Waxing Safety Lesson Plan

Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to describe the proper method for facial and body waxing.

Course Code: TXJ – Hair Styling and Aesthetics

Specific Objectives: Define waxing. List a number of other forms of hair removal. List supplies and equipment needed for a waxing service. Describe preparation for a waxing service. List waxing steps. Describe clean-up for a waxing service

Minds On Activity:

The risks associated with this lesson are simply managed by implementing a few simple safety precautions and behaviour rules. Student discussion is likely to recommend a various number of precautions themselves, prior to safety checklist. Allowing them to do so in a discussion prior to the activity may help foster more constructive attitudes towards classroom rules and safety precautions. Please refer to the safety notes for suggested waxing safety precautions.

List on two pieces of chart paper, a. the types of waxing experiences that are discussed and b. types of safety challenges students observed during their experience

Have students read the hair removal chapter of your classroom textbook and answer the questions at the back of the chapter to gain more knowledge on hair removal. Or make your own questions from your textbook and distribute to the students prior to reading this chapter. i.e. 1. Define waxing

2. List other forms of hair removal other than waxing

3. List five safety precautions to consider during waxing

4. Describe the waxing procedure from start to finish

Teacher will hand out waxing procedure for their classroom expectations for students to review prior to demonstration.

Teacher will review waxing safety checklist handout prior to waxing.

Waxing Definition

Waxing is a temporary service. Waxing pulls hair out from the follicle; this is why waxing lasts 4-6 weeks before new hair growth is noticed. Wax is an epilator, which is any product that removes hair from the follicle.

TIP - review hair follicle diagram. Have microscope handy to look at hair under the microscope for students to see follicle and hair shaft (cuticle, cortex and medulla).

Wax may be used either hot or cold. For clients who cannot tolerate the hot wax or those with sensitive skin, cold wax may be used instead. Cold wax must be applied thicker and does not require the use of fabric strips to remove it from the skin. Instead, the wax is pulled directly from the skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

Waxing Supplies:

Facial chair/bed Capes/Towels Wax (hot or cold) Powder Parchment paper/wax paper Wax remover Muslin strips Skin cleanser Wax pot Disposable spatulas/orangewood sticks Headband Disposable gloves Moisture lotion

Waxing Procedure:

Sanitize work area

Test melted wax on the inside of your wrist for heat modifications

Place wax paper on the facial bed

Pre-cut muslin strips to the size needed

Arrange supplies- lotions, etc

Protect client’s hair with headband if necessary

Drape client

Wash your hands and put on disposable gloves if required

Gently cleanse area to be waxed with cotton

Apply powder to area being waxed with cotton or q-tip

Spread thin coat of wax in the direction of hair growth

Apply removal strip in the same direction as hair growth Press gently 3-5 times

Pull skin taut and quickly remove strip in the opposite direction of hair growth and level to the skin. TIP - do not pull up into the air as this causes excess pain

Apply pressure immediately and lightly massage helping reduce pain

Tweeze any excess hairs

Apply moisture lotion. TIP massage clients scalp for added customer service

Undrape client

Clean and sanitize station

Dispose of gloves, wax, used muslin strips, etc.