Why You Should Say No to Double Dipping Waxing?

Posted by Riddhi Indrapuri on August 29th, 2019

Double dipping has become a controversial subject which is constantly debated between the specialists and estheticians without reaching a unanimous conclusion. Here are given some of the reasons why you should go for only Zero double dipping waxing.

Anti-Hygienic

There are a lot of bacteria which resides on our skin and most of it is not considered to be harmful. In case an esthetician re-dips the stick, some of it can travel from the spatula to the waxing jar.

After that, harmful bacteria can infect anyone whose skin comes in contact with the wax inside that jar. This applies especially for people with poor immune systems or blood flow. During a waxing procedure, bleeding is very common and the blood will undoubtedly contaminate the wax with diseases, germs or bacteria.

Bad Impression

In these days, double dipping is considered to be a well-known term for both the regular clientele and the first time clients. This thing does not only apply to wax. In case a doctor has re-used a tongue stick for the purpose of examining your throat then you will also not allow them.

The same thing applies for the double dipping at the time of waxing which can come across as unsanitary from the perspective of the clients.

Not Permitted By Guides And Standards Around The World

In the U.S., the esthetician state boards of the 50 states have banned the double dip waxing. On the other hand, The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority in the U.K. which is an institution appointed by the government also set ground rules for the beauty procedures in the country.

They always consider spatulas as a single-use item and thereby recommend the usage of a new spatula for each dip into the wax pot. Apart from that, The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health, which is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, has a specialized document for the purpose of explaining the consequences of double dipping.

So, the specific reasons why most of the professionals and also experts oppose double dipping us quite straightforward,

There is no possible benefit in continuing such practice which is why more and more beauty businesses are usually starting to switch to a ‘no double dipping’ policy. This can be either for public or hygienic reasons. But, there are several estheticians who will still continue to double dip due to lack of awareness.

• It is completely false that the temperature of the wax kills all the bacteria. This is because the proper temperature so as to kill the bacteria is considered to be 212 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 30 minutes.

This is in accordance with the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics & Spa Therapy. Apart from that, the waxes are also never heated to that degree which would just burn the client’s skin.

• Waxing spatulas are considered to be very expensive. So, disposal of a spatula just after one use might seem like a waste of money and material but the clients would not mind the extra cents they will have to pay for the service.

It also guarantees greater quality and safety. You can also consider turning the hard body waxes or sugaring in case you find it more beneficial for the client’s skin.

Conclusion

In this way, it is evident from the above section that these are the specific reasons why you should always avoid double dipping waxing. Usually, the best spas or beauty businesses build a reputation for being clean, safe and relaxing establishments and the clients are 100% sure that they are being treated with the best products and techniques.