Tips for a comfortable wax service this summer

Salon System educator & wax specialist, Lisa Stone, serves up her top tips for a comfortable wax service this summer…

1. Ensure you prep correctly

• Skin can become a little drier in the summer so encourage your clients to exfoliate 24hrs before waxing and pay particular attention to knees, toes, and elbows. This will help wax application and removal but also help to reduce ingrown hairs, too.
• Be mindful of any erythema on the skin, any signs of sunburn or evidence that the client has been sat in sun. These areas MUST be avoided due to the risk of burning and heat reaction.
• Hot, clammy, sweaty skin is something you may have to deal with in the summer. Well-prepared skin is essential for a successful comfortable wax. You need products that will cool and calm the skin.
• The Salon System JustWax Expert Cleanse & Prime has an alcohol-free formula it’s so gentle on the skin and it instantly cools the skin before you work. It contains marshmallow root and has anti-inflammatory properties along with green tea and bamboo shoot that protects and calms the skin. The best thing is after waxing when the skin can feel a little warm and you want to leave it cool and clean this product is so gentle it can be applied after for an instant cooling effect.

2. Select the perfect summer wax

• Summer can cause a very hot treatment room and if you’re not lucky enough to work in an air-conditioned room, this can be a difficult. Some waxes don’t work well in heat and take a while to dry and make removal difficult, so find a fast setting hot wax.
• The JustWax  Multiflex Lavender and Aloe Vera Stripless Hot Wax is perfect for this time of year. It is an advanced formula extra fast setting hot wax designed for outstanding comfort, with a low melting temperature and a visual indicator that lets you know when to remove. It’s perfect for the bikini, under arm and intimate waxing and won’t let you down in the middle of a heatwave!