Who doesn’t want silky smooth, hair-free skin, that actually lasts? The perfect way to feel confident enough to hit the beach, it’s no surprise that waxing is one of the most popular beauty treatments in the UK. With this comprehensive, accredited course, you’ll be qualified to provide professional waxing treatments, making it ideal for anyone looking to set up their own business, or simply add another string to their bow as a beauty professional.

What to expect on this waxing course

Over 34 detailed units, you’ll learn how to safely and hygienically wax legs, underarms, eyebrows, upper lips, chins, and the bikini area. You’ll have full access to detailed course materials, including eBooks, step-by-step guides, tutorial videos, workbooks, and more! Even better, you can learn via your mobile phone, laptop, or tablet, and you can work at your own pace. What are you waiting for?

Key Takeaways

• Award-winning course designed for aspiring beauty therapists
• Learn all the key techniques to give clients next-level treatments
• With this course, you’ll be able to apply for professional insurance
• Gain the ability to advise clients about the right waxing treatments for them
• Start your own nail salon business and be your own boss
• Assessments completed and submitted online
• Study at your own pace anytime, anywhere, anyhow

Learn the art of waxing and become an expert with the help of working beauty professionals

At your own pace

Study this course as quickly or slowly as you wish; we’ll work at a speed that suits you.
Get insured

By completing this course you will be able to gain insurance to work on clients.
Latest course materials

This is a brand new course, written to the latest specification with dynamic and engaging content

Awarding body: IPHM (International Practitioners Of Holistic Medicine)
Our course code: NB038
Official Qualification Title: Waxing Course

Study Method

Your course will be studied through distance learning, meaning you can learn the course at a time and place that suits you. Your course materials will be available to you online via tutorial videos and eBooks. As you study, you’ll have the full support and guidance of working professionals.

Course Duration

This course includes 34 modules covering every aspect of waxing treatments. There’s no set time limit, you can complete it in your own time, at your own pace.

Assessment

As you progress, you’ll be assessed at the end of each unit via multiple choice questions that test your understanding. Once you’ve achieved the desired pass percentage, you’ll move on to the next module. Units and tests can be retaken at any time to strengthen your knowledge.

Course Outcomes

Once you have passed the course, your diploma certificate will be available for download via the portal and stored for you. You have lifetime access to the portal so you can return at any time using your tutorials and eBooks as a reference. Once you’re qualified, you’ll be able to gain professional insurance, and start your own business if you wish.

Additional Information

Official Qualification Title - Waxing Course

Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.

Course Content

1: Foundation

First thing’s first! In the opening unit, you’ll cover health and safety legislation, how to safely prepare your work area, and how to work hygienically. You’ll also cover just about everything you need to know to successfully open and run your own beauty business, such as how to communicate effectively with your clients, and how to market yourself.

2: Anatomy and physiology

Now you’ll get stuck into the science! Over nine videos and a detailed physiology eBook, you’ll study the structure of hair, cells, and tissues, the skeletal and muscular systems, the anatomy of the eye, and much more.

3: Skin healthcare

In the third unit, you’ll study different skin types, along with skin diseases and disorders. This will help you to recognise contraindications in clients.

4: Waxing

From the fascinating history of waxing to exactly how it’s done, by the end of this unit, you’ll be a pro. You’ll study with the aid of a detailed waxing eBook, and four tutorial videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have some answers to common student questions, but if you can't find the answer you're looking for then please contact us and we will do everything we can to answer your questions.

You will receive everything you need to complete this course within the study pack we send to you.

No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.

You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start. However, as with all of our courses, we recommend a reasonable level of English reading and writing ability.

We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. The course fee also includes tutor support for the specified duration of your course.

Please check our main FAQs section or Contact Us, we have experienced course advisers who will be delighted to help!

That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).