Beauty Salon Manchester
Treatment Care
Beauty Salon Manchester
Pre & Post Treatment Care
We want to ensure that you’re getting the absolute most out of each treatment with us. If you’re having any of the below services then please read our aftercare advice…
waxing
Before Your Treatment
- Leave hair to grow for at least 3 weeks.
- Exfoliate the area beforehand but do not use moisturiser.
- If you’re a regular waxer we recommend leaving your hair to grow for around 4/6 weeks between waxes.
After Your Treatment
- Avoid saunas/steam rooms/baths/sunbeds for 48 hours post-treatment.
- Avoid gym work or any form of exercise for 48 hours post-treatment.
- DO NOT apply perfumed products, deodorant, body sprays, powders, lotions, moisturiser or self-tanning products to the area for 24 hours post-treatment.
- Avoid touching freshly waxed skin, as it can encourage irritation or small pimples.
- Wear loose clothing to avoid irritation.
- Apply antiseptic cream, tea-tree or lavender lotion to all waxed areas after bathing for 3 days post-treatment.
- Exfoliate 3 times a week to remove dead skin, 3 days post-treatment.
- We stock Waxperts Wonder Pads which help prevent ingrowing hairs, skin breakouts and rashes.
St. Tropez Spray Tanning
Before Your Treatment
- Ensure all shaving is done 24 hour prior to your tan and all waxing is done 48 hours prior.
- Exfoliate your skin before your tan to make sure your tan lasts as long as possible.
- Make sure your skin is well moisturised in the days leading up to your tan.
- Make sure your skin is free from all oily products, creams, makeup, deodorant and makeup on the day of your tan. We can provide wipes in the salon.
- Avoid wearing white or your best underwear. The tan may mark garments although in most cases it will wash out. We provide disposable underwear.
- Wear dark and loose fitting clothing, as tight clothes may cause the tan to rub off.
- Wear flip-flops or sandals where possible.
After Your Treatment
- Put on loose clothing and try not to touch your skin.
- Avoid gym work or any form of exercise for 24 hours post-treatment.
- If you’ve had an “Original” or “Extra Dark” tan wash off after 8 hours.
- If you’ve had an “Express” tan wash off after 2-4 hours.
- Before your next tan we advise you to use St. Tropez Tan Enhancing Body Polish for a richer more long-lasting tan – we stock this!
- After your tan we recommend applying St. Tropez Tan Enhancing Body Moisturiser daily to keep your skin hydrated and your tan will last longer – we also stock this!
Sienna X Spray Tanning
Before Your Treatment
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- Ensure all shaving is done 24 hour prior to your tan and all waxing is done 48 hours prior.
- Exfoliate your skin before your tan to make sure your tan lasts as long as possible.
- Make sure your skin is well moisturised in the days leading up to your tan.
- Make sure your skin is free from all oily products, creams, makeup, deodorant and makeup on the day of your tan. We can provide wipes in the salon.
- Avoid wearing white or your best underwear. The tan may mark garments although in most cases it will wash out. We provide disposable underwear.
- Wear dark and loose fitting clothing, as tight clothes may cause the tan to rub off.
- Wear flip-flops or sandals where possible.
After Your Treatment
- Put on loose clothing and try not to touch your skin.
- Avoid gym work or any form of exercise for 24 hours post-treatment.
- For 6%, 8%, 10%, 12% and 16% tans, you will need to let your tan develop for 8-hours as it can take up to this long for the tan to fully develop so do not shower or bathe in this time.
- For the Sienna X 1-hour tan we recommend leaving this to develop for 1 to 4-hours depending on your skin tone. 1-hour for a light tan, 2-hours for a medium tan, 3-hours for a dark tan and 4-hours for an ultra dark tan.
- After your spray tan has developed completely and you have washed/bathed, keep your skin supple with plenty of moisturisation. This will prevent your skin from drying out and will keep your tan looking incredible between treatments. The Collagen and Melanin Boost Moisture lotion is the go-to for post treatment hydration – we stock this in the salon!
- For maximum long lasting results we recommend the Collagen and Melanin boosting shower gel and scrub – we also stock this!
Dermaplane Facials
Before Your Treatment
- Discontinue use of products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinal, glycolic, salicylic acids etc) 72 hours prior to the treatment.
After Your Treatment
- You may experience slight redness and swelling which should resolve within 24 hours.
- Apply SPF 30 and UV Ray protection daily post-treatment.
- Mineral make up can be worn immediately following treatment.
- Avoid heat, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and all sweat-inducing activity for 24 hours, this includes exercise of any kind.
- Avoid products containing any exfoliating agents for 7 days post-treatment.
- You may resume your regular skin care routine (excluding the points above) 24 hours post-treatment.
Chemical Peels
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure for 2-weeks before your treatment. This includes the use of sunbeds.
- Stop using exfoliating products such as Retinol, AHA’s and BHA’s 2-weeks prior to your Chemical Peel.
- Avoid facial waxing 2-weeks before your treatment.
- Discontinue any topical prescriptions one week before your appointment.
- Stop using Accutane a minimum of 6-months prior to your Chemical Peel.
After Your Treatment
- The skin may peel or flake, but refrain from touching, picking or pulling at any loose skin as this may compromise
results. - The skin can be cleaned with a gentle cleanser with warm / tepid water but the use of soap should be avoided until the skin normalises. Do not scrub. Pat to dry only.
- Avoid the use of benzoyl peroxide or glycolic acid facial skin products during the healing process.
- Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 5-7 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.
- Avoid the use of exfoliants, further peeling agents, retinoids, retinols and vitamin A products for 5-7 days after treatment.
- Refrain from saunas, steam baths and hot showers for 24 hours afterwards.
- Avoid high impact aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity for 24 hours after treatment.
- Avoid intensive sun exposure, tanning booths/sunbeds or extreme weather conditions for 2 weeks.
- Use adaily sunscreen protection with a minimum of SPF30 for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
- Avoid electrolysis, depilatory creams, waxing and laser hair removal for a minimum of 7 days after your Chemical Peel.
- Avoid strong chlorinated water (swimming or cleaning) for 14 days.
- Use of an intensive moisturiser is advised for at least one week as skin may feel drier or tighter after treatment.
- Mineral make-up can be applied once skin has settled.
- Any concerns should be reported to the salon as soon as possible.
Microneedling
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure for at 7-days prior to your microneedling appointment, this includes sunbeds as sun damage can increase skin sensitivity.
- Wear an SPF30 or above daily.
- Stop using exfoliating products at least a week before your treatment, including Retinol, AHA’s and BHA’s.
- Avoid introducing new skincare products to minimise the risk of reactions or irritation.
- Stop taking any blood-thinning medications 7-days prior to your treatment.
- Stop using Accutane at least 6-months before undergoing microneedling.
- Stay well hydrated leading up to your treatment by drinking plenty of water.
- Avoid wearing any make-up on the day of your appointment.
- Avoid strenuous exercise 24-hours before your appointment.
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption in the 24-hours before your appointment.
After Your Treatment
- You may experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure.
- Ensure you wear an SPF 50 every day and top up throughout the day.
- Avoid sun exposure for 7 days after the treatment.
- Avoid Retinol, AHA’s and Glycolic acids for two weeks after.
- Use a gentle cleanser.
- Avoid sweating – no gym, sauna or hot showers.
- Do not pick or peel – if skin starts to flake, let it shed naturally.
- Leave a minimum of 6 weeks in between treatments.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated!
Beauty Salon Manchester
Extra Fizz!
We’re a fully licensed salon so you can enjoy a glass of something during your time with us. With any of our nail treatments* you’ll also enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles. *excludes product removal treatments
