Treatments
Gelish Manicure & Pedicure
Gelish Nails
Gelish is applied like a varnish but has the strength of a gel. It will last on nails for up to 3 weeks with a high shine. NO CHIPPING, NO PEELING, NO MAINTENANCE! It soaks off in just 15 minutes leaving no damage to the natural nail. It's great for nail biters, people having extensions off and also people wanting to grow their own natural nails lasting up to 3 weeks on fingers and up to 8 weeks on toe nails. No smudging and no drying time.
• Use cuticle oil every night (just before going to bed). This will nourish the root of the natural nail and should produce stronger nails.
• Wear protective gloves for housework, gardening, and DIY as household chemicals can strip nails and skin of natural oils and may affect the look and condition of your manicure.
• Moisturise hands / feet after washing allowing the skin to stay smooth.
• Be careful when opening can ring pulls or car doors.
• Be careful when using suntan oils or insect repellents, as some contain solvents which may cause damage to the polish.
• Do not pick off the polish, as this will remove the upper layer of your natural nails and may cause damage.
• Have the polish professionally removed followed by a manicure / pedicure to keep nails healthy.
Eye Treatments
A semi-permanent dye for eyelashes and eyebrows. Eyelash tinting gives the appearance of fuller longer lashes. Eyebrow tinting makes brows appear more defined. Perfect for holidays, swimming and the gym! Lasts approximately 4-6 weeks.
• Avoid heat treatments for 24 hours
• Avoid sunbathing / swimming / sauna for 24 hours, as this can fade the tint
• Avoid putting your contact lenses back in for the rest of the day
• Do not apply make-up or receive any other eye treatments for at least 24 hours after your treatment
• Do not touch the area treated
• Avoid perfumed products for 24hrs
• Oil-based make up remover can cause the tint to fade faster
Waxing
A semi permanent hair removal which removes hairs from the root lasting 2-6 weeks depending on the hair growth rate. You will need 4 weeks growth from shaving to achieve the best results on your first wax.
It might feel a bit awkward stripping off in front of a stranger but I am a professional and have seen it all before.Important - Step away from the razor! Please do NOT shave in betweeen appointments.This will impact on the result and if your hair is too short I will not be able to wax it. As a rule of thumb please allow a minimum of 3 weeks hair growth (or half a centimetre.)
Please ensure that you do not:
• Use any chemical exfoliates 48 hours before treatment;
• No sunbathing or sunbeds for 24 hours before treatment;
• Use deodorant on the areas that you are getting waxed;
• No body lotions or moisturisers to be applied on the day of treatment;
• Do gently exfoliate the skin a few days before treatment but not on the day of treatment.
Some slight redness and small bumps are perfectly normal temporary reactions, especially after your first wax so please don't panic. These symptoms usually subside within 24 - 48 hours of your treatment. You should keep the waxed area clean and avoid heat and friction during the next 24-48 hours. This means:
• No hot baths or showers (lukewarm is fine);
• No sauna's or steam treatments;
• No tanning - (sunbathing, sunbeds or fake tans);
• Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools;
• Avoid scratching or touching the treated area;
• Wear clean, loose fitting clothes
Do not apply any deodorants, body sprays, make-up, perfume or lotions to the waxed area, other than those products recommended by myself for 24 - 48 hours. To soothe and protect the skin, apply an antiseptic cream regularly for 3 days. Always wash your hands before applying any product. Use a sunblock on exposed areas of skin. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives the best results. Please do not shave, tweeze or use hair removal creams between appointments. To maintain your smooth appearance waxing regularly every 4 - 6 weeks is recommended.
To prevent ingrown hairs: Starting a few days after your appointment, gently exfoliate the skin using RUFF STUFF daily body scrub ($20 per tub purchased from Katie's Beauty). Moisturise the area every day to keep skin supple and help new hairs to grow through easily.
Facials
Tailored to suit all skin types using Eve Taylor aromatherapy skincare. All facials will leave you feeling relaxed and pampered with the benefits of keeping your skin looking and feeling fresh and healthy. All facials include cleanse, tone, exfoliation, face, neck & shoulder- massage, mask and moisturise.
• Avoid wearing make-up for at least 6 hours after a facial treatment
• Always cleanse, tone and moisturise your face; to prevent loss of moisture, protect the skin from make-up and to keep the skin soft and supple
• Always remove all traces of make-up at the end of the day
• Drink plenty of water (recommended 6-8 glasses per day)
• Do not undertake any other facial skincare treatments within 48 hours of facial
• Avoid sun-bathing for up to 12 hours
• Avoid direct heat (intense sunlight & sunbeds) and indirect heat (sauna, hot bath, shower) for 48 hours after treatment
• Do not apply perfume or perfumed products to the treated area within 48 hours
• Do not apply any other exfoliating skincare products for 72 hours after facial
Massage
Reduce tension and relieve the negative effects of everyday stress. I use firm but gentle pressure to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation throughout the body.
The following advice should be taken following a massage:
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours, as massage is a detoxifying treatment.
• Drink plenty of water to assist in the elimination of toxins from the body.
• Eat a light diet to assist the detoxification and healing process.
• Get plenty of rest. You may feel tired after treatment.
• Gentle exercise - postural exercises can help with muscle tension as well as exercises that will assist with mobility. Yoga is a suitable and gentle option.
• Do breathing exercises to assist with taking in oxygen to your fullest capacity
Occasionally, you may experience any of the following reactions up to 24-48 hours after treatment; this is known as a contra-action and is the body's response to the treatment:
• Headache, Dizziness or nausea, disrupted sleeping pattern, achey muscles, increased urination/stools, increased thirst, fatigue. These reactions are uncommon but perfectly normal and show that toxins are being expelled from the body, so that it may re-balance and cleanse itself.
