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Permalink Reply by Shirley Avila on June 17, 2015 at 3:36pm

Hello,

I would say just practicing on anyone who would let you, although you should have gotten plenty of practice while in school.

I like using Satin Smooth Waxes, you can watch tutorials on YouTube. Hope this helps.

Shirley

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Permalink Reply by Belina on June 17, 2015 at 6:20pm

Thanks. We had practice in school but not much. I practice on manikins but want practice with people with different shaped brows. flat, arched, soft arched, men's brows. Also, we didn't get any practice whatsoever on waxing nares  :-(

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Permalink Reply by Tweet on June 17, 2015 at 7:58pm

http://youtu.be/uOk9ieDUyUk
I've watched this video a billion times it's super helpful but being a new esti it still makes me nervous to wax. Honestly I did a wax and the lady wasn't happy because they weren't "perfect" I said ma'am brows are sisters NOT twins. I did my best and that's it. I can't beat myself up with every wax. The more we do it the more confident we become. Happy waxing....you got this:)

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Permalink Reply by Belina on June 18, 2015 at 10:03am

lol love it! thanks for the advice

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on June 18, 2015 at 6:17am

I think it's normal to have nerves about waxing brows.  I have been doing this since 2007 and I am still very cautious and give myself 30 minutes for a brow appointment until I really know that person's shape.  I do facials seated, but I prefer to stand for brows because then I keep moving around the client and viewing the PAIR of brows from different perspectives.  I like Ryan Christopher's video that Tweet posted.  Additionally I would say after each step you do, zoom your eyes out and look at the brows as a pair and their placement relative to the other facial features to ensure that you are creating symmetry.  Sometimes I will even slightly unfocus my eyes between steps to get a big picture view and ensure symmetry.  Don't rush.  Remember if you are at all nervous with the wax, it's easier to leave a little tweeze zone around the borders and to go back with tweezers than it is to manage an upset client with too-thin eyebrows.  Also, if you see anything that indicates inherent asymmetry - hairs grow in different directions,  etc., point it out verbally and in the mirror before you do anything.  For some clients, the only time they really scrutinize their brows is right after a wax, so if you are working with visibly asymmetrical brows to start with, it is better to show them what you see and explain what you will do to bring the two brows closer into harmony.  That way afterwards they can't blame slight natural differences on you.

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Permalink Reply by Belina on June 18, 2015 at 10:06am

Thanks, that makes perfect sense and is a good idea! That way they can't say they're uneven, too thin, etc. 

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