Waxing part 2

How should hot wax be applied?

• With the therapists hands

• With a wooden spatula

• With material strips

• With a brush

When should the edges of the hot wax be lifted in preparation for removal?

• When the wax is fully set

• When the wax is still liquid

• When the wax is beginning to set and is flexible

• Immediately the wax is applied

How should the corners of hot wax be lifted?

• With a wooden spatula

• With an orange stick

• With a plastic spatula

• With the therapists fingers

In which direction should the first stroke of hot wax be applied?

• In any direction

• Against the hair growth

• In the direction of hair growth

• In both directions

What action would you take if the hair in the area being worked on does not come out?

• Re-wax the area immediately

• Use a depilatory cream on the area

• Heat the wax a little more before re-waxing the area

• Tweeze the remaining hairs

The advantages of cool wax include:

• It is more effective on terminal hairs

• It can be used over broken skin

• It is more suitable for sensitive skins

• It is permanent

Cool wax should be applied:

• In the direction of the hair growth

• In any direction

• Against the hair growth

• Both directions

The best method for removing fine hair on the arms is:

• Hot wax

• Depilatory creams

• Cool wax

• Shaving

When preparing a client for underarm wax it is important that the area is:

• Sanitised and treated whilst damp

• Dried and no sanitisation lotion used

• Sanitised and dired

• Washed and treated whilst damp

The melting point of cool wax is:

• 43C

• 60C

• 53C

• 68C