Aftercare Advice

Firstly we hope you have enjoyed your treatment at The Hidden Hideaway. Following your treatment/s it is extremely important that you follow your therapists aftercare advice in order to receive the maximum benefits from the treatment but to also avoid any possible problems or reactions that could occur. Please find the section relating to the treatment/s you are booked in for/have received. It is a good idea to be aware of any aftercare advice incase there are any restrictions following your treatment that could affect your plans following. If you experience anything you have concerns about please feel free to contact me.

Massages & Holistic

Hopefully following your treatment you will feel relaxed & sleep soundly. Here is some advice to aid this & your how your body processes your treatment. Please take time to fully read this aftercare.

Drink plenty of water. On average we should drink 2 litres of water daily. This is especially important after a treatment to ensure toxins are flushed out.

Increased water intake & body detoxification can see an increase in urination & dedication.

Get plenty of rest, try to avoid any strenuous exercise for 24 hours following your treatment. This includes avoiding long drives.

Eat a light meal following anything too heavy can leave you feeling sluggish.

Eat a balanced diet including plenty of fruit & vegetables.

Get plenty of rest following & in general we should aims for around 8 hours of sleep a night. If you are struggling to sleep or drift off you can.... Meditate before bed, take a long bath or shower, avoid using your phone in the hour before & whilst in bed as the blue light inhibits sleep, listen to relaxing music, burn/use an ultrasonic diffuser to emit & an oil/blend that aids sleep such as lavender or ylang ylang, don't go to bed too late. Sleep aids mental & physical well-being.

Exercise regularly, aim for at least 3 times a week something that raises your heart rate.

Pilates & yoga are great for body/joints & mental health. These along with mindfulness/meditation classes can really benefit. I have a couple of people that I recommend but feel free to research yourself find someone that works for you (this is key). You can also get mindfulness apps on your phone.

Treatments are recommended regularly your specific recommendations you will be advised of these.

Should you not follow your aftercare or maybe had underlying stress/ailments prior to your treatment this can lead to something we call a healing crisis. This may present itself as a headache/dizziness/nausea/feeling emotional. This is perfectly normal & your body's way of processing the treatment in order to get to a positive place. If you do experience this please ensure you get plenty or rest/sleep & drink plenty of water.

Avoid any tea/coffee/alcohol/caffeinated drinks as these inhibit detoxification.

If you have had a deep tissue massage it is normal to feel sore/bruised the following few days. You can ice (using a wheat pack from the fridge or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a damp tea towel) for 5 minutes per area per hour following to reduce inflammation & promote muscle health.

Pre-exercise you can apply heat with a hot water bottle, wheat pack or if you gym has a sauna to warm up muscle & improve their flexibility.

If you have had an aromatherapy treatment please leave oils on for as long as possible following to allow them to have maximum benefit. You will have been told if your oil contained a photosensitive oil such as lemon if it did please avoid sunbathing/sunbeds until washed off.

If you start to feel a burning/itching sensation or see a rash following treatment you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Please wash off & seek medical advise & inform me so I can avoid using the product again.

Facials

Hopefully following your treatment you will feel relaxed, have lovely skin & sleep soundly. Here is some advice to aid this & your skin to processes your treatment. Please take time to fully read this aftercare.

Cleanse, tone & moisturise daily am & pm.

Use an spf of minimum 15 daily when heading out rain or shine.

Skin type dependant exfoliate 2/3 times a week followed by a mask. Preferably this is done in the evening after a shower or bath so the skin is more responsive.

Eye creams, gels or face serums may have been prescribed use as directed.

Avoid make up for 12/24 hours following a treatment to allow skin to breathe. Mascara & lipstick may be worn.

Have a facial once a month or for more specific concerns you may wish to book a course of 4 one a week for 4 weeks.

If you experience breakouts do not squeeze as this can cause scarring or bacteria to spread.

Drink plenty of water. On average we should drink 2 litres of water daily. This is especially important after a treatment to ensure toxins are flushed out.

Increased water intake & body detoxification can see an increase in urination & dedication.

Get plenty of rest, try to avoid any strenuous exercise for 24 hours following your treatment. This includes avoiding long drives.

Eat a light meal following anything too heavy can leave you feeling sluggish.

Eat a balanced diet including plenty of fruit & vegetables.

Exercise regularly, aim for at least 3 times a week something that raises your heart rate.

Treatments are recommended regularly your specific recommendations you will be advised on these.

Avoid any tea/coffee/alcohol/caffeinated drinks as these inhibit detoxification & can cause skin breakouts/irritation.

Waxing

Over the next 24 hours please avoid the following:

- tight clothing

- exercise

- hot baths/showers should you wish to wash do so in cool water & with no soap

- perfumed products

- deodorant

- exfoliation

Post 24 hours please exfoliate & moisturiser regularly to avoid ingrowing hairs.

Re-book your waxing every 4-8 weeks depending on hair growth.

You may experience swollen follicles or spots post waxing this is normal allow them to go down.

If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction please remove any products & seek medical advice.

Redness may last up to 24 hours but usually subsides within a few hours.

Eyes

Over the next 24 hours please avoid the following:

- touching the area

- make or perfumed products

Following a tint treatment is is normal to experience fading of around 2/3 shades over the following week as you wash your face this is particularly noticeable on eyebrow which is why your therapist may advise you to go a few shades darker than the colour you have in mind.

Following an eyelash perm it is extremely important that you do not get the eyelashes wet as this can cause the curl to drop out. You should also comb & nourish the eyelashes regularly, coconut oil is good for this but should be avoided in the 24 hours following the treatment as should mascara (although hopefully you should feel you no longer need it with the results achieved).

Eye make up should be removed daily to avoid lashes becoming damaged, brittle or dropping out.

Eyelash & eyebrows grow in a cycle like the rest of your hair for that reason the following treatment should re-booked every:

- Eyelash perm 8-12 weeks

- Eyelash tint 4-6 weeks

- Eyebrow tint 3-6 weeks

Manicure & Pedicure

Hopefully you enjoyed your treatment today. Following is some recommended advice.

- cut & file nails regularly

- moisturise hands & feet daily

- apply cuticle oil daily, exfoliate weekly

- rasp feet once a week

- apply sun-cream to hands to prevent ageing

- when filing toes do so straight across to avoid ingrowing issues

- dry hands & feet thoroughly

- wear gloves when washing up

- allow 2 hours for polish to fully dry

- remove polish regularly, always wear a base coat & top coat with polish to protect

- apply top coat every 2-3 days to make polish last longer

- cuticles should be pushed back when soft (been soaked) & with a correct tool or a towel

-GEL POLISH avoid soaking for prolonged period or picking at the gel & please have the product professionally removed.

Treatments are recommended for maintenance or once a week for 4 weeks to improve hand/foot/nail condition.