When you work in
the beauty industry, one of the great perks is that you get to do “research” on
some of the new products and services.
At Polished by
Claire V. we recently hired Esthetician, Spray Tan Technician and Lash Artist; Nikki
Goins.
With over 6
years of combined experience, Nikki did not disappoint.
I have plans to
go out with some friends this weekend so I decided to go ahead and schedule a
couple of appointments!
First things
first…
Lash Lift/Tint and Brow Tint/Soy Wax
A Lash Lift
is where you take the natural eyelashes and basically give them a permanent
curl. So they look “lifted”! The idea is for the lashes to stay extended and
curled for a more voluminous and naturally pronounced look. The service takes
about 1 hour give or take.
Before Lash Tint/Lift Eyebrow Tint/Soy Wax
Keep in mind BEFORE your appointment:
Arrive with a clean dry face with NO
make-up on. The technician does not have time to take make-up off your face.
The pads are
placed below and above the lash line so the lashes are exposed. This makes it
easier to apply the curl cream and tinting color.
I probably
had my eyes closed for just under an hour total, but that wasn’t bad
considering I was lying on a heated blanket. I’m surprised I didn’t totally
fall asleep. I HAD to stay alert! Remember I’m doing “research”!
Now that the
pads are secure and lashes are ready, the curling cream is applied. This smells
like the old school perming solution. Not awesome, but it does the trick! For
about ten minutes the curling cream sits and does it’s magic.
Then the
tinting color is then applied. When you get a Lash Lift and Last Tint, you
should go ahead and get your eyebrows tinted too so the hair on your face is
one color.
While we were
there, I asked if my brows needed freshing up. Nikki couldn’t resist and we
went ahead with a brow wax. This was the most pleasant wax I had ever
experienced. IT DID NOT HURT! The special soy based wax was very gentle and
left my skin smooth.
Before and After Lash Tint/Lift and Eyebrow Tint/Soy Wax
I am
encouraged not to get my lashes wet for about 24 hours, so I will wait to wash
my face until tomorrow. The treatment should last 4-6 weeks which I thought sounded
like quite a while. Overall, the Lash Lift/Tint and Brow Tint was such a relaxing
and different experience! Nikki is obviously VERY patient and has a very gentle
touch, not to mention she is extremely passionate and gets excited about what
she does!
Spray Tan
It is just me
or does a spray tan just make you feel a little more awesome than you did
before? Like you instantly took 8 pounds off of your body?
But really, I’m
a huge fan of this service. It is a safe way to add a little color on your skin.
It can make all the difference when you have something fun planned.
Keep
in mind BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:
You MUST workout, exfoliate and shave
BEFORE your appointment.
After you shower, do NOT put on lotions,
perfume, makeup or deodorant. Wear loose fitting clothes to your appointment.
Also, if you are considering getting your
nails done, you MUST have those services BEFORE you get a spray tan.
I like to think of a spray tan as the
finishing touch! The longer you leave the spray on without it getting wet the
better. Showering a day later is encouraged.
Now on to the
service….
I had heard of the brand, Fantasy Tan,
and no, not all spray tans are created equal. Fantasy Tan has 5 different soulutions that allow technicians to mix the perfect color to match your skin to and desired darkness. Each formula has the right amount of sunless tanning ingredients and cosmetic bronzers to give you a great looking tan. The Fantasy Tan solution is only the highest quality, and does not make your skin look orange or unnatural.
The application equipment uses a
medical-grade air compressor that is quiet and provides a strong airflow
required for a smooth and even application. The Fantasy Tan solutions have been
formulated with precise amounts of DHA and does not need to be “caked” on to
achieve your desired darkness like other brands do.
As I was standing
there waiting to get sprayed, I watched Nikki open what looked like a bottle of
wine (no we were not drinking on the job) to mix the perfect color for me. With
the 5 different color combinations, it felt special that she took that kind of approach
to achieve the perfect color for me!
With the spray
tan service, you are provided a hair cap, disposable underwear and foot pads. It
feels a little weird being instructed to move this way and that, but it’s
important to get all the nooks and crannies when getting sprayed if you know
what I mean.
The entire
service was probably 30 minutes and extremely THROUGH!
When we were
finished, I got dressed in my loose fitting clothes and went to check out.
Fantasy Tan also has a line of post service products that I could not resist. I
decided on the special body wash and lotion for keeping your spray tan looking
fresh.
Since the color
takes a few hours to set, it’s encouraged to wait 8-12 hours before taking a
shower. It is funny to think about how much you have to “prepare” for services
like these, but to get the best results, you really do!
Being a part of the health, wellness and beauty industry, I
feel especially blessed to help people feel beautiful from the inside out. I am
super excited about these services, and I hope this review will give you a
better idea of what to expect before, during and after a Lash Lift/Tint,
Eyebrow Tint and Spray Tan at Polished by Claire V.!
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