Male waxing specialist?

[Beautific]

Hi I have been waxing in a self employed position in a salon for the last 2 years and out of all of the treatments I offer waxing seems to be the thing I am good at and confident which brings me lots of repeat business.
I have considered doing a male waxing course but thinking maybe it will be a waste of time/money if it isnt very popular. What are your thoughts?

 

[Sashworth1207]

It's worth offering it even if it's not popular at least people see that you do it I'm really busy with male chest back and eyebrows mate intimate waxing is not as popular but do get some

 

[Beautific]

Thanks, I already offer mens back/chest and brows too though I only have a handful of male clients they are repeat customers. I would need further training to offer male intimate and also speed waxing for men inc nostrils and ears

 

[Sashworth1207]

If you check you insurance you shouldn't need extra training I didn't I do ears nostrils and intimate and just got taught by my previous manager and mainly self taught you just need to advertise that it's training and do a few for free before you add it to price list but it's always best to do male intimate waxing with another therapist as very occasionally you can get a creep xxx

 

[angelina221]

If you check you insurance you shouldn't need extra training I didn't I do ears nostrils and intimate and just got taught by my previous manager and mainly self taught you just need to advertise that it's training and do a few for free before you add it to price list but it's always best to do male intimate waxing with another therapist as very occasionally you can get a creep xxx

I always wax on my own and I've never had a 'creep'.
I've done intimate male waxing for nearly 3 years and I do quite a few and never had any problems. I had a few weird phonecalls when I first started but these men are never going to actually turn up for a wax.
I would strongly suggest you get training for this. It is a specialist treatment and requires training.
I was actually never asked for it before I trained but I do get a lot of clients now through advertising.
It's very lucrative so I'd definitely do it but get yourself trained first.
There are a few good trainers on here-Zozo, Kim Lawless, Joe 90 plus a few others.

 

[Beautific]

Thanks Angelina...I would never try doing any treatment without the correct training/qualification :biggrin: I am hoping to save to train with Andy from Axiom although the costs to get there are more than the training so may have to have a rethink

 

[angelina221]

Thanks Angelina...I would never try doing any treatment without the correct training/qualification :biggrin: I am hoping to save to train with Andy from Axiom although the costs to get there are more than the training so may have to have a rethink

I'm pretty sure Joe 90 is in your neck of the woods. Send her a pm and see how close she is as I know Yorkshire is a big place!

 

[Kim Lawless]

I specialise in Male waxing and I run training in it. It's very lucrative and very rewarding (lovely normal men).

Go for it!

 

[Sashworth1207]

I think it all depends on the part of the uk u work and I can say I went to Dermalogica and every therapist I spoke to agreed 2 therapist is safer because they have had bad experiences training isn't needed for insurance and I've been doing it for about 6/7 years now it doesn't take an idiot to wax just perfecting the technique

 

[angelina221]

I think men are going to be very intimidated having 2 therapists in the room.
I know a lot of therapists who offer this service who have never had a problem.
You get more problems with massaging to be honest and you wouldn't have 2 therapists doing that!
As for training, maybe your don't need a course for this (at the moment anyway), but I would strongly recommend it.
This is specialised waxing and you really should have specialist training.
The skin on the scrotum is very thin and you need to know how to stretch the skin properly.
It's the sensible thing to do.
You could see if Kim is waxing in your area anytime soon. She waxes all over the country and may be coming near you.
PM Joe 90 and see if she is near.
The cost in training is worth it as you will make that back after 4 or 5 waxes.

 

[jacquelineanna]

I think it all depends on the part of the uk u work and I can say I went to Dermalogica and every therapist I spoke to agreed 2 therapist is safer because they have had bad experiences training isn't needed for insurance and I've been doing it for about 6/7 years now it doesn't take an idiot to wax just perfecting the technique

I accept this is your opinion.

I am wondering which parts of the UK you suggest take such a stance against male waxing clients?

If this is the approach taken towards male clients it would be kinder to refer them on to a salon who welcomed them and didn't treat them as if they were some kind of sexual predator waiting to pounce on the therapist.

If a therapist feels uncomfortable with a particular treatment or person it is more professional to decline the appointment rather than make the client feel intimidated and perverse.

Jacqui xx

 

[fozzyo]

As a male client if I went in for a treatment to be told that there needed to be a second therapist their to make sure I didn't assault the therapist I would refuse the treatment, not pay for it and ensure my friends knew how unwelcoming that salon was to male clients.

 

[staceymackey]

I'm really surprised by the number of therapists not willing to service men?

During my Uni days I worked overnights at a 24h maccas in the city, which was filled on fri/sat/sun nights with drunks and drug users. It was only ever the women who got abusive and caused problems. The more put together a girl was seemed to directly relate to the chances she was going to spit at you, throw a drink into your hair and then pee in the garden.

I like the way men just want to be delt with quickly by somebody knowledgable, and don't have any desire for drama. If your not up to scratch they won't be back. Women have claws and scratch! Men clientele any day!

 

[staceymackey]

If this is the approach taken towards male clients it would be kinder to refer them on to a salon who welcomed them and didn't treat them as if they were some kind of sexual predator waiting to pounce on the therapist.

If a therapist feels uncomfortable with a particular treatment or person it is more professional to decline the appointment rather than make the client feel intimidated and perverse.

Jacqui xx

Well said.

 

[Sashworth1207]

We actually say we have two therapist to help assist the treatments never had any problems with massage was just giving advice to some one who wanted it what with the personal attack everyone has there own views and opinion and I've checked with my insurance company no extra training needed its not rocket science

 

[Sashworth1207]

I'm really surprised by the number of therapists not willing to service men?

During my Uni days I worked overnights at a 24h maccas in the city, which was filled on fri/sat/sun nights with drunks and drug users. It was only ever the women who got abusive and caused problems. The more put together a girl was seemed to directly relate to the chances she was going to spit at you, throw a drink into your hair and then pee in the garden.

I like the way men just want to be delt with quickly by somebody knowledgable, and don't have any desire for drama. If your not up to scratch they won't be back. Women have claws and scratch! Men clientele any day!

I think you should check the rates of rape and violence against women vs the same against men

 

[Sashworth1207]

As a male client if I went in for a treatment to be told that there needed to be a second therapist their to make sure I didn't assault the therapist I would refuse the treatment, not pay for it and ensure my friends knew how unwelcoming that salon was to male clients.

We don't just don't for our own safety we do it to help make the job quicker sometimes we have another therapist helping with women it was just some advice to give some pointers clearly I don't think all men are sex pests as I massage alone and do other waxing alone

 

[staceymackey]

I think you should check the rates of rape and violence against women vs the same against men

I'm certainly not naive, and would definitely advocate practicing personal safety. I am also aware there are a large number of women who have experienced sexual violence and as such so not feel comfortable being left isolated with men.

I certainly understand why some women may be hesitant to perform late night mobile services on a man.

My point goes toward the large number of salons that just do not cater or advertise to men. There are a large number of men who come on here trying to find a geek after falling short contacting their local. I feel there is a risk of the above mentioned abuse in a busy salon during the day, as much as there is taking a male client into your office elsewhere and closing the door.

I just question the business sense and it does surprise me. Each to there own though!

I also don't want to bump this thread so off topic that we end up arguing about the unfortunate existence of sexual or physical violence in our society. I definitely acknowledge it and do not mean to imply otherwise.

 

[kyalababy]

As a male client if I went in for a treatment to be told that there needed to be a second therapist their to make sure I didn't assault the therapist I would refuse the treatment, not pay for it and ensure my friends knew how unwelcoming that salon was to male clients.

Well said fozzyo

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[Bluerinse]

My therapist is lovely and always makes me feel welcome! But then again I'm not a creep!! Or a sexual pest! But I think from a male point of view intimate waxing should be done by a trained person! Those parts are sensitive!

I'm a hairdresser and wouldn't perform something without training just because it's not rocket science !