Description
Provide professional face and body hair removal using hard and soft wax, including brow shaping and bikini/Brazilian services; conduct skin assessments, uphold strict sanitation, and guide clients on pre- and post-wax care.
- • Sanitize tools, wax warmers, and treatment areas.
- • Keep detailed records of client profiles, allergies, and services.
- • Conduct consultations; assess skin, hair growth, and contraindications.
- • Perform patch tests when sensitivity is suspected.
- • Cleanse and prep skin; apply pre-wax cleanser and protective barrier.
- • Select appropriate hard or soft wax, strips, and applicators.
- • Remove facial and body hair by applying and removing wax safely.
- • Shape eyebrows with mapping, waxing, trimming, and tweezing.
- • Perform underarm, leg, arm, chest, back, and bikini/Brazilian waxing with proper draping.
- • Tweeze remaining hairs for precision finishes.
- • Apply soothing post-wax products to calm skin and reduce redness.
- • Educate clients on pre- and post-wax care, exfoliation, and ingrown prevention.
- • Recommend and sell appropriate aftercare retail products.
- • Refer clients to medical professionals for suspected infections or serious skin issues.
- • Maintain wax temperature and prevent cross-contamination (no double-dipping, use PPE).
- • Manage appointment flow and timing for efficient, comfortable services.
- • Track inventory and reorder wax and disposables.
- • Stay current on waxing techniques, products, safety, and regulations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
