Your Pre and Post Care Guide
Friendly Tips for happy skin and long-lasting results from your favorite esthetician!
Waxing
Before your wax:
Exfoliate the area 2-3 days before your appointment to help prevent ingrown hairs. Arrive with clean, dry skin, and avoid lotions, oils, or deodorant on the treatment area. Hair should be about 1/4 inch long (the size of a grain of rice).
*If you're using retinols or acne medication, pause 5 days prior to avoid irritation*
After your wax:
Avoid heat, sweating, swimming, and exfoliating the area for 48 hours. Wear loose-fitting clothing to reduce irritation, keep the area clean and hydrated, and resume gentle exfoliation after 48 hours to help prevent ingrown hairs.
Facials
Dermaplane
Why you'll be loving it:
Gently removes peach fuzz and dead skin cells for smoother, brighter skin. Enjoy flawless makeup application and enhanced skincare absorption.
Classic Hydrating Facial
Why you'll be loving it:
Deeply hydrates while cleansing and refreshing the skin. Includes extractions to leave your complexion smooth, balanced, and glowing.
Acne-Focused Facial
Why you'll be loving it:
Designed to target breakouts with customized treatment, extractions, and a personalized skincare plan for healthier, clearer skin.
Chemical Peel
Before your peel:
Stop using retinols and active acne products 5 days before your appointment. Two days before, switch to a gentle skincare routine to prepare your skin.
After your peel:
Wear SPF daily, avoid direct sun, and keep your skincare routine simple. Don't pick or peel flaking skin, and avoid waxing, excessive heat, and strenuous exercise for 5–7 days. Stay hydrated to support healing.
Lash and Brow
Lash Lift and Tint
Before your lift:
Arrive with clean, makeup-free lashes and avoid waterproof mascara for 24 hours before your appointment.
After your lift:
Keep your lashes dry for 24 hours. Avoid mascara, steam, and rubbing your eyes, and brush your lashes daily to keep them lifted. Results typically last 6–8 weeks.
Brow lamination:
Before your Lamination:
Avoid retinols and active acne products on the brow area for 5 days before your appointment. Arrive with clean brows.
After your lamination:
Keep your brows dry for 24 hours. Brush and style them daily to maintain their lifted, fluffy appearance. Results typically last 6–8 weeks.
Injectables
Wrinkle Relaxer
Before your appointment:
Arrive with a clean face and avoid alcohol, ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, and other blood-thinning supplements for 24 hours if approved by your healthcare provider.
After your appointment:
Stay upright for 4 hours and avoid rubbing the treated area. Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and facials for 24 hours. Full results develop in 10–14 days.
Dermal Filler
Before your appointment:
Stay well hydrated and avoid alcohol, ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, and other blood-thinning supplements for 24 hours if approved by your healthcare provider to help minimize bruising.
After your appointmentExpect mild swelling and bruising for a few days. Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and pressure on the treated area for 24–48 hours. Final results are typically seen once swelling resolves.
IV Therapy
IV Hydration
Before your appointment:
Eat a light meal and drink plenty of water before your appointment. Wear comfortable clothing with easy access to your arms.
After your appointment:
Continue to hydrate, avoid strenuous activity if you feel lightheaded, and monitor the IV site for mild bruising or tenderness. Most clients can return to normal activities right away.
