waxing revision

Having a thorough consultation to a waxing treatment is important because ...

• To make sure the client doesn't have any contra-indications

• So that we wax the right area

• We have to, to pass an assessment

• To prevent contra-actions

Name 1 contra indication to waxing

• Pregnancy

• Toothache

• Client on steroid medication

• Pacemaker

Varicose veins are a contra indication, how would you identify if your client had a varicose vein?

• Visual - Red, purple raised vein

• Visually seeing a yellow mark on the skin

• Asking your client during consultation

• Speaking to your clients doctor

Which direction do you apply the wax?

• Just rub it on

• Direction of hair growth

• Direction against hair growth

• In a sideways direction

What would you do if your client had an open wound ?

• Cover it and wax around it

• Wax over it

• Refuse the whole treatment

• Ignore it

What is a contra action?

• Something that prevents the treatment

• A reaction during or after the treatment

• Something that restricts the treatment

• Something that happens before the treatment

What is a normal reaction to waxing ?

• Itchy skin

• Blisters

• Erythema

• Cuts

Why would you avoid waxing over a mole?

• Could cause the mole to change its structure

• It's contagious

• Prevent burns

• Could make it red

Hot/warm wax is best used for which clients?

• Short hairs

• Sensitive skin

• Thin hairs

• Course hairs

Cool wax is more suited to clients with ...

• Short hairs

• No hair

• Course hairs

• Oily skin