Chapter 21Hair Removal

Chapter Outline

• Client Consultation• Permanent Hair Removal• Methods of Temporary Hair Removal

Learning Objectives

• Describe the elements of a client consultation for hair removal.

• Name the conditions that contraindicate hair removal in the salon.

• Identify and describe three methods of permanent hair removal.

• Demonstrate the techniques involved in temporary hair removal.

Why do we wax?

• Hirsuties or Hypertrichosis – The growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of he body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the faces of women and the backs of men.

Client Consultation

• The main purpose of a client consultation is to determine the presence of any contraindications for hair removal.

• A client assessment form and a release form should be filled out before every hair removal service.

Contraindications

• Accutane• Blood thinners• Drugs for Lupus• Posoriasis• Eczema• Sunburn• Acne• Recent Facial Surgery

• Rosacea• Sensitive Skin• Fever or Cold Sores• Recent Chemical Peels• Recent Microdermabrasion• Any use of Retin – A,

Renova, Tazorac, Differin or Azelex

• Skin Lighteners

Permanent Hair Removal

Electrolysis – is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair.

Photoepilation – uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles.

Laser Hair Removal – a laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing hair growth.

Temporary Hair Removal

• Shaving

• Tweezing

• Electronic Tweezers

• Depilatory

Where do we wax?

• Eyebrows• Upper Lip• Cheeks• Chin• Underarms• Arms• Bikini Line

• Legs• Tops of Feet• Toes• Back

Other Types of Hair Removal

• Threading – a temporary hair removal method that is still practiced today. It involves the manipulation of cotton thread, which is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin.

• Sugaring – It involves the use of a thick, sugar based paste and is especially appropriae for more sensitive skin types.

AVEDA PLANT WAX

Pre-Skin Primer

• Naturally Derived• Organic Aloe• Witch Hazel, Lavender, Camomile, Castor Oil,

Bisabolol

• Cleans surface area that is to be waxed, removes excess oil so wax can better adhere.

Hard Wax Formula

• No Mineral Oil• 3 Egyptian Floral Waxes• 5 Plant Oils• Wood Rosin, Beeswax and Vitamin E• Organic Tea Tree Oil

• Hard Wax is for smaller areas and for the face, gentler and more effective on facial hair.

Soft Wax Formula

• No Mineral Oil• 3 Egyptian Floral Waxes• 5 Plant Oils• Wood Rosin, Beeswax and Vitamin E• Organic Tea Tree Oil

• Soft Wax is for larger areas and the body, soft wax can be used on the face if coarse hair exists but hard wax is recommended.

Aveda Plant Wax System

Procedure Handout

Aveda’s Hard and Soft Wax

Hand out

Consultation

• Consultation with guest, use a hand mirror. • Discuss shape, look and amount of hair to be

removed.• Go through the Guest Consultation Form with your

guest.