Esthetics

What is the difference between waxing and threading?

Waxing involves the use of hair removal wax that has been melted down to allow the technician to apply a thin layer to the skin and hair of the area being treated. Hair removal wax will adhere to the hair and the hair will be pulled out of the follicle when the technician pulls the wax off of the skin either with a paper strip or using the wax itself it they are using "hard wax". It is common for unwanted hair to grow back slower after being removed by waxing continuously over time.

Waxing can cause irritations to the skin for those that have more sensitive skin due to the temperature of the wax and the wax adhering to the top most layer of skin. Common post wax irritations can include: Redness, minor swelling, temporary pustule-like bumps, and temporary itching.

Threading involves the use of a piece of thread to remove hair from the treatment area. The technician will manipulate the thread in a twisting and pulling motion to grab hold of the unwanted hair and pull it from the follicle, but it doesn't damage the skin. This hair removal method allows for eagle-eyed precision, and the thread can pull out even the smallest hairs. Like waxing, it is common for unwanted hair to grow back slower after being removed by waxing continuously over time.

Threading is a better option for those with sensitive skin as there is no heat involved like with waxing and the top layer of skin is not being removed.

Is it painful?

Both waxing and threading can be uncomfortable for some as the hair is being pulled from the hair follicle; however, both services are done relatively quickly and our technician is proficient in her technique as to best minimize your level of discomfort.

***Hair removal services can be more uncomfortable if you book during your menstrual cycle***

Is a consultation required or offered before booking?

Consultations are not usually necessary for hair removal services.

You may contact us at (910) 629-2769 or email to holliewoodbrows@gmail.com if you have any questions are concerns regarding the service(s) prior to booking.

Am I a good candidate?

If any of the following pertains to you, you are not considered a good candidate for hair removal:

Botox or fillers around the treatment area within 3 weeks of procedure
Accutane in the last year
Retinol, Tretinoin, AHA, BHA, or glycolic acids within 4 weeks of procedure
Chemical or laser facial peels within 4 weeks of procedure
Skin conditions in and around the treatment area - Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Shingles, rashes, sun burn, skin cancer, styes etc.
Allergies to honey based wax (if you are booking for a waxing service)
Discontinue the use of ALL EYELASH GROWTH ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS, such as Latisse for at least 30 DAYS prior to your appointment. Prescription and over-the-counter brand lash enhancement products cause inflammation to the eyelid and lash line which is not recommended when receiving eyeliner tattooing.
Please be sure to remove any LASH EXTENSIONS prior to procedure. They may not be worn during the procedure. It is recommended that you have any lash extensions removed at least ONE WEEK PRIOR to your appointment to avoid any possible reaction to the removal solution. It is best to AVOID any lash extensions until the procedure is complete, along with the Touch Up. You will have to wait at least 14 days post procedure to have lash extensions reapplied.

* We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who we deem not suitable for this procedure or for any other reason our technicians make the decision to perform services on an individual based on their own discretion. *

What should I do or avoid before my appointment?

Make sure your hair has grown out.
Your hair length matters with a wax. Attempt to grow out your hair to ⅛ to ¼ of an inch to allow the wax to hold your hair properly.
Discuss any skin products you are using with your esthetician.
Inform your esthetician if you are taking any topical facial medications such as Retin-A or Accutane or if you have any skin conditions such as acne or rosacea. Some skin care products can make your skin overly sensitive or cause it to peel. You also don’t want waxing to exacerbate any skin conditions you might have.
Discuss any previous cosmetic treatments you’ve had.
If you have recently had any cosmetic treatments such as Botox, microdermabrasion, or any other injectables performed around the unwanted hair area, discuss this with your professional. They can advise on how long you must wait to have your brows and / or face waxed and / or threaded following any of these procedures.
Avoid tweezing your hair between waxing appointments.
As tempting as it may be, you must avoid plucking those stray hairs between appointments. By plucking, you’ll disturb the hair cycle and prolong the hair growth time. It’s also very easy to become overzealous with the tweezers and overpluck. It’s always best to let your hair brow grow out naturally and let your technician shape them for you.
Don’t wear makeup to your appointment.
It’s best to arrive at your appointment makeup-free so avoid wearing eyeshadow, brow products, and / or facial products depending on what area of the face you are receiving hair removal. This will ensure that your professional will be able to see what hair you have and what needs to be removed.

What is Brow Stain?

Brow "stain" is another term used for a brow tint, which is more commonly known; However, we don't just tint the brow hair. We use a specially formulated product from Brow Code Professional that is a combination of tint and Henna that not only tints the brow hair, but it also stains the skin.

Your brow shape will be mapped out prior to the stain being applied so you and the esthetician can decide on a shape that is preferred. The stain will be applied to the skin and hair and it will sit for about 8-10 minutes to allow the color to fully saturate the hair and skin.

Brow stain will typically last up to 6-8 weeks on the brow hair and up to 2 weeks on the skin. Oily skin types and those that sweat often or a lot may not hold a full 2 week skin stain.

What is Brow Lamination?

Brow lamination is a popular beauty trend that's essentially a "perm" for your eyebrows. It's a chemical process that restructures brow hairs to add volume and fullness while giving them a sleek, uniform shape. This treatment produces sleek, well-defined brows that maintain their shape with minimal effort.

In general, brow lamination can transform thin eyebrows into fuller, more organized, and fluffier ones without additional hair. It's a semi-permanent solution that requires daily upkeep, such as applying a conditioning product and brushing the brows into place. The procedure is pain-free and performed by Maya, our licensed esthetician and brow specialist.

Brow lamination will typically last up to 6-8 weeks on the brow hair.

Can I get my brows laminated and stained at the same time?

Brow lamination and stain is often combined to achieve the greatest looking result and they work wonderfully together! You can also add on hair removal either by waxing or threading for the full package.

Is it painful?

Brow lamination and stain should not be painful. The only bit of discomfort you may feel is if you have added on hair removal such as waxing or threading.

Is a consultation required or offered before booking?

Consultations are not usually necessary for brow lamination and stain.

You may contact us at (910) 629-2769 or email to holliewoodbrows@gmail.com if you have any questions are concerns regarding the service(s) prior to booking.

Am I a good candidate?

If any of the following pertains to you, you are not considered a good candidate for hair removal:

Botox or fillers around the treatment area within 3 weeks of procedure
Accutane in the last year
Retinol, Tretinoin, AHA, BHA, or glycolic acids within 4 weeks of procedure
Chemical or laser facial peels within 4 weeks of procedure
Skin conditions in and around the treatment area - Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Shingles, rashes, sun burn, skin cancer, styes etc.

What should I do or avoid before my appointment?

Make sure your hair has grown out.
Your hair length matters with a lamination. The longer you allow your brow hair to grow out, the better the lamination will turn out and the fuller your brows will look. Your brows can be trimmed down if your brow hair is too long after being laminated.
Discuss any skin products you are using with your esthetician.
Inform your esthetician if you are taking any topical facial medications such as Retin-A or Accutane or if you have any skin conditions such as acne or rosacea. Some skin care products can make your skin overly sensitive or cause it to peel.
Discuss any previous cosmetic treatments you’ve had.
If you have recently had any cosmetic treatments such as Botox, microdermabrasion, or any other injectables performed around the brow area, discuss this with your professional. They can advise on how long you must wait to have your brows laminated and stained following any of these procedures.
Don’t wear makeup to your appointment.
It’s best to arrive at your appointment makeup-free so avoid wearing eyeshadow and brow products. This will ensure that your professional will be able to see what hair you have to work with and the proper color choice for your stain.

What is Lash Lift?

Similar to brow lamination, a lash lift will perm your eyelashes up and curled to allow them to always look like you curled them with an eyelash curler. We use a system from a company called IC Factory that utilizes Encapsulated Cysteamine, a more gentle composition that lifts the lashes without harsh chemicals. Thio free and ammonia free.

Lash lifts will typically last 6-8 weeks!

What is Lash Tint?

The eyelashes will be tinted using an eye safe dye that will tint the eyelashes darker. Your eyelashes can be tinted black or dark brown.

Lash stains will typically last up to 4 weeks!

Can a lash lift and tint be done at the same time?

Lash lifts and tints are often done together to achieve the greatest looking result! Your lashes will look like you curled them and applied a light layer of mascara.

Is a consultation required or offered before booking?

Consultations are not usually necessary for hair removal services.

You may contact us at (910) 629-2769 or email to holliewoodbrows@gmail.com if you have any questions are concerns regarding the service(s) prior to booking.

Am I a good candidate?

If any of the following pertains to you, you are not considered a good candidate for hair removal:

Botox or fillers around the treatment area within 3 weeks of procedure
Retinol, Tretinoin, AHA, BHA, or glycolic acids around the eyes within 4 weeks of procedure
Chemical or laser facial peels around the eyes within 4 weeks of procedure
Skin conditions in and around the treatment area - Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Shingles, rashes, sun burn, skin cancer, styes etc.
Discontinue the use of ALL EYELASH GROWTH ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS, such as Latisse for at least 3 DAYS before and after your appointment. Prescription and over-the-counter brand lash enhancement products cause inflammation to the eyelid and lash line which is not recommended when getting your lashes lifted and tinted.
Please be sure to remove any LASH EXTENSIONS prior to procedure. They may not be worn during the procedure. It is recommended that you have any lash extensions removed at least ONE WEEK PRIOR to your appointment to avoid any possible reaction to the lash extension removal solution.
Allergies to any of the following ingredients:

Bond Builder: Water, Cysteamine Hcl, Cyclodextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth 20, Urea, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine, Laureth-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk Cysteine, Polyquaternium-10, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin

Volume Filler: Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Arginine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Fixing Glue: Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pvp, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben

Deep Black Dye: Water, Cellulose Gum, Resorcinol, P-Phenylenediamine, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 16035.

Milk Cream Developer: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Stannate.

What should I do or avoid before my appointment?

Discuss any skin products you are using with your esthetician.
Inform your esthetician if you are taking any topical facial medications such as Retin-A or Accutane or if you have any skin conditions such as eye irritations, styes, inflammation, etc. Some skin care products can make your skin overly sensitive or cause it to peel.
Discuss any previous cosmetic treatments you’ve had.
If you have recently had any cosmetic treatments such as Botox, microdermabrasion, or any other injectables performed around the eye area, discuss this with your professional. They can advise on how long you must wait to have your lashes lifted and tinted following any of these procedures.
Don’t wear makeup to your appointment.
It’s best to arrive at your appointment makeup-free so avoid wearing eyeshadow, and mascara