There is much information circulating in the world of sun care and it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction. Discover truths about photoaging, ultraviolet rays, sun damage, and SPF. Also, find tips on educating clients about skin genetics, choosing sunscreens, expiration dates, and safe sun practices.

Most spas currently offer facials, but more and more spas are beginning to spice up their menus with similar treatments for the body. Keep clients happy from head to toe. Learn tips for incorporating back, buttock, shoulder, arm, hand, and foot facials. Skin care professionals now have many facial treatments to choose from and those options consistently change as the beauty industry evolves. Professionals have…

The sense of community formed by being part of a group of like-minded individuals is impactful. Communities inspire unity, support, comfort, and advisement – a space rich in resources that everyone can benefit from. Being active in a community can bring inspiration, aid in success, and provide strong navigation. Bringing like-minded people together to achieve goals has been important to me for many years –…

Unhealthy self-esteem is closely linked to an unhealthy addiction to perfectionism. This addiction breeds more insecurity, which further decimates self-esteem. Many have watched others endure great stress to be perfect, only to discover perfection only exists behind rose-colored glasses.

While unpleasant, side effects of waxing, like ingrown hairs, dark spots, redness, irritation, and over-exposure, are a reality. However, the right arsenal of pre- and post-waxing products can help to ease the burden of such unwanted reactions.

 

Rrrrriiiiiiiipppppppp! This is the sound every waxing client dreads! They know the feeling that comes along with it! It’s the number one job of every aesthetician to try to make waxing more comfortable.

 

There are many tips and tricks that can be picked up over the years to make the waxing experience less harsh. Some say it is the type of wax, others say it is all in the application of the wax, and still others say it is the finesse the aesthetician uses after the wax is ripped off.

 

There is really no right or wrong answer. Waxing is a harsh treatment and you are going to be removing hair by the root, and some layers of skin at the same time. Being sure to provide a quick, and minimally painful, experience is a must to keep a smile on the client’s face.

 

5 RECOMMENDATIONS TO EASE THE HARSH SIDE EFFECTS OF WAXING

 

Take a poll of anyone who has ever offered waxing services. You will see that they all tell you there are at least five major side effects that clients will end up dealing with based on their skin type, skin tone, and hair type. We have seen this for as long as we have been in the business.

 

Treating Ingrown Hairs

 

Many dislike discussing how they get unwanted hair removed and they really do not want to discuss an infected hair follicle that is the result of an ingrown hair. Men and women with coarse hair are more prone to getting ingrown hairs. They can easily be eliminated by using a product specially formulated to keep the follicle open, so the hair will not have the opportunity to grow back inside.

 

Treating Dark Spots

 

Dark spots are only a harsh side effect for men and women with a Fitzpatrick skin type of 3, 4, or 5. They are the result of trauma to the skin from over-exfoliation or an ingrown hair. This hyperpigmentation of the skin needs to be lightened over the course of time with a combination of exfoliation and brightening ingredients that are safe for dark skin tones.

 

Combatting Redness

 

The strip is ripped off and the client turns bright red. It is just how some skin reacts to the treatment. A calming after-wax product should be applied to the skin. Herbal and botanical products tend to offer a nice touch.

 

Easing Irritation

 

No matter the level of efficiency during waxing services, there is no avoiding the fact that the treatment will irritate the skin. It will pull off live and dead skin cells and remove hair at the root. When an aesthetician does a deeply exfoliating facial treatment, they always work to bring the skin back into balance afterwards. Apply post-waxing products that will sooth and nourish skin that is slightly irritated from the exfoliation of a waxing service.

 

Preventing Over-Exposure

 

Waxing will expose new, fresh skin cells to the sun and elements. This barrage of harsh rays and pollutants can start to damage these fresh skin cells unless some sort of antioxidant protection is provided. Antioxidants will provide plenty of protection to fight off free radicals. This extra level of care and protection to clients’ skin will elevate the quality of the treatment.

 

With the proper post-waxing products on the back bar, clients will experience relief from the most common harsh side effects of waxing. This, combined with high quality pre-wax products, will take an average, every day wax to a new level. Clients will remember the exceptional service and refer family and friends.

Kalahari opened here in the Poconos with much fanfare a few years ago. My husband used to be a delivery driver who often brought their heating and cooling equipment onto the grounds and would come home and tell me all about the massive indoor and outdoor waterpark with his eyes sparkling with child-like excitement and as big as saucers as he gave me detail by…

The proper name for age spots is solar lentigines. Despite their nickname, aging is not the primary cause of age spots. Most age spots range in size from a freckle to the size of a dime. They are flat and oval in shape and can be tan or brown in color. While age spots are primarily caused by ultraviolet exposure, some individuals have a genetic…

Do: Keep in contact with clients. Use time-specific coupons and rebooking discounts to inspire return visits. Use thank you cards and promotion updates to maintain connections with new and returning customers. Don't: Overdo it. A barrage of e-mails can deter clients from opening them. Aim for no more than once a week, but no less than once a month when it comes to e-mail frequency.

DIY skin care is a hot topic among skin care professionals and consumers. But it begs the question: if the ingredients are easily accessible and the products can be made by anyone, can it be considered professional? Additionally, there is debate about whether the application of whole foods and whole plant preparations are as effective as more high-tech ingredients like peptides, ceramides, and other actives.…

Acne is a well-known adversary for teenagers, but more and more adults are now enduring the challenges of acne-related skin conditions. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), adults continue to get acne well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s, and it is even possible to get acne for the first time as an adult. Adult-onset acne is most common among women going…