Waxing can look simple from the outside. Apply the wax, remove the hair, and keep it moving.But any esthetician who has spent time waxing knows there is a big difference between simply removing hair and giving a client a clean, comfortable, professional waxing experience.The best waxing techniques usually come down to the details. How you prep the skin, how you apply the wax, … [Read more...]
Waxing During Pregnancy: What to Know for Your Clients
Pregnancy changes virtually everything about a woman’s relationship with her body. This includes her routines and methods of self-care. For some women who have made waxing part of their routine, once those two lines show up, it becomes genuinely questionable. Is it safe? Should I avoid it? Is it going to be more painful? For others, it's non-negotiable.The short … [Read more...]
Chemical Peel Side Effects and Risks Estheticians Should Know
Chemical peels can be a valuable addition to an esthetician’s service menu. They can help improve acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven texture, congestion, dullness, and signs of sun damage without relying on invasive procedures. However, chemical peels are not simply stronger exfoliating facials. A peel intentionally creates a controlled injury to the … [Read more...]
Why Waxing Professionals Need Liability Insurance: Risks & Rewards of Waxing
Waxing is an incredibly sought-after service and can provide any salon or spa with an almost guaranteed revenue boost. However, it is also a physically demanding and technically precise craft that requires thorough consideration before being added to a service menu.While waxing offers excellent earning potential and loyal repeat clientele, it also comes with unique liability … [Read more...]
Every Beauty Pro Needs a Body Contouring Guide – Here’s Why
If you've been paying attention to beauty industry trends lately (and since you're likely a beauty pro, we're going to assume you are), you've probably noticed one thing: body contouring is everywhere.It's a win-win for clients and beauty pros. Firstly, clients are looking for ways to smooth, sculpt, tighten, and contour without surgery, downtime, or invasive … [Read more...]
