Pre/post appointment care

How to prepare for your facial appointment:

• Arrive 10 minutes early to fill out your paper work if you are a new client

• Please arrive to your appointment MAKE UP FREE! of course we will pre cleanse skin but, if you are wearing heavy makeup that takes additional time and additional cleansing that you will be required to remove prior to your appointment.

• Skip any strong at home facial treatments the week before your appointment and any exfoliation treatments a few days prior. Your esthetician will be providing this crucial step as part of your facial treatment

• Stay out of the sun and away from tanning for 5 days before your facial

• Bring a list of current skincare products you are using AND any. medication list you may have

• Avoid working out 4 hours prior to facial appointment

• Avoid prescription Retinoids for 48 hours. This is important

• Avoid getting a facial 48 hours after lash extensions have been applied

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL APPOINTMENT

• You must have received at least 2 CHB signature facials at minimum to book a chemical peel appointment before beginning the peel series:

  • Peel series are 6 weeks for normal to dry skin

  • Peel series is 8 weeks for discolored / hyperpigmentation of the skin

  • Peel series is 14 weeks severe acne, discoloration, and pitted skin

• You will receive a post peel kit that is included in price

• Two weeks prior to your peel you should begin your regime of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) home care twice daily. This will help acclimate your skin in preparation for the peel

• None of the following treatments prior: Electrolysis, waxing, depilatories, mask, other peels, dermabrasion, Tretinoin (Retin- A), Scrubs, loofa, hair dying treatments, permanent wave or straightening treatments. The use of these products / treatments prior to your peel may increase the reactivity of the skin to the glycolic acid

• On the day of the peel, please come with a clean face. No makeup, cologne, or aftershave should be applied. Absolutely no shaving the day of the peel.

POST CHEMICAL PEEL INSTRUCTIONS

It may take up to one week for the appearance of your skin to return to “normal”. During the repair / renewal period you may or may not experience some of the following:

• Stinging, itching, burning, slight pain, tightness, peeling, and scabbing of the superficial layer of skin. These sensations will gradually fade away of the course of the week as the skin returns to its normal appearance. If swelling occurs, use ice water compress for 24-48 hours intermittently as needed.

• Use a mild soap to wash your face in a gentle manner for 30 seconds twice a day. You must lather the soap in your hands and pat the soap onto your face. Splash lukewarm water on your face to rinse the soap off. Dry your face by patting it with a clean towel.

• Be sure to minimize facial expressions during your peel. Excessive face movements will cause it to crack prematurely. Going to the dentist or laughing hard is a no no during this time.
  Post Peel aftercare Instructions:

• Do not pick or rub your skin at all. If you have to wash your hair wash it with you head tilted back in the shower or sink. Do not wet your face in the shower, too much water will cause you to peel prematurely.

• No sauna or jacuzzi at this time, or do strenuous exercise. SWEATING will make your face sting and it will cause you to peel prematurely

• Avoid direct sunlight exposure for 48 hours (It is mandatory to wear sunscreen to protect from rays of the sun. You need to use it even if you are wearing a hat as well)

• Makeup may be worn 1-2 days after finishing the peel

• Avoid hair salon appointments (Especially the hair dryer! it will mess your forehead up booskadoo) for 48 hours

• Try and sleep on your back so you don’t rub your peeling skin against a pillow. this could create an area of prematurely peeled skin

• No heavy sexual activity for 48 hours

• Absolutely no sweating during the peel process 1 week (Sweating STINGS and it causes your face to peel prematurely)

• No use of any outside products, only the post peel kit that you receive at your appointment

• Clean your makeup brushes thoroughly and try to avoid wearing makeup during the duration of the peel. It is not required, but, highly recommended.

• Please schedule your post peel microdermabrasion on the 8th or 9th day of your peel process

• If you are experiencing a lot of itching, you can use plenty of Hydrocortisone Ointment

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR WAX APPOINTMENT

• Exfoliate area 48 hours before your appointment

• Shower or Bathe the day of appointment as you won’t be able to get in the shower after you wax. you won’t be able to shower til the next morning

• If on your cycle, it is mandatory to wear a tampon during your wax service

• Take 2 tylenols 45 minutes prior to service

• Avoid Drinking alcohol or caffeine day of your appointment

• Arrive 10 minutes, early to fill out paper work if new client

POST WAX CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Extremely hot showers

• Avoid soaking in tubs or jacuzzi for 48 hours

• Avoid intercourse for 24-48 hours

• Avoid exercising and strenuous activity for 48 hours

• Exfoliate 2-3x a week nightly after 48 hours

• Avoid Prescription Retinoids for 48 hours

• Schedule your next wax 5 Weeks after (you could use the extra week to grow out, the more hair the better the wax)