13 Male Waxing Comforts at the suite

Ripping hair out by the root is never going to be a completely painless experience, despite the nonsense that some manufacturers insist on peddling, but I follow a number of simple and cost effective steps that can be taken to reduce the associated discomfort for customers.

Let me say from the off that I have never been a fan of numbing creams or recommending painkillers to my clients, in my humble opinion they are an unnecessary faff and expense.

So let’s strip it right back to basics, and here are my tools for a little less ‘ouch’ and a little more ‘oooh’ in the treatment room.

Step 1: Timing is everything
Waxing always hurts more when tired, ill, dehydrated or hungover, which certainly makes for a pointed topic of conversation first thing on a Saturday morning. And there’s a reason I ask customers to commit to regular waxing every 4-6 weeks: not only does this catch the hair on the best cycle for longer lasting smoothness, but it’ll also hurt less as the hair starts to thin out. Bargain.

Step 2: First impressions count
The right impression instils confidence in clients and goes a long way towards helping them relax from the outset. My studio is welcoming and warm, non-clinical, plays calming music, relaxes the mind and allows me to concentrate only on you.  It does not heave with women or any other customers, receptionists and magazines. I greet you at the door when you arrive. I am ready for the appointment and do not rush or fluster you. I ensure my treatment room is clean and orderly, and that I myself am professionally presented; nobody likes to see an overflowing waste bin, a dirty or messy work station, or dog hairs all over their place of waxing. If it’s cold, the heated floor will be toasty for your tootsies. A nervous client is more likely to experience stress and discomfort, so I offer you a drink and a bathroom, ask how your day is going, offer you a spatula to bite on... Of course I’m joking about the stick-nibbling, but you get the general idea: tiny details like this can make all the difference.

Step 3: Explain explain explain!
Fear of the unknown is often worse than the reality of waxing. If this is your first appointment, I take time to explain the waxing procedure, demonstrate the products I will be using and answer any questions you may have before starting. Once on the couch, explain what I am doing each and every step of the way (unless you stop me!). This will help to reduce any anxiety you may have about the treatment and builds a solid, trusting relationship for the future.

Step 4: Mow the lawn
I use electric clippers or nail scissors to trim long hair before slapping on the wax. This makes it easier to see the direction of growth and prevents longer hairs from becoming tangled or matted as I work. Again, no mess means both you and I are relaxed and contented.

Step 5: Oil things up
Instead of powder, I apply a few drops of pre-epilation oil to the body before waxing. The occlusive properties of oil creates a barrier between the skin and wax that makes removal a lot easier for me and the whole experience less painful for you. Oil can be used under both soft (strip) and hard (non-strip) waxes, anywhere on the face and body.

Step 6: I can be bossy!
I’m not afraid to move you into a position that makes my job easier and more comfortable, and get you to help with stretching the skin if necessary. If it’s easier for me, it’s going to be easier, quicker, and more comfortable for you too.