Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 253 of 484
Before applying wax to a client's leg, where should the practitioner test the wax temperature?
a.On a paper towel until the wax cools visibly
b.On the client's outer thigh
c.On the client's earlobe
d.On the inside of the practitioner's own wrist
Explanation
Standard safe practice is to test wax temperature on the inside of the practitioner's own wrist, where the skin is thin and sensitive. Testing on the client risks burning them, and a paper towel does not reveal how the wax will feel on skin.
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