After Care

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For many services, proper care of the treated area is just as important as the treatment itself. Please make sure to follow all instructions to ensure your skin heals safely and properly to ensure the best results. 

Aftercare Instructions:

Absorb (Day of procedure)

• After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid.
• Do this every five minutes until the oozing has stopped.
• Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids.

Wash (Days 1-7)

• Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don't worry, this does not remove the pigment.)
• Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.
• Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.
• To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.

Important Reminders

• Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.
• Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally flake away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
• No facials, Botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for for 3 weeks.
• Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week
• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for four weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
• Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
• Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days.
• Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.
• DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area this WILL cause uneven results.

Important Instructions for Showering

• Limit your showers to five minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.
• Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.
• Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Please do not touch the treated area with unsanitary hands during the entire healing process to prevent infection.

Do not hesitate to ask! Call  647.230.2018  or email  alessandra.marlena@gmail.com

PrepCare (what to do before your appointment)

1. Area must be shaved 24 hours prior to your appointment.

The closer the shave the better. If it is your first time, leave a small patch of hair so that your specialist can exam it. (Your Laser Artist will shave it down before beginning the treatment!)

Bikini services, don’t shave the part where you want to keep the hair.

1. No makeup/lotion/deodorant on the day of your appointment (on treatment area).
2. Stay out of direct sunlight for at least 3 days prior to your appointment (& 3 days after).
3. Do not use self-tanner or spray tan products for at least 1.5 weeks before your treatment to avoid potential injury.
4. Avoid waxing/threading/tweezing in the area for at least 4 weeks. Shaving is ok!

important notes: (1) laser services cannot be performed on ladies who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. (2) bikini laser services will not be performed on menstruating clients.

Post Care

1. Redness & Bumps are normal.
2. Immediately after your treatment, redness & bumps at the treatment area are common; these may last up to 2 hours or longer. It is normal for the treated area to feel like a sunburn for a few hours. You should use a cold compress if the sensitivity continues. If there is any crusting, apply an antibiotic cream. 
3. Cleanse the area treated gently.
4. The treated area may be washed gently with a mild soap. Skin should be patted dry & not rubbed during the first 48 hours.
5. No makeup & lotion/moisturizer/deodorant for the first 24 hours.
6. Keep the treated area clean & dry, if further redness or irritation persists, skip your makeup & moisturizer, & deodorant (for underarms) until the irritation has subsided.
7. Dead hairs will begin to shed 7-30 days after your treatment.
8. Stubble, representing dead hair being shed from the hair follicle, will appear within 5-30 days from the treatment date. 
9. Exfoliate to speed up hair shedding.
10. Anywhere from 5-30 days after the treatment, shedding of the hair may occur & this may appear as new hair growth. It is not new hair growth, but the dead hair pushing its way out of the follicle. 
11. Avoid sunbathing.
12. Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of dark or light spots for 2 months. Use sunscreen (spf 25 or higher) at all times throughout the treatment period & for 1-2 months following.
13. Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread/tweeze the area.
14. Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin. Do not use any other hair removal methods or products, other than shaving, on the treated area during the course of your laser treatments, as it will prevent you from achieving the best results.
15. Hair growth varies.
16. On average, most will experience a level of hairless happiness after 6-8 sessions which will result in not even checking for stubble (yes, it’s life changing!).

What should I do before my tan?

Make sure you schedule all other spa treatments for before your spray tan, including facials, massages, waxing, and mani/pedis. If you choose to shave, you should do so beforehand, though not immediately before. Shave earlier in the day and rinsing with ice cold water, as that will close your pores, making sure the tan doesn’t get caught in there and appear as little brown dots. Use a new razor blade, to avoid having your tan fade unevenly. Exfoliating prior to your tan is one of the most important ways to help your tan last and look its best. “The best advice for every client is to exfoliate your entire body the day/evening before or first thing in the morning if your treatment is later that evening. Remember not to wear anything on your skin for your tanning appointment. “Avoid wearing any perfume, creams, lotions, deodorant, and make-up to your spray tan appointment, a clean canvas is best.

What should I expect during my tan?

You should plan to strip down, at least mostly. “You can go commando absolutely and have no tan lines or if you want chic tan lines keep your tiny fashion garments on and ensure the underwear is not twisted” Self-tan can stain silk and some dry clean only fabrics. A good spray tan tech will always offer you disposable underwear if you want to guarantee your precious smalls stay perfect.”

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing. Whether that’s a bikini, some underwear, or going fully commando, your tanning artist should support your choice.

There are a few important facts you should tell your spray tan expert. “You should always tell the person your prior experience with self-tanning and whether you have an event, what day the event is, if you have any skin conditions, rash, dry patches, sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, discoloration, and/or if there are certain areas that lighten quicker. If you are breast feeding we will avoid the nipples.

Do I need to do anything special after my tan?

You need to be a bit careful after your spray tan, as the tan can take up to twelve hours to develop, depending on what kind of solution was used. “While your tan is developing you should completely avoid getting wet. This includes perspiring, swimming, showering and/or getting caught in the rain! You also want to avoid tight clothing, especially pants with inseams such as jeans and some leggings, as well as tight cuffed pants/sweatpants, etc.”The amount of time you’ll need to wait before showering depends on what kind of spray tan you received. Certain express solutions will allow you to shower after one to three hours. There are also some clear spray tans where no shower is ever required, though your tan will stop developing after twelve hours.

If you are sleeping in your tan, be warned that your tan will appear darker than it actually is. But, when you rinse off the bronzer in the morning, you should have a milder color, plus a fully developed tan. “When you sleep your body temperature heats up and your pores open up allowing the tanning agent (DHA) to really get into the skin and work to its full potential,” Evans said.While sleeping, it’s important to wear long, dark clothing so, should you sweat any of your tan off, it will go onto your pajamas and not your crisp white sheets. However, many tan marks will just rinse off with a little soap and water.

If you’re tanning in preparation for an event, it is recommended getting sprayed one to two days before event the color can fully set in before the special day. 

How long will my tan last?

If your skin is properly prepped and cared for your tan should last 5-7 days. Your face and hands will last an even shorter amount of time, since you’re washing them more frequently.

Take lukewarm showers, nothing too hot, with a pH balanced body wash, pat dry when you get out. Keep skin hydrated on the outside as well as from the inside!”It’s important to use body wash and body lotion recommended for post-spray tan care. Keeping your skin moisturized is key. Certain oils, like mineral oil, grapeseed oil, and coconut oil, will actually strip your tan, so be careful with what you put on your new tan.