Waxing Certification
Are you currently working in the beauty industry and you want to gain further knowledge, learning how to provide your clients with a waxing service? Do you have a passion for beauty and want to help your clients enjoy a hair-free life? Waxing is a high demand service throughout the world and if you have an outgoing personality, you love interacting with different people each day and you want to provide them with a service that has you talking to clients and enjoying some fun chit-chat, then this may just be the career you are looking for.
Introduction to the Waxing Certification
The waxing certification is a convenient online study course, which enables you to work full time and study in your own time. There is no set time limit to complete this course, you can take a week or more to complete it, or if you are really short on time, you can spread the modules over a few years.
The course is broken into easy to manage modules which are overflowing with useful information. Each module teaches you new skills, knowledge and information on waxing, helping you identify what you need to know and what product you need. You will learn techniques, styles and what waxes to use to achieve the best results.
On successful completion of the course, you will have the ability to download and print your certificate which is accepted throughout the country. The certificate can become part of your CV when applying for positions within the beauty industry or it can be for your own benefit, so you know you have taken steps to push your career forward or even open your own salon in the future.
What you will learn
This course has been broken into multiple easy to manage and information packed modules. The modules will teach you:
- Get a sound understanding of hair, waxing and the benefits waxing provides.
- Learn why we have hair, what its function is and the anatomy of hair to help you get a better understanding on how to remove it.
- Identify the different hair removal methods you can use along with the advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods.
- Learn how to conduct a client consultation correctly. Know what to ask, what forms should be completed and more.
- Understand the health and safety regulations and what you need to do to ensure your client’s safety at all times.
- Know how to create a professional working environment and how to keep clients' records safely.
- Learn the importance of a professional image from dress code to grooming.
- Get an understanding on how to set up for each client, what written information to provide and more.
- Learn about various waxes, waxing strips and spatulas. Get a good understanding on why disposable products are advantageous in this industry.
- Know the precautions you should be taking when waxing clients from side effects to dealing with problems.
- Learn about the skin's function.
- Understand sanitation and sanitization and why these are important in this industry.
- Gain information on techniques and tips to ensure effective waxing at all times.
- Learn how to wax the face, lip, chin and more.
- Identify the best method to wax underarms and arms.
- Know how to wax the back and chest.
- Understand how to wax the legs and bikini line
- Identify the best after-care solutions for your clients.
- Learn what you should do when things don't go according to plan.
Benefits
This waxing course will provide you with a host of benefits you can take full advantage of as you work your way through the study material, complete the test and start putting your new knowledge to the test. The benefits include:
- Fast track your career
- Boost your promotional opportunities
- Start your own salon
- Enjoy the benefit of online support throughout your study process
- Study using any device linked to the internet
- Study at your own pace
- Study while working full time
- Successfully pass a multiple choice test to download and print your certification.
- Industry recognised certification.
- Easy to manage and information packed modules.
Course Modules/Lessons
Module 1 : Introduction to Waxing and Hair Removal
- What is hair?
- Causes of unwanted hair
- Benefits of waxing
- Disadvantages of waxing
Module 2 : Anatomy and Physiology Relating to this Treatment
- Types of hair
- Anatomy of hair
- Purposes of having hair
- What kills and what stimulates the hair?
Module 3 : Hair Removal Methods
- Identifying various hair removal methods
- Basic process for each method
- The benefits and disadvantages of each method
- What areas of the body are best for using the different techniques
Module 4 : Completing Client Consultation
- How to conduct a proper client consultation
- What you should ask your clients during the consultation
- What a sample consultation form looks like
- Why ailments cause a contra-indication
Module 5 : Health, Hygiene and Safety Legislation
- Health and Safety Policy
- Proper procedures for care
- Information and Training
- How to identify risks and hazards
Module 6 : Professional Ethics and Client Records
- How to behave ethically as a professional in this industry
- How to keep accurate and up to date client records
- How to develop a professional environment
- How to record income and expenses
Module 7 : Professional Image
- Dress code
- Personal hygiene
- Conduct at work
- Conduct at work
Module 8 : Preparation of Products, Equipment and the Client
- Prepare various products
- Setting up of equipment
- Preparing the clients
- Written materials
Module 9 : Materials Required
- About the different types of waxes
- Types and sizes of waxing strips
- Type and uses for spatulas
- About the advantages of disposable products
Module 10 : Safety Precautions Relating to Wax
- Precautions that one should take when waxing clients
- Useful tips to take advantage of
- Avoiding unwelcome side effects
- What to do if problems occur
Module 11 : Function of the Skin
- Function of the skin
- How to use this information
- How skin conditions can affect your services
- Different skin conditions
Module 12 : Sanitation and Sanitisation
- Why sanitation and sanitisation is so important
- Proper sanitation practice
- Waxing procedures
- Why this is so important for your client
Module 13 : Preparing for Application and Removal
- Preparing the equipment for application
- The application process
- Techniques
- Tips to help you wax successfully
Module 14 : Face
- How to wax the face
- How to choose the right wax
- How to create a pattern
- Useful hints and tips
Module 15 : Above the Lip
- How to wax above the lip
- Waxing side of lips
- Tips for effective upper lip waxing
- Advice for daily maintenance
Module 16 : The Chin
- Methods for waxing the chin
- Important things to remember
- How to wax the chin and neck
- Things to watch out for
Module 17 : Eyebrows
- How to wax eyebrows
- Eyebrow design procedures
- Advice for daily maintenance
- Useful tips
Module 18 : Underarms
- How to wax underarms
- Preparing the underarm area for waxing
- How to deal with dark underarms
- Tips to achieve the best results
Module 19 : Arms
- How to wax the arms
- How to create a plan
- Technique
- After-care for waxing arms
Module 20: Chest
- How to wax the chest
- Step by step procedures to follow
- Useful tips
- Aftercare
Module 21: Legs (Upper and Lower)
- How to wax above the legs and knees
- The method for waxing the upper part of the leg
- The method for waxing the lower part of the leg
- The method for waxing the knee
Module 22: Back
- How to properly wax your client's back
- How to prepare for the appointment
- How to prevent damage
- How to soothe your client's pain after the procedure
Module 23: Bikini Area
- How to wax the bikini area
- Information about the most popular styles
- Preparing your client
- Essential tips and advice
Module 24: Aftercare
- Treating the client after a procedure
- Waxing after care alternatives
- What to inform your client
- Setting up an effective after care plan
Module 25: Dos and Don’ts and What to do When Things Don’t go to Plan
- Essential Dos when waxing
- Things you should never do to achieve best results
- What you should do when things don't go like they are planned
- Dealing with clients effectively who won't follow protocol
FAQ's
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Who can take the Waxing Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 25 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module. -
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 25 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 25 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if a user fails the test?
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken. -
How long does it take to complete the Waxing Certification course?
We estimate that the course will take about 20 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.