INTRO I join many forums and groups for esthetics and waxing and every single day, there is at least one person who asks, “What is the best soft wax?” or “What is the best hard wax?” or “Hate my wax – give me your suggestions!” This is literally every single day, and the same answers […]
INTRO – WHO AM I? Hello Caronlab fam! My name is Chanel Mak, your Master Educator for Caronlab North America. I am very excited and so happy for you to read my first post for “Waxperience with Chanel.” If you don’t know who I am; my name is Chanel Mak, a Chinese Canadian born and […]
COVID-19 shook up the world and will no doubt have its lingering effects on hygiene consciousness. “The new normal” includes things that were previously unthinkable; face masks in public places, hand sanitiser in every shop front, even QR codes made a come-back with the mandatory check-ins. Besides effectively preventing the spread of Coronavirus, these measures […]
At Caronlab, one of our biggest missions has always been to help the beauty industry grow and thrive. Passionate therapists that do their job with enthusiasm and outstanding skill are the key to that. In my 40 years as a salon owner, I’ve seen many therapists come and go – both good and bad. Finding […]
The beauty industry has come a long way from being superficial and exclusive. For us at Caronlab, beauty in 2021 is a holistic concept that not only makes people feel good about themselves, but also operates in a sustainable way. Waxing can play a huge role in how one feels about themselves, but it can […]
Staying relevant in the ever-changing beauty landscape A well-trained team of therapists is worth its weight in gold. But it’s only one cog in the wheel of running a successful beauty salon. To stay relevant, you need to keep on top of changes in the fast-evolving beauty industry. Trends come and go and to keep […]
How to get your client wax-adapted Going to Beauty School is like studying for your driver’s license – you get taught the basics; what applies most of the time – and then they give you your license. However, you’ll need to be in the driver’s seat frequently to become a great driver. Working in the […]
Lilliane Caron discusses hyperpigmentation and why it’s an avoidable and unacceptable side effect of waxing. You may have read that waxing can cause darkening and darker skin patches called hyperpigmentation. The facts are, with superior product and expert technique, waxing won’t cause hyperpigmentation at all. Products or packages on offer that include serums claiming to […]
By Lilliane Caron There are milestones in every mother-daughter relationship and hair removal is one of them. Once upon a time most mothers wouldn’t have had to worry about this until puberty, but these days the conversation may start a little earlier than expected. If you asked me to put an age limit on when […]
Sugaring has been around for centuries and is an early form of waxing, however it has recently re-entered the beauty scene. While most therapists are well aware of sugaring and how long it has been around, Body Sugaring is becoming a popular request from clients. So why, after centuries of flying under the radar and […]