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Learn male waxing with Axiom Wax Academy

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Discover the art of manscaping... we've got your back Fancy learning how to pull hair out of people with love in your heart and a smile on your face? Well, we’ve got your back... and shoulders, neck and arms. In fact, whether you want to learn how to carry out a back wax, tame unruly guy-brows, or offer perfect male Brazilian waxing: Axiom Wax Academy and the London School of Waxing have a course for you. With nationwide trainers and regular classes in Basingstoke, Manchester, the Midlands and now also London (as guest educators for our friends at the London School of Waxing ), our male waxing schools offer the most comprehensive manscaping curriculum in the UK. Our fully accredited workshops are run by friendly tutors with their own busy hair removal salons and a wealth of men’s waxing experience, so you can rest easy knowing you are learning the latest ‘real world’ techniques from the best in the business. Every class includes both theory and practical modules, f

FAQ: how do I remove hot wax strips without picking?

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An area many waxing therapists struggle with when starting out is removing hot wax without resorting to picking. Here’s a short little video from Andy Rouillard at Axiom Wax Academy, demonstrating various ways of lifting that first bit of non-strip wax... no flick required! 1. Peel and reveal If your hard wax has clearly defined edges and overlaps into hair-free skin, you can simply stretch the skin taut and peel back a corner to start your pull. The secret here is to make sure your edges are clean and even all the way around, which makes for trouble-free removal. If the strip doesn’t lift easily, try one of the following alternative methods. 2. Stick and lift Press the waxy tip of your spatula into the edge of the strip and lift briskly. The wax on the spatula will stick to the wax on the body, just enough to raise a tab for removal. 3. Press and pull Press the shiny, hair-free side of a recently removed piece of wax into a corner of wax still on the body, and use it as a