Preparations & Aftercare

Pre Wax Instructions

~ You must have at least 1/4" (approximately 2 weeks of growth after shaving) and no more than 1"  (approximately 4-6 weeks of growth after shaving) of hair length. Don't go more than 2 months in between waxes. If the hair is too long you may be refused service and told to shave down and reschedule for 2 weeks out.

~ Make sure to exfoliate 24-48 hours prior to your appointment.

~ For Women: Try to keep your appointment 3-5 days out from either end of your menstruation. You will be more sensitive during this time. You can wax during menstruation, and it's a personal preference whether you do. If you choose to have intimate area during this time, a tampon must be worn for sanitation purposes. It is your responsibility to track your cycle and schedule around it if necessary, and although we completely respect not wanting a service during this sensitive time, you will still be charged for cancellations with less than 48 hours notice if you cancel due to your cycle.

~ We suggest taking 2 Aleve and a Claritin(or other antihistamine) approximately 45-60 minutes prior to your appointment. This will help reduce sensitivity and prevent allergic reaction. Please consult your physician if you are unsure if you can take these. Your health is our main concern.

~ Avoid alcohol and caffeine the day of your appointment. These can cause increased sensitivity and bruising.

~ Wear loose fitting clothing to avoid friction and irritation following your wax. We are not responsible for any wax that might get on clothing.

~ Waxing should not be performed on anyone on steroids, antibiotics, blood thinners, acne medications and Accutane.

~ Wait at least 2 weeks after a chemical peel or any type of dermabrasion. 

~ Waxing should not be performed on anyone undergoing chemo or radiation treatments.

~ Please discontinue use of exfoliating products, retinols, enzymes, AHA's, BHA's or any skin thinning products on the general area to be waxed at least 1-2 weeks before waxing.

~ Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds 24-48 hours before waxing. Do not wax if sunburned within 2 weeks.  

~ Do not spray tan before a wax. Wait 48 hours after waxing to do so.

After Wax Instructions

~ Remember, waxing opens your pores, keep the area clean and do no apply anything scented to the waxed area for 24 hours.

~ Sleep on freshly cleaned sheets and pillowcases following your wax to avoid bacteria and infection.

~ Avoid deodorant 24 hours after an underarm wax. Deodorant can sometimes cause irritation or rash.

~ Avoid applying make-up directly after a facial wax.

~ Do not workout or cause any friction in the waxed area for 24 hours. This can cause irritation and leave you open to infection. *This means avoid intercourse if you have waxed your bikini area*

~ 4-7 days after your wax, gently exfoliate every 2-3 days. We recommend purchasing aftercare products have which help soothe, disinfect, and prevent ingrown hairs after waxing. We have aftercare options available to purchase. 

~ Moisturizing daily with appropriate products helps to prevent ingrown hairs and breakage during waxing.

~ There is a very rare allergic reaction that shows up within the first 24-48 hours of waxing which looks like small whiteheads. If this happens, take an antihistamine and use a hydrocortisone cream on the affected area for relief for about 3 days. It is important not to scratch or try to pop these bumps. Consult with your doctor if you are unsure if you can follow this advice.

~ Once you decide waxing is for you, it is important not to shave in between waxes. This can cause ingrown hairs.

Appointment Preparations

~Come to your appointment with no eye makeup or creams.

~ Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages before your appointment. Caffeine can cause your eyes to flutter during your treatment.

~Do not use waterproof mascara or eyeliner, 10 days prior to your appointment.

~Do not wear strip lashes 14 days prior. 

~You may request a patch test up to 48 hours before to ensure you don't have a sensitivity to the lift solutions.

~If you wear contact lenses, they must be removed during the service. Either bring glasses for your appointment or a case to store them in.

~If you have or have had lash extensions in the last 4 months, the glue must be professionally removed  least 48 hours before your service.  Not doing so can result in an interaction between the solutions and the glue, and cause lashes to break and become damaged.

~ If you use a lash curler, have had lash extensions or a lash lift elsewhere, have had surgery or been sick in the past 4 months, or suspect damage to your lashes, it's highly recommended to schedule a consultation to assess whether your lashes are healthy enough for the lift. If you skip the consultation and your provider is unable to perform your service due to the state of your lashes, your retainer will be forfeit to account for the loss of time that was scheduled for the service.

Aftercare Instructions

*Results and the longevity of the lift and tint can vary based on your care, overall lash health, and individual lash cycle*

 ~ Do Not Wet lashes for 24-48 hours after treatment. 

~ No lash lifts while on Accutane

~ Wait 2 weeks after Botox and up to 8 weeks after permanent makeup around the eyes.

~ Do not expose lashes to sunlight immediately and up to 6 hours after. It can interfere with the process and fade your tint.

~ Be very gentle with your lashes. No rubbing or pulling at them. 

~ Sleep on your back. Lashes are still malleable and can be distorted if you sleep on your side even after 24-48 hours has passed. **Lash can still be distorted after the processing time has passed. Avoid any pressure on lashes from sleeping to prevent kinked, distorted lashes for the life of the lift for best results.

~ Do Not wear any eye makeup for 24-48 hours.  The  only acceptable product before that is Elleeplex or Elleevate mascara. After 24-48 hours, you may wear makeup, however, NO WATERPROOF EYE MAKEUP. 

~ Use Elleeplex Advanced Conditioning Serum and/or Elleevate Conditioning mascara 1-2x's a day to maintain the health of your lashes, increase longevity of lift and tint. 

Proper aftercare product is a very important part of your lifts lasting and looking their best and should not be skipped.

~ Do Not use any oils, lotions, creams, shampoos, face washes, makeup remover wipes or pads for 24 hours. After the 24 - 48 hours, oil-based face washes and beauty products can still affect the lift and you may notice it drops sooner.

~ No heat, steam (including cooking on stovetop), or saunas for 24 - 48 hours. Keep in mind exposing lashes to these after the 24 hours may cause the lift to fall sooner. This includes hair appointments that blow dry or use heat.

~ Do Not use a lash curler for at least 3-4 months after a lift. Lashes can break more easily after being processed if a curler is used, especially if not using proper conditioning serum Elleeplex. 

** Lash curlers are extremely damaging to the majority of lashes, and even using once a week can cause damage. Ex. broken lashes, thinner weaker lashes, and lashes can stop growing altogether leaving gaps in the lash line once enough damage has been done over time.** Toss the lash curlers!

Appointment Preparations

~Come to your appointment with no brow makeup or creams.

~Do not use exfoliants such as Enzymes, AHAs, BHAs, and retinols one to two weeks prior.

~Do not have threading, waxing or tweezing done one to two weeks before.

~ Do not get spray tanned before your service. 

~ Do not get a lamination while on Accutane.

~ Wait 2 weeks after Botox before getting a lamination. 

~ Wait at least 8 weeks after microblading or permanent makeup around the brows.

~ It's highly recommended to schedule a consultation no less than 48hours prior to assess whether your brows are suitable and healthy enough for a lamination and patch test for sensitivities. If you skip the consultation and your provider is unable to perform your service due to the state of your lashes or any other reason, your deposit will be forfeited to  account for the loss of time that was scheduled for the service. Your provider is not responsible for any allergic reactions and no refunds are given for one.

Aftercare Instructions

* Results and the longevity of the lamination and tint can vary based on your care, overall lash health, skin type and individual hair growth cycle*

 ~ Do Not Wet brows for 24-48 hours after treatment.

~ Do not expose brows to sunlight immediately after and up to 6 hours. It can disrupt the lift process and fade your tint.

~ Be very gentle with your brows. No rubbing or pulling at them. 

~ Sleep on your back. Brows are still malleable and can be distorted if you sleep on your side even after 24 hours has passed. Sleeping on them can cause friction which can cause breakage of your brow hairs. Breakage can occur whether or not you have a lamination, but extra precaution should be used after a process.

~ Do Not wear any brow makeup for 24-48 hours.  The  only acceptable product before that is Elleeplex Advanced Aftercare Serum. After 24 hours, you may wear brow makeup, however, NO WATERPROOF products.

~ Use Elleeplex conditioning serum 2x's a day after washing your face on clean brows to maintain the health of your lashes. This is a very important part of your lifts lasting and looking their best and should not be skipped.

~ Do Not use any oils, lotions, creams, shampoos, face washes, makeup remover wipes or pads for 24 hours. After the 24 - 48 hours, oil-based face washes and beauty products can still affect the lift and you may notice it drops sooner.

~ No heat, steam (including cooking on stovetop), or saunas for 24 hours. Keep in mind exposing lashes to these after the 24 hours may cause the lift to fall sooner. Aftercare Instructions

~ Use Elleeplex Advanced Conditioning Serum to brush your brows into place after washing to maintain shape and health of your brows. This is a very important part of your brows lasting and looking their best and should not be skipped.

~ Do Not use any oils, lotions, creams, shampoos, face washes, makeup remover wipes or pads for 24-48 hours. After the 24 - 48 hours, oil-based face washes and beauty products can still affect the lamination and you may notice it drops sooner and tint fades faster.

Appointment Preparations

~ Make sure that you come to your appointment wearing no eye makeup or eye creams. Removal will add to your appointment time, and if it takes up a significant amount of time to remove, you may be charged for removal.

~ Stop using any waterproof mascara and do not use strip lashes 10 days prior to your first appointment. If you do not follow this recommendation, there is a strong possibility your lashes will not last as long due to residue on the lashes, preventing proper bonding.

 ~ A patch test is highly recommended to make sure you don't have a sensitivity to the glue or products. This must be done at least 48 hours prior to your actual appointment.

~ If you wear contact lenses, either bring glasses for your appointment or a case to store them in during your service. Contacts shouldn't be worn during application.

~ Wear something comfortable as you will be at your appointment for approximately 1-3 hours depending on your service.

Aftercare Instructions

~Do not wash or wet lashes for 24-48hrs after your appointment.

~ Once you have waited 24-48hrs, it is extremely important to keep your lashes clean by washing them every night and brushing them into place once they are dry. Natural oils, sweat, dirt & debris will cause the glue to breakdown and weaken the bond. Keeping the lash line as clean as possible will help your lashes last longer and prevent infection.

~ Do not pick, pull or touch your lashes. This can cause irritation, weaken the glue bond, or cause your natural lashes to fall out.

~ Use only oil-free products on the eyes. Oil deteriorates the glue and will cause lash extensions to fall off sooner. 

~ Avoid getting too close to open flames, such as a fire pit or a lighter. The high heat can melt the lash extension and cause it to become distorted. 

~ You may want to use a satin pillow. Extensions can get caught on cotton, and the friction may cause the lash to fall off.

~ Sleep on your back. You will notice more lash loss on which ever side you favor sleeping on.

~ When washing your hair, let the conditioner rinse off from the back. Do not let the conditioner pass over the lashes, even if it's as you're washing it away.

~ Salt deteriorates glue. If you tear up, go in salt water or workout,  make sure you wash your lashes with lash cleanser and water ASAP. 

~ If you have any concerns, contact your lash artist.

Appointment Preparations

~Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds for at least 7 days before your appointment.
 

~ Discontinue use of retinoids, retinol, tretinoin, AHA/BHA acids, and exfoliants for 3–5 days prior.
 

~ Avoid waxing, threading, or depilatory use on the face for at least 48 hours before.
 

Wait at least:

1 year after stopping Accutane (Isotretinoin) before receiving a facial.
 

2 weeks after Botox, Dysport, or other neurotoxins before facial treatments unless approved by your injector.
 

2 weeks after dermal fillers unless otherwise directed by your injector.
 

8+ weeks after chemical peels (ethanol-based peels) before stronger treatments.
 

8+ weeks after ablative laser treatments before receiving facial services (consult your provider).
 

4 weeks after microneedling for peels; 2 weeks for Oxygen RX or facials/enzyme treatments.
 

60–90 days after PDO threading procedures for advanced peels or certain treatments (consult threading provider).
 

3 days after laser hair removal for gentle facial treatments.
 

~ Avoid scheduling a facial within 48 hours of a spray tan. It's best to spray tan at least 48 hours post facial unless otherwise stated.
 

~ If you have a cold sore or active breakout, please reschedule — facials cannot be performed over broken skin.
 

Medications and Health Conditions:

~ Let us know if you are currently using antibiotics, steroid medications, or experiencing any health changes.
 

~ Notify your provider if you are pregnant or nursing, as some products may be adjusted.
 

Additional Notes:

~ Please arrive with clean skin, free of makeup if possible.
 

~ Stay well hydrated before and after your service for optimal results.

~ For special events, it's best to schedule at least one service about 4-6 weeks before your desired service date to see how skin tolerates treaments and avoid undesirable outcomes.

Aftercare Instructions

After your facial, your skin will be freshly exfoliated and deeply treated. Here's how to maintain your glow:

Immediately After:

~ Avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours if possible.
~ Skip heavy sweating activities (gym, saunas, hot yoga) for 24–48 hours.
 

~ Protect your skin with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily.
 

~ Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 7 days.
 

~ Do not pick, scratch, or touch the treated skin unnecessarily.
 

Products to Avoid for 3–5 Days Post-Facial:

• Retinols, tretinoin, or prescription topical products
   
• AHAs (glycolic acid, lactic acid), BHAs (salicylic acid), exfoliating scrubs
   
• Any strong active ingredients unless directed otherwise by your esthetician
   

Ongoing Home Care Tips:

~ Hydrate inside and out: Drink water and use a hydrating moisturizer.
 

~ Use gentle cleansers and avoid harsh exfoliants between treatments.
 

~ Follow a customized homecare plan recommended for your skin concerns.
 

~ Schedule regular facials for cumulative results (every 4–6 weeks recommended depending on skin goals)