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Comment by Crickett Enos on Saturday

Hey Lizabeth,

You don't need to do a client consultation form every time they come in, but you should ask if they have changed their routine or added any products that may be exfoliative (Retin A etc) then note if there are or aren't any changes on their original form for each visit.  Or you can do like doctors do and have a sign in sheet for appts and include a column that asks any changes to skin care or new meds.  That way you always have a record. Also, on your form you should have a disclaimer that states the side effects that may occur from waxing (lifting, bruising, redness, irritation, hives, itching etc).  That way at least your client is aware of the potential hazards and it gives you some CYA.

I use hard wax exclusively on the face and with hard wax you can (if needed) go over an area again.  As stephanie said the corners can be difficult.  The other trick to getting corners is to have them push their tongue into the corner of their mouth to extend the skin so it's easier to wax.  The vellous hair can be very tricky to get so molding with firm pressure really helps.  Also the skin on the lip needs to be held very taught upon removal as it is more prone to being loose.  If it's not held taught, there is a tendency for the skin to be pulled up upon removal which can cause lifting.

That said, lifting can happen no matter how careful you are or what wax you use.  Yes you can lift even when using hard wax.  And as you found, you may not even realize lifting has occurred. The important thing is not to panic, but, to be able to instruct your client on how to care for the skin post lifting. 

Don't beat yourself up, these things happen. 

Comment by Lizabeth Kristiansen on Friday

Do you have them fill out a consultation form every time or just yearly?

Comment by Stephanie G Laynes on Friday

Beth did you do a client consultation form? Did you know her skincare routine, products, etc? What I find when waxing with hard wax on the lip area is making sure the first application has to be pressed into the skin so it gets to the base of the hair. Sides of the mouth can be challenging but I have the client sing "o" so I can get all of the hair in the crease.

Comment by Beth Davis on May 25, 2012 at 9:05am

This is a bloober, but not funny, for me.  I had my first waxing accident and obviously am mortified.  I had a client come in for the  3rd time to wax her lip.  She told me in our first treatment she has sensitive skin.  I utilized hard wax.  The 2nd treatment same thing except the hair just below her nose wouldn't budge.  I rewaxed with soft wax, no problem.  This time I used hard wax and then soft over the side of her mouth and lifted the skin!  I've never done that before and didn't see it under the lamp when I was done.  She came back an hour later distrot.  I was in with another client.  She waited 20 mintues.  When I came out of the facial to wait for my client I was notified.  I was still with the current client so another Esti spoke with her.  When  I finally came out to speak with and she was showing me the irritation, I could barely see it and that made her even more pissed.  It looked like a scratch not lifted skin.  She was annoyed but felt reassured of the situation after speaking with the other esti and myself.  But she was abviously pissed and wrote a comment on the internet.  AHHH!!  OK, so first, rewaxing...is a no no...but I was told rewaxing after hard wax was ok.  NEVER AGAIN.  How could I have avoided this situation?  What to do when the hair doesn't come out??  thanks..mortified

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Comment by Stephanie G Laynes on April 27, 2012 at 11:39pm

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Comment by Crickett Enos on April 5, 2012 at 10:13pm

Victoria,  Really doesn't matter how much hair your client has, it's all in your technique and organizational skills.  I use either Alaska Ocean or  Cirepil Crystal Ocean (can wax).  I can do a full leg (both legs) in 40 minutes.  1/2 leg (both legs) in 15-20.  Waxing is like eating an elephant, you wouldn't try to eat him all at once would you?  Just one bite at a time right?  So when waxing, break it up in to sections AND when body waxing you must know how to speed wax.  There are many ways to attack a full leg wax, but here is what I do.  Start with the lower legs, they are the easiest part to work with .  Do one leg first, starting with the knee and kneecap.  Apply wax to the entire knee/kneecap area then remove.  Then apply wax on the entire front of the calf down to the toes, then remove.  Repeat on the other leg.  Then move up to the font/sides of the thighs, apply wax to one side front/side then remove, repeat on the other side.  The inside of the thigh can be difficult as it is generally fleshier and looser then the rest of the upper leg.  You need to get the skin in this area as tight as possible, so move your client around until you find a position that works.  You can try the #4 position.  You can have your client lie on their side with the bottom leg stretched out.  Whatever you need to do, do it as long as your client is flexible enough.   Once you get the front finished, the back side of the legs is a piece of cake you just turn them over and, if you have done your job correctly on the front, you should just have to wax straight down the center on the back.  Hope this helps.  It just takes practice, so don't get discouraged.

Comment by Lizabeth Kristiansen on April 5, 2012 at 8:51pm

Victoria I recommend Satin Smooth self-heating roll on. I would buy 2 because one full leg will take one cartridge so you will have ready for the other leg. It has cut my leg waxing time in half. I can do a 1/2 leg wax in 20 min. Plus they now have a cleaner for the wax heads.

Comment by victoria on April 5, 2012 at 8:16pm

Hi everyone! Im new to this group and hope somebody can give me some advice. I do a little of everything but mostly waxing.Especially since spring hit. I feel pretty confident about waxing but i have one client in particular who gets leg waxes. I always run out of wax and sticks when it comes to her and it takes me like 3 hours! She has a good amount of hair. I have to be doing something wrong. I would love to get her in and out faster any suggestions. Thanks for your input.

Comment by Stephanie G Laynes on February 21, 2012 at 4:25pm

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