Help! Wax burns

[karmajules]

If I am waxed, I get a pretty horrible reaction, especially underarm and bikini. I have tried everthing and everyone. It has put me off waxing my own Clients (even though I have been at it for 12 years). As a consequence I epilate, which does not give much reaction which is surprising as I am very hairy! I would think that this indicates the wax, heat and or strip removal is the cause rather than the hair removal.

Infact, my bikini line needs serious attacking today, I almost have to wear a bigger size in trousers if I let it get too long!:lol:

 

[LindaC]

ok here is a question for you..especially the problems with the under arms and bikini bits...did you wear gloves to do these areas?

the reason I am asking is ..my daughter is allergic to latex and has come out in rashes, swelling, soreness, redness when waxed in the more sensitive areas if someone has used latex gloves instead of vinyl or nitrile. this was before i started Beauty Therapy i add.

it can look very painful and sore and swollen.

hope this is of some help.

LindaC

 

[kerry.peniston]

Hey! So long as the wax wasnt too hot and you pulled the skin taunt enough not to bruise I would take a guess that the client had applied deodrant too soon. Also, I apply a cold compress over whatever area I have waxed and then I apply the after wax treatment once all waxing is finished. Try not to let it spoil your confidence, some people are more sensitive in different body areas. Best of luck x

 

[diddle]

Hi, i am a new waxer, i waxed my friend last night and as we are good friends and she is a regular waxer i decided to let her try to wax my armpits OUCH!! MY left arm is fine but my right is exactly as you have described red and sore. I am pretty sure this was due to overwaxing and obviously poor technique.
Did you pull the skin really taught? And did you over wax? It is scarey cause i have done it one of my first clients (luckily a mate!!!) but just keep practicing, maybe get some friends or family roped in!! LOL!! xxx