The Perron Rigot Difference in Professional Hair Removal: What to Expect

Hair removal is one of those treatments that every salon offers, but few do exceptionally well. It’s easy to treat it as a box-ticking service (quick, functional, forgettable). But when it’s done properly, with the right products and the right technique, it becomes something else entirely: a treatment that clients actively look forward to, talk about, and return for.

That’s the philosophy behind Perron Rigot, and it’s why at Chleo, it’s the brand we trust to deliver genuine results for our professional clients.

90 years of innovation and heritage

Perron Rigot was founded in Paris in 1936, and it’s tempting to lean on that history as the main selling point. But longevity only means something if it’s been spent pushing the industry forward. In Perron Rigot’s case, it genuinely has.

In the 1970s, they pioneered low-temperature recyclable waxes (a significant leap forward in client comfort at a time when waxing was far more associated with discomfort than luxury). In the 1980s, they invented the first non-strip hard wax using patented elastomers, a breakthrough that changed professional waxing permanently. The result was a thin gel film that encapsulates the hair without gripping the skin. It’s the technology that gave rise to Cirepil Blue, still the number one hard wax in the United States today.

More recently, they developed the first COSMOS certified professional waxes and a fully recyclable packaging range, evidence that innovation at Perron Rigot extends well beyond the formula itself.

With over 20 patents and distribution across 80 countries, this is a brand that has earned its reputation through research and results, not marketing.

What makes the formulas different?

The wax itself is where Perron Rigot separates from the competition most clearly. Every formula is manufactured in France to the highest European standards, with specific formulations designed to minimise pain, reduce ingrown hairs, and eliminate the need for double passes, which are one of the most common causes of skin irritation in waxing.

The range is rosin-free, fragrance-free, and certified organic where applicable, formulated with sensitive skin firmly in mind. For salons and spas whose clients include those with reactive or easily irritated skin, this matters enormously. It removes one of the most common objections to regular waxing and opens the service up to a much broader clientele.

The low-temperature formulas are particularly notable. Cooler wax means greater comfort, less risk of thermal reaction, and a far more relaxed experience on the treatment bed, all of which feeds directly into client retention.

Hair removal as a treatment, not just a service

One of the things that distinguishes Perron Rigot’s approach is how seriously it takes the client experience. Hair removal is the most requested service in professional beauty, and it’s often the first treatment a new client books before committing to anything more involved. That makes it a gateway, and an opportunity.

A client who lies on the treatment bed expecting to grit their teeth and get through it, and instead finds themselves genuinely comfortable, leaves with a completely different impression of your salon. They’re more likely to rebook, more likely to explore other treatments, and far more likely to recommend you.

Perron Rigot’s treatment protocol is built around exactly this principle: that waxing should feel like a considered, professional treatment (not an afterthought). We couldn’t agree more.

Practical benefits for professionals

For the businesses stocking and using Perron Rigot, the commercial case is equally straightforward. The waxes are applied in a thin layer, with a single application delivering the result. This means less product used per treatment, less waste, and better margins over time. The fast-drying strip-free formulas also reduce treatment time without compromising results, meaning more appointments in the diary and a smoother client flow throughout the day.

The standard your clients deserve

At Chleo, we work with Perron Rigot because we believe that the products behind a treatment matter as much as the hands delivering it. When a client pays for a professional service, they’re entitled to professional-grade results. Perron Rigot consistently delivers that. It’s why professionals across 80 countries trust it, and it’s why we’re proud to bring it to the top salons, spas, and clinics.