proper way of using hard wax for hair removal:

• Put a wax in a wax warmer that has adjustable temperature and allow it to melt in the highest possible temperature for at least 15 minutes. You will then turn the temperature to a lower degree so that it can cool down to a temperature that will not burn the client which should be 130 degrees. If you notice that the wax is too hot, you can add cold wax to the wax heater as this will automatically lower the temperature.
• Ensure that the skin that will be worked on during the waxing hair removal has been cleaned from all makeup and dirt as they may inhibit the proper working of the wax. The cleanser’s choice should be made according to the nature of the client’s skin. If the skin is sensitive, a cleanser that is made for sensitive skin should be used.
• Once the skin is thoroughly clean, pre-waxing oil should be applied on the skin to prevent the wax from getting stuck onto the skin. It will also be a way of soothing the skin to ensure that there will be less irritation during the waxing hair removal. It is important to ensure that the skin does not get too oily.
• Take the heated wax and apply it against the direction of the hair growth using considerable pressure. The thickness of the wax should amount to a banana peel and should have a lip towards the edge.
• Once you are sure that the wax has settled, pull it against the direction of the hair growth and once this is done, apply pressure on the skin to provide a soothing effect on the skin.
• Cleanse the client’s skin to help in closing the hair follicles and ensure that there is no residue that will lead to irritation after the waxing hair removal.
• After the hair is removed, apply a soothing lotion that has ingredients like aloe, chamomile, or tea tree which will also provide an antibacterial benefit in addition to soothing the irritated skin.

It is important to inform the client of the best way that she will take care of the skin after the waxing hair removal. Some of the aftercare procedures will include staying away from the sun to avoid suffering from sunburn. Advice should also be given on the best products that will be used on the skin to reduce the occurrence of the side effects that may be caused by waxing hair removal. If the client will be able to follow the right procedure, he will be less likely to suffer from ingrown hair or breakouts that most affects those that allowed a person who is not a professional to remove the hair.

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