Provide intimate waxing treatments
Overview
This standard coexists alongside, SKAHDBRBNST1 Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices *and *SKAHDBRBNS1 Consult, assess, plan and prepare for Hair, Barbering, Beauty, Nails, Wellbeing and Holistic services. This standard is for a Beauty professional providing intimate waxing treatments. You will also be required to do a post treatment evaluation and reflection for continuous improvement. Users of this standard will need to ensure that their practices reflect up-to-date information, policies, procedures and best practice guidance. It is advisable users of this standard are aware of, and comply with first aid requirements in accordance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
* * The main outcomes are:
- Remove unwanted hair from intimate area
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. carry out a concise and comprehensive consultation with the individual
2. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the intimate waxing treatment plan, to include:
3.1 treatment history
3.2 alternative treatment options
4. carry out tests and record the outcome to establish suitability for the treatment as per manufacturer instructions
5. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed intimate waxing treatment, to include:
5.1 expected outcomes
5.2 contra-actions
5.3 adverse reactions
5.4 physical sensation
6. obtain and record the individual's informed consent for the intimate waxing treatment in accordance with organisational and insurance requirements
7. prepare the individual's treatment area in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol, to include:
7.1 the individual’s responsibility to ensure the individual’s treatment area is sanitised prior to the intimate waxing treatment
8. carry out a hair and skin analysis, to include:
8.1 hair classification
8.2 hair growth patterns
8.3 skin classification
8.4 skin condition
9. select the wax in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol to include:
9.1 temperature is set in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
10. select and use effective hygiene preparation and pre-wax product to meet the individual's needs in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
11. carry out safe and effective removal of hair using non-strip wax systems, to include:
11.1 conduct a thermal test patch immediately prior to the waxing treatment on the therapist's wrist and the individual’s treatment area
11.2 establish the hair growth pattern and trim long hair, prior to the application of the wax
11.3 transfer the wax from the waxing unit in accordance with legislative requirements to minimise the risk of cross-infection and contamination
11.4 apply the wax at the appropriate angle in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
11.5 remove the wax swiftly in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
11.6 ensure the individual’s treatment area is left free of wax and hair in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
11.7 apply a soothing product on to the individual's treatment area in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
11.8 ensure minimum wastage for sustainability
12. monitor the individual's health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout the intimate waxing treatment
13. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
14. conclude the treatment in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
15. complete the individual's treatment records and store in accordance with data legislation
16. use reflective practice to evaluate the intimate waxing treatment and take appropriate action
17. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the waxing treatment
18. record the outcome and evaluation of the waxing treatment
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities in providing waxing treatments and the importance of working within your competence
2. why you must comply with ethical practice and work within the legislative requirements, to include:
2.1 the responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations for yourself and your premises
3. the importance to engage in, and document continuous professional development to include, up-to-date information policies, procedures and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard, to include:
4.1 anatomical structure of *female genitalia* and *male genitalia *
5. the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to beauty treatments, to include:
5.1 the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
6. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
7. the purpose, use and limitations of intimate waxing treatments, in relation to:
7.1 past and current medical history
7.2 relevant lifestyle factors
7.3 medication and medical conditions
7.4 individual's expectations
7.5 treatment history
8. the reasons for cutting stray and over long hairs prior to commencing with the intimate waxing treatment
9. the anatomical structure and features to determine symmetry and balance from intimate waxing treatments
10. the adverse reactions associated with an intimate waxing treatment and how to respond
11. why the therapist must support the skin to be taut throughout the intimate waxing treatment with the assistance of the individual
12. how the position of the therapist and individual effects the treatment outcomes
13. the health and safety responsibilities in accordance with legislation before, during and after the treatment, to include:
13.1 the importance to implement a safeguarding policy to protect the individual and therapist
13.2 effective disposal of waxing contaminated waste in accordance with legislative requirements
14. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the intimate waxing treatment plan
15. the legal requirements for providing beauty treatments to minors and vulnerable adults
16. the fee structures and treatment options
17. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the treatment
18. the importance of adhering to the intimate waxing treatment protocol
19. the importance of carrying out a hair and skin analysis
20. how to maintain the individual’s modesty and comfort throughout the treatment
21. the types of hygiene products for the skin and the importance of following manufacturer instructions
22. the types of non-strip wax products and wax systems and how they differ regarding:
22.1 ingredients
22.2 working temperatures
22.3 application and removal techniques
22.4 individual’s treatment area
23. the types and use of shaping templates used in intimate waxing treatments
24. the types of intimate waxing treatments available
25. the benefits and limitations of products and equipment used in intimate waxing treatments, to include:
25.1 how hair and skin classification and the individual’s pain tolerance can affect the selection of products and equipment used in an intimate waxing treatment
26. the importance of adhering to manufacturer instructions to prevent product incompatibilities and risks to health
27. the congenital, systemic and topical causes of unwanted hair growth
28. the adaptations required when removing hair around conditions which restrict the treatment
29. how to prepare and use products and equipment in accordance with the waxing treatment protocol
30. the organsiational policies and procedures for breaches of the individual’s behavior and code of conduct
31. the adaptations required when removing hair around conditions which restrict the treatment
32. how to prepare and use products and equipment in accordance with the intimate waxing treatment protocol
33. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during and post treatment
34. the legislative and regulatory requirements of completing and storing the individual's intimate waxing treatment records
35. the expected outcomes of intimate waxing treatments
36. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future treatments
37. the importance to record the outcome and evaluation of the intimate waxing treatment
38. the instructions and advice, pre and post the intimate waxing treatment
Scope/range
Treatment history
- tweezing
- shaving
- depilatory creams
- electrical depilatory
- abrasive mitts
- intense pulsed light
- laser hair removal
- electrical epilation
- trimming
Adverse reactions
- bruising
- excessive oedema
- burns
- broken hair
- urticaria
- hyperaemia
- excessive and diminished regrowth
abrasions
allergy
Intimate waxing treatment protocol
- working environment
- health and safety
- infection prevention and control
- treatment plan
- informed consent
- data management
- test outcomes
- manufacturer instructions
- audit and accountability
- instructions and advice
- sustainability
- waste management
- evidence-based practice
- reflective practice
Hair classification
- straight
- curly
- very curly
Instructions
- the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- pre and post treatment instructions and care
- restrictions and associated risks
- future treatments
Anatomy and physiology
- the structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other
- the structure and function of hair and the hair growth cycle
- anatomical structure of genitalia
- relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
Structure of the female genitalia
- mons pubis
- the labia consisting of the labia majora and the labia minora
- external urethral orifice
- the vaginal orifice
- the anus
- the perineum
- clitorial hood
Structure of the male genitalia
- foreskin
- penis
- glans penis
- seminal glands
- accessory glands
- prostate gland
- scrotum
- vas deferens
- testicles
- scrotum
- epididymis
- mons pubis
- anal area
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Absolute contraindication
An absolute contraindication is a condition that prevents the service from being carried out and may require referral.
Adverse reaction
An adverse reaction is an 'unexpected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. fainting
Anatomy and Physiology
How the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems interact with each other and how they impact the individual, service and outcomes.
Contra action
A contra-action is an 'expected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. erythema
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence.
First aid
First aid can refer to first aid at work qualifications or equivalent and first aid mental health awareness.
Hair classification * *
Hair classification can be referred to as hair type.
Non-strip hot wax
Non-strip hot wax is a multi-directional wax that is applied to the hair, left to almost set and removed. Hot wax can have varying properties.
Protocol
A protocol is a standard procedure to ensure best practice and compliance when providing services, i.e. follow manufacturer instructions.
Relative contraindication
A relative contraindication is a condition that requires an assessment of suitability for the service and/or if adaptions are required.
Safeguarding
This is the action we take to promote the welfare of vulnerable adults to protect them from harm.
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKABBR1, SKABBR2, SKABN1, SKABN2, SKABN3, SKAB1, SKAB2, SKAB3, SKAB4, SKAB5, SKAB7, SKAB8, SKAB9, SKAB10, SKAB11, SKAB12, SKABS1, SKABS2, SKABS3, SKABS4, SKABS5, SKABS6, SKABS7, SKAHDBMN1, SKAHDBRBNS2, SKAHDBRBNS3, SKAHDBRBNST2, SKAHDBRBNST3, SKAHDBRBNT1