Aftercare Advice

To ensure your nails stay looking lovely for 2-3 weeks we would recommend you follow the below.

• Where protective gloves, when gardening, doing housework, using household chemicals
•  Apply cuticle oil daily 
•  Use hand/foot cream regularly
•  Never use a metal file  
• Take care when using suntan oil/insect repellents as they can cause damage to the gel polish 
• Some gel polishes may fade in chlorinated water and when exposed to sunlight - wash your hands after 
• You can apply nail polish over the Gel polish, but use acetone FREE when removing 
• If you pick or peel off your extensions/gel polish you WILL cause damage to your natural nail. 

While a lash lift is a very low maintenance treatment, a little extra care is important within the first 24 hours after treatment.   

• Do not get your lashes wet for the first 24 hours 
• You can use saunas, hots tubs and steam treatments after 24 hours as these may weaken the effect of the lift, so avoid heat if you want long lasting lashes 
• Do not rub your lashes 
• Comb the lashes upwards daily
•  Swimming in chlorinated pools should be avoided for 24 hours after treatment 
• Use a lash conditioner daily
• Do not use harsh products on your eyes/lashes 
• Do not wear make-up on your eyes for 24 hours  
• Avoid waterproof mascaras 
• Do not schedule a facial for the next 24 hours after your lash lift 
• Avoid sleeping on one specific side for the next 24 hours 
• Sunbathing and UV light which can cause the tint to lighten 
•  Lash lifts require maintenance every 4-6 weeks, however depending on your natural lash cycle it could be 6-8 weeks

Ear Hopi candling is a very safe therapy however the following could occur during or after your treatment.  The below are all part of the healing process.  

The symptoms will pass and are an evident sign that your treatment has been beneficial.

• Crackling of excess wax 
• Feeling of fullness in the ear
• Increased urination due to stimulation of circulation 
• Increased thirst due to increased urination
• Increase or changes in bowel movement 
• Headache due to the elimination of waste
• Increase in mucus from nasal passages as sinuses are draining following facial massage
• Change in sleep pattern  - usually better
• Increased appetite due to increase of metabolic rate 
• Increased sensitivity in terms of emotions
• Feeling of tiredness, often leading to feeling revitalised
• Relief of stress and tension in muscles and joints 
• Temporarily impaired hearing 
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After your treatment we would recommend you follow the below:

• Drink plenty of water to aid flushing out toxins 
• Avoid eating a large meal for several hours as the body needs energy for healing
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee
• Rest
• Avoid swimming for two days
• Reduce dairy products, as they can cause excess mucus

After your massage treatment your mind and body are in a relaxed state. To ensure you receive the maximum benefits from your treatment please follow the below:

• Avoid alcohol for a least 24 hours as massage is a detoxifying treatment
•  Drink plenty of water/herbal tea to assist in the elimination of toxins from the body.
•  Eat a light & healthy diet to assist the detoxification & healing process.
• Avoid any strenuous activities for the next 12 hours to aid you body to relax and de-stress further 
•  Get plenty of rest. You may feel tired after treatment. 
• Do not sit in the sun if oil has been used  (always apply SPF)
• Take care when driving as you may feel very relaxed and sleepy

Conta-action (healing process)

You may experience any of the following reactions with 24-48 after treatment, this is your body's way of responding to the treatment.

• You may suffer from mild headache, dizziness or nausea following your treatment - this is due to the elimination of toxins
• Muscles may feel tired and achy
• Fatigue
• Increased urination

While waxing is often performed with no adverse reactions, it can have certain side effects including heightened sensitivity, redness, tenderness, swelling, and minor bruising or slight skin removal. Side effects may last anywhere from 1-2 hours to one week, depending on your skin and the body’s reaction to the procedure.   

Avoid the following for 24-48 hours: 

• Hot baths and showers  
• Saunas, hots tubs, massage or steam treatments 
• Tanning (sunbeds, sunbathing or fake tans) 
• Swimming in chlorinated pools 
• Heavy exercise/sweating to keep the skin clear of bacteria growth 
• Scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands 
• Applying deodorants, body sprays, powders or lotions to the treated area(s)  

If you do have any irritation you can treat the area just like any injury by applying a cold compress for the pain and swelling and applying an antiseptic cream to soothe and protect the skin, you can do this regularly for 3 days following your appointment.

Ensure you always wash your hands before applying any products. To prevent ingrown hairs , starting a few days after your appointment and then continuing a couple of times each week, gently exfoliate the areas you get waxed with a dry brush or exfoliating mitt. 

Moisturise everyday to keep the skin supple and help new hairs grow normally. Don't exfoliate to much or be too rough as this can graze the skin and cause ingrown hairs. 

After a week or so you may start to notice a small amount of re-growth.  It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that will give you the best results.  

We would recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks