Pre & Post Care

Facials:

    • Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup or heavy skincare

    • Avoid exfoliating products (retinoids, AHA/BHA) for 3–5 days prior

    • Refrain from sun exposure or tanning beds for 48 hours

    • Let us know if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or using any active prescriptions

    • Avoid makeup, heat, or heavy workouts for 24 hours

    • Skip exfoliants and active ingredients (retinol, glycolic, etc.) for 3–5 days

    • Apply SPF daily and avoid direct sun exposure

    • Use gentle, hydrating products for the next 48–72 hours

    • Don’t pick or touch treated areas—let your skin do its thing!

Chemical Peels:

    • Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, and acids for 5–7 days before treatment

    • Do not wax or use depilatory creams 7 days before your appointment

    • Discontinue sun exposure and tanning 1 week prior

    • Hydrate well and arrive with clean, bare skin

    • Expect some dryness or peeling; do not pick or exfoliate manually

    • Use only the post-care products recommended by your esthetician

    • Avoid direct sunlight and always wear SPF

    • No saunas, hot tubs, or vigorous workouts for 48 hours

    • Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours, ideally longer

Waxing:

    • Hair should be about ¼ inch long (roughly the size of a grain of rice)

    • Gently exfoliate 24 hours before your appointment

    • Avoid sun exposure, hot tubs, or harsh products for 48 hours prior

    • Do not use retinol or acids on the area for 5–7 days pre-wax

    • Come with clean, dry skin—no lotion, oils, or deodorant

    • Avoid heat (hot showers, saunas, workouts) for 24–48 hours

    • No exfoliating or active products for 3 days post-wax

    • Wear loose clothing to reduce irritation

    • Use a soothing product like aloe vera or witch hazel

    • Gently exfoliate after 3 days to prevent ingrown hairs

Microchanneling:

    • Discontinue retinoids, acids, or exfoliants 5 days before treatment

    • Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week

    • Stay hydrated and arrive with clean, bare skin

    • Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores

    • No facial waxing, threading, or intense treatments 7 days prior

    • No makeup for 24–48 hours

    • Avoid washing your face for the first 6–8 hours

    • Use only the aftercare serum or products provided by your esthetician

    • No sun exposure, sweating, or swimming for 72 hours

    • Do not pick or scratch at treated areas

    • Resume regular skincare only when advised

Lash Lifts:

    • Arrive with clean, makeup-free eyes and lashes

    • Avoid waterproof mascara 48 hours before your appointment

    • Remove contact lenses before treatment

    • No lash curler use at least 24 hours prior

    • Keep lashes dry for 24 hours (no water, steam, or tears)

    • Avoid mascara, oils, or lash serums for the first day

    • Sleep on your back if possible to avoid lash crushing

    • Brush lashes gently with a clean spoolie daily

    • Avoid waterproof mascara to extend lift results