Hair Removal 101: What Students Learn at ABC Beauty College

Alice Luu
Sep 3, 2025
3 min read

Hair removal has become one of the most requested services in salons and spas, and for good reason. Beyond achieving smooth, polished skin, professional hair removal enhances confidence, improves appearance, and gives clients the refreshed look they want. At ABC Beauty College, we train students in a variety of techniques so they can meet the needs of every client with confidence and skill.

The Benefits of Hair Removal

Clients choose hair removal for many reasons. It provides a clean, well-groomed look, helps makeup apply more smoothly, and reduces irritation from excess hair. For many, it’s also about self-confidence — a polished appearance can boost the way clients feel about themselves, whether for everyday life or special occasions.

Areas of Hair Removal

Hair removal is not one-size-fits-all. Different techniques are suited for different parts of the body:

Facial hair: Common areas include the eyebrows, upper lip (mustache), chin, and sideburns. Precision is key here, as these areas are highly visible and require careful attention.

Body hair: Services often target the arms, legs, armpits, back, chest, and bikini area. These areas can require quicker or more extensive methods depending on the client’s preferences.

Types of Hair Removal Methods

Tweezing: Tweezing uses small, pointed tweezers to pluck hairs directly from the root. It is highly precise, making it perfect for shaping eyebrows or removing a few stray hairs on the face or underarms. While effective, tweezing is best suited for small areas since it can be time-consuming on larger surfaces.
Tweezing

Shaving: Shaving involves using a razor to cut hair at the surface of the skin. It’s quick, easy, and can be done all over the body, from legs and arms to the bikini area. The results are immediate, but because the root remains, hair tends to grow back faster compared to other methods.
Shaving

Depilatories: These are chemical creams or lotions applied to the skin that dissolve hair at the surface. After a few minutes, the cream is wiped away, taking the hair with it. Depilatories are best for larger body areas such as legs or arms. They offer smooth results, but because of their chemical nature, clients with sensitive skin need to be cautious.

Waxing: Waxing applies a warm or cold wax over the skin, which adheres to the hair. The wax is then quickly pulled away, removing the hair from the root. This method works well on both the face and body, and results can last several weeks. While waxing may cause temporary discomfort, it provides long-lasting smoothness and finer regrowth over time.
Waxing

Sugaring: Sugaring is a natural alternative to waxing that uses a sticky paste made of sugar, lemon, and water. The paste is applied to the skin and then flicked away to remove hair from the root. Sugaring is gentle, biodegradable, and especially suitable for body hair removal. Many clients with sensitive skin prefer it because it tends to cause less irritation than traditional waxing.

At-Home vs. Professional Care

While all of these methods can be done at home, there’s a big difference between trying them yourself and receiving professional-level care. Incorrect technique can lead to irritation, uneven results, or even injury. That’s why learning the proper methods — or visiting a trained professional — makes all the difference.

Learning With Confidence at ABC Beauty College

At ABC Beauty College, we don’t just explain these techniques — we teach students to perform them the correct way, using industry standards and best practices. In addition to training future professionals, we also offer affordable student services, giving clients access to high-quality hair removal at a fraction of salon prices. Students gain hands-on experience, and clients leave with smooth, polished results.