Aftercare Instructions

 First 24 hours

• No hot showers, baths, or saunas
• No working out or heavy sweating
• No tight clothing over the waxed area
• No sexual activity
• No touching, scratching, or picking
• No deodorant (if underarms), no perfumes or lotions on the area
• No tanning beds or direct sun

Starting day 2+

• Exfoliate gently 2–3 times a week starting 48 hours after to prevent ingrowns
• Moisturize daily with a lightweight, fragrance-free lotion
• Wear loose, breathable fabrics

Ongoing care

• Exfoliate regularly to keep ingrowns away
• Moisturize consistently
• Book your next appointment with your recommended schedule (4-6 weeks)

 Before your first shower (wait 6–8 hours)

• No sweating, no water, no working out
• Wear loose, dark clothing (tight clothes can rub your tan off)
• No lotions, perfumes, or deodorant on tanned skin

Your first rinse (not a scrub!)

• Rinse with lukewarm water only — no soap or body wash yet
• Let the water run over you, don't rub or scrub
• Pat dry with a towel — no wiping

Starting day 2+

• Use sulfate-free, gentle body wash (no bar soaps)
• Moisturize daily — hydrated skin = longer-lasting tan
• Pat dry after showers, don't rub or wipe harshly

Things to avoid

• Long hot baths or showers (they fade your tan fast)
• Chlorine pools and saltwater (they also make your tan fade)
• Exfoliating scrubs, loofahs, or washcloths on tanned skin
• Oil-based products (they'll break down your tan)

 First 24 hours

• No water, steam, or sweat — keep your lashes very dry
• No mascara or eye makeup
• No rubbing or touching your lashes
• No sleeping on your face

Going forward

• Avoid oil-based makeup removers or cleansers near your eyes (oil kills the lift)
• Brush your lashes daily with a clean spoolie to keep them fluffy
• Waterproof mascara is fine, but be gentle removing it
• Your lift should last 6–8 weeks with proper care

Things to avoid

• Lash curlers (you don't need them anymore)
• Steamy showers or saunas right after
• Picking or pulling at your lashes

 Before Your Brow Lamination

Prep (1–2 weeks out)

• Stop using retinol, retinoids, and any exfoliating acids around the brow area 7–14 days before
• No brow tinting, waxing, threading, or tweezing for at least 2 weeks before (your esthetician will shape them as part of the service)
• No brow lamination or perm within the last 6–8 weeks

Day of

• Arrive with clean, dry brows — no makeup, no brow products, no skincare on or near the brows
• Avoid caffeine the morning of (can make skin more sensitive during the service)
• Let your brow artist know if you have any skin conditions near the brows (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, recent microblading, scars)

After Your Brow Lamination

First 24 hours (critical — brows are setting)

• No water at all on your brows — no washing your face normally, no rain, no swimming
• No steam, no sauna, no hot yoga, no heavy sweating
• No touching, rubbing, or brushing your brows
• Sleep on your back — do not press your face into the pillow
• No brow products (pomade, pencil, gel, soap brows)

Next 2–3 days

• You can gently rinse your face — but keep brows dry or use a damp cloth around them
• Still no heavy sweating, steam, or soaking in water
• No brow makeup yet
• No creams, lotions, serums, or oils directly on the brows (can break down the lamination solution)
• No rubbing or picking at the brows

Day 4–7

• You can start getting brows wet normally — gentle cleansing is fine
• You can apply a nourishing brow oil or a tiny amount of castor oil if your artist recommended it (some do, some don't — follow their advice)
• You can brush brows into place with a spoolie
• Avoid heavy creams or thick moisturizers directly on the brow hairs

Long-term maintenance

• Brush brows upward daily with a clean spoolie to maintain the shape
• Book your next lamination in 6–8 weeks (when the lift starts to drop)
• Tint can be refreshed every 3–4 weeks if needed

Things to avoid

• No rubbing or wiping your brows when washing your face — pat the area dry gently
• No chemical peels, acids, or retinol directly on the brow area
• No tanning beds or direct UV exposure on the brows (can lighten or damage the hairs)
• No picking at the brows if you see any slight flaking on the skin underneath
• No threading or tweezing the brow shape yourself — let your artist maintain it

What's normal

• Brows will feel slightly stiff or set in place for the first few days — this softens as the solution settles
• The skin under the brows may feel slightly tight or flake a little (very mild)
• The full result settles after about 1 week — the initial lift will soften to a natural, fluffy hold
• Your brows may appear slightly lighter or more ashy until the first wash — this is normal and temporary

 First 24 hours

• No water on the treated area for the first few hours (follow your provider's timing)
• No sweating or working out
• No makeup for 24 hours (or longer depending on peel strength)
• No touching, picking, or peeling skin

Day 2–7 (peeling phase)

• Let the skin flake off naturally — picking leads to scarring
• Gentle cleanser only, no scrubbing
• Heavy moisturizer is your best friend
• SPF 50 every single day — your new skin is extremely sensitive to sun
• No active ingredients (retinol, acids, vitamin C) until skin is fully healed

Things to avoid

• Sun exposure — absolutely no tanning
• Hot showers, saunas, steam rooms
• Exfoliating of any kind
• Picking or peeling the skin (picking leads to scars)

Expect

• Flaking and peeling 2–5 days in
• Some redness or tightness
• Smooth, glowing skin once it's done

 Before Your Facial

Prep (24–48 hours out)

• Avoid any exfoliating acids (glycolic, salicylic, lactic), retinol, retinoids, and vitamin C — give your skin a break
• No waxing, threading, dermaplaning, or laser treatments on the area
• No tanning (real, spray, or bed)
• No Botox or filler within 2 weeks of the appointment

Day of

• Arrive with a clean face — no makeup, no sunscreen, no skincare products
• Let your esthetician know about any allergies, sensitivities, active breakouts, or medications (especially Accutane, antibiotics, or topical prescriptions)
• Hydrate well — drink water beforehand

After Your Facial

First 24 hours

• No washing your face — let the products fully absorb
• No makeup 
• No touching your face 
• No hot water on your face — lukewarm rinses only if allowed
• No sweating — skip the gym, hot yoga, sauna, steam room

Next 2–3 days

• Keep your routine simple: gentle cleanser + moisturizer + SPF 
• No active ingredients — pause retinol, acids, vitamin C, and exfoliants for at least 48–72 hours
• No scrubs, loofahs, or physical exfoliation
• No picking at any flaking or purging — let it resolve naturally
• Drink extra water to support skin recovery

Daily maintenance after healing

• SPF 30+ every single day — your skin is more photosensitive after a facial
• Moisturize morning and night
• Follow the routine your esthetician recommended based on your skin type and concerns

Things to avoid

• No tanning (UV or spray) for at least 1 week
• No aggressive treatments (another facial, chemical peel, microneedling) for at least 2–4 weeks
• No heavy or pore-clogging products for a few days
• No picking, squeezing, or extracting anything yourself

What's normal

• Slight redness or warmth for a few hours to a day
• Mild flaking or purging (especially with extractions or active facials) — this means it's working
• Glowier, smoother skin by day 2–3

 First 24 hours

• No makeup, no skincare products beyond gentle cleanser
• No touching your face
• No sweating or working out
• No hot water on your face
• No sun exposure

Day 2–5

• Introduce moisturizer and SPF (still no active ingredients for 48 hours)
• Avoid retinol, acids, and exfoliants for 3–5 days
• No exfoliating scrubs
• No swimming, saunas, or steam rooms
• SPF every day — your skin is more vulnerable to sun without the peach fuzz layer

Ongoing

• Your products will absorb better now 
• Moisturize daily
• Schedule your next dermaplane or mircoderm every 3–4 weeks

Expect

• Your skin may feel slightly sensitive for a day
• Makeup goes on silky smooth after
• No stubble when it grows back (dermaplane doesn't make hair grow back darker or thicker)

 First 24–48 hours

• No makeup, no skincare products (just a gentle cleanser)
• No touching your face
• No sweating, workouts, or hot yoga
• No rinsing with hot water — lukewarm only
• Pat dry, don't rub

Day 3–7

• Keep it simple: gentle cleanser + moisturizer + SPF
• No active ingredients (no retinol, vitamin C, acids, or exfoliants) for at least 5 days
• No exfoliating or scrubbing
• No swimming, saunas, or steam rooms
• Stay out of the sun — SPF 50 is non-negotiable

Expect

• Redness for 1–3 days (like a mild sunburn)
• Some flaking or peeling by day 3–5 — that's normal and good
• Results really show 2–4 weeks later
• Book in a series of 3-6 treatments for best results!