How to Choose a Salon for a Body Wax

Hair removal has become a regular part of the grooming routine for many people. One method of hair removal that's steadily gaining popularity is body waxing. As with any type of salon procedure, you need to choose the right salon and individual to get a body waxing procedure.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Get a tour of the facility, including the rooms where the waxing takes place. Pay attention to the lighting, the adequacy of the tools and supplies, where these items are stored and the cleanliness and organization of the facility.
2. Research regulations and guidelines that body waxing facilities must follow before you visit a salon. The Health Department demands that salons and facilities administering cosmetic treatments such as hair removal and waxing follow strict hygiene and sanitation guidelines. Familiarizing yourself with these guidelines ahead of time helps you determine if the salon you are considering meets the requirements.
3. Assess sanitation, which is vital for your safety as well as for guaranteeing that you have a satisfactory waxing experience. Ask how waxing tools and implements are cleaned, where they're stored and how often they're replaced.
4. Talk to salon workers when you're touring the facility and find out what qualifications they have. Ask where they went to school or how they became qualified, look for diplomas or certificates of certification and find out how many years of experience they have administering body wax treatments.
5. Request the body waxer's references or ask to speak to one of the waxer's clients. Most body waxers that have been working in a salon for a considerable length of time have a loyal clientele that they service regularly, so they may be able to put you in touch with a client. Find out if the client is truly satisfied with the service at the salon and if she has ever had any problems or complications during or after the procedure.
6. Ask about what direction the wax is applied, what vitamins or additives are in the wax to help condition the skin, how the wax is removed, how often he recommends waxing and if there are any side effects or complications that you should expect. Any qualified salon worker should be able to readily supply this information. If he can't, he's probably not qualified to do your body waxing.