Although there are many services provided in a medical spa that can be combined with waxing, you must be very careful in offering services that will harm your client’s skin. Here are some rules:

• You can wax your client before a massaging facial. After the waxing is completed apply a cool compress or cold stones to the area for about 10 minutes.This will reduce any inflammation and close pores. Select mild products for the facial and suggest he or she moistures their skin more frequent for the next few days.
• Never wax a Client that is using prescription acne medication or skin care products that contain over 8% of glycolic acid and alphahydroxy acids or Retin-A or Accutane ingredients.
• Do not wax a Client that has had BOTOX treatment in the past 72 hours.
• Do not wax a Client that has had a chemical peel or dermabrasion treatment within 90 days.

Sometimes your client’s skin is very dry and dehydrated, especially during the cold winter months.  The skin just needs to be rehydrated.  Try using Satin Hydrate moisturizing lotion prior to the waxing. Apply a small amount on the area to be waxed, allow time to dry, and then begin to wax. Another reason could be technique – always remember to stand towards the hair growth. For example, if you’re waxing a leg, stand by the foot area.  This will give you better leverage to pull the strip off quickly, without breaking hair.

Absolutely! Just remember to wait 24 hours before or after you tan, since both services can make your skin quite sensitive.

Nothing looks better than a tanned waxed body. Whether you wax before or after a tanning session really doesn't make a difference, just remember to wait 24 hours between services. This waiting time allows your skin's pH level to return to normal and reduces any type of inflammation that may be caused by either service.

Satin Smooth has created a Client Record Card that will allow you to keep track of your client's skin and health conditions. This card should be reviewed by the client and signed prior to any waxing service. The card includes questions on medication, skin condition, allergies, facial skin care and treatments, etc. Using this card will provide professional credibility to your service and allow you to provide the safest hair removal.

Satin Smooth does not recommend a waxing service if your client:

• Uses prescription acne medication such as Retin-A®* or Accutane®*.
• Uses skin care products that contain over eight percent glycolic and alphahydroxy acids.
• Takes blood pressure medication.
• Has diabetes, phlebitis or any condition that affects the skin.
• Has had a Botox®* treatment in the past 72 hours.
• Has had a chemical peel or dermabrasion treatment within the past 90 days.

When in doubt, have your client consult with their doctor prior to any waxing service.

*Retin-A® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson. Accutane® is a registered trademark of Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.

For facial waxing, hair should be 1/8-inch long and body hair should be about 1/4-inch long, to achieve a smooth, clean removal. During the summer months, it’s recommended to rebook your client every two to three weeks for facial waxing and three to four weeks for body waxing. It all depends on each client’s hair growth, as cycles vary for everyone.

Since waxing with Satin Smooth is a safe and gentle service,we recommend waxing for clients as young as 10 years old. Always consult with a parent or guardian before service.

Ask your client if s/he is using another form of hair removal such as electrolysis or laser. Ask about chemical peels, Retin-A®* use or any type of treatment that may interfere with the waxing service. Take the time to consult with your client. If customer has never been waxed it is best to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to the waxing process. Make sure clients are warned not to expose newly waxed area directly to the sun for at least 24 hours. Satin Smooth Wax has built-in UV protectors for regular sunlight exposure. To avoid skin appearing darker after waxing we recommend using Satin Smooth® Satin Hydrate® Skin Nourisher with UVA protection to moisturize and condition skin after waxing.

*Retin-A® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.