WAXING SERVICES:
I use a combination of the best sensitive cream wax and
Brazilian hard wax. Waxes are blended
with essential oils and titanium dioxide to address sensitivity. If you are seeing me for Brazilian waxing,
please note that your first appointment with me may take up to one hour. I try to be mindful of modesty, sensitivity
and will do my best to keep you comfortable, rather than traumatize you by
quickly ripping wax from tender areas.
To prepare for waxing:
FOR THOSE WITH LOW PAIN TOLERANCE: Advil
or Alieve (as directed by your doctor) about 30 to 45 minutes prior to waxing can help reduce discomfort
and swelling.
FOR THICK, DENSE HAIR: Advil or Alieve (as directed by your doctor) 30 to 45 minutes
prior to waxing can help reduce any possible discomfort.
ALCOHOL & CAFFEINE are stimulants, so try to
avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine to avoid any discomfort.
DO NOT USE RETIN A for about 3 weeks prior to
waxing. Retin A thins the surface of
the skin and when waxed, will not only remove hair, but skin as well.
ACCUTANE USERS MUST NOT WAX for at least 6 months
after finishing the prescription.
Waxing may remove skin if waxed while using the prescription.
DO NOT USE EXFOLIANTS for at least 5 days prior to
waxing. You are at risk of losing skin!
Remember that waxing already exfoliates your skin!
PREGNANCIES! It’s totally safe to wax when you are
pregnant, but insane hormone levels may cause you to become very sensitive.
PMS & MENSTRUATION can also cause increased
sensitivity and irritation. (Just like
everything else!) Use caution when
booking your appointments around and during those times.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER prior to your appointment to make
sure you are properly hydrated.
Dehydrated skin tightens the pores and will cause those pesky hairs to
get into tug of war with the wax.
You may lightly loofah or dry brush underarms, legs and
bikini area, a gentle method for preparing the skin and hair for waxing.
Post waxing:
It is not uncommon for your skin to become red, irritated,
swollen and resemble somewhat of plucked chicken. Leg waxing can leave you red, bumpy and appear like a rash, but
that should go away within 24 hours.
Some people don’t have any of these symptoms at all so don’t worry if
you walk away without bumps and irritaion..
It really depends on the root’s thickness. It is also common to bleed from where the hair follicle,
especially if there were several hairs growing from the same follicle.
Breakouts do happen.
I’ve seen many reviews and heard complaints from others who have waxed,
blaming the esthetician for their breakouts.
Understand that the hair has just been ripped from the follicle, leaving
the follicle open and vulnerable to bacteria.
While it is important for the esthetician to provide a sanitary service,
it is up to the client to properly take care of their skin after waxing. Sometimes there is just no way around
avoiding those annoying breakouts, so I’ve provided a few tricks to help avoid
them!
A few breakout and ingrown remedies:
Neosporin
Applying witch hazel or toner before bed time and in the morning
Tea tree oil (a natural antibacterial)
Aloe Vera (soothes and relieves redness and a natural
antiseptic)
A great way to avoid ingrown hairs is to keep the area
exfoliated. Do not over exfoliate and
keep skin soft and bacteria free by using a mixture of grape seed oil mixed
with tea tree oil. You can also spot
treat with Neosporin.
After waxing, do not expose waxed skin to the sun at least 5
days post waxing or you’ll run the risk of burning your skin.
Refrain from using fragranced lotions or perfumes in the
waxed area. This may cause a rash or irritation.
FACIALS:
For first timers, I recommend the Custom or Skin Purification facial. These facials are designed to address all of your skin issues. Masks and oils will be custom blended to specifically pinpoint
problem areas.
Please advise me of any medical conditions that may be contraindications to the treatment. For example, if you suffer from seizures, it would not be safe to use Hi Frequency currents. Certain pressure points in the feet should be avoided during the first few trimesters of pregnancy as it may stimulate reproductive organs, causing contractions. Massage movements may not be performed on different types of cancer patients, as it can deliver those toxins through the lymphatic system, causing the cancer to spread. It is important to list medications and alert me of any conditions so I can adjust the treatment to avoid potential danger to you.
EXTRACTIONS:
It may
sound disgusting if I tell you that I love to exterminate congested pores,
blackheads, milia and pustules. In
fact, I find it very satisfying. If you
do not want extractions, then please tell me.
One thing I have found through my years’ as an esthetician is that
people WANT their extractions. There is
only so much time in a facial to do extractions and I usually allow no more
than 10 minutes. I have learned the art
of extracting so that it is as painless as possible. If you would like me to be aggressive with extractions and would
rather forfeit your massage to exterminate these skin varmints then please
speak up! Many times, people don’t get
what they want, because they don’t ask.
I will fight to the end, but I also follow my protocols to make sure
that you receive a full treatment.
Skipping those important steps is refusing the full benefits of a
facial. Sometimes, I run across milia
and blackheads that refuse to come out.
I promise to do what I can to remove them, but not at the risk of
bruising or damaging your skin. Many
people think that painful extractions are the only way their skin will be clean
and free of gunk. This is incorrect. I am here to fix your skin, not damage
it! Let this be your first lesson on
extractions!
PLEASE DO NOT EXFOLIATE BEFORE YOUR FACIAL! AND IF YOU DO,
PLEASE ADVISE ME!
I use very active and sometimes aggressive peels. You even run a risk of damaging skin if I
use a mild scrub. What happens? Your already exfoliated skin may turn red and
bubble from burning. Your skin will
become extremely irritated and quite possibly scar. Be aware of when you’ve last exfoliated your skin before your
appointment and be sure to inform me!
PRE FACIAL:
There is really nothing
that you need to do to prepare for your facial. Don’t worry about taking your make up off prior to your
facial. That is what the cleansing
portion is all about! Just remember not
to exfoliate for about 5 days prior to your treatment and advise me if you are
using Accutane or Retin A treatments.
POST FACIAL:
It is very common after an enzyme or acid treatment for your
skin to flake and peel. Do not panic if
your skin even feels a bit scabby or callused a few days after and intense
peel. Your skin is actually going
through the peeling process and once it peels and flakes, it will appear and
feel fabulous. And if you’ve got
tougher skin, it’s possible you may not peel, but this doesn’t mean that it
didn’t work!. Again, this depends on
your sensitivity, the intensity of the peel and your skin type.
Wear sunscreen! You
run the risk of burning your skin, causing sun damage after receiving an
exfoliating treatment. Make sure to keep your skin safe from sunrays after your
facial!
