Rio Total Body Waxing User manual

user guide
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PRECAUTIONS
• Please read all instructions thoroughly
and retain for future reference.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use this product on loose skinned
parts of your body or any areas showing
signs of: Varicose veins, skin diseases (for
example eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis),
cuts and abrasions, irritation, warts, moles,
hypersensitivity or sunburn, diabetes, phlebitis,
recent scar tissue, other skin conditions. We
recommend you consult your physician before
treatment if you suffer from any of the above
conditions.
• Be aware that during pregnancy women can
experience increased water retention.
• Do not use on cuts or broken skin.
• Protect clothing and surroundings.
• During the 24-hour period following your
treatment, you should avoid hot baths, tanning
beds, saunas or other heat treatments.
• Always test the temperature of the wax by
applying a small amount to the inside of your
forearm to ensure that it is an appropriate
temperature.
• Do not overheat the wax. Follow
recommendations of heating times to avoid
risk of burning skin.
• In case of burns, run the affected area under
cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek
medical advice.
• If you feel tingling or severe pain during
use, remove the wax immediately and rinse
thoroughly with water. If sensation persists, seek
medical advice.

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TIPS
• Always apply wax in the same direction of hair growth and
then pull off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
• Always pull off the strip in one quick motion backwards
parallel to the skin. If the strip is pulled away from the skin
instead of parallel to the skin the hairs tend to be tugged
up. This is both painful and does not remove the hairs
successfully. It can also cause bruising to the skin.
• Peeling off slowly will be painful and unsuccessful.
• As a general guide hard wax is more suitable for more
sensitive areas such as the bikini line and facial hair. Soft
wax is more appropriate for waxing larger areas such as
arms and legs and the back.
• Never re-apply wax to treated area. Use tweezers to remove
any remaining hairs.
• Trim hair before waxing with an electric trimmer or scissors
to about 5mm long. The hairs should be no less than 5mm
in length to allow the wax to grip firmly.
• Hard Wax - The surface dulls as it sets. Use this as a guide
to determine when the wax is ready to remove.
• Hard Wax - The application should be thicker than with a
soft wax and should be even all the way around the edges,
extending beyond the hair growth area.
• Hard Wax - If it breaks or is brittle, then the application
was too thin, it was allowed to set too long or the room
temperature is too cool.
• Hard Wax - Beginners should apply only one strip at a time.
After you have mastered the technique, apply as many strips
of wax as you are comfortable with at one time, allowing the
wax to set.
• Hard Wax – The stronger the hair, the thicker the layer of wax
needed. So for areas with thicker hair i.e. Bikini line, a thicker
layer of hard wax should be applied.
• Soft Wax - You can re-use the paper strip until it has become
fully loaded with wax, at this point it should be discarded.
• Soft Wax - If you fold a small piece of the end of the paper
strip over before use, this gives you a section to grip as you
pull the strip away from your skin.
CONTENTS
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1. Wax Remover
3. Heating Pan
3. Compact Heater
4. Deluxe Soft Wax
5. Hard Wax Tablets x3
6. x20 Spatulas
7. Wax Strips

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SOFT WAX
The area to be treated must be clean, dry and free of make-up and
grease, e.g. moisturisers, lotions, etc. It is a good idea to wash
and dry the area prior to treating as this will temporarily remove the
body’s natural oils and help the wax adhere to the hairs.
PATCH TEST
Always do a patch test on the inside of your forearm or on a
small area of your skin for possible skin reaction. Wait 24 hours.
If irritation occurs do not use this product.
Heating Times
Full Tub = 60 minutes ½ Tub = 30 minutes
¼ Tub = 20 minutes
STEP 1
Remove tub lid. Place tub inside heater
(without the heating pan).
STEP 2
Switch to highest setting (II). Stir every 10
minutes until the wax is the same consistency
as syrup.
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STEP 3
Switch to the lowest setting (I). Stir thoroughly.
Test on a small area of skin to check
temperature.
STEP 4
Using a spatula, apply a very thin coat of wax
in the same direction as hair growth.
Initially you should cover an area slightly
smaller than the paper strip to make removal
easier. As you become more proficient you
can work on larger areas at one time.
STEP 5
Firmly smooth down paper strip over area of
wax. Holding skin taut, pull off with one quick
motion in the opposite direction of hair
growth. Do NOT pull away from the skin.
Apply firm pressure to treated area with the palm of your hand
or a cold compress to soothe the area.
DO NOT re-apply wax to treated area within 24 hours.
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HARD WAX HAIR REMOVAL
The area to be treated must be clean, dry and free of make-up
and grease, e.g. moisturisers, lotions, etc. It is a good idea to
wash the area prior to treating as this will temporarily remove
the body’s natural oils and help the wax adhere to the hairs.
As a general guide 1 tablet will be enough for 2 underarm
treatments.
PATCH TEST
Always do a patch test on the inside of your forearm or on a
small area of your skin for possible skin reaction. Wait 24 hours.
If irritation occurs do not use this product.
STEP 1
Place 1 tablet inside wax heater pan and
heat on highest setting (II) for 20 minutes.
Stir every 10 minutes until the wax takes on a
thick honey-like consistency.
STEP 2
Switch to lowest setting (I) to maintain an
ideal temperature for treatment.
Stir occasionally.
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STEP 3
Using a spatula, apply a thick and even coat
of wax in the same direction of hair growth.
Apply one layer in small, even strips no wider
than 1 inch.
Allow wax to cool on skin until it is hard, but
still pliable.
STEP 4
Holding skin taut, flick up the corner of the
wax with your finger so that you have an area
to grip. In one quick motion pull the wax
off in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Do NOT pull away from the skin.
STEP 5
Immediately apply firm pressure to the area
with the palm of your hand or a cold compress
to soothe the area.
Move onto next patch and repeat steps 3–5
until area is completely hair free.
Apply firm pressure to treated area with the palm of your hand
or a cold compress to soothe the area.
DO NOT re-apply wax to treated area within 24 hours.
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AFTER WAXING
• It is important to take extra care of the waxed areas of your
body especially for the first 24 hours. Although you can use
an antiseptic moisturising lotion to soothe your skin, do NOT
use perfumed body lotions or creams since these can cause
an allergic reaction or discomfort.
• Exfoliating 2 days after your treatment and everyday
thereafter will prevent ingrown hairs.
• We recommend wearing loose fitting, natural fibre clothing
after treatment, and avoiding tight fitting or nylon clothes
which may rub on the treated areas.
• The removal of deep-seated and/or thick hairs such as those
found under the arm or at the bikini line can sometimes
cause small drops of blood to appear on the surface of the
skin. A cold compress made of dampened cotton wool will
remove these traces of blood and help to cool the area.
• A slight redness after treatment may occur but will normally
fade over 24 hours.

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WAXING DIFFERENT AREAS
The skin on your face is particularly sensitive and special care
needs to be taken when removing facial hairs. Both Hard Wax
and Soft Wax (with paper strips) can be used for facial waxing.
Experiment and see which works best for you.
The wooden spatulas can be carefully split in two lengthways
by simply bending them until they snap. This provides a more
manageable means of applying the wax to small areas.
For best results we recommend using soft wax on large areas
such as the legs. Legs are the best area to start waxing
because they are the least sensitive.
UPPER LIP
The upper lip ideally needs to be treated as three separate
areas. Hairs generally grow downwards directly under the nose
and outwards at either side towards the corners of the mouth.
Wax each area separately, applying the wax in the same
direction of the hair growth and then removing the strip against
the hair growth for the best results.
CHIN AND CHEEKS
This is a fairly straightforward area of the face to treat but
it is still advisable to use a thinner split spatula and smaller
wax strips to give you greater control during the hair removal
process.
EYEBROWS
Eyebrow waxing is designed to give definition and shape to
these highly visible features. Great care must be taken to only
remove those hairs that you wish to remove. You can protect
the hairs to be retained by lightly coating them with petroleum
jelly to prevent the wax sticking to them.
You can then use the small split spatula to shape your eyebrow,
defining their lines and highlighting your eyes as shown in the
diagrams below.
STEP 1
Place a spatula vertically against the side of
your nostril. The hairs that remain on the side
of the spatula between the two brows should
be removed.
STEP 2
Looking straight ahead place a spatula
vertically in line with your pupil. This is where
the highest point of the brow should be.
STEP 3
Place a spatula diagonally at the edge of the
nostril and out towards the tip of the eye. The
eyebrow should finish at the point where the
spatula meets the eyebrow.
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FOREARM AND LEGS
Start at the wrist or ankle and work up.
It is important to note which way the hairs
are growing as the direction can change as
you progress. The skin needs to be kept taut
by moving and bending your elbow, wrist,
knees or ankle.
BRAZILIAN/ BIKINI/ HOLLYWOOD
You may wish to wear a particular swimsuit or
style of underwear when you wax your bikini
line to show you just how far you need to wax,
particularly if the garment is high cut.
It is best to trim hairs that are longer than
10mm to roughly 5mm, or the process of
removal can be both haphazard and painful!
Also, because the hairs in this sensitive
region grow in many directions it is best to
treat just a small area at a time.
The hairs at the bikini line are often deep-seated and you may
wish to use a cold compress made from dampened cotton
wool to help relieve any stinging after waxing. To find the right
position try sitting in a comfortable chair with your feet above
your waist and your legs spread. Or, stand with one leg at waist
height, with sole of foot on wall. For general bikini waxing hard
or soft wax can be used. For more dramatic waxing such as the
Hollywood or Brazilian then hard wax must be used. Soft wax is
NOT suitable for use on genital or personal areas.
UNDERARM
This is another sensitive part of the body
and the hairs are again liable to grow in
many directions and be deep-seated. Do not
attempt to remove all the hairs growing under
the arm in one movement, instead treat the
area in stages using narrower paper strips
which can be cut to size. Again these hairs
need to be trimmed if they are too long (more
than 5cm). Keep the skin taut by stretching
and moving your arm as necessary. Your
cold compress may come in handy to prevent
discomfort.
Note: Both soft wax and hard wax can be used for underarm
waxing. Experiment and see which works best for you. After
waxing the underarm area avoid using anti-perspirants or
deodorants for at least 24 hours.

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CUSTOMER CARE
If you have any questions, or if you experience any difficulties
please call our Careline on: 01242 702345 or email us at:
[email protected]
To reorder additional accessories, please visit
www.riobeauty.com or contact your local distributor.
GUARANTEE
To register your two year guarantee online, visit:
www.riobeauty.com/warranty_online.htm
DISPOSAL
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place
to recycle products using best available recovery
and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on
the environment, treat any hazardous substances
and avoid the increasing landfill. This product is classed as
Electrical or Electronic equipment so please ensure that at the
end of the life of this product it is disposed of in the correct
manner in accordance with local authority requirements. It must
NOT be disposed of with household waste.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Use only with supplied heater cup.
• During use the heating cup will get very hot. Hold with
handle only.
• Unplug the heater after use and allow to completely cool
before cleaning.
• Do NOT store away heater until it has completely cooled
down.
• Remove any wax spillages or deposits using the supplied
wax equipment cleaner.
• Clean with a damp cloth using soap. Do not use harsh
detergents, solvents or abrasives. Do NOT immerse heater
in water or any other liquid to clean it.
• If spilled liquids have entered the interior of the heater then
do not use. Dry thoroughly before use.
• Do not use if mains lead or plug are damaged or if unit is
malfunctioning.
• The compact heater power supply cable is not a user
replaceable item. If it is damaged then the heater must be
destroyed or returned to the manufacturer.

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