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Salon Fundamentals
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Esthetics
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4.
Apply antiseptic preparation or pre-wax solution
to remove all residue of makeup and moisturizer.
Lightly dust the area with cornstarch or powder
(if recommended by the wax manufacturer) to
remove any last trace of oil or moisture.
6
. Apply wax. Begin on one side of the mouth above the
lip. Holding the spatula firmly at a 45° angle, place
the tip on the skin and let the wax run down the
spatula. Then spread the wax as thinly as possible
over the desired area. Remember to apply the wax
in the direction of the hair growth.
7.
Discard the spatula.
APPLY WAX
5.
Obtain wax. Dip a narrow spatula into the wax pot.
Wipe the side, back and tip until a thin coat of wax
remains on one side only. Ask your client to stretch
upper lip over her teeth so that the skin is taut.
REMOVE WAX and HAIR
8.
Apply removal strip. Taking a narrow strip of fabric,
fold over an edge that you will use as a grip, and
smooth the remaining portion over the wax. Press
and rub strip a few times.
