Aftercare

💇‍♀️ Hair Extension Aftercare Guide Your investment in beautiful hair deserves the best care. --- 🧴 Washing & Conditioning ✔️ Wait 48 hours after installation before washing ✔️ Use sulfate-free, alcohol-free shampoo & conditioner ✔️ Wash gently in downward strokes—never rub or scrub ✔️ Apply conditioner mid-length to ends only ✔️ Limit washing to 2–3 times a week --- 💆‍♀️ Brushing & Detangling ✔️ Use an extension-safe brush (loop or soft-bristle) ✔️ Brush morning, night, and before washing or workouts ✔️ Hold roots while brushing to prevent pulling ✔️ Start from the bottom and work your way up --- 💤 Sleeping Tips ✔️ Never sleep with wet hair ✔️ Tie hair in a loose braid or ponytail at bedtime ✔️ Use a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction --- 🔥 Heat Styling ✔️ Always apply a heat protectant spray ✔️ Avoid high heat on the bonds or roots ✔️ Keep tools below 180°C / 350°F ✔️ Limit hot tool usage to preserve quality --- 🏖️ Swimming, Sun & Sauna ✔️ Braid hair and use a swim cap if swimming ✔️ Rinse immediately after exposure to salt or chlorine ✔️ Use a clarifying shampoo to remove residue ✔️ Limit sun/UV exposure on bonds --- 🛠️ Maintenance Appointments ✔️ Book your refit or move-up every 6–8 weeks ✔️ Don’t skip! Grown-out bonds can tangle or cause breakage ✔️ Never attempt DIY removal --- 🚫 What to Avoid ❌ No oils, serums, or conditioners near the bonds or tapes ❌ No sticky products (like wax or gels) on roots ❌ No brushing when hair is wet ❌ No tugging or rough towel drying --- ✨ Enjoy your beautiful extensions — they’re your crown! Follow these tips and your hair will look amazing between every salon visit.

🧴 Microneedling Aftercare Instructions ✅ First 24 Hours 🚫 Do not touch your face with unwashed hands. 🚫 Avoid makeup and any facial products not recommended by your provider. 🧼 Gently cleanse with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water. Pat dry. 🔥 Avoid heat exposure: No hot showers, saunas, or intense workouts. --- ✅ Days 1–3: Immediate Recovery 💧 Hydrate your skin: Use hyaluronic acid or other gentle hydrating serums. 🚫 Avoid active ingredients: No retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, or BHAs. 🧴 Apply SPF 30+ daily: Even indoors, protect the skin from UV damage. ❤️ Expect some redness, swelling, or tightness—this is normal. --- ✅ Days 3–7: Skin Renewal 🧴 Moisturize regularly with fragrance-free products. 🚫 Don’t exfoliate or scrub your face. 🚫 Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and tanning beds. ⚠️ Let any peeling or flaking happen naturally. --- 🧠 Helpful Tips 🧢 Wear a hat and limit sun exposure for at least 7 days. 🚿 Use clean pillowcases and avoid anything that could irritate your skin. 🧴 Keep skincare minimal and gentle during recovery. --- 🚨 Call Your Provider If You Experience: 🔴 Increased redness, swelling, or warmth after 72 hours ⚠️ Pus, blisters, or unusual discomfort ❗Any sign of infection or allergic reaction

💉 Dermal Filler Aftercare Instructions ✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours) ❄️ Apply cold compresses (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off) to reduce swelling or bruising. 🚫 Avoid touching or massaging the treated area unless directed by your provider. 🧴 No makeup for at least 12 hours post-treatment. 💧 Stay hydrated — water helps speed recovery. 🚫 Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods to minimize swelling. 🛌 Sleep with your head elevated the first night. --- ✅ Days 1–3: Mild Recovery Phase 💊 Arnica gel or tablets can help reduce bruising (if approved by your provider). 🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, or hot yoga for 48–72 hours. 🔥 Don’t expose your face to extreme heat or cold. 🤕 Mild swelling, tenderness, and bruising are normal and usually subside in a few days. 🧼 Cleanse your face gently — don’t press or rub the area. --- ✅ Day 4 and Beyond ✨ Results continue to improve as swelling goes down (final results in ~2 weeks). 💆 Avoid facial treatments (facials, lasers, microneedling) for 2 weeks post-filler. 📅 Schedule a follow-up if needed — touch-ups are common and safe when done properly. --- ⚠️ Call Your Provider Immediately If You Experience: 🔴 Severe or increasing pain 🔵 Darkening or mottled skin (sign of vascular occlusion) ⚠️ Blisters, white spots, or any unusual symptoms ❌ Signs of infection: redness, warmth, pus, or fever --- 🧠 Extra Tips Take before and after photos to monitor your progress. Do not fly for at least 24–48 hours post-treatment (if recommended by your provider). Results typically last 6–18 months, depending on the product and area treated.

🪒 Dermaplaning Aftercare Instructions ✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours) 🧴 Keep skin clean and hydrated using a gentle, hydrating cleanser and a non-comedogenic moisturizer. 🚫 Avoid touching your face unnecessarily to prevent irritation or breakouts. 💄 Skip makeup for 24 hours to let your skin breathe. 🌞 Avoid sun exposure and apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ even if staying indoors. ❄️ Avoid hot water, steam, and sweating (no saunas, hot showers, or workouts). --- ✅ Days 1–3: Recovery & Glow Phase 💧 Hydrate frequently: Use serums with hyaluronic acid or ceramides. 🚫 Avoid active ingredients: No retinol, AHAs, BHAs, or vitamin C until day 3 or when skin is no longer sensitive. 🧼 Be gentle: Avoid exfoliating scrubs or harsh cleansers. 🧴 Apply sunscreen daily, even if it’s cloudy. --- ✅ Things to Avoid for 3–5 Days 🚫 Waxing or threading 🚫 Direct sun exposure or tanning beds 🚫 Harsh facial treatments (peels, microdermabrasion, lasers) 🚫 Swimming in pools with chlorine --- 🧠 Tips to Extend Results 🛏️ Sleep on a clean pillowcase to avoid bacteria buildup. 🍽️ Maintain a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet to support skin recovery. 💆 Consider dermaplaning every 4–6 weeks to maintain smooth skin. --- ⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Experience: 🔴 Redness lasting more than 48 hours ❌ Rash, itching, or signs of allergic reaction ⚠️ Signs of infection (rare): swelling, warmth, or pus

🧪 Chemical Peel Aftercare Instructions ✅ Immediately After Your Peel (0–24 Hours) 🧴 Use only gentle, non-active skincare products: a mild cleanser, soothing moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF 30+. 🚫 Do not wash your face for at least 6–8 hours after the peel unless instructed otherwise. 🚫 No makeup for at least 24 hours. ❄️ Avoid heat exposure: No hot showers, workouts, saunas, or sun. --- ✅ Days 1–7: Peeling Phase 🧼 Cleanse with a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser 1–2 times daily. 💧 Moisturize often — keep the skin hydrated to minimize flaking and tightness. 🚫 No picking, rubbing, or peeling the skin manually. Let it flake off naturally to prevent scarring or hyperpigmentation. 🧴 Apply SPF 30+ every morning, even indoors or on cloudy days. 💊 Optional: Use Vaseline or Aquaphor on flaky spots if recommended by your provider. --- ✅ What to Avoid for 7–10 Days 🚫 Retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin), AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C 🚫 Facial waxing, threading, shaving, or scrubs 🚫 Tanning beds or sunbathing 🚫 Hot tubs, chlorinated pools, and direct heat sources --- 🧠 Extra Tips for Best Results 🛏️ Sleep on a clean pillowcase, and avoid resting your face on the pillow. 🍽️ Drink plenty of water to support skin regeneration. 📅 Allow 7–10 days for full recovery, depending on the strength of your peel. 🧖 Schedule follow-up treatments or facials only after skin has fully healed. --- ⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Notice: 🔴 Persistent redness or swelling beyond 5–7 days ❗ Signs of infection (pus, warmth, yellow crusting) 🔵 Dark spots or uneven pigmentation developing during healing

💧 Skin Booster Aftercare Instructions Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to deeply hydrate and improve skin quality. Aftercare helps minimise side effects and enhance results. --- ✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours) 🧊 Apply a cold compress gently to reduce swelling or redness. 🚫 Do not touch or massage the treated area unless advised. 💄 Avoid makeup for 12–24 hours. 🧴 Use only gentle, fragrance-free skincare (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF). 🛌 Sleep with your head elevated the first night to minimize swelling. --- ✅ Days 1–3: Early Healing Phase 🔴 Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or small bumps at injection sites are normal and should subside within 48–72 hours. 💧 Hydrate inside and out: Drink plenty of water and use hyaluronic acid-based serums or moisturizers. 🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms. 🧴 Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily to protect the healing skin. --- ✅ After Day 3: Ongoing Recovery 💆 Avoid facials, lasers, or microneedling for at least 7–10 days. ✨ Skin may begin to look more radiant, hydrated, and smoother over the next 2–4 weeks. 💉 Repeat sessions may be recommended every 2–4 weeks (for a series of 2–3 treatments) for optimal results. --- 🧠 Helpful Tips 🚿 Use lukewarm water only when washing your face for a few days. 🍽️ Avoid high-sodium and alcohol-heavy meals to reduce water retention or swelling. 🧴 Stick to non-active skincare for at least 48–72 hours (no retinol, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs). --- ⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Experience: 🔴 Prolonged redness, swelling, or pain (beyond 72 hours) ⚠️ Skin discoloration, especially dark or mottled areas ❗ Signs of infection (pus, warmth, fever)

🧬 Polynucleotide Aftercare Instructions Polynucleotide (PN or PDRN) treatments work on a cellular level to stimulate regeneration, improve hydration, and enhance elasticity. Proper aftercare is key to supporting these processes. --- ✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours) 🧊 Apply cold compresses gently to reduce swelling and redness. 🚫 Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated areas. 💄 Avoid makeup for at least 12–24 hours. 🧴 Use only gentle skincare: non-comedogenic cleanser, light moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF 30+. 🛏️ Sleep with your head slightly elevated the first night. --- ✅ Days 1–3: Healing & Recovery 💧 Hydrate well: Drink plenty of water and use hydrating serums (e.g., hyaluronic acid). 🔴 Mild swelling, tenderness, or redness at injection sites is normal and should fade within 48–72 hours. 🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers. 🚫 No alcohol, spicy food, or smoking — all can slow healing. --- ✅ Days 3–7: Support Skin Regeneration ✨ Expect progressive improvement in hydration, texture, and elasticity. 🧴 Continue with hydrating and barrier-repairing skincare (ceramides, panthenol, niacinamide if tolerated). 🚫 Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants, or harsh treatments. 🧖‍♀️ Delay facials, peels, microneedling, or laser treatments for 10–14 days post-injection. --- 🧠 Extra Tips for Best Results 💉 Polynucleotide treatments typically require a series (2–4 sessions) spaced 2–4 weeks apart. 🌞 Daily sun protection is essential to maintain skin quality and prevent pigmentation. 🛏️ Use clean pillowcases and avoid touching your face while sleeping. --- ⚠️ When to Contact Your Provider 🔴 Persistent swelling, pain, or redness beyond 3 days ⚠️ Skin discoloration (especially white, blue, or mottled patches) ❗ Signs of infection: pus, heat, or worsening tenderness

💨 Keratin Blowdry Aftercare Instructions Keratin treatments smooth the hair and reduce frizz by sealing a protein formula into the hair cuticle. Proper aftercare is key to long-lasting results. --- ✅ First 72 Hours (Critical Period) 🚫 Do not wash your hair. 🚫 Avoid moisture: No rain, swimming, saunas, steam rooms, or sweating. 🚫 Do not tie or tuck your hair: No ponytails, clips, bobby pins, hats, or sunglasses on your head. 🧼 If your hair gets wet, immediately blow dry and flat iron on low to medium heat. 🛏️ Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to prevent friction and preserve smoothness. --- ✅ After 72 Hours 💆‍♀️ Wash with a sulfate-free, sodium chloride-free shampoo and conditioner. ✨ Minimize heat styling — the keratin already keeps hair smooth. 🌞 Use UV and heat protectant sprays to shield your hair from sun and hot tools. 🛁 Wash your hair less frequently to prolong the effects. 💧 Apply leave-in conditioners or keratin-safe treatments to maintain moisture and shine. --- ⚠️ Avoid the Following (Long-Term Maintenance) 🚫 Clarifying shampoos — they strip keratin. 🚫 Salt water and chlorine — use a swim cap or rinse hair immediately after. 🚫 Frequent coloring — wait at least 2 weeks before coloring after a keratin treatment. 🚫 Heavy product buildup — stick to lightweight, keratin-safe products. --- 🧠 Pro Tips 📅 Repeat treatments every 3–5 months depending on hair type and care routine. ✂️ Trim ends regularly to maintain healthy-looking hair. 💨 Blow-drying after washing can help reactivate and smooth keratin.