Demo Brazilian Wax

Brazilian Wax Demonstration

Laureen Nestori demonstrates a Brazilian wax during her first live trade-show presentation. She explains her approach to client comfort, hard-wax technique, positioning, and aftercare.

Prepare the Client and Work Area

Give clear, matter-of-fact instructions about undressing and positioning. Nestori recommends staying in the room while the client changes, and using calm, confident touch and communication to help them feel at ease.

Clean and Prep the Skin

Clean the waxing area with lavender lotion, then apply only a very small amount of jasmine oil. Too much oil—or too much powder—can prevent the wax from adhering.

Use Hard Wax

Nestori favors hard wax for Brazilian, bikini, underarm, and facial waxing, describing it as flexible and effective. Hold the skin taut when applying it, and use a suitable thickness: very thin wax may be difficult to lift, while thick wax takes longer to set and uses more product.

Work Methodically

Wax the outer bikini edges and top first, then move to the labia and remaining areas. Press down the end of a strip rather than repeatedly picking at it. If a strip stretches when you try to remove it, leave it to set longer and work elsewhere.

Remove Strips Carefully

Keep the skin taut during removal. Use a controlled peel-and-pull motion, especially with longer strips, rather than an abrupt rip. Nestori says waxing an area a second time is possible if the skin is properly cared for and held taut.

Adapt Positioning

For the back area, Nestori uses a hands-and-knees position, noting that it can be easier for both the technician and client. Help the client reposition, and watch for signs of fatigue, such as a shaking leg or a tiring hip.

Finish with Aftercare

Apply post-wax essential oil, blemish control for breakouts and ingrowns, and soothing cream. Check for remaining hairs, then help the client sit up and leave the room together.

Speaker and Products

Laureen Nestori is CEO and co-owner of 2L Skincare, Beard and Wax. Products mentioned include Bared in Lavender cleansing lotion, jasmine oil, Bared in Blue hard wax, post-wax essential oil, blemish control, and post-wax soothing cream.