Pivot Point International, Inc. SFE Textbook changes Page 63
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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.
REPEAT
11.
Repeat procedure on new area. Continue waxing across
the bottom of each leg. Turn the client onto back and wax
tops of the legs. Then, bend the leg slightly and wax the
kneecap. Check the tops of the feet and the toes and wax
those areas if necessary or desired.
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.
13.
Apply soothing gel or medicated lotion to the entire
waxed area, then show client the results.
9.
Pull skin taut with one hand and with the other
hand, remove the 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.
