Waxing The steps to follow Before beginning the

Waxing

The steps to follow: Before beginning the procedure, spray alcohol or swipe clean cotton with alcohol over the area to be waxed and pat the skin dry with a disposable towel 1: wash your hands before starting the procedure 2: the wax on the facial hair needs to be at least 1/4" long 3: Cleanse facial area. Wash face to rid makeup and oil, pay dry and then apply a pre -wax cleanser. 4: Wax on. Apply wax evenly in the direction of hair growth using applicator (wooden stick) at a 45 degree angle to the hair in somewhat small sections. Be careful! You want enough wax to thoroughly cover hair, but not so thick that it becomes too thick to remove

Steps to follow 5: Cover with strip. Apply strip in the direction of hair growth, leaving some leftover strip at the end not attached to hair like a tab (say hair grows from left to right- leave leftover strip on right side). Press and firmly smooth hand over strip in the direction of hair growth a couple times to ensure wax is attaching to hair and has slightly cooled 6: Wax off. Grasp onto the end of strip that isn't attached to hair. Hold skin with one hand, and remove strip in opposite direction of hair growth in one quick pull, all the way to the other side. Don't pull up, which might be your natural inclination. Press hand down on skin to help relieve some of the pain, after strip is removed 7: Repeat the same procedure till all the unwanted hair is gone 8: At the end of the procedure double check to remove some left hair with tweezers 9: when you are done waxing clean all the dirt and apply tea tree oil or any other oil to moisture and smoothen the skin.

Brief history of waxing Ancient Egypt: The first “waxing”? Ancient Egyptians developed “sugaring”, where a mixture of oil and honey was applied to the body, then vigorously stripped to remove the hair with it. 3000 BC: The first depilatory creams? Ancient Egyptian women are reported to have used depilatory pastes made from arsenic trisulfide, quicklime and starch. Ancient Turkey: The first threading? Still used today, predominantly in India and the middle East, threading uses a twisted cotton tread to pluck unwanted hair. Ancient Rome: Hair was removed by scraping a metal strigil over the oiled skin. Julius Caesar plucked out his facial hair with tweezers – or rather his servants did. Depilatory creams at this time are reported to have included pitch, donkey fat, she-goat gall, bat’s blood and powdered viper! Ancient Greece: Women removed leg hair by singeing, using abrasives such as pumice stone, or by various wax and depilatory concoctions. From 7 th C: The Quran specified that at least every 40 days the moustache and nails must be trimmed and the pubic and underarm hair removed. 1500 s: Queen Elizabeth plucked eyebrow and forehead hair to give her distinctive, high forehead look. 1700 s: A European recipe for hair removal required powdering hard, dry cat dung and mixing it with strong vinegar. 1844: The first commercial depilatory? Depilatory powder was marketed by Dr Gourand in the USA. 1940: The first modern depilatory. A stocking shortage during World War II meant legs went bare, prompting the development of Nair. 1980: Commercial warm wax / hot wax, actually a sugar mixture, was developed in Australia. 1880: The first safety razor was patented in the USA as an alternative to the commonly used steel razor. 1903: Disposable razors were sold in the USA. 1927: The first electric shaver with oscillating blades, was invented in the USA. 1995: The first non-soap moisturising shave gel was developed.

Different types of body wax Regardless of the salon you choose to visit, you will primarily find two different kinds of wax: soft and hard. The type of wax that you select will depend on the area that you are waxing as well as personal preferences. There advantages and disadvantages to both types of wax. Hard wax is generally used for smaller parts of the body. Examples include the ears, face, nose, under the arms, and even the bikini area. When this type of wax is applied to sensitive areas, it begins to cool and harden. During this process, it picks up the hair then lifts it up off of the skin so that it only grabs the hair when it is time to remove the wax. This process enables the wax to be safely removed without pulling on the skin, which many customers find to be less painful than other types of waxes. When hard wax is applied, it needs to be on a relatively small area otherwise it could break and become ineffective. Once the layer of wax has been applied, there is a waiting period before it sufficiently hardens. On the contrary, soft wax is the go-to wax for larger areas such as legs, arms, and the back. This wax is typically spread over a larger area, covered with a cloth, and removed. One benefit of this method is that the soft wax does a good job of getting rid of finer hairs. However, unlike hard wax, it cannot be reapplied to an area because it will begin to remove dead skin cells rather than any remaining hair. This type of wax does not require much of a waiting period as it only needs to harden slightly before it is removed. Although hard wax can be applied in different directions to help grab and remove hair, soft wax can only be applied in the direction that the hair is growing.

Waxing contraindications To ensure a successful waxing experience, please read and follow these instructions. WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications. Please read the label carefully and consult your dermatologist if you are taking any medication or using any topical cream that contains these medications. Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed. Accutane (Acne medication) – You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing. Adapalene (Acne medication) Alustra (Retin A) Avage (See Tazorac – Acne medication) Avita (See Retin A) Differin (Acne medication) Isotretinoin (See Accutane) Renova (See Retin A) Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication) Tazarac (Acne medication) Tazarotene (See Tazorac) Tretinoin (See Retin A)

Cautions If you are currently using any of the following, please inform your technician. These products can make the skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing. Other Acne medications not listed above Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip) Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena) Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair Benzoyl Peroxide (Pro. Active) Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic) Oral Antibiotics Topical Antibiotics Retinol Salicylic Acid Other exfoliants

Pre-care for waxing To ensure a successful waxing treatment, sanitary services, and minimize health risk(lifting or tearing of skin) please follow the below: 1. Come freshly bathe/showered for any services below the neck. No lotions or deodorants for underarms. Brazilians/bikini wax services shower before service. 2. Provide Candid Medical history. Contraindications for waxing-Diabetes, High blood pressure, Rosacea, Phlebitis, Varicose veins, any physician instructed contraindications. 3. Infections: No treatments until medically cleared. Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Infections– Cold sore/ Herpes Simplex wait 48 hr after antiviral care. 4. The following cause skin tears or skin lifting. Please follow time periods. 5. Brazilian clients: Be aware that the week prior to menstruation the skin cells are inflamed thus resulting increased discomfort during Brazilians. 5 b. Some clients find it helpful to take either a motrin/advil/aleve 30 minutes prior to appointment. Please follow manufacturer instructions 5 c. Best to schedule appointments at 4 week increments

Post care after waxing Post Care for Brazilian/Bikini The pores are opened after waxing services. 48 hours post wax NO Hot tubs, Hot Yoga, Sauna, Baths, Intimacy, or Ex No exercise, intercourse or tanning for at least a day after waxing You should also avoid steamy saunas, hot tubs and baths. If you’re going for a Brazilian or bikini wax brings a fresh pair of cotton underwear to change into after your appointment. “Post -wax, your pores are exposed and more prone to infection. A clean pair of underwear will help [keep germs away]

How to make your waxing therapy less painful Within 24 hours prior to your waxing appointment, "avoid any kind of exfoliation“. Exfoliation can irritate your skin Avoid waxing within a week before your period, when you’re extrasensitive to pain. Instead, aim to have it done a week or two after, when your pain threshold is higher Try taking an ibuprofen pain reliever (such as Advil), about an hour before waxing. This can help control the pain, as well as any resulting inflammation.

Tips to make waxing therapy less painful If you plan to wax your bikini area, change into a pair of loose-fitting, clean cotton underwear post-wax. Synthetic fibres or too-tight pairs can irritate your freshly wax skin and lead to clogged pores, which can develop into painful ingrown hairs. You can skip the gym that day, too! Always pull skin taut, and pull the wax strip in the opposite direction of hair growth. This dramatically increases the effectiveness of the waxing and also dramatically reduces the pain. You know how you take a quick, short breath after being injured? It’s your body’s natural way of helping manage pain. Take a deep breath when applying wax, and a short, strong exhale when you pull the strip off your skin. Post-wax, avoid anything to do with heat, such as hot baths. Heading out into the sun after a sugaring or waxing is one of the biggest mistakes people make

Tips to make waxing therapy less painful To keep skin smooth, exfoliate the area two days after you wax, and every second day thereafter. Aloe and water-based lotions are safe to use, but avoid applying deodorant if you’ve just banished hair from your underarms, otherwise you’re applying it directly into an open cuticle Don’t wax if you have sunburn: Sunburn is enough of an irritation to the skin to begin with, so avoid getting a wax if your skin feels at all burned. Skip the coffee: Sure, there are few things in this world we’d skip caffeine for, but a Brazilian wax is one of them. The stimulants in coffee can make your skin extra sensitive, so switch to decaf for the morning and drink a cup after your wax instead.

Products used at Ideal Body Derme&Co. is a leading provider for Salon and Medical Spa Accessories. We offer a huge inventory of accessories ranging from depilatory products to Nail accessories. We are well known in the industry for selling high quality products at quality prices. Find the best selection of waxes and lotions that provide the best results for all your depilatory needs. Derme&Co use the finest waxes with pre -lotions for gentle cleansing and postdepilatory lotions for soothing the skin to minimize redness and maximize comfort.

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