How to Prepare for Treatments | The Pink Shed Beauty Salon

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Please take a look at the advice below to see how to prepare for your treatment, to ensure you get the best results possible.

You will need to have patch tests done at least 24 hours before the treatment
For your appointment, please have make-up free eyes having used non-oily products

You will need to have a patch test at least 24 hours before the treatment
For your appointment please be eye-make up free, having used non-oily make-up remover to clean your eyes thoroughly. This will eat into your treatment time if make-up is to be removed before the treatment begins

Ensure you arrive 10 minutes prior to your massage so you can maximise the full length of the treatment
Avoid eating heavy meals or spicy stimulating food before your massage treatment
Avoid drinking alcohol before a massage as we are stimulating the lymphatic system and this can make you very dehydrated
Remove all jewellery prior to your massage if possible
If you have a particular problem please tell our massage therapist and we can adapt the treatment accordingly

Discuss with your therapist what your skin concern is so that we can prescribe the best treatment and aftercare products possible
Ensure that you arrive 10 minutes prior to your facial so you can maximise the full length of the treatment
Come without heavy makeup if possible as this will allow more time for facial massage

Make sure your hair is long enough to remove completely from the roots – it should be at least 1 centimetre. If you’ve shaved the area within the last few weeks it might take a couple of waxes to get your hair into a cycle of growth that allows the most effective wax finish
Do not apply any moisturiser, creams or oils to area 24 hours before the treatment
Exfoliate the area 24 hours before hand for best results

Shave or wax at least 24 hours prior to your tanning treatment
Exfoliate 24 hours before your tanning treatment paying attention to your hands, elbows, knees, ankles and feet
Do not use any other self-tanning products 1 week before the treatment
DO NOT apply body oils or lotions on the day of your treatment
DO NOT apply deodorant or perfume and remove all make‐up prior to your tanning treatment
Remember to bring dark loose clothing to wear after the tan
We provide disposable underwear however if you feel more comfortable wearing your own we recommend it is dark

No bleach or depilatory creams should not be used 2 weeks before or during the trilogy ice treatment course.
Do not use topical products containing retinol or strong aha fruit acids for 5 days before your treatment. if taking orally 2 weeks prior to treatment.
No waxing, plucking or threading during the course. allow 4-6 weeks after a wax for your first treatment
Do not sunbathe or use sunbeds 4 weeks prior to treatment.
Body or facial scrubs are recommended one week or less before treatment to avoid ingrown hairs.

No alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen or coumadin for at least 48 hours prior to the treatment.
Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor.
The treatment will only go ahead with the outcome of a negative patch test that must be done at least 48 hours before hand.
The skin will be delicate and sensitive after so try not to make any social plans for the same day of the treatment.
Any waxing or plucking is done at least 48 hours prior to the treatment, electrolysis no less than 5 days before the procedure.
Please wear normal makeup to the salon on the day of the procedure.