I have a couple of clients who have been having leg wax for a year plus now and recently they have commented on how the skin is so itchy after. At first I put it down to change of product, (pre and after wax). So I have referred back to my orginal (hive). But in the meantime i suggested that the pre and after wax were reacting with their skin so we agreed not use them and the itching was not as bad. If you use talc then does this reduce the reaction problem and is this a common occurance, with waxing, they do not have any problems with any other areas just legs, can anyone please give advice.

The king and queen of waxing on here (Andy & Kim) highly recommend using an oil instead of the talc, it causes much less trauma on the skin when waxing,
i am sure now we have bumped up your thread one of them will see it and explain much better than i could

It may be an idea to clarify 'when' the itching occurs... often legs itch when the hair starts to grow back. Just a thought.

Mmmm ! Sounds to me like it may be the products that they're having a reaction to. Have you thought about using pure Aloe Vera afterwards? Also, try the oil. I use Perron Rigot Jasmine oil, but I have in the past used the tiniest drop of baby oil. Tiny drop in your palm, rub your hands together lightly and cover the area to be waxed with a fine film of oil. This creates a barrier and is less painful. It's great on the upper lip, especially on older ladies. xxx

I personally would NOT reccommend baby oil as it contains mineral oil and because it is an OTC product much better to use a carrier oil (eg grapeseed oil, almond oil etc) imo

I have used Australian Bodycare tea tree products for the last few years and I can honestly say have never had a problem (I probably will now ive said that!) with any itchyness, sensitivity etc they do samples of the pre/after care so might be worth requesting some samples. hths

When my hairs on my legs begin to grow back they itch like mad! I believe its a combination of my dry skin and the hairs growing through. Ive only got one other client that has mentioned she experiences the same thing.

I wouldn't recommend baby oil as I use Jasmin Oil; I was merely suggesting this in an emergency until she gets an oil intended for that purpose. xxx

Could not agree with comment even more Juliette

I do not think it would look professional if i saw a therapist use baby oil myself.....

Any good quality oil you can use....the jasmine oil smells divine aswell....sex in a bottle

I have NEVER experienced a client itching due to pre or post lotions, and I have used quite a few different brands, including the lower end brands. I think the client's itching is due to the re-growth and nothing to do with the lotions. Jmho. When you think about it, post lotions are designed to be soothing x

I think that my post has been taken out of context. Let me clarify this. I use Perron Rigot Jasmin oil. I was merely trying to help her out if she was stuck or wanted to try oil before she decides on a brand. I wasn't suggesting for one moment that she starts using baby oil in her salon instead of a recommended oil. If you read, I say use the tiniest drop.

As an aside, before settling on Perron Rigot oil, I have used the tiniest drop of oil on myself and it has been fine. No lives were lost. The only time that I use baby oil in my salon is to remove wax, for example if I get some on my hands. My trainees will vouch for that.

Hope that clarifies things.

Absolutely! Kim only uses a tiny drop of baby oil to get any stray wax off her own hands. Her clients all get the Perron Rigot oil treatment. xx

What no gloves!

No, I only wear gloves for intimate waxing. Is that something else you're all going to pounce on? Well pounce away because I'm very confident with my waxing and my standards thanks.

If a couple of you have a personal problem with me, then PM me rather than just keep digging me out on threads. I'm known for being straight talking but I've never set out to hurt anyone and I'm certainly no bully. Anyway, judging by the rep I get, I must be doing something right.

So, I'll leave this thread to all you good people as I'm not getting into any nasty stuff.

A much weaker person would just leave the site but then that's never been my style.