Originally Posted by jamiejamie

OK so I'm not a salon person butyou guys will probably be able to answer me...
i'm considering having back sack +crack done but have 2 problems...

Firstly I'm nervous.... paticularly about the temperature of the wax.... Just how hot is it when it goes on? - I have quite heat sensitive skin and have to wash hands etc. in colder water than most people - I don't want burns there..

Secondly - I can't find anyone remotely close (to grimsby) who does this...I am a little shy about asking though - I worry people will look at me as if i have two head when I ask...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.... Jamie

PS - Grimsby is on east coast sort of level with leeds if you don' know..

Originally Posted by number1kitty

Hi

I have been doing this procedure for years. I have found it to be mostly men calling off their own backs to get this done, however there are a few women who push their poor partners through the door!

A decent waxer will not do this for pleasure (putting a man through hell in a 'well now they know how we feel' frame of mind!). It is not revenge and we do not wax our inner labia, where we wax the mans scrotum, and penis. Its certainly not the most comfortable treatment for them especially if you are not trained.

The most important thing in any procedure i have found is the consultation. It helps the client relax if they know that a) Yes it will be uncomfortable, but you will allow them a break if they wish or stop altogether and for them not to be embarrased if they cant go through with it, b) I explain the entire procedure and explain that I cover their modesty at all times (its surprising how many men are embarrassed about being completly naked in front of a woman!) I also explain about them relaxing, breathing and not tensing up, stretching the skin, and the aftercare BEFORE they have the treatment done. c) if it is the first time they have been waxed I do a test pat5ch on their ankle so they know what to expect. After my consultation I ask if they have any questions, usually they dont if you explain everything.

Before the consultation, when they fill out their consultation form I give them a leaflet explaining everything anyway, most men read this, but i always go through it anyway so they get used to you instead of just being dragged into a room and stripped bare! I list on the form their aftercare and a bunch of FAQs. One of the most common that men worry about is getting aroused during treatment.

In answer to jamies worry about the tempreture I always assess the clients sensitivity with a test before I start. I also test the wax on my wrist and then the clients to see if the temp is ok.

I have people traveling from all over the country and charge £75 per treatment. I allow 45 minutes for it and clients always return.

Yes it hurts but if the clients relaxed and confident, and your confident few problems will arise, a good dose of numbing cream helps too!!!

Kate

Originally Posted by ValencianNails

I've removed all of the 'chitchat' replies and tried to keep in as 'on topic' as possible

Originally Posted by spraygun

hi wax queen
just interested you say you train in the art of male extreme waxing?

i regularly have this treatment done i think it feel so much nicer than having loads of hair. my wife encourages me to have waxing regularly.

I have made myself available to therapist/classes wishing to teach male waxing on several occassions. Do you use male models for your training
and if so would you be interested if i where to offer my services?


paul

Originally Posted by U.S. Wax Queen

Yes I will need male models when I come there to train in October.

Originally Posted by collin

erm Lori your technique and reputation preceeds you....but erm ....even given those factors it's gonna take a lot more than that for me to be one of the models..especially in front of this lot.

But then again...maybe if you were to loan me your awsome Harley for a few weeks then we might just have a deal

Originally Posted by U.S. Wax Queen

Are you man enough to handle my motorcycle?

Originally Posted by U.S. Wax Queen

I do promote hard wax for face, underarm and bikini/brazilian waxing. I do feel it is more gentle on the skin than soft.

Originally Posted by U.S. Wax Queen

In the states we had raging threads all focued and obsessed with the all mighty ERECTION!!! OH MY G*D, what happens if that occurs! I found when I first got into waxing men, they were more concerned that it may happen than I. I only care that a client comes in when I tell them to, buys the home care and uses it, comes back when I want them, is clean and pays me! Don't care about the erections, they come and they go. It is also what has scared a lot of female technicians to not want to wax men.

Originally Posted by U.S. Wax Queen

Men are great clients, very easy to work on and will generally do what I want them to do. I don't care why anyone wants the hair gone, just that they will pay me. and are clean.