FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Waxing Questions
I'm nervous. I've never waxed before. Will it hurt?
No worries. You are in good hands! We've given hundreds their first wax, they come back, and so will you. A little, but it's really NOT that bad. It's fast, thorough and gentle. Your first time will be your most uncomfortable. This is because the hair root is bigger and people are tense the first time. Just take an ibuprofen an hour before the appointment, refrain from caffeine, and breathe.
Why don't I just keep shaving?
Waxing will actually make your hair regrow finer and less dense. Skin is silky smooth for weeks, not days. Waxing has much less instance of irritation and bumps than shaving, and keeps your skin exfoliated and smooth. Plus, a regrown wax job looks and feels a lot better than a regrown shave job.
Isn't waxing expensive?
Economically, it's comparable to buying good razor blades. Furthermore, you'll save time in your daily regime AND save your skin the nicks and cuts.
How do I prepare?
You need some length on the hair in order to wax it, about the size of a rice grain. So grow it out! It's the easiest [and hardest] part. Stop shaving today and schedule an appointment in three to four weeks. Your life is about to change for the better!
When should I return?
We typically see clients every three to five weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. If it's only been two weeks between your last wax and your next appointment, we will do our best to make you silky smooth, but we do recommend and see best results when your hair has grown to the length of a rice grain.
Beauty Questions
What will a facial do for me and what does it include?
They can be anti-aging, anti-acne, hydrating, clarifying, brightening, and / or refining...But they are universally relaxing, pampering and tailor-made for your skin's needs. Benefits of regular facials include, but are not limited to, improved tone and texture, clear pores, firmed tissue and an overall healthy glow. Don't worry about choosing the right facial for you. Your esthetician will customize a facial to perfectly address your needs. The skin is cleansed, massaged, exfoliated, enzymed, extracted (a term for professional blackhead removal), toned, masked, serum infused and moisturized. Your experience will vary based on the treatment choosen, but rest assured you will have the pampering, hands-on attention of your skintherapist for the duration of your facial appointment - Luxury!!
What will tinting do for me?
A vegetable based dye is used on the lashes and brows to add color and density. It is a great for covering grays, matching brows to your fab hair color, for fair haired folks who want more definition in their eyebrows, or want dark, lush lashes without mascara.
What are lash extensions?
A semi-permanent application of faux lashes, using black surgical glue, individual lashes are adhered and remain in place for the life of the natural lash (20 to 30 days). Fill-ins are required on a two week to monthly basis to maintain fullness. Please see service menu for pricing and timeline.
Laser Questions
What is VPL (Variable Pulsed Light)?
VPL is a versatile light based therapy that is tailored to the individual to improve a wide variety of skin imperfections or remove hair with little or no downtime.
How does it work?
The Ultra Plus VPL treatment uses short, safe, controlled pulses of filtered light to rejuvenate the skin and remove unwanted hair.
What are the benefits?
It promotes skin rejuvenation, minimizes sun damage, improves skin tone and texture, removes hair. It also reduces hyperpigmentation (sun & age spots), rosacea, fine lines, facial veins, and pore size.
How many treatments will I need?
For skin rejuvenation we recommend one session per decade of life. For Hair removal we recommend 6-8 treatments for best results.
What are the side effects?
Temporary redness of the skin, due to the heating of the skin from the light pulse.