Is waxing a profitable business?

Waxing can be a profitable business as long as most conditions required for success are met. These conditions include but are not limited to a high level of technical skill, an in-depth knowledge of health and safety factors, and a steady discipline and time commitment to growing your business.

Speed x Material

For waxing to be a lucrative specialty for a beauty professional, one must train in speed when delivering the service. Waxing is one of the few if not the only esthetics service where the client wants the appointment completed in a timely fashion. It goes without saying, the faster the service, the more clients you can see in one day.

Another way to measure efficiency is by not overusing material. Overuse is a common mistake made by new waxers. For example, spreading too much soft wax on an area may create challenges when pulling the resin strip off your client. So, not only is wax being wasted, the service does not flow as smoothly.

Which is the most lucrative waxing specialty?

Bikini waxing is probably the most lucrative specialty. This is because this relatively small area is valued at a higher price due to the intimate nature. In 2023, the average price of a female Brazilian wax in Edmonton, Alberta was $77. Bikini waxing specialists can deliver this service in a cool 15 minutes. Add a 15% tip to this total and you just made $89 in 15 minutes!

The trick is to fill your schedule with clients all day.

How do waxers get clients?

This is where that steady discipline and time commitment to growing your business comes in. Word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising because it always comes from a trusted source, plus, it’s free! However, new waxing businesses cannot rely solely on word-of-mouth advertising. Luckily, there are many free methods of advertising.

The most common free method these days is social media. All waxing businesses should be on as many platforms as possible to reach as many potential clients as possible. Remember, consistency is key in growing a following. In addition, creativity is important when developing ads to reach potential customers. Waxing specialists may face long term challenges when creating social media posts. After all, how much can you say about waxing after five to ten years?!

Do you need a license to wax in Alberta?

While you do not need a license to deliver waxing services in Alberta, industry training is recommended to ensure that you are meeting the Personal Services Regulations and Standards set forth by Alberta Health Services.

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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
Alberta Beauty Industry Resources
(780)604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com

Our Makeup course, Makeup 101, provides students with the necessary skills by combining theory, demonstrations, visual slides, and sufficient practice time.

You’re gonna love your makeup kit!

We use Glo Skin Beauty products to help you achieve a flawless finish with top selling, award winning makeup. Our bountiful collection will help you master the art of light with contouring palettes and shadows that are rich in colour and timeless in style.

The top Makeup Artists use top-quality tools, Glo Skin Beauty offers top of the line beauty brushes. Learn to create the perfect makeup application with effortless ease and precision every time.

COURSE DETAILS

Tuition fee: $1299.00 + tax (includes full kit).
Balance due 1 week prior to start date.
Deposit: $500. Paid upon registration.
Hours: Total = 21 hours. 15hrs on-site + 6hrs independent.
Date: ongoing
Class size: 2-5
Models: Students provide their own models. Students must have a model booked for both class days. 1 model required for exam Day 3.

WHY CHOOSE ESG?

ESG provides career and employment support. As you may have seen throughout our social media, we love seeing our students use their training.

As a Beauty Industry Resource Centre, we feel tremendous satisfaction in knowing our training resulted in employment and improvement in our students’ lives.

Whether you are interested in self-employment or will be looking for a job upon certification, our Career and Employment Consultant can guide you in the right direction.

NEXT START DATE

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Executive Spa Group
Beauty Industry Resource Centre
(780) 604 2772
info@executivespagroup.com

Why are manicures and pedicures a good skill to learn?

…because there is more to Manis and Pedis than painting nails! Nail Technicians require knowledge in the muscular and skeletal system, knowledge in nail anatomy and diseases, as well as fine motor control skills.

Offering Manicures and Pedicures as a service requires your awareness and responsibility in keeping up with facility requirements and infection control.

It’s not all science though, you also get to paint nails!

Let your imagination run wild! Your Nail Art is your signature.

TIPS ON MARKETING YOUR SERVICE…FOR FREE

We wish you much success as you embark on offering this new service. Remember, word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising.

After careful psychological analysis, we concluded that a relaxing massage is amongst the top steps in your procedure to be remembered and bragged about by your clients.

Show off your massage moves.

-EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP-

Developing your massage routine will come with time as your confidence grows. We like to prepare you with a repertoire of moves to get you started on a budding beauty career!

• Effleurage: Light – medium pressure is applied. Flowing pressure directed towards the core. Used to warm the muscles and connective movement between steps.
• Petrissage: Medium – heavy pressure. Kneads muscle over the underlying bone. It aids in relieving pressure, tension, and heat the muscles.
• Vibration: Quick shaking motion with med-heavy pressure. Loosens the muscles and relieves tension.
• Percussion: Fast hacking or pounding motion using with firm pressure. Muscles are “shocked” into releasing tension. Incorporated into end of the massage. 
• Friction: Medium – heavy pressure. Rolls muscle against muscle itself. Aids in relieving pressure, tension, and heats muscles. 

Learn this and so much more! Register for our Manicures and Pedicures Course.

Esthetics Training Summer Schedule

JULY

JULY 2, 2019 – LASH EXTENSIONS 102

JULY 2, 2019- NAIL EXTENSIONS 102

JULY 2, 2019- SPA INDUSTRY STANDARDS

JULY 9, 2019- MAKEUP ARTISTRY 101

JULY 9, 2019- RETAIL

JULY 16, 2019- MANICURES AND PEDICURES 101

JULY 23, 2019- WAXING AND TINTING 101

JULY 30, 2019- SALON/SPA MANAGEMENT

AUGUST

AUGUST 6, 2019 – LASH EXTENSIONS 102

AUGUST 6, 2019 – NAIL EXTENSIONS 102

AUGUST 6, 2019 – SPA INDUSTRY STANDARDS

AUGUST 13, 2019- MAKEUP ARTISTRY 101

AUGUST 13, 2019- RETAIL

AUGUST 20, 2019- MANICURES AND PEDICURES 101

AUGUST 27, 2019- WAXING AND TINTING 101

AUGUST 27, 2019- SALON/SPA MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP can help you access grants to pay for your esthetics training courses.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING.

If you are currently working, you should have a conversation with your employer regarding your future career goals and how they will benefit the workplace.

Your employer can apply for a grant to cover 2/3 of all training costs. You can only register for your desired training until your grant application has been approved. It usually takes about a month for the application to be approved, so don’t waste time, apply now!

If you are a new employee and have been there for less than 30 days, your employer is eligible for 100% of training costs in grant funding.

WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS.

Have your employer call or email us. We can make a trip to your workplace to help you sort out the process.

CAN I PAY FOR THE TRAINING MYSELF?

Yes. As the trainee, you can fund your own training costs, but your employer must apply on your behalf. Keep in mind that you will have to pay all training costs up front. Your employer will be reimbursed and will have to provide documentation demonstrating they in turn reimbursed you.

However, these types of grants are intended for your employer to invest in your development, therefore, it is expected that they will invest 1/3 of the costs, even if you are the one who paid for it up front.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT REIMBURSEMENT?

You have 30 days after you complete your training to submit proof of completion in order to receive your reimbursement. On average, reimbursement takes 4-6 weeks post submission, so submit asap!

I AM NOT WORKING ATM.

If you are not working at the moment and have been unemployed for 30 consecutive days or more, you have the option to find an employer who will sponsor your training. When an employer hires a NEW employee, 100% of the training costs can be funded.

This option works especially well for experienced estheticians who require an additional skill to work at a certain spa.

If you are new to the beauty industry, we recommend applying for Receptionist or Assistant positions and working out a training plan with your new employer.

If you are having difficulty finding a sponsoring employer, you have other options, call or email us for more information.

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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
(780)604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com

EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP can help you access grants to pay for your esthetics training courses.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING.

If you are currently working, you should have a conversation with your employer regarding your future career goals and how they will benefit the workplace.

Your employer can apply for a grant to cover 2/3 of all training costs. You can only register for your desired training until your grant application has been approved. It usually takes about a month for the application to be approved, so don’t waste time, apply now!

If you are a new employee and have been there for less than 30 days, your employer is eligible for 100% of training costs in grant funding.

We can help with your grant application process.

Have your employer call or email us. We can make a trip to your workplace to help you sort out the process.

Can I pay for the training myself?

Yes. As the trainee, you can fund your own training costs, but your employer must apply on your behalf. Keep in mind that you will have to pay all training costs up front. Your employer will be reimbursed and will have to provide documentation demonstrating they in turn reimbursed you.

However, these types of grants are intended for your employer to invest in your development, therefore, it is expected that they will invest 1/3 of the costs, even if you are the one who paid for it up front.

When can I expect reimbursement?

You have 30 days after you complete your training to submit proof of completion in order to receive your reimbursement. On average, reimbursement takes 4-6 weeks post submission, so submit asap!

I AM NOT WORKING ATM.

If you are not working at the moment and have been unemployed for 30 consecutive days or more, you have the option to find an employer who will sponsor your training. When an employer hires a NEW employee, 100% of the training costs can be funded.

This option works especially well for experienced estheticians who require an additional skill to work at a certain spa.

If you are new to the beauty industry, we recommend applying for Receptionist or Assistant positions and working out a training plan with your new employer.

If you are having difficulty finding a sponsoring employer, you have other options, call or email us for more information.

ESTHETICS TRAINING COURSE SUMMER SCHEDULE

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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
(780)604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com