I went into LaBelle for a quick leg waxing, not to enjoy a day at the spa, which sounds great from all accounts. It's well-appointed and the rooms are very private. The aesthetician began to wax using a hot roller-style device rather than the liquid. I noticed that it was either not warm enough or was stuck so that the roller strip would not rotate when applied against the skin, very painfully pulling the skin along with it. I asked if it needed to be heated more or if it was conventional to use this, but she said it was easier to use and to clean up.
My mistake was in not being much more insistent that she switch to the liquid wax. She didn't test the roller prior to application to make sure wax was flowing and also used a surprisingly aggressive motion to apply it, so the overall effect was rather to "pull and rip" down the skin each couple first strokes. Needless to say, when I jumped off in pain (not from the waxing which was fine but from the aggressive pulling), she switched to the other wax, which in my opinion should have been done right away. But- what can you say when you mention it's uncomfortable and they respond that it is conventional and keep on going?? Of course, had i known, I would have yelled rather loudly to switch :)
My thighs now have long strips of broken vessels along the paths of the roller applicator. Please be insistent if you notice that they are using this or any other device properly, ie, filling it up and heating it right so it works properly and not damaging your skin. I was surprised that more attention wasn't paid to the client's comfort, and also that the aesthetician would keep right on rolling when it was clear that wax was not coming out and I pointed out that it was painful.
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