Waxing 101

Question 1

Soft wax description

Answer 1

Adheres to skin and hair
Can only be used one time in each area
Good for larger areas
Requires strip + applied thin

Question 2

Hard wax description

Answer 2

Adheres to hair
Can be used multiple times in each area
Good for small and sensitive areas
Applied thick (no strip)

Question 3

Pre-wax cleanser use

Answer 3

Sanitizes and preps the skin
Removes oil from skin
Applied to every area being waxed

Question 4

Powder use

Answer 4

Ensures area is dry
Coats skin
Allows lighter hair to be seen

Question 5

Post-wax solution use

Answer 5

Soothes skin
Removes wax residue

Question 6

Post-wax solution

Answer 6

Oil then aloe and hair minimizer

Question 7

Hard wax temperature

Answer 7

122*F

Question 8

Soft wax temperature

Answer 8

109.4*F

Question 9

Hard wax application and removal

Answer 9

Apply against direction of growth (can be both directions)

Remove in opposite direction of growth (vice versa)

Question 10

Soft wax application and removal

Answer 10

Apply IN direction of growth

Remove in opposite direction of growth