Consultation-
All new clients need to complete a client consultation form; this is a simple tick list, with a list of conditions that your therapist needs to know so that they discuss any issues that could affect your treatment or if there are conditions that are contraindicated.
Insurance companies require all therapists to complete these forms and to maintain their client records. This information is confidential.
At this stage the treatment protocol should be explained including what is required from the client in terms of which items of clothing to remove, how long the treatment will take and the types of waxes and method of waxing that will be used during the treatment.
The client should be left in the treatment room, for a few minutes alone to undress, and ideally will be given some intimate wipes, so that they can freshen up and feel more comfortable for the treatment.
The Treatment
To begin with, the therapist needs to ascertain exactly what the client does require in terms of the amount of hair removal.
Often clients book a back sack and crack wax, or a male Hollywood waxing... and it’s probably only a male Brazilian waxing they actually want, but with so many terms and names out there we often get confused with the waxing terms, and also different therapists use a variety of names for their treatments, so clarify before you begin.
A full male Brazilian wax treatment generally takes 30-40 minutes to complete.
Each therapist has their own style and techniques that they use for their male intimate waxing procedures. I was trained in the UK by the best trainers in the industry and developed my procedures to offer an excellent Brazilian waxing service.
The best waxing method for male intimate waxing treatments is non strip waxes, this is when a thick honey like wax is applied directly to the area with a disposable spatula, the wax sets firmly, and it is removed quickly and swiftly by lifting the end and pulling of the hardened strip of wax.
No paper strips are used in this method.
The benefit of using this wax method is that there is no pressure applied directly to the area with paper strips, the wax sets and as it sets it shrink wraps the hair follicle so once removed the hair is embedded in the wax strip.
For intimate and for sensitive areas this method of waxing is much better.
The steps for the male Brazilian waxing treatment are as follows:
1. Cleanse the area using a skin sanitiser
2. Apply a light depilatory oil to the area
3. Blot with a tissue to remove excess oil
4. Apply the non strip wax- allow to set
5. Remove wax- apply pressure
6. Check all hair is removed
7. Blending of hair in surrounding areas
8. Apply after waxing products
A full male Brazilian wax should be completed in 30-40 minutes.
Male Waxing Aftercare Guidelines
Most new clients know very little about maintenance and the best way that they can maintain their freshly waxed skin. The best time to discuss aftercare is during the treatment, as you have their full attention and they can clarify any issues they don’t understand.
At the end of the treatment you need to follow up the aftercare with written notes, which should outline the best practice guidelines so they are very clear.
An aftercare pack often helps your client to get started on their regime, and it helps them understand the process. Include some suitable aftercare cream/ gels that will help to soothe the skin for their first day or so, and a disposable exfoliating mitt helps get their exfoliation of to a great start, and also include your contact details if they need to contact you to discuss anything or to clarify the aftercare process.
If there are retail products that you can either recommend to your clients, or products they can directly purchase from you then offer these at the end of the treatment.
Jack Dunn is a male waxing therapist that provides a male grooming service from a home studio in London N1. www.jd-spa-therapies.com
