Waxing

Before:

• Stop shaving/plucking 2 weeks prior to your wax

• Gently exfoliate skin a day or two before treatment

• Please shower before appointment 

• Do not apply moisturiser or oils on area before treatment 

• Avoid exercising directly before treatment

After:

• Do allow you skin calm down post wax, can take unto 72 hours

• Do not exfoliate for 48 hours directly after treatment 

• Do exfoliate skin 1-2 a week with an exfoliating glove or body scrub

• Do moisturise daily

• Do avoid wearing tight clothing to avoid rubbing 

• Do not use deodorant on area for 24 hours after treatment 

• Avoid using any fake tans for 48 hours after treatment

• Avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours after treatment 

• Avoid pools, saunas and direct sunlight for 24 hours 

• Avoid picking at ingrown hairs

• Do rebook your next wax for 4-6 weeks time

• Avoid any beauty treatments for 3 -7 days 1e: sunbathing, IPL, laser, peels and massage 

• Apply cold press  or anti histamine cream to areas to reduce excess irritation or hiving

 

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LASH LIFT

Before:

• Cease using your Lash Curler 1 month before

• Allow 2 months after your last extension is removed

• Wash your hair before your appointment if its that time of the week!

• Come to your appointment With OUT make up on your lashes.

After:

• No Steam, Water, Makeup, moistuirser on your lashes for 24 hours

• IF your lashes are too curly, please contact us so we can soften the curl ASAP.

• IF your lashes haven't curled enough, please let us know & we can alter your timing next appointment.

• DO brush you lashes in the morning.

• DO wet your lashes in the weeks coming in the morning before you brush them so they become untangled.

• DO use a nourishing oil to ensure lash strength and health

• Avoid Water-proof mascara

• DO have a lash tint in 4 weeks time to freshen up your lashes

• DO allow 8 weeks minimum between lash lifts.

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IPL

Before:

• Please do not apply fake tan 2 weeks prior to treatment 

• Come with clean unmoisturised skin for all IPL type treatments

• For hair removal iPL - avoid shaving or plucking prior to session for technician to sight and a plan will be customised to the client

• Clients with broken capillaries avoid exfoliation on those affected skin areas

• Clients should advise the technician if they have started a new medication or skin routine or are pregnant.

• Avoid sun or UV exposure ideally for a few weeks prior

After:

• For Hair removal - there is little to no side effects.  Hair will begin to slow down in growth but closely booked appointments for the first 3 treatments is highly recommended for optimum results

• For IPL facial skin treatments - we apply an soothing agent to the skin and no heavy creams or foundations should be applied to the skin until 3 hours later

• Light exfoliation to the treated area is advisable after the 5th day of treatment 

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• Usually there is minimal down time with these treatments.  However in the event of the treated area getting a light burn - cold packs and soothing gel works well and no scarring will occur.

 

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SKIN NEEDLING 

Before 

• Avoid using abrasive skincare products such retinols, exfoliants, topical antibiotics and acids for at least 48 hours before.

• Avoid uv exposure from direct sunlight and tanning beds 7 days before treatment.

• Avoid Accutane for 6 months before treatment.

• Avoid anti-inflammatory medication prior as these can interfere with natural inflammatory process that is critical for skin rejuvenation.

• Avoid IPL/LASER procedures for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.

• Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect of micro needling.

After

24 hours 

• Cleansing or applying any creams to your skin.

• No make up is to be applied for 24 hours.

• Have a Clean pillow case on your pillow.

• Avoid hot/spicy food for 24 hours.

 

48 hours

• Direct ultra violet exposure (sun and solariums

• Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

• Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or saunas

• Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to: microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemicals peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers)

• Spray or self-tanning

• Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean

• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

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What you may experience in the next 5 day & normal experiences:
- Flushing of the skin varying from pink to red - Warmth, like a sunburnt feeling. - Dry, flaky, or peeling - Minor itching - Hives

Skincare to AVOID for the next 5 days:

• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to: glycolic, lactic or malic acid)

• Beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) including salicylic acid

• Benzoyl peroxide

• Retinoids (including but not limited to: Trevino in, retinol and retinaldehyde) -

• Hydroquinone - High levels of kojic or azelaic acid

• Alcohol (including but not limited to: isopropyl, alcohol / de-natured alcohol / rubbing alcohol

Makeup -

• Light non-occlusive and non-comedogenic makeup may be applied 24 hours post procedure.

• We recommend Eco Minerals BB Cream or powder for after needling makeup.

Do :

• Exfoliate your skin with the recommended products 5 days POST needling, if you are coming in for your complimentary 30min facial wait for the facial.

• Apply your recommended after care and moisturises a few times a day if you are experiencing the flaking or dryness.