Prep & Aftercare
Coming to your service appointment properly prepared will allow for maximum time for the artist to complete your service and give you the best possible results!
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Proper maintenance of your lashes, brows, etc. will allow for the longest lasting and best possible results!
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Lash Extensions
Preparation
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Come with clean, makeup free eyes. Eye makeup residue can interfere with the bonding process.
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Avoid oil products on your eye area for 24 hours before your appointment.
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Skip eye creams or facial moisturizers the day of your appointment.
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Limit Caffeine Intake the day of your appointment, as too much can make your eyes jittery.
Aftercare
For best retention follow these steps:
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Avoid getting lashes wet, saunas, and steam for 24 hours following service.
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Avoid rubbing, touching, pulling, or twisting lashes.
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Gently brush lashes daily to avoid tangling.
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Cleanse lashes regularly with lash extension cleanser and a brush.
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Wash directly after sweating or exposure to salt water or chlorine.
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Avoid all oil-based products.
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Do not use cotton products like Q-Tips or cotton rounds on or around lashes.
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Avoid mascara and liquid eyeliner at all costs.
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Sleep on your back.
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Avoid direct heat: hairdryers, dishwashers, ovens, etc.
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Do not use eye lash curlers or scissors to cut or trim lashes.
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DO: get regular fills every 2-3 weeks for optimal results.
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Come with clean and makeup-free brows and/or lashes.
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Avoid oil-based products, exfoliants, and heavy creams around the brow and eye are for 24 hours before your appointment.
Preparation
Lash & Brow Tinting
Aftercare
How to make your tint last as long as possible!
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Avoid getting tinted hair wet for 24-48 hours.
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Avoid excess sunlight.
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Avoid oil-based skincare products.
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Avoid hot water.
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Avoid over touching/ rubbing tinted hair/ area.
Lash Lamination/ Lift
Preparation
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Arrive with clean and makeup-free eyes and lashes.
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Avoid using an eyelash curler for a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment.
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Limit caffeine on the day of your appointment to prevent jittery eyes.
Aftercare
24-48 hours following lamination service:
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No makeup/ makeup removers on lashes
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No oils, serums, or facial products on lashes
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Avoid sleeping on your face or side with your lashes pushed into your pillow
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No sleep masks
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Avoid steam from showers, saunas, dishwashers, and ovens.
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No facial spa services with steam or products that will come into contact with lashes.
After 48 hours following lamination/lift service:
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Consider a lash serum like Elleeplex to help nourish & strength lashes
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Avoid waterproof mascara as it can be difficult to remove without damaging the lift, consider mascara like Elleevate that contains Arginine, Keratin & Biotin for strong healthy lash growth
Brow Lamination
Preparation
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Arrive with clean and makeup-free brows.
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Avoid using brow products, oils, or creams on or around your brows the day of your appointment.
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Refrain from waxing or tweezing a minimum of 48 hours before your treatment.
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Avoid exfoliating, or using harsh skincare products (scrubs, acids, and retinols) on or around your brows for a minimum of 24 hours before your treatment..
Aftercare
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No exfoliation, makeup removers, retinols, AHA’s, BHA’s, or steroid creams on skin around brows for 48 hours.
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Avoid wetting brow hairs for 24-48 hours.
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After wetting brows for the first time after initial wait period, it is necessary to brush brows gently back into desired place and shape.
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Avoid touching brows for 24-48 hours.
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Avoid saunas, steam from showers and dishwashers whenever possible.
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The use of a styling product and nourishing serum, like Elleeplex, is recommended to maintain results.
Waxing
Preparation
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Arrive with clean and makeup-free skin in the areas to be waxed.
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Avoid using oils or heavy creams the day of your appointment.
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Refrain from exfoliating products (scrubs or acids) for 2-5 days prior to waxing.
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Do not use retinoids or similar products for 3-5 days before your appointment to prevent skin lifting.
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Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Aftercare
24-48 hours following waxing service:
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Avoid touching or scratching waxed area
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Do not exfoliate area or apply harsh skin products
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Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and swimming in chlorinated water.
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If sunlight is unavoidable wear SPF or sun protective clothing.
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Avoid hot water.
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Avoid heat and profuse sweating/ workouts.
Dermaplaning
Preparation
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Arrive with clean and makeup-free skin.
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Avoid oils, creams, and skincare products the day of your appointment.
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Avoid sun exposure for 48 hours prior to treatment to minimize sensitivity.
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Do not use exfoliating products (scrubs, acids, or retinols) for a minimum of 3 days prior to treatment.
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Avoid shaving or waxing your face for a week before your appointment.
Aftercare
Your skin will be sensitive for up to 1 week post dermaplane
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Use a gentle cleanser with lukewarm water twice daily
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Apply a hydrating serum or moisturizer with clean hands as needed
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Protect from the sun by using SPF 30 or higher for a minimum of 1 week
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Avoid exfoliating or harsh products (no retinols or scrubs) for 72 hours minimum
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Avoid makeup for 24 hours
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Avoid chlorine and swimming pools for 48 hours minimum
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Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours
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Avoid touching or scratching your face as much as possible
