I know I am not the only one who’s faced some challenges over these last two years! Who knew, back in December 2019, what changes were about to occur in my life. I have had a few challenges over the last 24 months, some of which led me to building this business – literally! As you are about to find out.
If you know me, you know I am always open and honest – that’s one reason my clients come back – it takes a lot to make me blush.
After 20 years of running hair and beauty salons in London, I took quite a long break. For one reason or another, I decided to re-enter the beauty business when North Wales was in the middle of the pandemic.
Disclaimer• I never do things the way I am supposed to – where’s the fun in that!
Little did I know, there were several surprises awaiting me. The first was how many changes have happened in the beauty industry, especially with intimate waxing – it really was a very different place back in the early 90’s. More about that in the future.
Building my new Waxing Works studio was also a challenge. The plan was to demolish the old garage and build a brand-new studio from scratch.
At that time, I did not know that the pandemic was affecting supplies and workmen! We couldn’t get any – of either! Thank god for Rob, the builder who had me in my wellies, in the footings, spade in hand, digging away. It was near impossible to get the supplies we needed, so this put us behind schedule.
After a lot of perseverance, we eventually had the shell and then a studio!
However, things still didn’t go to plan…
The electrics were not sufficient, and we had to get new cables put in.
Sorted! Not quite…
Then plumbing went pear-shaped. Like my branding strapline – bold and bare!
A new faulty wax pot with crazy temperatures left one of my clients very sticky. He asked to use the shower. ‘Of course,’ I said, slightly embarrassed that he had more wax on him than I had taken off. Then things got worse. When he stepped into the shower, he was met with freezing water! It had been working earlier as I had tested it myself, but unbeknown to me, had stopped. I apologised profusely, as the poor man had to take a cold shower.
You know who you are Sir; I am truly embarrassed and sorry. Please come back and see me soon, if you dare…. I promise things are looking up 😊.
Luckily, a wonderful client came to the rescue, rebuilt the new hot water system and changed all the pipes around!
We have had no mishaps since!
I also refreshed my knowledge on some waxing courses. Who knew there was so much training out there now! So no need to worry – no wax it and pull hoping for the best! The intimate waxing refreshers are so much more in-depth and interesting than way back in the 90s. We didn’t have any training then, just lovely if not a little crazy clients volunteering – Ouch…..!
So here I am, just over four months in and loving what I do. I have some fabulous new clients and have met some wonderful people.
Why I didn’t get back into the waxing world before, I just don’t know!
I am truly feeling grateful to have this opportunity to look after you all.
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