Lilliane Caron from Caronlab Australia shares her top five tips for getting through the Summer waxing season, fuss free.
Preparing for the onsalught of demanding hairy clients that is Summer waxing season? Fear no more. Waxing expert Lilliane Caron spilled her top five tips for getting through the silly season with Professional Beauty. Here are her top five tips for happy clients – because we all know, happy clients make happy therapists…
1. The set up
“When it comes to your trolley, less is more! Wax dries atmospherically, this means you need to work quickly,” says Caron.
“Make sure your waxes are placed towards the front of your trolley; with all your pre and post products placed behind, or when possible hanging from the side. This allows fast and easy access to your waxes and if you happen to drip wax in the process you are not dripping it all over your other products and tools!”
2. Let there be light
Caron stresses the importance of tqaking the time to ensure your treatment room is well lit. “Good lighting is extremely important. Trolleys with a magi lamp attached are great or even Magnifying glasses that have a light attached are also a perfect tool that won’t get in the way while you are doing the treatment. Simply shine the light over the area after you have finished waxing to check if any hairs have been missed.”
3. Make your bed
“The best set up – which requires the least laundry and clean up – is the waxing table, covered by a large towel to provide comfort, then covered in industrial plastic, like a transparent table cloth,” says Caron.
“This way, the bed still looks comfortable and luxurious with the soft white towel; however the plastic cover saves the towels from getting stained by wax, and saves you from changing the towel after each client. If you do happen to drop wax, you simply pick up your citrus solvent and wipe the wax off using a wax strip.”
4. Express Waxing
“During the Christmas period, we need to get our clients in and out the door as quickly as possible. Express waxing is the best way to achieve the quickest results, keeping our customers happy and our business busy. This process requires two therapists working on the one client. For example; one therapist providing the facial waxing while the second therapist starts the legs or Brazilian. Once the first therapist is finished, she simply leaves the room to leave the other therapist to finish up the treatment,” emphasises Caron.
5. Waxing efficiently
“Using an inferior product or the wrong products will make the Christmas period a nightmare! When it comes to waxing the saying “you get what you pay for” has never been more true,” warns Caron.
“If your wooden spatulas are splitting, or your wax is going brittle and you’re leaving half of it behind on your customer’s bikini line – have you really saved anything? You need to make sure you are not cutting corners when it comes to buying everything you need. I have experienced waxers who in the warmer weather stand beside their clients and wave their hands over the hard wax until it sets. I have three words for you, Quick Dry Mist. This product will be your new best friend especially during summer. You simply spray the mist over the wax and it sets instantly.”