True or false?

• Waxing makes the hair grow thicker.• Waxing is extremely painful.• The wax is hot enough to kill any bacteria.• If you see any hair after treatment this shows a poor

service.• Waxing causes burns to the skin.• You should never be waxed when on your period.• The longer the hair is the better results will be.• It harms the skin and pulls the skin increasing wrinkles

to some areas

B6 Carry out waxing services&

B5 Enhance eyebrows and lashes6.1.15

Week 15

Learning OutcomesBY THE END OF THE SESSION TODAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…

1. Identify and describe salon requirements for preparing the following; client, therapist & working area

2. State health and safety, salon rules and legislation surrounding waxing3. Explain waste disposal methods for waxing4. Identify correct working temperature of warm wax5. Enrol and access employment and personal learning qualification6. Action plan unit progress for N2 and N3 theory and practical7. Access one file, oracle and college e mail accounts8. Carry out a patch test for lash and brow tinting procedures and identify

the importance of this and updating client records

B6 Waxing Unit requirements• work unsupervised safely and effectively• remove hair from the body and face whilst adapting techniques

according to the treatment area• advise on aftercare treatment• recognise a range of contra-indications that restrict or prevent

treatment• recognise a range of skin conditions• recognise a range of hair removal products• recognise methods of sterilisation• recognise methods of communication• have knowledge of legislation applicable• have a basic knowledge of the skin and its function

B6 Practical assessment requirements

• Competent observation on minimum on 4 different clients on 4 separate occasions

• Treatment areas to include;1. Eyebrows2. Upper lip3. Chin4. Full leg5. Half leg6. Under arm7. Bikini line• Using hot and warm wax methods

Preparation of;

Environment for waxing

Therapist for waxing

Client for waxing

Warm Wax• Available since 1975 and is the market leader for hair removal taking over

from hot wax

• Warm wax creates a sticky coating on the hairs, which makes them adhere to a paper or fabric strip. It is applied at a lower temperature (of 43 degrees) than hot wax.

• Warm wax is a mixture of glucose syrup and zinc oxide with synthetic resins and soothing agents such as azulene added to it. Fructose syrup-honey is an alternative base for warm wax.

• Solid mass when cold

• Supplied in plastic tubs or tins

• Liquefies when melted

• Colours range from, cream, pink, green, brown to clear according to make• Ingredients vary with manufacturer

• The wax heater has 2 settings, a melting temperature of 47 degrees and a holding/working temperature of 43 degrees, which allows the wax to be left on all day without being detrimental to the efficiency of the wax and without causing an unpleasant odour.

 

Contra-indicationsAny of the following conditions the wax depilation treatment should not be carried out (PREVENT): • Swelling• Undiagnosed lumps and bumps• Skin disorders such as recent

haemorrhaging and bruising• Recent scar tissue• Diabetes• Severe varicose veins• Loss of skin sensation• Fractures or sprains• Defective circulation• Folliculitis• Severe skin conditions

Restrict the treatment:

• Non severe varicose veins• Cuts and abrasions• Heat rash• Sunburn• Warts• Hairy moles• Bruises

Homework for next week!

• To complete the HABIA codes of practice research.

• List and describe the structures of the hair diagram and draw the hair structure.

• Recap structure of the skin.