Before Your Service…
Dermaplaning
-14 days before your service, avoid sun exposure (including tanning beds) and sunless tanning products on the areas to be treated.
-Do not wax or use depilatory cream 7 days prior to your service
-Discontinue all retinol, AHAs, BHAs, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, and LHAs 7 days prior to your appointment.
-Avoid hydroquinone 3 days prior to your appointment
Brazilian + Bikiki Waxing
-Do not shave for at least 3-4 weeks prior to your appointment.
-You are welcome to take Tylenol 30 mins prior to your appointment, but do not take ibuprofen as this thins the blood and makes bruising more likely
-Shower or bathe prior to your appointment (please)
-Drink plenty of water before your appointment
-If you’d like to exfoliate the day before, use a dry brush or an exfoliating mitten, do not use any chemical exfoliants
-Do not apply oils or moisturizer on the area to be waxed
Microdermabrasion
-6 months prior to your appointment, discontinue the use of Accutane
-3 days prior to your appointment, discontinue Glycolic Acid and all retinols
-Do not wax or use depilatory cream 7 days prior to your service.
Brow Lamination + Tint
-Discontinue all retinol, AHAs, BHAs, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, and LHAs 7 days prior to your appointment
-Avoid plucking or waxing for at least 14 days prior to your appointment
Brow & Facial Waxing
-Discontinue all retinol, AHAs, BHAs, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, and LHAs 7 days prior to your appointment
-Avoid plucking or waxing for at least 14 days prior to your appointment
Chemical Peels
-6 months prior to your appointment, discontinue Accutane
-Avoid sun exposure 14 days prior to your appointment, including tanning beds and self tanning
-Do not wax or use depilatory cream 7 days prior to your service
Lash Lift + Tint
-Do not wear eye makeup to your appointment, especially mascara
-No caffeine 2-3 hours prior to your appointment
-Remove contacts before your appointment
Aftercare Procedures
Facials
-Avoid touching your face
-Avoid makeup if possible for at least 6-12 hours
-Wear sunscreen
-Do not exfoliate for 24-48 hours after your appointment
-Do not go to the gym
Brow Lamination/Tint
Coming soon! Contact Allison with questions :)
Chemical Peels
-Use a high quality moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated (I have plenty in the spa to choose from!)
-Avoid sun exposure and wear SPF
-Do not pick at your face
-Do not exfoliate for 7 days after your appointment
-Do not use retinols
-Avoid makeup for 7 days
Lash Lift/Tint
Coming soon! Contact Allison with questions :)
Mechanical Exfoliation (microdermabrasion/dermaplaning)
Coming soon! Contact Allison with questions :)
All Waxing
-For Brazilians: You can (and should) start exfoliating again after 48 hours. I have natural body scrubs in the spa you can purchase, homemade here in Altoona.
-Avoid strenuous activity, the gym, and sex for 24-48 hours