Using oil or talc when waxing

[lisa21]

Hi
Can someone explain the benefits of using oil or talc on the skin when waxing. I have just started my training and this was not mentioned at all I have just noticed on some threads that it seems quite the norm. We were trained to use pre-wax cleanser and maybe a tiny bit of talc if the area was "damp" i.e. under the arms.
Would the wax still grip the hair if oil is used?
Thanks

 

[wowbb]

Yes the wax would grip the hair but not pull the skin when you use oil (only a tiny bit) before applying the wax. The oil acts as a protective barrier between skin and wax and aid in the easy release of the wax (and to remove any residue) which helps in making the treatment more comfortable for your clients.

If you have some pre depilatory oil you can feel the difference - try it with and without for example on your leg and you will see and feel the difference.

 

[Exquisite Touch]

I always use oil when waxing from eyebrows to legs to underarms. I also wasnt taught to use oil but started after reading reviews on here about it, I then put it to the test with my clients and asked there opinions with the oil and then without and all of them said they could defo feel the difference. Tried on on myself and boy oil makes a huge difference
just try it on yourself one strip without oil and one strip with you will always use oil from then on.

 

[Kim Lawless]

Chuck out your talc today......For me, it's oil all the way (copyright) lol. xx

 

[Jessica Rabbit]

What is the best oil to use? How do you apply to bikini area ect? xx

 

[lisa21]

Thanks everyone.

Is it just a tiny bit of oil that is used and is it used after pre-wax lotion or do you not need to use the lotion as well?

Will put it to the test!!

 

[Lynne Baker]

There are specialist oils available for this, but I just use the merest hint of grapeseed oil. I put a drop into my palm, rub my hands together and then rub my hands on the area to wax. You're not dressing a salad so you don't need a lot.
I use it after I've used a pre wax cleanser.

 

[kylieb]

Colleges are so old fashioned and i recon that soon we will be banned from using talc as there is a risk of cancer caused by it.
Its all about the oil for me too. Do what you have to do to get you through college hun and then ditch it.
What really annoyed me about my course is that oil wasnt even mentioned.They didnt even tell us that we could use it to remove left over wax!
You just kinda learn the basics at college then have to find the rest out for yourself. It makes me angry xxx

 

[missmoon]

it all depends on which wax you use as to whether you use talc or oil and some waxes on the market don't require either and it also depends on whether you use strip or hot/hard wax as there are waxes on the market for strip that also require talc.

 

[Lynne Baker]

I've been led to believe by some VERY experienced wax professionals that it doesn't matter which brand or type of wax you use you should always use oil, not talc.

 

[gillian w]

Not so good with sugar...and i do still keep my little pot of purified talc for sticky,sweaty people often menopausal ladies who suddenly decide to have a hot flush.
If you do use talc its the same with oil a little goes a long way.

 

[the-fraz]

always keep talc handy to dry up sweatiness, esp mens backs and underarm/bikini on most people, oil is great to use on dry/cold skin, or with hot waxes, but a tiny bit and just around the area to make lifting easier, i love the perron rigot jasmine oil and blue lotion for pre cleanse.. never fails,

 

[LucyAnne]

What oils do you all recommend?
I have had a quick look, and most oils say for after waxing, are these what you would use?.


Thank you

Lucy

 

[Jen Smith]

What oils do you all recommend?
I have had a quick look, and most oils say for after waxing, are these what you would use?.


Thank you

Lucy

I use Perron Regot Jasmine Oil which is a lovely oil and smells devine. You could use most light velocity oils though if you preferred similar to an almond or grapeseed oil. Only use the oil sparingly and rub between hands before applying.. if you have too much just blot your hands on the bed roll before application. If you have too much after application, then blot the area with tissue to soak up any excess before continuing on.

Its very easy to get the right amount after a bit of practice :hug:

 

[wowbb]

Well said Jen, I totally agree that it only needs a tiny bit of oil and after a bit of practice you are going to wonder why you never used oil before. Berins offers a Jasmine Oil too but I would think most brands will have an oil that is designated to be used as a pre oil. Another advantage of the oil is that you can use it to remove any wax residue, so give it a try and see what you think!