No Double Dipping!

Remember the Seinfeld episode when George goes to an office party and he’s caught double-dipping his tortilla chips?

Well, double dipping is not sanitary at a party and it's not sanitary in the waxing room either!  The other character in the scene said that double dipping chips is like putting your whole mouth in the dip. If that analogy holds true, then double dipping in the salon during a bikini wax is like….well, you get the picture. Any way you look at it, it’s gross and is actually illegal in most states. Unfortunately, many waxing technicians double dip out of convenience and some are even trained to wax in that manner to control costs.

Here’s the deal, everyone has bacteria that lives on their skin and in most instances, that bacteria is not harmful. However, in some cases, the bacteria (like staph for instance) can be harmful to those people with weak immune systems like those with the flu or pregnant women. In addition, some waxing clients may bleed slightly during their treatments and double dipping will certainly contaminate the wax. Hot wax pots are perfect breeding grounds for germs and bacteria. 

Here are some tips to ensure your next waxing appoint is germ-free:

(1) As the spa about their double-dipping policy.  

(2) Make sure your wax technician uses a new application stick EACH TIME the wax is used. 

(3) Any waxing tools tools should come in a sterilized pouch and should be sanitized.  A new pouch should be opened each time.

(4) A new roll of waxing paper should be laid before each treatment.

(5) Lastly, make sure the technician wears gloves during your treatment.

Happy waxing!