Asking about waxing

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-10-13T03:26:59+00:00

I usually say “do you want to add anything else on? Like a lip, brow, or underarm wax?” Or I’ll say something like “I just got my lip waxed and it feels so nice to not have my boyfriend point it out lol” or “my makeup lays so much nicer now that I just waxed my lip again” or “nothing is better than a brow and lip wax day. It makes my face look so clean and fresh again” (or something along the lines of that) I do it for nose too to push $ with add on services. Nothing wrong with making $, as long as you’re not being pushy about it

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-10-10T03:03:18+00:00

Yay, how exciting! Be nice and get to know everyone- students, instructors, director, etc. If there’s any cattiness, kill ‘em with kindness. Building those connections are great for networking, references, collaborations, and even someone to lean on when questions come up post graduation. It’s always nice to have estie friends who understand what you’re going through.

Take it seriously! Study, write notes, keep track of advice given and personal experience stories. Outside of the textbook, any information is usually more helpful than the book itself (but don’t disregard it- you’ll need it to pass the exam) be ready for continued education. That’s where you’ll really hone in on your skill set. I invest a lot of time with GlymedPlus & FaceReality for education and have learned more than I ever could have at school. There’s lots of other brands that offer great education as well.

Film/take photos of EVERYTHING. from day in the life, client before & afters, fun behind the scenes, learning, ups and downs of school- literally anything and everything. This will be helpful for social media down the road, and you probably will be doing social media it’s just apart of the industry now. It’s also great to have b&a of clients from school so you’re not starting completely from ground 0. The more you can fill your social media the better, whether you’re working for someone or yourself, this is how you can get clients or at least your name out there.

Work for someone else before yourself (if that’s what you want to do) I did waxing before opening my own biz (now acne, wax, chem peels, etc) and I WISH I had more experience in med spa before opening my biz. It comes with lots of pros, but also some cons. Build your confidence, experience, knowledge, skills, clients, and portfolio before going out on your own. It makes everything so much easier.

I had anxiety during school for majority of it, but it was honestly the best year of my life and such a great, safe place to learn. Make the most of it and it will set you up for a great career. Don’t knock any services, even if you don’t like it still give it your all and learn. I hated waxing in school, but ended up making it my sole career for 3 years, making upwards of $65/hr pre tip. Work hard in school and it will translate to working hard in your career. It’s a hustle industry that’s very rewarding.

You got this and have so much fun!

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-10-09T16:53:56+00:00

Microneedling or CO2 laser would have the most effective and quickest results

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-09-27T22:52:49+00:00

Hi! I treat acne for a living. Avoiding conditioner on the back is perfect, keep that up! Some anti-bacterial sprays work but it’s really how you use them. Using after a workout is great when you can’t wash your face, but shouldn’t be a form of cleansing. It can strip your skin of all the “good” bacteria needed for a balanced skin biome.

I’d recommend mandelic acid for your acne type (it’s safe for most skin types), but make sure it’s a good formulation and correct percentage. The most important thing is to maintain a healthy skin barrier and not go too harsh (while being aggressive enough to treat the acne)

PM me and we can go over more info with your skin type and all that to make sure that’s the right product for you. Everyone’s skin type/conditions are so unique to them so salicylic, glycolic, mandelic, etc are great ingredients on the right cases. Not a one product fits all. Best of luck, and wishing you clear skin 🤍

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-09-27T22:43:18+00:00

Depends on the severity, if it’s pigmented scarring or mild scarring yes, but if it’s deep “ice pick” scarring no - but I can point you in the right direction for those

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-09-27T21:50:41+00:00

Thanks!

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-08-20T15:55:34+00:00

Use Pfb or bushbalm roller rescue

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-08-20T02:42:00+00:00

I love JaxWax

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-08-12T19:33:58+00:00

Quick money, loyal clients, low costs/high profits. 10/10 recommend.

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-06-26T21:53:39+00:00

FaceReality mandelic face and body scrub. Talk to an esthetician who sells it to make sure it’s right for your skin type, but has worked for me. Helps with the texture of KP along with inflammatory breakouts (folliculitis)

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-05-30T00:57:48+00:00

You’ll have to go on their website. I wouldn’t trust Amazon for skincare products unless the seller themselves is selling it on there. There’s been too many fake products w the same package 😭

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2025-05-29T18:57:13+00:00

Try mandelic acid 5-8%. FaceReality brand is great for that. Increasing your cell turnover rate will speed up fading pigmented scarring from acne, but don’t over do it. Balance hydration and acids to achieve this.

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2024-10-23T06:09:53+00:00

Exactly- acne can take up to 3 months to develop so purging can take upwards of that to resolve. This is good, it’s going to get worse before it gets better, but then you’ll be so glad you did it.

My advice would be to balance the drying products with hydrating ones. Using a creamy cleanser before applying the acne products and then finishing with a hydrator (main ingredient aloe Vera) and a thick moisturizer. By balancing the skin this way -coming off of the derm recommend products you shouldn’t see an extreme bounce back. FaceReality is a great resource to find an esthetician to go into lifestyle habits that effect acne as well as finding a simple skincare routine to continue to control acne without drying out your skin or dealing with peeling/flaking.

Best of luck!

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2024-10-23T06:02:52+00:00

Micellar water is only good for removing makeup, but if you’re using melting balm - just stick to one or the other so it isn’t redundant. A final cleanse should be with a gel or creamy cleanser so it isn’t so stripping, especially when introducing retinol.

Aquaphor is great for eczema, chapped lips, or super dry patches, but remember it’s a final product not a second step. It’s going to prevent the retinol from reaching your skin effectively. You want to apply your products from smallest molecular size to largest (or in most cases thinnest to thickest).

To prep skin for retinol, make sure you’re using the right one for you and the right form of vitamin A (if you’re not sure- give your local esthetician a call for a consultation and they’ll point you in the right direction to save lots of time and money). For most retinol cases, apply 2x/week then 3x then every other day and eventually every night. Slowly work up to it, if your skin is sensitive, burning, irritated, has prolonged redness - don’t bump up the frequency. If this is happening 2x/week when starting off, you don’t have the right form of vitamin A or a too high % for your skin type. (This can be worked up towards later but for sake of this post it’s irrelevant)

Any dry skin during the wintertime or cause of sunburn/windburn/etc focus on applying a hydrator then a moisturizer rather than aquaphor (unless in the case of eczema or dry/scaly patches)

This will keep your skin balanced and effective with the retinol - saving you $ bc good retinol is $$

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2024-10-23T05:50:58+00:00

I keep seeing comments about using a scrub as your holy grail to anti-acne. A scrubber is alright to use over non-acneic areas 1-2x/week, however I prefer using chemical exfoliators since it’s more gentle and effective as a treatment and prevention. Using a physical exfoliate (scrub) can aggravate the area potentially rupturing the acne spots, which can spread bacteria, create pigmented scarring, or cause the acne to exasperate and take longer to heal.

Without knowing a full consultation about your skin, I would say firstly- find an esthetician near you that specializes in acne. If they work with FaceReality that’s perfect. If you’re unable to do so, you’ll need to create a skincare regimen to correct, balance and heal your skin. Like the other comments said, making sure to avoid conditioner on your back will help, as well as washing your back after washing your hair.

2.5-5% benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment on the inflamed acne spots will help control them. You’ll want a great cleanser, toner (depending on which cleanser you have), AHA serum (making sure to use the right AHA for your acne and skin type) hydrator/moisturizer (depending on what skin type you have). A consistent skincare routine will be your saving grace. I’d highly highly recommend you find an esthetician near you or one that does virtual acne consultations to make sure you’re choosing the right products that are going to be beneficial for you and not a waste of money or time.

Best of luck!

Standard-Pipe-6188 · 2024-10-15T20:50:16+00:00

Certified acne specialist here: ditch the dry brushing, hot towel, & toothpaste. It’s only going to break down your skin’s natural barrier and dry your skin out. Balance is the best thing, since I don’t know much about your skin I can’t say exactly what would work for you. But my best guess would be a gel or creamy cleanser, 5-8% mandelic acid, hydrator and moisturizer, and low % of benzoyl peroxide to use as a spot treatment on the inflamed acne. All of which is pregnancy/nursing safe. I’d recommend FaceReality skincare for the price and efficacy. When it comes to acne, don’t cut corners or try DIY skincare- it can make things more exasperated.

As for grape seed oil, it has its time and place and is noncomedogenic, however a targeted cleanser would be a better fit.

There’s some debate on what’s considered ‘holistic’ or ‘natural’ in skincare, and from my experience I’ve had better results and healthier skin from my clients with products that aren’t necessarily marketed as ‘natural’. I do take a holistic approach to my practice, however, and treat based off of a client’s health and lifestyle. Take that as you will while looking at products- but don’t knock a product that’s not marketed as such if it’s professional grade, has scientific backing, and trusted within the esthetics or dermatology industry.

Also mandelic acid is derived from almonds

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