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Why You Need a Professional Skin Care Esthetician

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At unDONE Salon, we would like to take some time today and talk about why it’s important to visit a professional skin care esthetician. Think of it it terms of health. Taking care of your skin is just as important as visiting a doctor or dentist for checkups. Your skin is your body’s largest organ. If defends you against external assaults and temperatures everyday. It also works hard at eliminating unwanted toxins from your body while healing itself from cuts, abrasions and scratches. Not only does it protect you, it is constantly renewing itself! If you want to maintain smooth, healthy skin, it’s important to visit a skin care esthetician.

What is an professional skin care esthetician and what are they trained to do?

Esthetics is the application of various treatments for the skin in order to maintain its overall health and vitality. In general, esthetics training includes mastering techniques for therapeutic, and deep facial cleansing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and all forms of hair removal body waxing treatments. The skilled professionals at our Boise hair salon, utilize a variety of treatments and products that will help to protect your skin while combating fine lines, wrinkles and dull, uneven skin tone.

Common Boise Hair Salon Esthetic Therapies:

Chemical peel
 A chemical peel is an exfoliation treatment that combats a wide range of skincare concerns like aging, sun damage, acne,mild scarring and uneven skin tone. A light chemical peel provided by the estheticians at our Boise hair salon, are non-invasive treatments that remove the upper layers of dead and damaged skin while encouraging skin cell regeneration. The strength, and formulation of the chemical solution applied always depends on the individual needs of our clients.

Exfoliation
Exfoliation is the removal of surface dry skin cells through the use of scrubbing, brushing or microdermabrasion. Exfoliation is considered one of the most important techniques your Boise hair salon esthetician can perform on your skin to resolve certain skin problems as well as to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

Facial
 A facial is one of the most popular treatments performed by the estheticians at our Boise hair salon. A facial generally includes cosmetics removal, skin cleansing, exfoliation, facial massage, and a treatment mask followed up with serums, moisturizers and sunblock. For most clients, facials can be scheduled out every four weeks, although your esthetician may recommend an alternative schedule based upon your individual needs.

Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a resurfacing process that sands the epidermal (outermost) layer of the skin, using a wand tipped machine with crushed diamonds. This form of exfoliation can be quite helpful when it comes to enhancing your skin’s texture while eliminating fine lines and boosting the effectiveness of product and serum penetration.

Micro-Needling
Get healthier, fresher skin with a micro-needling treatment! Non-invasive, this treatment helps to erase scars and smooth wrinkles with a device that gently rolls across the face, pricking your skin with tiny needles. Your skin reacts immediately by producing more collagen, helping to diminish scars and wrinkles while improving the overall look of your skin! This popular Boise hair salon treatment can be used on any skin type, and is a brief procedure with minimal recovery time.

Waxing:

Body waxing at unDONE Salon helps to eliminate unwanted hair from the root. It is not only convenient and cost effective, but long lasting and quick as well. Once waxed, your skin should be smooth for approximately 2 – 4 weeks. Body waxing also doubles as an exfoliant by shedding your skin of the top layer of dead skin cells. And as an added bonus, body waxing does not consist of harsh chemicals, which can be irritating to your skin & it doesn’t contain any unpleasant smells associated with depilatory creams, and there’s no chance of cutting yourself with a razor!

 

 

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Body Waxing Tips for Summer Skin

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With the hot summer weather, we tend to wear fewer clothes which means exposing your skin to the world. If you find yourself sick of having to shave everyday just to wear the clothes you want it’s probably time a body waxing treatment. Whether you’re a waxing beginner or an experienced pro there are a few Boise hair salon tips that will help make your summer body waxing treatments more successful.

First things first, you must let your hair grow out a bit before it can be waxed. In fact it needs to be at least a quarter of an inch long so that it can be griped properly by the wax. Once waxed, your skin should be smooth for approximately 2 -4 weeks. Also, if you wax regularly, the longer it takes for the hair to regrow, providing you with longer lasting results!

Second, sun exposure and body waxing don’t mix. Whether it’s an eyebrow or bikini wax, stay out of the sun before you schedule a body waxing treatment. Even a few hours of sun exposure can make your skin too sensitive to wax. Body waxing does more than just remove hair, in fact it acts as an exfoliant by removing some of the top layer of your skin. If you’ve been out in the sun, your skin can actually tear when the wax is removed.

Third, once you’ve had a body waxing treatment, you should still avoid the sun for at least 24-48 hours. Freshly waxed skin is fragile and can burn much more easily. If you’re planning a day in the sun, be sure to book your body waxing treatment at unDONE Salon several days before hand. Additionally, it’s important to us a higher SPF sunscreen and drink plenty of water. Once you have exposed your skin to the sun, it’s also a good idea to use after sun products like aloe vera or witch hazel to rehydrate and soothe your waxed areas.

If you still have questions about a body waxing treatment, the professionals at unDONE Salon can give you additional advice about products and routines best suited to your individual needs. Call us at (208) 287-2010 today!

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Spring into Summer Early with a Body Waxing Treatment!

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Whether it’s your first time or you have been waxing all your life, summer is just around the corner, and now is the time to consider what hair removal option might work best for you. At Undone Salon, we offer body waxing services to help keep your skin soft and smooth for the hot weather ahead. To prepare for the upcoming season, our licensed professionals want to provide you a list of body waxing benefits, as well as some before and after tips when it comes to your next body grooming appointment:

The Benefits of Body Waxing

  • Body waxing last longer when compared to shaving because it removes hair by the roots.
  • Body waxing often causes hair to grow finer and slower producing longer, smoother results.
  • No stubble! No more rough, abrasive skin in between shaving…
  • Body waxing is not only fast but a convenient way to remove hair for longer results.
  • Less irritating to skin when compared to shaving that often leaves behind nicks and cuts caused by a razor.

Before and After Body Waxing Tips

  • Its very important to exfoliate up to two days before body waxing to help remove dead skin cells.
  • Moisturize daily to help your skin stay soft in between body waxing treatments.
  • Avoid using topical alcohol before a body waxing appointment because it tighten pores.
  • Protect your skin from sun damage by using a proper SPF sunscreen. It is also especially important to avoid excessive sun exposure in order to avoid redness during the first 24 hours after a body waxing treatment.

Ready to get your summer started? Call us at (208) 996-8668 to schedule an appointment. Our licensed professionals will help you get the soft, smooth skin that you want for the warm weather days ahead. In addition, once you’re feeling beach body ready, why not compliment your body waxing treatment with a Boise spray tan? A little extra color is always nice no matter the season and will help to boost your overall confidence!

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What You Really Want To Know About Body Waxing

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With summer still upon us, August is often the prime month many of us go on a last “hurrah!” vacation before fall. What a better way to get ready for that vacation than getting rid of all your unwanted hair with body waxing?! Often times however, when people hear the term “body waxing”, they immediately wince at the thought of pain, but unDONE Salon wants to assure you that once you try it, you’ll become a believer, and won’t want to deal with removing hair any other way!

Why Body Wax?

Body waxing is not only convenient and cost effective, but long lasting and quick as well! Think about it… Shaving is not only time consuming, it cuts the hair in the middle of the hair shaft, which causes stubble when it grows back. With body waxing however, not only do you have the silky smooth feel you want afterward, but it lasts longer before hair grows back softer and finer than before! Body waxing also doubles as an exfoliant by shedding your skin of the top layer of dead skin cells. And as an added bonus, body waxing does not consist of harsh chemicals, which can be irritating to your skin & it doesn’t contain any unpleasant smells associated with depilatory creams, and there’s no chance of cutting yourself with a razor!

Does Body Waxing Hurt?

Comparably, body waxing is a lot like pulling off a band aid. It all depends on your individualized pain tolerance. Many people only experience a slight pinching or stinging sensation after the body waxing strip is pulled, but usually its nothing you can’t handle. Once your body waxing is complete, your unDONE Salon technician will provide you with a soothing lotion to calm any irritation. If you are nervous about the pain, it’s okay to take an ibuprofen or aspirin approximately 30 minutes prior to your body waxing treatment to help curb the sting.

Doʼs and Donʼt of Body Waxing:

  • Hair must be at least ¼” long so that the body wax can grab a hold.
  • Plan to avoid any direct sunlight 24 hours before and 48 hours after body waxing.
  • Avoid hot baths or showers for 24-48 hours after body waxing.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing directly after your body waxing treatment.
  • Do not body wax if you are using Retin-A, Differin, or Isotretinoin as these medications can cause skin to be more prone to tearing.

Now that you know a little more about body waxing, it’s time to put that doubt aside and try it out! Understanding the process is already half the battle. The other half is picking up that phone, giving us a call, setting up your appointment and enjoying your freshly smooth skin!

To schedule your appointment or to receive additional information please call unDONE Salon at (208) 287-2010 or schedule online!

 

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To Body Wax or Not to Body Wax?

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Depending on today’s fashion styles, mini skirts, shorts, and other leg-baring styles call for smooth legs, worthy of baring. Depending on your preferred method of body hair removal, there are a number of treatments to choose from. Shaving and body waxing are two popular methods readily available with products that are easily provided by your Boise hair salon or found at your local drugstore.

Why Body Wax?

No razor burn! Not only is razor burn painful and itchy, it looks terrible! What’s a sexy bikini or leg barring skirt with red, irritated skin? Body waxing is a much better alternative to shaving because it helps eliminate razor burn completely…

Time Saving

These days, who has time to shave or pluck stubborn, unwanted hair? Who has time for it? Plain and simple, body waxing simply saves time. Since the results of body waxing can last up to six weeks, this technique helps to eliminate everyday time-consuming shaving & plucking.

Body Waxing Helps To Reduce Hair Regrowth

Want another perk? Over time, the repetition of body waxing can help hair grow in less and less. Hair papilla is responsible for supplying nutrients to the hair follicle in order for it to grow, and body waxing, over time damages the papilla. Without it, the hair can’t grow!

Reduce the stubble

We all hate the feel of the stubble of hair the day after shaving. Shaving cuts the hair, leaving a blunt tip. Body waxing on the other hand removes it from the root. Compared to shaving, hair that’s waxed grows back with a fine tip that is soft instead of pokey. No more stubble!

Long Lasting Results

Body waxing results last up to a month compared to the chore of shaving daily. Not only that but it grows back finer and softer. While you have to let the hair regrow in order to wax it again, the hair is much less noticeable than if you were to shave.

After Care

After a body wax treatment at your Boise hair salon, your Undone technician recommends wearing loose clothing for a few hours to reduce uncomfortable rubbing on sensitive skin. Try not to take hot showers or baths for at least 24 hours, and avoid loofahs or mesh sponges that are known to harbor bacteria that are known to cause unwanted breakouts. Keep in mind, its not uncommon to have a break out after your first waxing session. Regular body waxing at 4 to 6 week intervals will help provide you with smoother results, and less ingrown hairs!