Recently, the beauty waxing industry in our country has been showing continuous growth and is establishing itself as a popular beauty care method. However, there is still an increase in cases of waxing side effects due to treatment methods based on m...
Recently, the beauty waxing industry in our country has been showing continuous growth and is establishing itself as a popular beauty care method. However, there is still an increase in cases of waxing side effects due to treatment methods based on misinformation about waxing. This study investigated the perception and preferences of waxing services based on skin type and the effectiveness of the procedures among men and women residing in Daejeon, Chungnam, Chungbuk, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and other regions. The data was processed and analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 28.0, and the research results are as follows. First, looking at the demographic characteristics of the research subjects, 59.2% were female, the largest age group was in their 40s, 60.7% were married, 50.2% had college education or higher, 23.4% were in service/sales occupations, 39.9% had a monthly income of less than 3 to 4 million won, and the most common place of residence was Daejeon. Second, as a result of analyzing the differences in the usage of waxing services based on demographic characteristics, it was found that combination skin was the most prevalent at 28.8%, with a higher number of individuals of both genders having combination skin, particularly among those aged 50 and above. The experience of waxing was 71.0%, with the highest occurrence among those in their 40s, and single individuals reported higher rates than married individuals. Waxing information was mainly recognized through recommendations from acquaintances(69.7%), and the location for the procedure was 78.1% at specialized waxing shops. The most common areas for the treatment were bikini and Brazilian, and many chose waxing for personal hygiene management. The most important factor during the procedure was the expertise and skill of the practitioner, accounting for 68.9%. The reasons for not having experienced waxing include not feeling the necessity or concerns about pain, and while 49.5% expressed a desire to receive the treatment, 50.5% stated not want it, with those aged 50 and above showing a strong tendency against the treatment. Third, as a result of analyzing the differences in the perception, preference, satisfaction, and intention to recommend waxing services according to demographic characteristics, the differences in perception based on gender were not significant, but there was a higher perception among those in their 20s to 40s, while it was lower for those aged 50 and above. The higher the income, the higher the perception, and the differences based on age and income were clearly reflected in both perception and preference. Preferences for waxing services varied by age and profession, with those in their 40s showing the highest levels of satisfaction and intention to recommend, while those aged 50 and above showed lower levels and the results showed that there were not significant differences based on gender, marital status, and income level. Fourth, the analysis of the correlation between the perception, preference, satisfaction, and intention to recommend of waxing services showed that the higher the level of perception and knowledge, the higher the perception of convenience in using waxing services, service quality, and post-care behavior, which in turn positively affects satisfaction and intention to recommend., as the level of perception and knowledge increases, the convenience of using waxing services, the perception of service quality, and post-service behavior perception also increase, which positively affects satisfaction and intention to recommend. In other words, the higher the perception and knowledge about waxing, the greater the tendency for service satisfaction and intention to recommend. Fifth, the impact of perception and preference for waxing services on satisfaction and intention to recommend, as the level of perception and knowledge increases, satisfaction and intention to recommend also increase; in addition, the higher the convenience of use, service quality, and post-management behavior, the greater the satisfaction. It is considered that customized services and professional treatments tailored to skin types are key elements that enhance customer satisfaction and recommendations. Therefore, this study showed that the perception and preference for waxing services based on skin type are closely related to the effectiveness of the treatment, and it is believed that developing tailored services for different skin types and providing professional treatments can play an important role in enhancing customer satisfaction and improving the perception of waxing. Additionally, It is showed that systematic management and education considering the customer's skin condition and perception are deemed necessary to prevent side effects from indiscriminate procedures and to create a safe procedure environment. Furthermore, continuous research and service development in this field are considered increasingly important factors, through which the growth and development of a healthy waxing industry is expected.