{"id":582,"date":"2021-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/spa\/blog\/waxing-trends\/"},"modified":"2024-12-27T21:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T21:27:47","slug":"waxing-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/spa\/blog\/waxing-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 4 Waxing Trends All Waxing Studios Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

1. The Newest Waxing Trends<\/b><\/h2>\n

Wax manufacturers are getting experimental in recent years, releasing new and improved synthetic waxes and innovative products like wax beads.<\/span><\/p>\n

Across the body wax studio industry, pine resin-based wax is quickly replaced by high-tech 100 percent or partially synthetic concoctions. They cause less skin irritation, stick better to the strands of hair (instead of the skin), and have lower melting points. Likewise, wax beads are popular because they\u2019re easy to store, quick to melt, and you don\u2019t need to use strips.<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>conscious consumerism<\/span><\/a> on the up, people are looking for ways to eco-ize their purchases. Waxing isn\u2019t immune to this trend. Cue the rise in popularity of sugar wax over the past few years.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

While standard waxing is already inherently more eco-friendly than other hair removal methods, sugaring goes one step further. Sugar wax is a sticky, gel-like paste made from lemon, water, and\u2026 you guessed it, sugar. It\u2019s a technique that dates back centuries\u2013Ancient Egyptians reportedly used honey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sugaring is great for Brazilians, a bikini wax, or customers plagued by ingrown hairs because it doesn\u2019t pull on the skin cells and removes the hair right at the root.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Fun Shapes for Waxing Studios<\/b><\/h2>\n

From fun-shaped landing strips shaped into lighting bolts and stars to romantic love hearts, it seems there is no end to the symbols a Brazilian wax studio therapist might have to create. These shapes are sure to test the skills of even the most practiced esthetician.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some beauty therapists frown on overly-complicated designs because they require them to wax against hair growth direction\u2013something that can lead to ingrown hairs, blocked follicles, and acne. For those therapists, this adverse reaction is not worth adhering to a short-lived fad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, for every trend, there\u2019s an equal and opposite in-thing. Salons across the U.S. have also noticed a growing \u201cthe barer, the better\u201d movement when it comes to intimate-area waxing.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2018, clients were requesting to leave a little on the top. In 2021, customers are asking their esthetician to remove it all.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Full Body Waxing Is on the Rise<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether you run a European wax studio or are inspired by other spa models, you\u2019ve likely noticed an increase in bookings for full body waxing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full body waxing requires a lot of commitment from both the client and the practitioner. Plans usually include bikini or Brazilian, arms, legs, and back, and sometimes the face, and beauticians typically alternate between hard and soft waxes. Developing trusting client relationships is an essential aspect of this rising trend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where once beauty salons bundled waxing services into their full-service spa offerings, the increased desire for an entirely smooth body has even inspired a jump in the number of stand-alone waxing studios.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have experienced a drop-off in requests for longer-session full body waxing services due to nervousness around COVID-19. <\/span>Reassure your clients<\/span><\/a> by emphasizing your cleaning protocols, informing them of the services you do and don\u2019t have, and how appointment bookings will be made.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bare-all look has become so popular that men are getting in on the act. Some salons report around 10 percent of their clients are men, and that figure is rising fast. Overtaking the once common back or chest wax booking are requests for intimate waxing services.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"waxing<\/a><\/p>\n

4. More Men Are Getting Waxed<\/b><\/h2>\n

Manscaping, Manzilians, and The Full Monty. Waxing for men is <\/span>increasing in popularity<\/span><\/a> so fast that there is now a plethora of new services on offer to cater to the male body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waxing for me was once limited to the world of bodybuilders, swimmers, and professional cyclists. Now, however, men are attracted to waxing for more than just practical reasons.  They\u2019re enamored with waxing for much the same reasons as women.<\/span><\/p>\n

Male waxing wants include:<\/span><\/p>\n