Professional Waxing Training
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Course Name
Professional Waxing Day Course
Accreditation
Guild Accredited & CPD Accredited
Course Fee
£300
Duration
One Full Practical Training Day
Learning Method
Online Theory + Practical Academy Training
Why us
Why Train at Park Training
Academy?
At Park Training Academy, we believe practical experience is just as important as theory.
Our training has been developed by experienced healthcare and beauty professionals who understand what it takes to provide safe, professional treatments in a real clinical environment.
When you train with us you receive:
Unlike many providers, we do not simply demonstrate treatments. Every learner performs treatments under supervision to build confidence and practical competence.
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Guild Accredited Certification
02
CPD Accredited Certification
03
Comprehensive online theory portal
04
Practical hands-on training
05
Live demonstrations
06
Training on real models
07
Small class sizes
08
Individual tutor support
09
Insurance recognised certification
10
Ongoing after-course support
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Opportunity to progress onto regulated VTCT/ITEC qualifications
01 — Course Content
Online Theory Learning
Before attending your practical training day, you will receive access to our dedicated online learning portal.
This allows you to complete the theoretical knowledge at your own pace before your practical session.
Your theory includes:
The online portal allows you to revisit your learning at any time, helping reinforce your knowledge before and after your practical training.
The online portal allows you to revisit your learning at any time, helping reinforce your knowledge before and after your practical training.
- Health and Safety
- Hair Growth Cycle
- Contraindications
- Client Consultation
- Infection Prevention
- Professional Ethics
- Record Keeping
- Aftercare Advice
- Professional Standards
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin Structure
- Contra-actions
- Patch Testing
- Hygiene Procedures
- Client Confidentiality
- Treatment Planning
- Salon Safety
Warm Wax Techniques
- Half Leg Wax
- Full Leg Wax
- Underarm Wax
- Forearm Wax
- Bikini Line Wax
- Client consultation
02 — Course Content
Hot Wax Techniques
You will also learn:
- Facial Waxing
- Chin Wax
- Sensitive Area Waxing
- Temperature control
- Client positioning
- Hair removal methods
- Hot wax application
- Ingrown hair prevention
- Speed and efficiency
- Lip Wax
- Eyebrow Wax
- Correct wax selection
- Product preparation
- Stretching techniques
- Strip wax application
- Difficult hair removal
- Client comfort
- Professional finishing techniques
03 — Course Content
Client Consultation
Learn how to carry out a full professional consultation including:
- Medical history
- Skin assessment
- Treatment planning
- Contraindications
- Hair assessment
- Client expectations
04 — Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology
Understand:
- Skin layers
- Hair growth cycle
- Nerve endings
- Hair follicle anatomy
- Blood supply
- Skin healing process
05 — Course Content
Contraindications
Learn when waxing should not be carried out, including:
- Active infections
- Recent laser treatments
- Diabetes considerations
- Varicose veins
- Sunburn
- Certain medications
- Pregnancy considerations
- Skin disorders
Hygiene & Infection Control
You will learn professional salon standards including:
- PPE
- Cross infection prevention
- Equipment cleaning
- Waste disposal
- Hand hygiene
- Treatment room preparation
Waxing Products
Understand:
- Strip wax
- Hot wax
- Sensitive wax
- Disposable equipment
- Pre-wax products
- Aftercare products
Practical Skills Assessment
Your tutor will assess your practical skills throughout the day ensuring you are competent to safely perform waxing treatments.
Assessment includes:
- Consultation
- Client care
- Wax application
- Hair removal
- Hygiene
- Professionalism
- Aftercare advice
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive:
- CPD Accredited Certificate
- Guild Accredited Certificate
These certificates are widely recognised within the beauty industry and can be used to obtain professional treatment insurance (subject to your insurer’s individual requirements).
Who Can Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Complete beginners
- Beauty therapists
- Hairdressers
- Salon owners
- Mobile therapists
- Makeup artists
- Aesthetic practitioners
- Nurses
- Healthcare professionals
- Anyone wishing to start a beauty career
No previous experience is required.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of the course you will confidently be able to:
- Carry out professional consultations
- Identify contraindications
- Perform safe waxing treatments
- Apply hot and warm wax correctly
- Remove hair efficiently
- Deliver professional aftercare
- Recommend appropriate homecare products
- Build client confidence
- Maintain professional hygiene standards
Career Opportunities
Waxing remains one of the highest-demand beauty treatments throughout the UK.
After completing this course you may choose to work as:
- Beauty Therapist
- Mobile Beauty Therapist
- Salon Therapist
- Self-employed Beauty Practitioner
- Spa Therapist
- Aesthetic Clinic Assistant
- Freelance Beauty Professional
Waxing is also an excellent additional treatment to combine with services such as facials, lash and brow treatments, laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and aesthetics, allowing you to increase your income and attract repeat clients.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. No previous experience is required.
Is theory completed online?
Yes. You will receive access to our online learning portal before attending your practical training day.
How long is the practical training?
The practical element is delivered over one full day at our Nottingham academy.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion you will receive both a CPD Accredited Certificate and a Guild Accredited Certificate.
Can I obtain insurance after completing this course?
Most insurers recognise Guild and CPD accredited training, although you should always check directly with your chosen insurance provider for their specific requirements.