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Waxing
Before Your Treatment
It is just as important to take care of and prepare the area before a wax as it is to take care of it after a wax. Follow these tips to ensure a quick appointment that is a little less painful, and remember to book your wax two days before you go on holiday, to allow the follicles enough time to close and the skin to calm down.
1 WEEK BEFORE:
♡ Avoid use of retinoids, AHAs and other ‘harsh’ skincare products that may cause irritation.
♡ Avoid prolonged UV exposure to reduce the risk of burning. (If you have burnt skin, you will not be able to receive the treatment.)
♡ No microdermabrasions or chemical peels.
24 HOURS BEFORE:
♡ Ensure your hair is at least 0.5cm long. If it is your first time being waxed, hair growth should be around 1.5cm.
♡ Exfoliate the area no sooner than 24 hours before your waxing appointment. This will keep the skin soft and smooth, and prevent ingrown hairs.
ON THE DAY:
♡ Bathe or shower to open up follicles, allowing for easier hair removal and ensuring the area is clean from any products that can affect the treatment.
♡ Do not apply any deodorants, make-up, lotions, soaps, powders, perfumes or self-tanning products to the area to be waxed.
♡ No sunbeds or sunbathing.
♡ You may take paracetamol if desired.
Lash Extensions
Before Your Treatment
24 HOURS BEFORE:
♡ Call us if you have less than 50% off your lashes left, we will need to allocate a larger booking.
♡ No water proof mascara to be worn, your lashes will not last well.
ON THE DAY:
♡ No eye make-up on, or please arrive early enough to remove it. We want to apply as many lashes as possible.
♡ No contact lenses.
Lash Extensions After Care 💖
By following Heidi Avery’s Eyelash Extension Aftercare, 50% of your eyelash extensions should be present for your infill appointment.
FYI: The lifespan of an eyelash extension is typically around six weeks if properly maintained and if your natural lashes are on a 12-week cycle.
24 HOURS AFTER:
♡ Keep your eyelash extensions dry.
♡ Avoid wearing contact lenses.
♡ Avoid steam (e.g. hot showers/baths, spa pools/Jacuzzis, saunas, locations with high humidity levels)
GENERAL AFTER CARE:
♡ Wash your lashes twice a day with a cleanser, dry them with a soft tissue, then gently brush through with a lash brush. Do not brush while wet. Repeat after exercise.
♡ Do not rub, pick, pull or excessively touch your lashes OR try to curl your extensions – you will pull out your natural lashes and cause potential damage.
♡ If you decide to take a lash break, always book a professional removal at Heidi Avery Salon.
♡ Have regular infills (2-3 weeks recommended for Classic ‘individuals’ and 3-4 recommended for Volumes).
MUST HAVE RETAIL:
♡ Use a lash growth serum with your extensions or during a break.
♡ Classic lashes only, use a serum to extend your lash wear time and a mascara designed for extensions if you like to add effect sometimes.
♡ Sleep with a silk pillowcase.
Facials
Before your Facial
When booking your appointment, remember to factor in that your skin may be slightly red and you will want to be make up free on the day.
1 WEEK BEFORE:
♡ Avoid use of retinoids, AHAs and other ‘harsh’ skincare products like retinol and vitamin c.
♡ Avoid prolonged UV exposure to reduce the risk of burning. (If you have burnt skin, you will not be able to have your facial).
♡ Do not have any other facial treatments unless advised or undergo any treatments to remove hair from your face.
ON THE DAY:
♡ Please come make up free or arrive early to remove.
Facial After Care 💖
After
FIRST 24 HOURS:
♡ Avoid touching your skin.
♡ Avoid heat e.g. hot baths/showers, saunas.
♡ Avoid wearing make-up. (We recommend mineral make-up if needed.)
♡ No excessive exercise.
♡ Do not wash off products that have been applied to your face unless you have been told to do so.
♡ Drink plenty of water.
♡ Start following an advised skincare routine at home.
FIRST 48 HOURS:
♡ Avoid swimming.
♡ Avoid electrolysis, waxing or bleaching on the face.
FIRST WEEK:
♡ Avoid use of retinoids, AHAs and other ‘harsh’ skincare products that may cause irritation.
♡ Avoid prolonged sun exposure to the face.
♡ Do not have any other facial exfoliating treatments.
♡ Do not have any chemical peels.
♡ Do not use any facial scrubs.
♡ Wear SPF on your face every day, especially for the first 2 weeks after.
♡ Do not use sunbeds.
GENERAL AFTERCARE:
♡ If you suffer from cold sores, we recommend Acyclovir for use up to 2 weeks post-treatment with Dermaplaning and Microneedling.
♡ Take directed advice if undergoing laser IPL treatments or any other facial– for appropriate timing between treatments.
♡ After Microneedling or BB facial do not use retinol or vitamin C for 8 weeks post treatment.
♡ After Dermaplaning your skin may feel tighter – this is normal. You may want to use more moisturiser than usual.
♡ Book your next Facial for 4-6 weeks’ time to keep your skin glowing.
Plasma
Before Your Treatment
6 WEEKS BEFORE:
♡ Avoid treatments such as skin peels.
♡ Avoid dermaplaning if you are having a plasma treatment on your face.
♡ Spend time with your therapist during your consultation to make sure you are having the treatment booked in at the right time so to ensure you can adhere to all the after care, the main two being, being able to stay in whilst you are healing if you prefer not to let people see you during this process (7-10 days est) and being able to avoid uv exposure during the first 12 weeks.
2 WEEKS BEFORE:
♡ Avoid use of glycolic acid, retinoids, AHAs and other ‘harsh’ home skincare products that may cause irritation.
♡ Avoid prolonged UV exposure to reduce the risk of burning. (If you have burnt skin, you will not be able to receive the treatment.)
♡ Do not use any products or undergo any treatments to remove hair from your face (e.g. waxing).
♡ You can take arnica to aid healing and help with swelling.
ON THE DAY:
♡ You can take paracetamol to help with any discomfort from the treatment.
♡ Please try to attend without make-up on.
♡ No shoes to be worn on our treatment beds; please come prepared.
You will be required to have a patch test for the numbing cream at least 48 hours before your appointment.
Plasma After Care 💖
7–14 DAYS AFTER PLASMA:
♡ Application of products such as deodorants, make-up, lotions, soaps, powders, perfumes or self-tanning products (including spray tans) to the treated area.
♡ Tight-fitting clothes that may cause friction on the treated area.
♡ Avoid touching the area, and do not pick or scratch your scabs. They must fall off naturally to avoid scarring.
♡ Apply dry heal balm daily to help with healthy healing.
♡ Saunas or steam rooms.
♡ Exercise, including swimming.
4 WEEKS AFTER PLASMA:
♡ Avoid the use of glycolic acid, retinoids, AHAs and other ‘harsh’ home skincare products that may cause irritation.
8 WEEKS AFTER PLASMA:
♡ Avoid skin peels, dermaplaning and waxing on the treated area.
12 WEEKS AFTER :
♡ Avoid prolonged exposure to UV rays for 8-12 weeks after treatment, and sunbeds for 12 weeks after treatment.
♡ Always wear SPF when going outside, even if you think it’s not sunny. We advise that you continue to use SPF indefinitely.
♡ You must attend your 12-week review. This will be booked on your treatment day.
♡ You may need more than one treatment for optimum results. You must wait at least 8 weeks between treatments, although we recommend waiting at least 12 weeks in most cases.
Lash Lift
Before & After Care
48 HOURS BEFORE:
♡ If you wear waterproof mascara, do not wear for 48 hours before, it will effect the results.
ON THE DAY:
♡ Please arrive without mascara on.
♡ No contact lenses are to be worn during your lash treatment.
24 HOURS AFTER:
♡ Do not get lashes wet.
♡ No rubbing.
♡ No eye make-up.
♡ No swimming, saunas or steam rooms.
48 HOURS AFTER:
♡ Do not apply mascara.
72 HOURS AFTER:
♡ Be careful when sleeping not to press your lashes into your pillow.
GENERAL AFTERCARE:
♡ No waterproof mascara for the duration of your lift.
♡ Do not use eyelash curlers.
♡ Keep your lashes conditioned.
♡ Book your next Lash Lift & Tint for 6-8 weeks’ time.
RETAIL:
♡ We recommend using a lash growth serum to get the best out of your natural lashes and a lash conditioner.
Brows
Before & After
ON THE DAY:
♡ Please arrive with no brow make-up on if possible, and do not apply any oils or creams to the skin the night before or on the day of your appointment.
AFTER CARE:
♡ Avoid anything that might get the treated area wet for 24 hours after your treatment, including washing, exercise (perspiration), steam or swimming.
♡ Apply oil to your brows – this will help the tint or henna to last longer, and can also help stimulate hair growth if you’re looking to grow fuller brows.
♡ Following Brow Sculpt, be gentle with the hair for the first 24 hours and brush your brows twice per day.
♡ Avoid scratching, exfoliating or rubbing your brows too hard at any time after your treatment.
♡ Always clean your brow area gently and pat dry afterwards.
♡ Following a wax you must follow wax after care.
♡ Please note that swimming pool chemicals and sun exposure can reduce how long the treatment lasts.
♡ We recommend you book your next Brow treatment no longer than 4-6 weeks later.
RETAIL:
♡ HD MOISTURE LOCK
♡ HD GROWTH SERUM
♡ We also recommend that you choose from one of the HD Brow styling gels that suits how you like to wear your brows and it should join your make up bag!
Nails
Before & After
48 HOURS BEFORE:
♡ Let us know if you need any repairs or nail art as part of your infill or new set appointment. To avoid disappointment (All repairs are chargeable.)
♡ If you need any product removed "soak off" please book this in as it will require additional time.
♡ By following Heidi Avery’s Nail Enhancement Aftercare, you will keep your natural nails healthy and strong, and the lifespan of your new nails will be maximised.
♡ Your nails are jewels not tools – treat them accordingly!
24 HOURS AFTER ACRYLIC:
♡ Take care being hard on them will interfere with the setting process. Failure to do so may cause them to lift or break.
♡ Avoid heat (hot baths, saunas, sunbeds, etc).
GENERAL AFTER CARE:
♡ Always wear gloves and protect your nails from substances that may cause a change in their appearance or the strength of the nail product.
♡ Apply hand cream and nail oil into your cuticles regularly.
♡ Do not use any products containing lanolin as they may cause lifting.
♡ Do not cut your nails with nail clippers if they have any product on them.
♡ Do not pick or pull at the product.
♡ Do not apply super glue to your nails. This will cause damage to your natural nails.
♡ Avoid excessive exposure to chlorine and don’t allow SPF lotions to sit on the nails, as these may cause lifting or affect the colour. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after swimming.
♡ To avoid damage to your natural nails, always book an appointment to have any product professionally removed.
♡ Book regular infills (every 2-3 weeks), to ensure your natural nails are not being put under extreme pressure by being unbalanced with product.
RETAIL:
♡ Nail oil, to encourage healthy nails and to improve the appearance of your cuticles.
♡ Nail strengther and treatments, for after removals.
♡ Top Coat, to revive your nails to that high shine again in between sevices.
