Beauty Treatment Aftercare Advice

At VIP Nails & Beauty - Thorpe Astley in Leicester, one of the most frequent questions I get from clients is how to maximise results from their beauty treatments. After your beauty treatment, your skin has been gently worked on and may be a little more sensitive than usual. The right aftercare helps results last longer, keeps skin calm, and prevents irritation.

Here’s a simple guide to caring for each treatment between appointments.

Lash Lift Aftercare

A lash lift reshapes your natural lashes, so the first 24 hours are important.

Keep Them Dry When They Need To Be

For the first 24 hours:

• Avoid water, steam and sweat

• No swimming, saunas or hot baths or steamy areas

• Avoid eye makeup and mascara

• Try not to rub or touch your lashes

Moisture can interfere with the setting process, so keeping lashes dry helps lock in your results.

After 24 Hours

• You can cleanse and wear makeup as normal

• Avoid waterproof mascara if possible, as it can be drying

• A conditioning lash serum or oil helps keep lashes healthy

Results usually last 6–8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle.

Lash & Brow Tint Aftercare

Tinted lashes and brows may deepen slightly in colour over the first day — this is normal.

For the First 24 Hours

• Avoid water, steam and heavy exercise

• No oil-based makeup removers on the area

• Avoid rubbing or scrubbing

Ongoing Care

• Cleanse gently

• Avoid exfoliating products directly over the tinted area

• Sunscreen helps prevent fading on brows

Tint typically lasts 3–4 weeks before gradually softening.

Brow Lamination Aftercare

Brow lamination chemically reshapes the brow hair, so gentle care is key.

First 24 Hours

• Keep brows dry

• Avoid makeup, oils and skincare on the brow area

• Don’t brush or manipulate brows

• No swimming, saunas or hot baths or steamy areas

• Try not to rub or touch your brows

Moisture can interfere with the setting process, so keeping brows dry helps lock in your results.

After 24 Hours

• Brush brows daily into shape

• Apply a nourishing oil or balm to keep hairs soft

• Avoid harsh exfoliation on the brows

Results usually last 6–8 weeks.

Facial Aftercare (Calming / Classic Facial)

Your skin may feel fresh, glowy or slightly flushed — all completely normal.

For the First 24 Hours

• Avoid makeup if possible

• No exfoliation, acids, retinol or active skincare

• Avoid heat: steam rooms, saunas, sunbeds and intense workouts

• Avoid touching your face, yes I know it feels amazing

  
  

Ongoing Care

• Keep skin hydrated with a gentle moisturiser

• Use SPF daily to protect results

• Let your skin enjoy its calm, balanced state

Dermaplaning Aftercare

Dermaplaning deeply exfoliates the skin, so aftercare is essential.

For 24–48 Hours

• Avoid makeup if you can

• No acids, retinol, vitamin C or exfoliation

• Avoid heat, sunbeds and steam

• Avoid touching your face

• SPF is essential

Ongoing Care

• Keep skin well moisturised

• Stick to gentle skincare for a few days

• Hair does not grow back darker or thicker

• Skin will feel smoother and makeup will sit more evenly.

Facial Waxing Aftercare (Brows, Lip, Chin)

Redness or warmth is normal, especially on sensitive skin.

For the First 24 Hours

• Avoid heat, sun, sunbeds and steam

• Skip heavy makeup directly on waxed areas

• Avoid touching the skin with unwashed hands

Ongoing Care

• Keep skin clean and moisturised

• Avoid exfoliation for at least 48 hours

• Use SPF on facial areas to prevent pigmentation

If You Ever Feel Unsure

Mild redness or sensitivity can be normal after beauty treatments. If you notice anything that feels uncomfortable, itchy, unusually sore or worrying, message me. Early advice is always better than guessing or Googling.

If you’re looking for a beauty therapist in Leicester who focuses on comfort, skin health and long-lasting results, I’ll always talk you through aftercare during your appointment. And if you’re ever unsure just ask. I’m always happy to help keep your nails strong, healthy and looking amazing. Check out my treatments.