Janice Anderson, in her Wax Pot studio
The Wax Pot has new digs! And like a new pot helps a plant grow, Janice Anderson is sure her small business will thrive with “repotting,” too!
“I’m back,” says Janice with tongue in cheek. She actually never left Coronado having started The Wax Pot 20 years ago. For the last three years, she served her clientele once a week out of shared space.
Now she has her own permanent space again at Spa La Mer in the El Cordova Courtyard, 1339 Orange Avenue, #6, and expanded hours.
Trained at the International Dermal Institute in Los Angeles, Janice first worked at Aida Grey Salon in Orange County as an esthetician. Over the years, she has seen the focus of skin care change. Though she still does plenty of waxing, many of her clients are regulars for her anti-aging treatments. “There’s a new emphasis on avoiding surgery, so clients come regularly for skin resurfacing and tightening treatments,” says Janice. And those who do have cosmetic surgery see her to maintain their results. "The minute they're through (with surgery) the clock starts again." Her anti-aging treatments consist of skin resurfacing with micro-dermabrasion, via an imported Italian machine and Matiolli supplies; followed by a six-layer vitamin C based peel; finished with an ice plunge. "The mirco-dermabrasion resurfaces and the peel tightens and smooths," Janice says, "It's an excellent service." She treats the neck and décolletage areas as well. "By speeding the skin cell turnover," she says. "We keep a youthful and glowing complexion."
The daughter of a Hollywood film and television producer, Janice began her career in makeup. But as she progressed in that field, she realized that without a solid foundation, much like a house, there was only so much make-up could do. By improving the facial skin’s health and appearance, the effect of the make-up was far superior. In fact, many of her clients eschew a daily make-up routine, their skin texture having improved dramatically with treatments.
To extend the treatment, Janice carries a full line of cosmecuetical products by Agera which use the latest ingredients and technology. She also teaches her clients a skin care regimen for the home. "It's important to use resurfacers at night, that's when skin regenerates," she says.
Cleansing is an important element, Janice says. She advises her clients to use a clean white face cloth when washing morning and evening. “An exfoliant isn’t needed,” she says. “The facecloth provides just enough.” She also is not a fan of makeup brushes. “Unless you wash them daily,” she says, “you’re just spreading bacteria around.” Instead she recommends using cotton balls for makeup application.
Testimony that her treatments work, is obvious as she has maintained a steady client base over the years. "Some have been with me since the Hotel Del." She worked at the hotel's spa for five years. One client, a part time resident from St. Louis, Mo., makes her treatment appointment at The Wax Pot before she buys her plane tickets. Another who recently began extending the treatment to her decolletage told Janice her husband, "said he'd never seen her chest looking so beautiful!" Most telling though is a regular monthly client who is an identical twin. "She showed me a recent picture with her sister," says Janice, "and she looked at least 15 years younger!" Janice is a walking advert for her treatments as well. "Good skin care can arrest and even reverse the aging process," she says.
In addition to anti-aging, Janice still keeps her wax pot on at all times. She's always ready to do brows and other areas as well.
The Wax Pot treatments and waxing are available by appointment. To contact Janice, call 619-886-3658.
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