Do's and don'ts after your treatment
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With over 7 years of experience in the beauty industry, you can trust Glow Up can help you look after your nails, lashes, eyebrows, and skin, and maintain the results you love. Take a look at our beauty aftercare essentials and find out what you should be doing — and what you should be avoiding!
Nail aftercare
Do's
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Moisturise daily
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Massage your cuticles regularly with cuticle oil
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Wear gloves whilst washing dishes, gardening, and cleaning
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Return every 3-4 weeks for maintenance
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Visit a professional technician to remove gel polish
Don'ts
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Don't bite your nails
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Don't bite the skin surrounding your nails
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Avoid peeling off nail polish of any kind
Eyes and brows aftercare
Do's
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Book a lash lift and brow lamination 6 weeks after your appointment
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Be gentle with your eyelashes and eyebrows
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Wait 48 hours after a lifting treatment before applying mascara
Don'ts
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Do not get your lashes or brows wet for 24 hours
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Avoid waterproof mascara with lifted eyelashes
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Avoid oil-based facial products for 24 hours
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Avoid rubbing your eyelashes and eyebrows
Waxing aftercare
Do's
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Wear loose clothing immediately after a waxing treatment
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Apply a cold compress or a cool gel like aloe vera
Don'ts
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Do not scrub the waxed area
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Avoid swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, hot tubs, and sunbathing for 24 hours
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Avoid using harsh, strong, scented soaps and products after your waxing appointment
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Avoid touching the freshly waxed area of your skin to minimise the risk of infection
Facial after care
Do's
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Moisturise twice daily
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Drink plenty of water
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Use a fresh pillow case and facial towel
Don'ts
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Avoid harsh products on your skin for at least 48 hours
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Avoid makeup for 24 hours
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Do not touch your face after the facial
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