Waxing pregnant clients?
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Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
Just wax them in exactly the same way.
The Guild
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I have asked our director, Lynne Archer about this, who says:
"I have talked to the staff in our Guild membership office and no one recalls advising a member about this matter. Usually all questions that are treatment and insurance related are referred to myself to answer personally. We can offer our members insurance cover to carry out treatments on pregnant clients as long as the client remains fit and healthy throughout their pregnancy. I totally agree that pregnancy is not an illness. However, if the client advises you that she has a history of problems e.g. miscarriages then you should not offer treatment without GP's written consent. Also if the pregnant client has advised you that she has developed certain medical conditions during the pregnancy that are contra-indications to the treatment that she has requested, they must obtain a letter from their GP prior to offering treatment. Waxing of any kind can be carried out on a healthy pregnant client, but this can be a little tricky as the pregnancy progresses as the "bump" can get in the way and the client can be uncomfortable. Pregnant clients must not be allowed to lie on their backs for too long. You really need to use a level of common sense to know if it is going to be possible to carry out the treatment safely and effectively."
"I have talked to the staff in our Guild membership office and no one recalls advising a member about this matter. Usually all questions that are treatment and insurance related are referred to myself to answer personally. We can offer our members insurance cover to carry out treatments on pregnant clients as long as the client remains fit and healthy throughout their pregnancy. I totally agree that pregnancy is not an illness. However, if the client advises you that she has a history of problems e.g. miscarriages then you should not offer treatment without GP's written consent. Also if the pregnant client has advised you that she has developed certain medical conditions during the pregnancy that are contra-indications to the treatment that she has requested, they must obtain a letter from their GP prior to offering treatment. Waxing of any kind can be carried out on a healthy pregnant client, but this can be a little tricky as the pregnancy progresses as the "bump" can get in the way and the client can be uncomfortable. Pregnant clients must not be allowed to lie on their backs for too long. You really need to use a level of common sense to know if it is going to be possible to carry out the treatment safely and effectively."
unas escarlata
Well-Known Member
Thank you for clarifying.
topbird23
Well-Known Member
I have always opted for waxing when pregnant, usually because I haven't been able to see my own bits let alone reach my own legs, and of course wanting to feel clean, ready and pampered. I haven't met anyone not willing to do it .
Just my own experiences
Just my own experiences
Criss Criss
Member
Really? I wax right up until their waters breakx
Yes, me too! I have a client who has been getting her waxing all through her pregnancy and her next appointment is in a couple of weeks, just before her due date.
LovedaySpa
Member
I have been waxing right up to their due dates too. I havent had any problems yet, they want it nice & tidy down there. When i do legs I'll do it from the front as they turn sideways but thats the only adaptions. I didn't realise that some insurance companies don't cover this, it's good we know now so we can check it further with our own cover. xx
I waxed a lady who was 39 nine weeks and had shaved and never been waxed before the other week! It was only my 4th Hollywood since training with Kim and it was fine. I checked she wasn't uncomfortable with the positions at all times and she sent me a lovely text after to say how comfortable I'd made her feel. Never even crossed my mind about insurance because I knew Kim did pregnant ladies with no problems.
trixiebellewax
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After reading this thread i had a check though my insurance documents.
I'm with BABTAC and in their policy it states that; 'in respect of enlighten, do not undertake treatment of clients who may be pregnant'
Seriously, this just seems ridiculous. For starters, anyone who is of childbearing age MAY be pregnant anyway!
So looks like i either have to cancel out my already pregnant clients and refuse all other existing ones as soon as they fall pregnant, or look for another insurance company asap!
Not related to pregnancy but BABTAC also state that anyone under the age of 16 must have parental consent, which is sensible, however, further on in the policy it states that 'in respect of enlighten, do not undertake treatment of clients who are under the age of 16'.
So does that mean that you are not insured for those under 16, regardless of consent?
I will be ringing first thing Monday to check this out.
I'm with BABTAC and in their policy it states that; 'in respect of enlighten, do not undertake treatment of clients who may be pregnant'
Seriously, this just seems ridiculous. For starters, anyone who is of childbearing age MAY be pregnant anyway!
So looks like i either have to cancel out my already pregnant clients and refuse all other existing ones as soon as they fall pregnant, or look for another insurance company asap!
Not related to pregnancy but BABTAC also state that anyone under the age of 16 must have parental consent, which is sensible, however, further on in the policy it states that 'in respect of enlighten, do not undertake treatment of clients who are under the age of 16'.
So does that mean that you are not insured for those under 16, regardless of consent?
I will be ringing first thing Monday to check this out.
I understand that there are concerns over waxing pregnant ladies but it just seems like the insurance guys are scaremongering. I've waxed loads of pregnant women never had a problem
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trixiebellewax
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I do regularly wax pregnant clients, and have never had a problem (fingers crossed).
My concern is that if any problems did arise with a pregnant client then i am not covered by my insurance, just because they are pregnant. Its such a pain :sad:
My concern is that if any problems did arise with a pregnant client then i am not covered by my insurance, just because they are pregnant. Its such a pain :sad:
Im totally confused now as I spoke to Karen at BABTAC last week and she said that its completely ok to wax clients . Im defo calling back next week !!
Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
That can't be right. I specialise in pre delivery waxing and I wax clients throughout their pregnancy.
She told me to wax a pregnant lady as you would a non pregnant lady obviously making sure there comfortable at all times. Clarification is defo needed for all of us whoever were're insured with me thinks....
Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
I agree totally. I would just lift the head of the bed slightly as advised by a midwife client. All worrying and confusing isn't it.
Balance Andover
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I've waxed plenty of pregnant ladies and there is nothing more rewarding than making a lady fuzz free when she's unable to reach herself!
I just make sure I position them properly. Use cushions covered in towels if necessary and pop them on their sides to do the back of the thighs etc.
I just make sure I position them properly. Use cushions covered in towels if necessary and pop them on their sides to do the back of the thighs etc.
Hi all,
Just to throw a spanner in the works 😄, I have always waxed pregnant women and have been waxed through all three of my pregnancies and always thought that everything would be ok.
That was until I was 30 weeks pregnant, I went for my usual 4 weekly wax, my therapist did everything as usual but I developed a serious case of hives both internally and externally and ended up in hospital. My baby is 22 week now and I have to see a specialist as my skin has never been the same and I now have severe dermatitis and will never be able to be waxed again 😁😳.
It was nothing my therapist did, purely hormones. I realise that I'm an extreme case but I just wanted to make you all aware that things can and do happen. Hormones are a funny thing and can change in a matter of hours so just be careful xxx
Just to throw a spanner in the works 😄, I have always waxed pregnant women and have been waxed through all three of my pregnancies and always thought that everything would be ok.
That was until I was 30 weeks pregnant, I went for my usual 4 weekly wax, my therapist did everything as usual but I developed a serious case of hives both internally and externally and ended up in hospital. My baby is 22 week now and I have to see a specialist as my skin has never been the same and I now have severe dermatitis and will never be able to be waxed again 😁😳.
It was nothing my therapist did, purely hormones. I realise that I'm an extreme case but I just wanted to make you all aware that things can and do happen. Hormones are a funny thing and can change in a matter of hours so just be careful xxx
trixiebellewax
Well-Known Member
After speaking to BABTAC today im still none the wiser.
Lady I spoke to didn't know what was meant by the term 'in enlighten', checked with management and still not sure so said she assumed it meant that enlighten was the name of a beauty treatment involving light. Lady then said that you CAN wax clients that are pregnant, but not in first trimester. When I asked where it stated this in policy, it turns out it's not in policy and when I asked for it in writing for records I was told that I could not have it in writing and I would have to speak to Balens.
I was then forwarded to Balens, who insurance policy is provided by, to get confirmation.
Lady at Balens also didn't know what the term enlighten meant and did not know if they cover pregnancy either, so has asked for query in writing and will be getting back to me asap.
Both ladies I spoke to were lovely but still no better off than before
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Lady I spoke to didn't know what was meant by the term 'in enlighten', checked with management and still not sure so said she assumed it meant that enlighten was the name of a beauty treatment involving light. Lady then said that you CAN wax clients that are pregnant, but not in first trimester. When I asked where it stated this in policy, it turns out it's not in policy and when I asked for it in writing for records I was told that I could not have it in writing and I would have to speak to Balens.
I was then forwarded to Balens, who insurance policy is provided by, to get confirmation.
Lady at Balens also didn't know what the term enlighten meant and did not know if they cover pregnancy either, so has asked for query in writing and will be getting back to me asap.
Both ladies I spoke to were lovely but still no better off than before
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Kim Lawless
Grande Dame of the Brazilian Wax for Men and Women
Funny how we all read things differently as I took the term 'enlighten' to mean 'educate' as in 'Let me enlighten you. Who knows!After speaking to BABTAC today im still none the wiser.
Lady I spoke to didn't know what was meant by the term 'in enlighten', checked with management and still not sure so said she assumed it meant that enlighten was the name of a beauty treatment involving light. Lady then said that you CAN wax clients that are pregnant, but not in first trimester. When I asked where it stated this in policy, it turns out it's not in policy and when I asked for it in writing for records I was told that I could not have it in writing and I would have to speak to Balens.
I was then forwarded to Balens, who insurance policy is provided by, to get confirmation.
Lady at Balens also didn't know what the term enlighten meant and did not know if they cover pregnancy either, so has asked for query in writing and will be getting back to me asap.
Both ladies I spoke to were lovely but still no better off than before
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