Hair Removal Hard Wax Dos and Don’ts

If you’re offering waxing services in your beauty business and thinking about making the switch to hard wax, you may be afraid. However, you’re not alone. Endless years of beauty gimmicks have left many worried about trying new products especially those that can help with hair removal.

There is nothing to fear when it comes to using hard wax. They provide super fast hair removal, amazing results, and minimal skin irritation. However, there are a few things you need to know before using hard wax. Today, we’ll talk about what hard wax is and the dos and don’ts for hard wax.

What is Hard Wax?

Hard wax is a type of wax that sticks to the hair shaft and not the skin. It hardens and is removed on its own without the use of wax strips. This allows certain areas to be waxed multiple times since the wax sticks to the hair and the skin thereby minimizing irritation or damage to the skin. Hard wax also provides a less painful experience than strip wax. Some strip wax may remove the first layer of skin along with the hair which means you cannot wax the area multiple times. This can leave stray hair behind which would make it look like you didn’t do a good job.

Hard Wax Dos

Make sure the hair is at least a quarter of an inch long. This makes it easier for the wax to grab onto the hair.
Ask if they use any exfoliating acids or do physical exfoliation on those body parts especially if it’s on the face like eyebrows or upper lip. Also, ask if they have any skin conditions that waxing can exacerbate.
Consider applying baby powder to the area before waxing. Baby powder will absorb any excess moisture which can result in a smoother wax job.
Test the wax on a small unnoticeable location before covering a large area of the client’s body with it.
Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth as it is easier to get every last stray strand doing so.
Be sure to apply an even coat of wax to the skin. Do not under any circumstances try to stretch the wax. This will result in a poorly done wax job.
Remove the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth and put some pressure on the skin immediately after removing the wax. This will reduce some of the pain and help reduce irritation to the area.
Just in case there’s any leftover hair that the first coat didn’t get, apply a second coat. However, look to see what the skin looks like after the first coat. If it looks red or irritated use a tweezer to remove stray hairs.

Hard Wax Don’ts

Don’t over-wax an area. You can do an area multiple times like 2 or 3 times, just don’t overdo it. Only do so if the skin doesn’t look red or irritated.
Wax broken, irritated, or injured skin. You can run into a ton of problems if you do so.
Ignore the instructions that came with your wax. Each hard wax will have its own set of instructions depending on the brand. Be sure to follow these to ensure you are using the wax the right way.
Mixing two or more different brands or types of waxes. When you mix waxes, they can irritate the client’s skin. Also, the waxes may not heat evenly since they may have different melting points. This may not give you the consistency you want to remove hair properly.

Conclusion

As a professional offering waxing services, your primary goal is to provide pain and irritation-free and long-lasting hair removal results. When learning how to use hard wax, follow the dos and don’ts in this guide. These tips will certainly set you up for success.

Also, be sure to use high-quality hard wax and tailor your wax formula to the services you offer based on the skin/hair type. Low-quality wax can crack, tear, and cause damage to your client’s skin. If you need to save on salon costs, cut back elsewhere.

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