Laser hair removal has walked out of the specialist clinic and onto the high street. Package pricing, celebrity endorsement and a wave of at-home IPL devices have turned what was once a considered medical purchase into something clients discuss casually over a coffee. For salons that have relied on waxing as a repeat-booking staple, the question is difficult to avoid. If laser is faster to results in the long run and clients no longer flinch at the price, is the waxing room being quietly left behind?

With summer in full swing and swimwear season upon us, many turn to waxing as their go-to hair removal solution. Yet despite its popularity, waxing remains surrounded by myths that often leave people hesitant or confused about the process. Although intimate waxing consistently makes up the majority of service revenue at Strip, the brand sees a noticeable spike in demand as summer approaches, typically increasing by around 13%. Monica Ella Botros, Managing Director at London’s award-winning Strip Hair Removal Experts, is here to set the record straight, busting common misconceptions and sharing essential facts for a smooth and confident summer.

With the drop in Oestrogen, we see a depletion of collagen and elastin production and the skin can become very thin, loose, and more fragile. Our skin becomes extremely dry, irritated and itchy, so our waxing services can suddenly become incredibly uncomfortable. So great care is needed, but we can take steps to reduce the discomfort and help look after our client’s skin. 

Vacne is a term referring to blocked hair follicles or ingrown hairs, which can become inflamed, forming painful bumps or pustules around the groin area, ie ‘vaginal acne’. Vacne is caused by a variety of factors, many of which are related to hygiene, hair removal practices, and skin sensitivities.

Master client comfort in intimate waxing with expert techniques from Lisa Stone and Salon System products. Elevate your services with tips on creating a relaxing atmosphere, choosing the right products, and flawless waxing.

Andy Rouillard, Salon System Just Wax Expert specialist and Owner of Axiom Wax Academy shares his Winter Waxing Tips to keep clients coming back in the colder seasons.

Winter may traditionally see a dip in waxing appointments due to the cooler weather and more clothing coverage, but it shouldn't mean a decline in your salon's bustling activity. Here's a blend of strategies, grounded in both expert insights and client education, to keep your waxing services in high demand even as the snow falls:

Salon System Educator and Brow Expert Lisa Stone shares her top tips on shaping brows to suit your clients’ face shape.

As a beauty therapist, it's important to be knowledgeable and skilled in grooming men's eyebrows in order to provide high-quality services to your male clients. While the basic principles of grooming eyebrows are the same for men and women, there are a few key differences that beauty therapists need to be aware of when grooming men's eyebrows.

Ingrown hairs and razor bumps can be a frustrating and uncomfortable side effect of waxing and shaving. These issues occur when hair grows back into the skin instead of growing outward, or when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected.

Lisa Stone, Salon System Educator , waxing specialist and waxing educator shares her top tips with PBL Magazine for summer waxing.

With ice-cream back on the menu and summer waxing season in full swing, the hot weather brings its own set of challenges for therapists. Men’s Waxing Specialist ‘Wax daddy’ and Owner of Axiom Wax Academy, Andy Rouillard shares a few tips for keeping your male client’s cool as temperatures soar.

Choosing the right wax for your clientele can make your treatment quicker and more effective. There are factors that should be taken into consideration

Anjula Thakar, Waxing Expert and Salon System Educator shares her tips on Summer Pre & Post Wax and Aftercare to achieve the perfect waxing result.

It’s that time of year again when we are all starting to get our bodies summer ready, and although we may not all be able to jet off to exotic far away beaches this year because of COVID-19 that doesn’t mean we all want to be walking around fluffy and fury either.

Most ladies don’t think twice about having a bikini wax done, but mention a Brazilian to some of them, and you’d think you’d asked them to appear in Playboy magazine.

It’s time to start prepping, priming and grooming for those wanting to be summer ready and Salon System wax expert Lisa Stone, shares her key tips.

Waxing Specialists, Ellen Kavanagh and Trish O’Brien, have mastered the art of comfortable waxing with a revolutionary range of hot and strip wax solutions, including a vegan friendly beeswax-free solution.