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Salon Fundamentals
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Esthetics
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10.
Apply pressure to the area immediately to help
reduce the momentary stinging sensation. Be sure to
check the underarm area and strip to see that the
wax and hair have been successfully removed.
REPEAT
11.
Repeat procedure on new area. Work quickly in this
manner throughout the underarm area, then repeat
on the other arm.
CLEAN and PROTECT SKIN
12.
Remove any excess wax with oil or other wax removal
preparation. Check the area and remove stray hairs
with tweezers.
REMOVE WAX and HAIR
8.
Apply removal strip by 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.
9.
Pull the skin taut with one hand and with the other
hand, remove strip quickly in the opposite direction
of the hair growth. Try not to pull the fabric straight
up. Instead, pull it as close to the skin as possible.
