Elseda Big Encyclopedia of Depilation. Starting a business in the field of depilation from “A” to “Z”
- Choosing a place to work: home, office rental, salon and others
- How and when to open a hair removal office
- What you need
- How can a novice master get a job in any salon?
- Legal aspects of opening a depilation salon for an individual entrepreneur or LLC? Selection of registration and legal form
- Choosing a tax system for a hair removal salon
- Selecting a room
- How much materials should I buy?
- What equipment is needed?
- Minimum set of office equipment
- Who to hire at the initial stage?
- Room rental + deposit
- Attracting clients for depilation and sugaring How to attract clients for depilation. Plan for attracting clients.
Choosing the right wax to remove excess hair is an important point. The effectiveness of the procedure, the ease of the master’s work and the preservation of the health of the client’s skin depend on this. It is impossible to definitively answer which wax is best for depilation. Choosing the right product depends on many factors. The area being treated, the client’s skin type, and hair structure all matter. However, understanding the nuances of choice is not so difficult. It is enough to consider the detailed classification of funds with a description of their characteristics. This is exactly what we will do now.
Which wax is better: polymer or natural?
First of all, all depilatory waxes can be divided into:
- natural (based on natural ingredients);
- semi-polymer (based on natural and synthetic components);
- polymer (fully synthetic).
Natural waxes are rarely used today. Basically, craftsmen who began their activities during the absence of other varieties continue to work with them. Some of them don’t even think about buying other materials, but in vain. Natural high-quality products are good, but are only suitable for skin that is not prone to allergies. Therefore, the master must have synthetic options in his arsenal.
Polymer and semi-polymer waxes are considered the best today. If the client's skin is prone to allergic reactions (this should be asked before the procedure), only such products can be used. Polymer waxes are better than others because they are hypoallergenic and suitable for treating even very sensitive areas (for example, Aloe wax from Elseda). Semi-polymer options are also very popular. They are cheaper than polymer ones. Moreover, such means can be considered universal. Semi-polymers are excellent for removing both fine hair and thick, shaved hair.
Important! When depilating with oil (we wrote about this technique in an article about removing excess hair from dry, hypersensitive skin prone to peeling and irritation), you can only use polymer wax. As for semi-polymer and natural products, they dissolve in oil, so they are completely unsuitable for such a procedure.
Skin care after hot hair removal
After hot depilation, the pores remain open, and infection can enter them. To prevent this from happening, the procedure must be completed with disinfection. Then, to tighten the pores, it is recommended to shower the treated areas with a cold shower, dry them and apply a moisturizer. Instead of a shower, you can use frozen decoction cubes of chamomile, aloe or calendula. The main thing is not to use alcohol-containing products so as not to dry out the skin.
It is also not recommended to wear tight-fitting clothing immediately after the procedure and for three days after it. This will eliminate friction from the treated areas and possible infection from entering open pores. During the same period, it is prohibited to sunbathe, visit solariums, swimming pools, and saunas. The reason is still the same - possible penetration of infection into open pores.
Another problem with hair removal is that over time, ingrown hairs appear on the treated areas. To avoid this, it is recommended to do peeling three days after the procedure.
Types of waxes by density
There are 3 types of funds here.
- Dense.
Such waxes are used to remove coarse hair (shaved, line-like, male). They are most often worked with using the classical technique, that is, they are applied along the hair growth and removed against the growth.
- Medium density products.
These waxes are considered the best for depilation, as they are universal. You can work with them using any technique, removing even short and coarse hairs. Such products are ideal for clients with normal skin, without a tendency to irritation and sweating, as they have a medium degree of adhesion. If you choose waxes from trusted brands (like Elseda), their residue will be easily removed from the body with oil.
- Loose/crystalline (transparent).
Most often these are polymer waxes. Typically, these products are used to treat large areas. Such waxes are better suited for depilation of very sensitive skin prone to sweating; they easily remove fine, vellus hairs. An important distinguishing feature of products in this group is low adhesion (adhesion) to the skin. They capture hairs well and gently remove them from the roots, but do not stick to the surface of the skin. Thanks to this, there is virtually no risk of damage to the upper layer of the epidermis.
Which wax is better: hot or cold?
— Cold waxes for depilation
The question of which cold wax is better should not arise before a hair removal specialist at all. This category includes only products sold in cosmetics stores in the form of ready-made wax strips. They are intended for home use and do not require any special devices.
Those who have tried this depilation method know that it is inconvenient and ineffective. Often the result of the procedure is disappointing - the hairs are not pulled out by the roots, but break off. Some of them generally remain in place. In this case, the wax itself may stick to the skin and not come off along with the strip when torn off. You have to scrub it with oil, and if this method does not help, then wash it with water and detergent.
Obviously, this method is absolutely not suitable for professional activities. Clients coming for treatments expect perfectly smooth skin without irritation or wax residue on it. Therefore, it is better to replace cold wax with warm or hot one.
— Warm waxes for depilation
This is an excellent option for professional hair removal. Such waxes should be in the arsenal of every master. They are easily applied to the skin and come off perfectly along with the captured hairs. Before the procedure, the product is slightly heated (to a temperature slightly higher than the temperature of the human body). This ensures the most comfortable procedure possible. Various types of wax melters are used for heating, depending on what type of wax (in a cartridge or jar) is used.
The product is also applied to the skin using different methods. If it is jar wax, spatulas (disposable or sterilized) are used. If wax in cartridges is selected, distribution over the surface occurs thanks to the built-in roller. After applying the material, a special disposable strip is glued to the skin, which is then removed with a quick movement along with the wax and hair.
Typically, warm wax is used to treat large areas (legs, arms, back, buttocks, etc.). However, if the hair is very thick (this happens more often in men, but sometimes in women), preference is given to hot wax to increase adhesion to the material and more effective and painless removal of unwanted hair.
As for the composition of the products, warm waxes are often polymer or natural. Semi-polymer options are less common, but some companies (for example, Elseda) have such options in their assortment. The density of products intended to be used warm also varies. As already mentioned, the thicker the hair, the greater the density of the wax suitable for the procedure.
— Hot waxes for depilation
Such products are sold in briquettes, discs, granules and cans. More often they are semi-polymer and completely synthetic, less often natural. As the name implies, hot waxes also require heating, only in this case the temperature is set higher than when preparing warm waxes. In professional activities, microwaves are rarely used for heating. More often, special wax melters (can, cassette or combined) are used.
Hot wax is better for thick and coarse hair, ideal for treating bikini areas and armpits. After heating the product to the desired temperature, it is applied to the selected area with a spatula or a special spatula. Under the influence of wax, the skin warms up and the pores open. Due to this, even short hairs are enveloped in the applied composition. Once the material has thickened, it comes off gently but sharply, leaving behind smooth, clean skin.
Preparing for hair removal
In order for waxing to be comfortable and effective, it is necessary to prepare before the procedure. It is recommended to start it three days before depilation or even earlier. At this time, it is advisable not to expose the skin to sunlight, not to use cosmetics with retinol or antiperspirants. You cannot drink alcoholic beverages.
The day before the procedure, it is recommended to exfoliate the areas of the skin where hair removal will be performed. Or at least rub it well with a hard washcloth. Thanks to this, the pores will open, the hairs will become thinner, and the upper keratinized layer of the epidermis will be removed, which will improve its adhesion to the wax.
Read also: Film wax for depilation: how to use at home and important features of use
The procedure itself is best done at home in the evening in a calm environment. Before it, it is recommended to take any painkiller. An hour before depilation, apply Emla cream to the hair removal area and cover it with film. It will provide an analgesic effect. Then you need:
- take a hot shower or bath to wash away any remaining cosmetics from the surface of the skin and steam it;
- wipe dry, you can sprinkle the areas that will be depilated with talcum powder or baby powder, this will remove residual moisture and provide better adhesion to the wax;
- check if the hair length is 3-5 mm, if it is longer, you need to cut it;
- prepare wax.
Before applying any composition to the skin for the first time, it is necessary to check its tolerance. To do this, drop heated wax onto the inside of your wrist and wait 10-20 minutes. If there is no irritation, redness or itching, you can begin the procedure.
What is needed for the procedure
Before you begin depilation at home, it is recommended to prepare everything you may need for the procedure so that you don’t have to be distracted later. In addition to the wax itself, you need:
- paper napkins;
- strips of dense fabric;
- tweezers;
- cotton pads;
- "Chlorhexidine" or other liquid antiseptic for treating wounds;
- wooden spatula for application;
- skin care product after the procedure.
Which form of hot wax is best? Briquettes, discs, pellets or something else?
Elseda experts believe that the best form of hot wax is granules. Such products are also called film products, since when melted they turn into an elastic mass. The product easily takes the shape of the selected area, so it is not necessary to use strips to remove it. Thus, there is a saving in disposable consumables. It is also worth noting that wax in granules is better than others for use on delicate areas (armpits, bikini area).
Separately, it is worth considering the issue of dosage. Here, depilatory wax in granules is also considered the best, because it is very convenient to dose (calculate the portion required to treat a specific area of the client). Even if you put less product into the wax melter than you need, you can add some granules at any time. They will heat up quickly and complement the cooked portion.
As for jar wax, some masters think that you can heat the entire container and take the required amount of product from it during the procedure. However, this method of work is unacceptable, because you can introduce germs into the jar with tools or gloves that have had contact with human skin. Therefore, when using jar products, it is recommended to set aside a certain amount of wax each time and heat the resulting portion separately. If the prepared amount of material is not enough, the master has to add wax from a common jar with a clean spatula. This is not as convenient as in the case of granules.
Options in disks and briquettes from this point of view can be called absolutely impractical. In such cases, before the procedure, you have to melt the entire volume of tiles, which takes a lot of time (compared to granules, which heat up very quickly). In addition, the remaining melted mass has to be thrown away because it cannot be used for other clients for safety reasons. Material loss occurs, which negatively affects profits.
Waxing - what is it?
Waxing is a method of removing excess hair from various areas of the human body. This cosmetic procedure is a type of hair removal in which hair is removed by applying a mass of molten wax to the treated area and eliminating it in a frozen form along with unwanted hair.
Removing wax from the surface of the body is carried out in several ways: for these purposes, you can use special paper strips, and you can also remove hair in a simpler way - using your hands.
Did you know? Hair removal is one of the first cosmetic procedures that has been widely used since ancient times. According to surviving Indian writings, depilation was carried out back in the 4th–3rd millennium BC. e.
The procedure was mainly introduced to care for intimate areas, and this is not without reason. Waxing is one of the few ways to effectively remove excess body hair without causing severe allergic reactions or cuts.
But after a short period of time, having adopted all the delights of this cosmetic procedure, many salons began to widely use hair removal using wax.
Brazil is considered to be the birthplace of the procedure, so everywhere, especially in the USA, you can hear about the procedure as Brazilian waxing. This method entered general cosmetology practice under the concept of complete hair removal, but in just a few years, waxing has acquired several varieties.
At the same time, incomplete hair removal is practiced, which has created a real fashion for decorative hair cutting in intimate areas.
Did you know? Waxing appeared in world practice thanks to the USA. It was in this country, in Manhattan in 1987, that a family of immigrants from Brazil first opened a specialized salon for performing this procedure.
Today, there are 4 styles of carrying out this procedure.
Let's take a closer look at each of them:
- American style: involves removing excess hair exclusively along the swimsuit line, and everything inside remains untouched.
- French style: hair removal along the swimsuit area, with partial expansion of the areas of the procedure.
- Brazilian style: complete elimination of excess body hair, however, for decorative purposes, various areas of the body may remain untouched.
- Full Brazilian depilation: involves removing hair from all problem areas.
Which wax is better: cartridge or granules
Today, these 2 types of depilatory wax are the most popular. Let's look at each option in more detail.
— Cartridges
Characteristics confirming that wax in cartridges is better than others (using the example of Elseda products):
- the product is applied in a very thin layer, which reduces its consumption;
- viscous consistency spreads easily over the skin and does not flow;
- the material practically does not leave behind a feeling of stickiness (the use of talc allows you to completely neutralize this effect);
- the product quickly heats up to the desired temperature;
- wax in cartridges is undoubtedly better than others in that it does not require the use of special devices for its distribution over the skin (spatulas, spatulas);
- the material is very convenient to use (does not stain your hands, does not drip on the surface), which is also appreciated by all craftsmen.
You can purchase several types of semi-synthetic and synthetic waxes in cartridges. This will allow you to choose the right product depending on the client’s skin and hair type. For example, the Elseda company offers different options for cartridge waxes, suitable not only for normal, but also for thin, aging, allergic and sensitive skin. After getting acquainted with the products of this company, you will no longer have the question of which wax in cartridges is better.
— Granules
Qualities that indicate that wax granules are better than others:
- the special consistency allows the product to effectively envelop even the shortest hairs;
- high-quality wax in granules is better suited for depilation of difficult areas (for example, the bikini area), guaranteeing the highest possible comfort during the procedure, since it remains plastic even when hardened;
- this wax is also better suited for facial depilation (including eyebrows);
- the granules melt quickly, which allows, if necessary, to adjust the volume of product required for the procedure;
- high tenacity allows the material to be used in various techniques;
- It is possible to use the product without bandage strips.
Thus, film wax may be the best option for depilation in different cases. With its help you can remove both vellus and very coarse, deep-seated hairs. The main thing is to choose the desired density of the product.
It is also worth noting that the melting point of the considered types of wax is lower than that of products in jars, which minimizes the risk of skin burns. This makes wax in granules and cartridges much better than jar wax.
For example, if you choose granulated wax from Elseda, you will receive an economical product that works at a temperature of 38-40 degrees. The company presents 3 varieties of this category: natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic waxes. The range includes products with antimicrobial effects due to eucalyptus and azulene, as well as soft products suitable for delicate sensitive skin.
When choosing between wax in cartridges and granules, you need to remember that the first is a warm wax, the second is a hot wax. Warm waxes are most often used for depilation of large areas. For example, you won’t be able to do the bikini area with a cartridge, but the same cartridge is ideal for depilating legs or arms. It is also difficult to imagine facial depilation with a cartridge. For the face, bikini, armpits and other small areas where thick hair usually grows, use hot wax - in granules. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to compare these two types without taking into account the conditions of their use.
Waxing: contraindications
- Injuries in the treated area: scratches, wounds, cuts, abrasions, bruises, and so on;
- Inflammations or pustules, as well as herpes;
- Moles, warts, papillomas or birthmarks on the selected area;
- Diabetes mellitus or epilepsy;
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Problems with blood clotting.
Now you know all the intricacies of wax depilation at home. It is done easily and quickly enough if you get used to it. The result is long-lasting, and the materials themselves are relatively inexpensive. The main thing is don’t be afraid and everything will work out for you!
Selecting a product depending on the zone
As you understand from the above, there are many types of wax. Each type has its own advantages and is great for use in certain situations. With experience, you will quickly begin to determine which wax is best to use for hair removal in each case (for example, for eyebrows). Now you can familiarize yourself with the recommendations for choosing a material depending on the area being treated.
— Which wax is best for the bikini area?
For all areas with thick, coarse, shaved hair, medium to high density hot products are suitable. It is these waxes (semi-polymer or polymer) that are best used for depilation of the bikini area. The best option in this case is granules.
— Which wax is best for depilation of legs and arms?
For depilation of legs (including the thigh area), it is better to use warm, medium-density wax. The same goes for the arms, back and buttocks. Most often, cartridges are used to carry out such procedures. Such products are easily and quickly distributed over a flat surface, allowing you to cover a large area of skin at once.
If the hairs are thin (usually in women), you can heat the cartridge to a moderate temperature of 38 degrees. If the hair is coarse and hard (in men and some women), you can heat the cartridge to 40 degrees, or even better in this case, use granulated hot wax (for example, Chlorofylle from Elseda) to depilate your legs.
— Which wax is best for facial depilation?
For depilation of women's faces, medium-density semi-polymer film wax (for example, Rose from Elseda) is better suited. Such products perfectly remove vellus hairs from normal and oily skin. By the way, if you don’t know which wax is best for eyebrow depilation, the answer is the same. If you decide to provide this service, granular semi-polymer wax will be the best choice.
If a man comes for the procedure, then a dense film wax heated to 40 degrees (for example, Azulen from Elseda) is better suited for facial depilation. This product can easily remove coarse, shaved hairs. Just be careful - facial skin is sensitive, it is important to choose the right wax temperature!
How to properly wax your face
- Use cold wax. Special strips for removing excess hair from the face are often sold on store shelves;
- Cleanse the skin of impurities and sebum;
- Apply the strip to your face and press firmly to the skin;
- With a sharp and quick movement, tear the wax off the skin;
- Apply moisturizer.
Which brand should you prefer?
It is better to immediately start working with high-quality cosmetics and materials. This will help create a reputation for a master who does his job perfectly, or a salon with high quality services. Such products do not lead to irritation, do not remain a sticky film on the skin, do not break off hairs, but remove them completely.
In Russia, when asked which film or cartridge wax is better for depilation, most professionals answer - from the Elseda company. The brand has long taken one of the leading positions in the market thanks to the combination of reasonable prices and impeccable product quality. The range includes natural, semi-polymer and polymer waxes in granules and cartridges. There are options of different densities.
The company thinks about its customers, so it develops products taking into account not only different hair types, but also the characteristics of the skin. In our online store you can find the best film and cartridge waxes for depilation of normal, oily, dry, aging skin prone to irritation, peeling and allergic reactions. The products have various useful additives with a softening, soothing, anti-inflammatory effect.
So, now you know which wax is best for depilation of bikini, arms, legs, face, back and other areas. You have become familiar with the popular types of materials and understand why it is better to replace cold wax with warm and hot wax. It will not be difficult for you to determine in which case it is better to use cartridge wax for depilation, and when you should choose granules.
But if you are still lost in choice and don’t know which depilatory wax in granules or cartridges is best to purchase for your salon or office, do not hesitate to contact our consultants. We will introduce you in detail to the company's products, help you choose the optimal set of products, and also give you a nice discount in case of a large order.
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Briefly about the manufacturers
To prevent irritation after depilation, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the compounds used. The election should start with the manufacturers, since quite often high-quality wax is produced by unknown, unpromoted companies.
You can use mass brands for home hair removal, the products of which can be purchased at any cosmetic store:
- Veet;
- Floresan;
- BYLY;
- Velvet.
However, for better results, you can also use professional compositions - Depilieve, Kapous, Beauty Image and others.
You should not focus on price when choosing wax, since it can only indicate the popularity of the brand, but not the quality of the product.
