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5 Reasons You Should Offer Waxing!

5 Reasons You Should Offer Waxing!

Posted by Diana Kissinger on Jan 8th 2023

Are you unlocking your full potential as a beauty professional?

As a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist, choosing the right services to offer can significantly impact your success. With so many options available, it's essential to focus on services that are in high demand and can help fill your appointment book consistently. If you haven't already, it's time to consider making waxing a staple in your offerings. Here's why:

LOYAL CLIENTELE

Waxing encourages repeat business. Since hair grows back in cycles, clients need to return every 4-6 weeks to maintain their smooth skin. This regular schedule helps you build a strong, loyal client base.

How to maximize client loyalty:

  • Deliver exceptional service every time. Use high-quality waxes like Wild Honey, known for its gentle yet effective hair removal.
  • Educate your clients. Explain the benefits of consistent waxing, such as reduced discomfort over time and better results.
  • Encourage rebooking. Before they leave, schedule their next appointment to keep them on track.

HIGH MARGINS, LOW COSTS

Waxing services can be very profitable. The cost of waxing supplies is relatively low compared to the price you can charge, and appointments are shorter than many other treatments.

Tips to enhance profitability:

  • Choose efficient waxes. Opt for waxes that can be applied thinly and remove hair effectively on the first pass, reducing product use and time.
  • Become a speed waxer. Improving your speed without sacrificing quality means you can see more clients in a day.
  • Minimize startup costs. A waxing studio requires less equipment and space than a full-service spa.

ADD YOUR FLAVOR WITH RETAIL

Selling retail products can greatly increase your income—sometimes making up over half of your earnings when done right. Offering retail items not only increases your earnings but also improves your clients experience at home.

Strategies for successful retailing:

  • Stock relevant products. Carry body care items, ingrown hair treatments, and skincare lines that complement your services.
  • Address specific concerns. Recommend products that solve common issues like dry skin or irritation.
  • Educate on home care. Teach clients how to maintain their results between visits, which naturally leads to product sales.

EXPAND YOUR SERVICES

Waxing gives you many opportunities to offer more services. Clients who trust you with one area are often open to trying others.

How to offer more to clients:

  • Suggest additional treatments. If a client comes in for a bikini wax, offer an extended bikini or partial leg wax.
  • Create package deals. Bundle services at a special price to encourage clients to try more.
  • Promote seasonal offers. Adjust your services based on the time of year, like pre-vacation waxing packages.

DEMAND IS NUTS

More people are choosing waxing as part of their self-care routine. Clients are looking for alternatives to shaving and laser treatments, and waxing fits their needs.

Why waxing is popular:

  • Suitable for everyone. Unlike laser hair removal, waxing works on any skin tone and hair color.
  • Long-lasting results. Clients enjoy smooth skin for weeks, saving time on daily grooming.
  • Extra benefits. Waxing exfoliates the skin, leaving it softer and more radiant.

IN SUMMARY

In Summary

Adding waxing to your services is a smart move that can lead to a loyal client base, higher profits, and business growth. The demand is high, the profits are good, and there are many opportunities to sell more services and products.

We're here to support you on this journey! Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your existing services, feel free to reach out via text, email, or phone. Let's work together to take your business to the next level!

WRITTEN BY DIANA KISSINGER

Diana is the CEO and Founder of Honeycomb Wax Company. She formulated our depilatory wax and skin care line.