Oil in waxing

[VickiT]

I am currently doing the waxing module on my course and no one has mentioned oil, yet I keep seeing it mentioned on this site in relation to waxing. We are being taught warm waxing and we use a pre wax cleanser and then talc before waxing. I have some concerns about talc but thats another story. I was a nurse and we stopped using talc years ago for a number of reaons not just the cancer risk but its also a risk for people with asthma and respiratory problems too.

Anyway my question is do you use oil after the pre wax cleanser and how do you apply it? Is the application of the oil before warm waxing or is this just for hot wax? Sorry have looked back through threads but cant get a straight answer on this one just lots of references to oil..... also is it any oil ie grapeseed? or something more specialised?

I am looking at the phd safewax system if that helps. Thanks.

 

[Jen Smith]

I am currently doing the waxing module on my course and no one has mentioned oil, yet I keep seeing it mentioned on this site in relation to waxing. We are being taught warm waxing and we use a pre wax cleanser and then talc before waxing. I have some concerns about talc but thats another story. I was a nurse and we stopped using talc years ago for a number of reaons not just the cancer risk but its also a risk for people with asthma and respiratory problems too.

Anyway my question is do you use oil after the pre wax cleanser and how do you apply it? Is the application of the oil before warm waxing or is this just for hot wax? Sorry have looked back through threads but cant get a straight answer on this one just lots of references to oil..... also is it any oil ie grapeseed? or something more specialised?

I am looking at the phd safewax system if that helps. Thanks.

The oil puts a lipid barrier between the hair and the skin and helps with removal, much kinder to the skin.

I personally use a Jasmine oil (Perron Regot and Berins have really nice Jasmine Oil made for pre and post waxing) but any light oil such as grape seed or almond oil would be fine. You only need a tiny tiny amount... rub together between your palms of your hands then smoothed over pre cleansed skin. If you have too much oil you can blot your hands on the couch roll before applying to the skin. You really only need a tiny amount or the wax would slip on the oil. If you have applied too much, then just blot the skin with tissue and continue with your waxing. You can use the oil under any wax.

For post waxing.. the skin can be smoothed with oil again and a clean wax strip can be drawn down the skin to remove any wax residue that may be on the skin.

Its about time collages caught up with current industry trends and came out of the dark ages. Talc is very old fashioned.

:hug:

 

[angelina221]

I also use jasmine oil by Perron Rigot. I used to use the PHD system and used oil with that too. Same as Jen said-cleanse, couple of drops of oil, wax and then generous amount of oil which will remove any wax residue.
If you have too much oil on the skin then blot with a tissue

 

[VickiT]

Thanks I spoke to my tutor today about it and she wasnt aware of the use of oil! She said that she was teaching it the way City and Guilds ask for it to be taught. She acknowledged that things would probably change soon and she has spoken about the Phd safewax system. At the moment the wax is not disposed of between clients and double dipping is allowed, soemthing I wasnt happy about myself. After my legs being waxed today, painfully, but it was the first time I had had it done, I am not sure I want to include waxing in my practice....I find doing it stressful too as I dont like hurting people nd am more worried about contra actions with this than anything else! I have passed all my assessments and exams thankfully and will fininsh in a couple of weeks and can then take things off in my own way. Thanks for the advice with oil I will experiment with that.

 

[huberella]

Thanks I spoke to my tutor today about it and she wasnt aware of the use of oil! She said that she was teaching it the way City and Guilds ask for it to be taught. She acknowledged that things would probably change soon and she has spoken about the Phd safewax system. At the moment the wax is not disposed of between clients and double dipping is allowed, soemthing I wasnt happy about myself. After my legs being waxed today, painfully, but it was the first time I had had it done, I am not sure I want to include waxing in my practice....I find doing it stressful too as I dont like hurting people nd am more worried about contra actions with this than anything else! I have passed all my assessments and exams thankfully and will fininsh in a couple of weeks and can then take things off in my own way. Thanks for the advice with oil I will experiment with that.

You might want to re-think not offering waxing as a service when you realize that it is the most profitable service a salon can offer. Very high profit margin. I bought a bucket of hard wax, it cost me $190.00 and I made a profit of $3400 from it. I can't do that with any other service that I offer.

 

[fozzyo]

Yes waxing can be uncomfortable, but I would strongly suggest you consider offering it as a treatment! For a lot of salons waxing is their bread and butter treatment - facials are lovely, and for a lot of people a treat to themselves. Hair grows back so it really helps build repeat business very easily.

Unfortunately colleges and standards bodies are very slow to update their teaching practices and move with the times - how many use the new styles of Non-Strip wax for example.

Mat

 

[TheBack&Beyond]

Thanks I spoke to my tutor today about it and she wasnt aware of the use of oil! She said that she was teaching it the way City and Guilds ask for it to be taught. She acknowledged that things would probably change soon and she has spoken about the Phd safewax system. At the moment the wax is not disposed of between clients and double dipping is allowed, soemthing I wasnt happy about myself. After my legs being waxed today, painfully, but it was the first time I had had it done, I am not sure I want to include waxing in my practice....I find doing it stressful too as I dont like hurting people nd am more worried about contra actions with this than anything else! I have passed all my assessments and exams thankfully and will fininsh in a couple of weeks and can then take things off in my own way. Thanks for the advice with oil I will experiment with that.

I think you should stop waxing and send all your customers over the border to me!! :lol: Nahh, just kidding!

It was definitely oil for my training. I hate hurting people too, so I'm very aware on the rare occasion I've not put enough on since it gets very sticky! If you put too much on - the was just slides around and you need to blot the skin a bit.

hth? Jason

 

[Apex73]

I finish my vtct waxing this week, :green:
& we've used only corn-flour, as talc is not allowed in this area
Anyway, after reading several threads on this site, i tried using oil (clean & easy pre oil) when doing my own legs at home,
i did the other leg with talc,
& tbh, the oiled leg was much more comfortable, & didnt tingle after in the same way as the talc'ed leg.

I think the best thing to do, is to follow your tutors instructions,
pass the course, then do it your own way after.