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Provide Waxing Services Flashcards

1
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What products are used for waxing?

A

Foot sanitiser, alcohol wipe, skin cleanser, talcum powder, pre-wax oil, post wax cleanser, soothing cream and wax solvent.

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What equipments are used for waxing?

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Headband, linen, tweezers, glass bowls, hand mirror, magnifying lamp and waste bin.

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What disposables are used for waxing?

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Paper towels, gloves, apron, large and small wooden spatulas, bonded or cloth strips, cotton pads, tissues and cotton buds.

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4
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How do we maintain the wax temperature?

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  • Constantly checking the temperature on your wrist before applying onto the client’s skin
  • Check the consistency of your wax
  • Check the thermostat
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5
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What strip should be used at a ________ temperature.

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Lower.

Approx 43 degrees.

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6
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To prevent wax from dripping, where should we wipe our spatula after dipping?

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Wipe on one side of the spatula, tip of the other side and sides.

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7
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Where do you support the skin to be waxed?

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Above the area to be waxed.

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8
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At what angle do you hold the spatula for application?

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45 degree angle

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9
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Why must we leave a 2cm margin at the top of the strip wax?

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To give us space to hold the wax strip to pull off.

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10
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Which direction must we rub the strip wax on the skin?

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In the direction of hair growth.

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11
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Why must we support the skin when waxing?

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To avoid bruising and discomfort.

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12
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In which direction do we pull off the strip wax?

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Against the direction of hair growth. Parallel to the skin/close of the body, never up.

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13
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Why do we apply pressure or rub the area, after we pull off the wax?

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To oo the any stinging sensation.

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14
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How many times can we wax the same area?

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No more than twice.

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15
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How can we check for any hairs we may have missed?

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Run our hands over the waxed area, use magnifying lamp or ask the client to inspect.

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16
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Do we wax the front or back of legs first?

A

Front

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17
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When should we wax feet and toes?

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Until after the back of legs have been completed.

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18
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In what pattern do we wax a half leg?

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Middle - Section 1, 2 & 3 ankle up to the knee

Inner side - section 3 & 4 ankle up to knee

Outer side - section 5 & 6 ankle up to knee

Under knee - section 1, 2 & 3 from inner side, outer side and middle

Over knee - one section on knee cap

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19
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Where would you test the wax temperature on your client?

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The inside of the ankle.

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20
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Where would you test the wax temperature on yourself?

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On your wrist.

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21
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What do we use to remove wax and residue stickiness from the skin?

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Wax cleanser.

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22
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In what pattern do we wax the knee?

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Chart pattern 1,2 & 3.

1 - Inner side (right)
2 - Outer side (left)
3 - Middle

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23
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In what pattern do we wax the right/upper leg?

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Same pattern as half leg wax. Chart pattern 1-6.

1,2,3 - Middle location, upwards from the bottom

3 & 4 - Inner thigh, upwards from the bottom

5 & 6 - Outer thigh, upwards from the bottom

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24
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What is the popliteal space?

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The diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee joint.

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25
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When it comes to waxing the popliteal space, why must it be done with great care?

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Due to the proximity of the lymph nodes and blood vessels.

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26
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How should the popliteal space be waxed?

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With small or narrow strips of wax and carefully removed.

27
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In what pattern do we wax the arm?

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In 4 sections starting from the inside of the arm to the outside. As the hair grows in multiple directions, it makes it harder to remove the wax in a horizontal motion.

28
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How should we apply and remove the wax for arms?

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Apply in short lengths following the hair growth in sections. Remove the strips against the hair growth while paying particular attention to stretching as the arm bruises easily.

29
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How long should a half leg wax take?

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15-20 minutes

30
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How long should a full leg wax take?

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35-40 minutes

31
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How long should arm wax take?

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20 minutes

32
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How long should underarm wax take?

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15 minutes

33
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How long should a bikini wax take?

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15 minutes

34
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How long should eyebrow wax take?

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10-15 minutes

35
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How long should lip wax take?

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5 minutes

36
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At what temperature should hot wax be used at?

A

Approximately 50 degrees. Care must be taken to avoid burns.

37
Q

The amount of hot wax to be scooped onto the spatula should be ___________

A

Thick

38
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In what direction of hair growth should hot wax be applied?

A

Against the hair growth.

39
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How must we apply hot wax?

A

Against the hair growth in semi-circular motion, making a small circle patch on the skin, making sure that the edges are thicker than the middle.

40
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After applying the hot wax we should ______________________.

A

Allow the patch to solidify slightly then press firmly on the patch to ensure it has solidify and to mould it into the hair growth.

41
Q

Why must hot wax not be allowed to harden completely?

A

It will crumble, stick and will not come off easily.

42
Q

What should you do if the hot wax was not pulled off completely?

A

Turn the hot wax piece that was pulled off to the clean side and press it onto the left over wax to remove it.

43
Q

What hand should be used to support the skin?

A

Non-working hand.

44
Q

What finger do we use to flick the bottom edge of the hot wax up?

A

Thumb or bent index finger.

45
Q

Why do we not pick the edge of the hot wax?

A

It may cause pain to the client.

46
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What fingers do we use to pull off the hot wax?

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Grip the edge between thumb and forefinger.

47
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In which direction do we pull off the hot wax?

A

Against the direction of hair growth. Do not pull up into the air as it will snap the hair, bruise and graze the skin.

48
Q

Can we overlap hot wax patches?

A

No. It may result in a heat build-up which will cause the client discomfort.

49
Q

In what pattern do we wax the bikini area?

A

Section 1,2 & 3.

1 - Above the tendon; Outer side (right)
2 - Below the tendon; Inner side (left)
3 - Along the tendon; Middle

50
Q

What should be done if there are long and curly hair(s) on the bikini area?

A

Trimmed to approximately 1cm prior to waxing.

51
Q

What should be used to protect the client’s underpants for bikini waxing?

A

Paper towel or tissues. Half Tucked underneath their underpants and half folded on top.

52
Q

Do we keep reapplying wax to remove stubborn hairs on the bikini area?

A

No. It will cause bruising. Stubborn hairs can be removed by tweezing.

53
Q

What should be applied on before waxing if skin tags were present?

A

Petroleum jelly. Prevents pulling off the tag.

54
Q

In what arm position should the client be in for underarm wax?

A

Client’s arm should be raised over their head,bent at 90 degree angle.

55
Q

Where should paper towel or tissue be placed to protect the client’s undergarments?

A

Along the edge of the bra.

56
Q

In what pattern do we wax the underarms?

A

In 3 sections.

1 - upper section of underarm
2 - bottom section of the underarm
3 - middle of the underarm

57
Q

In what two directions do underarm hairs grow?

A

Hair that grows towards the arm and hair that grows towards the body. (Up or down)

58
Q

What can face waxing cause?

A

The skin may stretch thus causing lines. Especially in the eye and lip areas.

59
Q

In what direction do we apply and remove eyebrow wax?

A

Apply in the direction of hair growth and remove against the direction of hair growth.

60
Q

In what pattern do we wax the lip?

A

In 3 sections.

1 - left side of upper lip
2 - right side of upper lip
3 - middle section of the upper lip (under nose)

61
Q

Why is retrieving feedback from clients important ?

A

Positive feedback - Ensure continuation of high level service.

Negative feedback - Used to adjust the service provided.

62
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What kind of feedback should be obtained from clients?

A

Service provided, the processes and products used, the end result of treatment.

63
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What should you do when you receive feedback?

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  • Thank the client for their advice or feedback
  • Try to avoid being defensive
  • Use non-emotive language to explain any misunderstanding
  • Tell the client how they will use the feedback positively

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