Habia has developed a code of practice for waxing that will provide beauty professional with authoritative and industry endorsed guidance.

 

The waxing code of practice contains specific guidance on the use of waxing systems, usage of products, sensitivity testing (both thermal and patch testing) and intimate waxing.

 

The code also contain clarification on a range of generic issues such as proper client consultation, infection control, operational procedures (including preventing RSI), salon safety, following manufacturers’ guidance, insurance, personal protective equipment, waste disposal and training and education, as well as a section on health and safety law and specific guidance for mobile technicians.

 

Although compliance with the code is voluntary, it will be distributed widely throughout the beauty industry, as well as to trade and consumer press, and to Environmental Health Officers, in order to encourage good practice based on nationally agreed standards. 

 

Environmental Health Officers working for Braintree District Council will expect to see Beauty premises offering waxing services within our District to comply with the code of practice.