During lip waxing, after applying wax to one section of the lip, the esthetician should:
a.Re-dip only if the client has no visible skin damage
b.Wipe the stick on a tissue and re-dip it
c.Re-dip the same stick to coat the next section quickly
d.Discard the used stick and use a new one for any additional wax
Explanation
California sanitation rules prohibit double-dipping wax applicators. Once a stick touches the skin, it must be discarded; the next application requires a fresh, single-use stick. This prevents transferring bacteria back into the wax pot.
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