Help! Wax burns

[pollyolly]

:cry::cry::cry: Please can anyone help me.

I waxed a friends eyebrows, underarm, and leg, a couple of days ago.

After i did her waxing i gave her her aftercare.

I saw her that evening and she told me they were a bit sore the second side i did was worse. She had put only savlon on the area. They did look quite red, but i was sure they would calm down.

This morning I saw her and was mortified when she showed me the red marks under her arms.

Her underarms were the only ares affected and i have done them for her (and other clients) recently with no problems.

Now I'm scared it will happen again and perhaps with a less forgiving client.

If anyone can give me some advice how to avoid this i would be really gratefull.

Thanx Polly

 

[Bed Bunny]

Hi

I am not very experienced so others may have better suggestions but I suppose the wax could have been too hot, she could have had deodorant or body lotion on that did not come off completely with the prewax lotion, she could have put perfumed products or hot water on the area afterwards or she could just have very sensitive skin that will take some time to calm down.

What i do know is that Sudocrem is brilliant for wax burns or skin removal due to waxing. It soothes and heals the area really quickly so you could recommend that to her.

BB
x

 

[PinkPotions]

Did you test the wax on your own wrist for the temperature?
Did you ask her how it felt?

I'm guessing you used strip wax are you sure it's not a bruise?

Without knowing the answers I can't really advise how to avoid the problem in the future, although I always recommend non strip wax for sensitive areas like that

xxx

 

[pollyolly]

Yes I tested the wax for temp, also I did ebw first and they're fine.
Yes it was honey wax and paper strips, it didn't look like a bruise more a red mark but i will have another look to be sure.
thx

 

[PinkPotions]

I often find some people with the underarm never know where to hold to tense the skin properly and when removing tend to pull the strip more up into the air than back against the hair growth - either through fear of whacking the client in the gob or punching their ****s. This can cause the area to graze and I would imagine this is what has happened to you.

Try and grasp the underarm tight from underneath before removing and remember not to pull it off towards the ceiling but against the hair growth.

xxx

 

[Kim Lawless]

If you're sure the wax wasn't too hot, then it must be to do with your clients. Did she apply deodarant straight after?

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Yes I tested the wax for temp, also I did ebw first and they're fine.
Yes it was honey wax and paper strips, it didn't look like a bruise more a red mark but i will have another look to be sure.
thx

Are you fairly new to waxing? Your profile does not say so it's difficult to find the best way to help you because I don't know what you do or don't know.

It is possible that the wax temp may have been too hot or this client may be very sensitive under the arms. I was waxed recently with strip wax and had some of the skin removed along with the strip . It was soooo painful and I looked like I had a graze.

The reason I mention this is that personally under my arms I think I do better with hot wax rather than strip. The hairs are too course for strip on me. I have been waxed with hot wax before with no problem.

The other question is did you use a cold compress after removal. I know some therapist don't do this, but personall I find it really soothing in an area like the underarms.

 

[kylieb]

It sounds to me like the wax was too hot but you said that you tested it, so cant be that. How long were the hairs? They should be grown for at least 2 weeks and will need to be cut just before the hair starts to curl.
Did you go over the area more than twice? And did you apply anything before hand such as talc?
xxx

 

[ValencianNails]

(non skin geek reply coming up :wink2

I had my bikini line waxed recently (first time in ages), the wax was a fine temperature but I had what could be called burn marks where the wax had been applied. I was concerned at first because they hadn't disappeared by the following day, it took 3 days for the 'inflamation' to go down, after which you'd never have known the marks had been there.

Could it be that she was sensitive to being waxed there?!?

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

(non skin geek reply coming up :wink2

I had my bikini line waxed recently (first time in ages), the wax was a fine temperature but I had what could be called burn marks where the wax had been applied. I was concerned at first because they hadn't disappeared by the following day, it took 3 days for the 'inflamation' to go down, after which you'd never have known the marks had been there.

Could it be that she was sensitive to being waxed there?!?

Was it strip wax or hot wax which they used on you Sandi? Also when you say 'took 3 days for inflammation to go down', do you mean 'redness' or 'redness and pain'? Again I ask, was a cold compress used?

As you know I don't have heaps of experience in this are, but I find that some peeps are better off with hot wax on the nether regions as the strip wax is not stong enough to pull out courser hairs.

 

[ValencianNails]

Was it strip wax or hot wax which they used on you Sandi? Also when you say 'took 3 days for inflammation to go down', do you mean 'redness' or 'redness and pain'? Again I ask, was a cold compress used?

As you know I don't have heaps of experience in this are, but I find that some peeps are better off with hot wax on the nether regions as the strip wax is not stong enough to pull out courser hairs.

It was strip wax.

It was solely redness, no pain, just mild discomfort for half an hour or so afterwards.

No cold compress was used, she used an after wax gel/lotion.

 

[gillian w]

Be interesting to see what happens with the skin in the next week or so.If it goes dry and discoloured it probably is a burn or allergy.It may get scabby so you know you have taken skin off.
I think you need to change your wax for that area.A creme wax is more gentle if you want to use strips (non strip is even better).Always make sure hairs are trimmed or not too long ,the arm is in a good position to stretch skin.Do not put on in too bigger patches and not too thick.Use oil or talc underneath and support the skin with other hand when you pull strip off.Do not go over area again with strip wax.

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

It was strip wax.

It was solely redness, no pain, just mild discomfort for half an hour or so afterwards.

No cold compress was used, she used an after wax gel/lotion.

In my limited experience, lol, I would say it could have been red for 3 day because of the strip wax having to work harder to remove the courser hairs at your bikini line. This is why it is better to use hot wax for this. Yes, redness it expected, but should only last for 12 to 24 hours if the client doesn't have a hot bath, sauna etc after the waxing.

I still use after wax lotion, but apply a cold compress imediately after removing the wax. It immediately cools and soothes the skin until the waxing is complete when the after wax is then applied.

When I was training, I waxed a young lady who was very hairy and had very corse hairs. I used hot wax, applied compresses and she was so appreciative as she said nobody did that when she was waxed previously.

 

[MINKUS]

I have had this happen on my underarms.

Once by a mobile therapist and once whilst i was training at college.

I know what it was both times.....technique!

and....going over the area more than once OUCH !!

Not saying this is what it was in your case:hug: but if your a newbie to waxing and the temperature was spot on - make sure your keeping the skin taught and if your using strip wax are you doing it in 2 bits or trying to do it all in one?

You could try a TEENY bit of oil to the area b4 waxing it too to ensure you dont take skin along with hair when you whip it off !

Amb x

 

[pollyolly]

thx for all your help:hug:

Didn't use a cold compress during treatment, but i always recommend this to all my clients, will probably start using this from now on!

Have never tried using oil when waxing, but will def have a go.

Also going to look in to using hot/hard wax on this area, don't use it at all at the mo, was put off it at college.

Never tried cream wax and never had it used on me, how does it work, is it used at a different temp??

 

[gillian w]

If you didnt like the hard hot wax at college try film wax. Perron rigot,berins,hive various others do film wax the application is similar to strip wax but it sets and is pulled off more like a hot wax.Its a combination type wax.
Creme wax is not as sticky as honey wax. Before i used film wax it was my choice for underarms and bikinis.I like salon system lavender creme wax for sensitive skin.
Do a search on here about the non strip waxes and also about using oil underneath there is lots to read.

 

[applepie]

If you didnt like the hard hot wax at college try film wax. Perron rigot,berins,hive various others do film wax the application is similar to strip wax but it sets and is pulled off more like a hot wax.Its a combination type wax.
Creme wax is not as sticky as honey wax. Before i used film wax it was my choice for underarms and bikinis.I like salon system lavender creme wax for sensitive skin.
Do a search on here about the non strip waxes and also about using oil underneath there is lots to read.

I'm really interested in trying film hot wax too - when you say it's similar to aplying strip, Gillian... do you mean you put it on in direction of hair growth?

Also, do you put more than one layer on? (& how many if so?)

Is there anything else we should know about applying?!

Sorry for all the Q's! I'm just about to order some Hive film hot for my first attempt & am not 100% sure i'll know what to do when it gets here! (will be guinea pigging myself first b4 I go near anyone else!)

 

[Jen Smith]

I'm really interested in trying film hot wax too - when you say it's similar to aplying strip, Gillian... do you mean you put it on in direction of hair growth?

Also, do you put more than one layer on? (& how many if so?)

Is there anything else we should know about applying?!

Sorry for all the Q's! I'm just about to order some Hive film hot for my first attempt & am not 100% sure i'll know what to do when it gets here! (will be guinea pigging myself first b4 I go near anyone else!)

Try this superb tutorial by Axion.

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/63145-hard-wax-hints-tips.html

 

[Lori Nestore]

:cry::cry::cry: Please can anyone help me.

I waxed a friends eyebrows, underarm, and leg, a couple of days ago.

After i did her waxing i gave her her aftercare.

I saw her that evening and she told me they were a bit sore the second side i did was worse. She had put only savlon on the area. They did look quite red, but i was sure they would calm down.

This morning I saw her and was mortified when she showed me the red marks under her arms.

Her underarms were the only ares affected and i have done them for her (and other clients) recently with no problems.

Now I'm scared it will happen again and perhaps with a less forgiving client.

If anyone can give me some advice how to avoid this i would be really gratefull.

Thanx Polly

This is a burn and even if the wax felt ok on your wrist or looked ok in the post it may simply have been too hot for this clients skin. Did they share that it felt warm? Also while I am certainly in favor of hard wax for face, underarms and bikini, things can go just as wrong with any style of product. On the underarms it is also easy to let go of the skin while pulling the strip off, creating more of a 'pop' effect, which is hard on the skin as well.

Did you apply sun care on face after?

So you look at how you prepped her skin, how you held it during removal and then the heat and everything worked for you in the wrong way with this client this time. It happens to the best of us, so while it is hard getting through these things, we do move on to abuse the next victim! I mean client.

 

[applepie]

Try this superb tutorial by Axion.

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/63145-hard-wax-hints-tips.html

That's is perfect, just what I needed!

Thanks so much Jen (& thanks Axiom too!) :hug:

Helen x