Lilliane Caron discusses hyperpigmentation and why it’s an avoidable and unacceptable side effect of waxing. You may have read that waxing can cause darkening and darker skin patches called hyperpigmentation. The facts are, with superior product and expert technique, waxing won’t cause hyperpigmentation at all. Products or packages on offer that include serums claiming to […]
There are milestones in every mother-daughter relationship and hair removal is one of them. Once upon a time most mothers wouldn’t have had to worry about this until puberty, but these days the conversation may start a little earlier than expected. If you asked me to put an age limit on when waxing became acceptable, […]
Sugaring has been around for centuries and is an early form of waxing, however it has recently re-entered the beauty scene. While most therapists are well aware of sugaring and how long it has been around, Body Sugaring is becoming a popular request from clients. So why, after centuries of flying under the radar and […]
Choosing a wax sounds simple enough but it often comes with much confusion. What works for some therapists may not work for others. There is no ‘one fits all’ approach in either scenario. At the end of the day it comes down to knowing what you want and what suits you best because the perfect […]
As the saying goes, time is money; especially when you are a therapist. There are only so many hours in a day and if a third of your time is taken up unnecessary tasks instead of servicing clients, then you are going to find your income suffering significantly. For beauty therapists running their own salon, […]
By Holly Hayes What type of wax is best for facial waxing? It is important that you always use hard wax for all facial waxing as strip wax can be quiet harsh on the delicate skin. Using a high quality wax is extremely important. Look for waxes that are made with a synthetic resin rather than […]
Lilliane Caron discusses why waxing while pregnant is completely safe, giving expecting mothers and beauty therapists one less thing to worry about! Pregnancy is a very exciting time for any mother to be, but it can also be riddled with worries about what’s safe for them and their unborn baby. It is not uncommon for […]
Lilliane Caron discusses the controversial topic of double dipping. To dip or not to dip, that is the question. When the average person thinks of double dipping they picture someone dipping their carrot stick back into the hummus after they have already taken a bite. Now amongst friends and family this may seem like no […]
When it comes to delivering a good Brazilian wax confidence is the most important factor. You need to be confident in your yourself, your technique and confident in the products you use. Brazilian’s can be one of the most daunting treatments for therapists who are just starting out, however they don’t need to be. My […]
What made you want to be a beauty therapist? Being a Beauty Therapists opens so many doors; I think a lot of people forget that there is much more to this field than just working in a salon day in, day out. Becoming a Beauty Therapist, for me, has pathed the way for a life […]
The Mystery of the Ingrown Hair
Most people get them, but why don’t we talk about it? By Lilliane Caron. Anyone who has ever s...
How to make the most of downtime in the salon
With waxing being the bread and butter for most beauty salons, and the majority of our customer base...