Appointment Preparation & Aftercare
We want to make sure you are comfortable and confident before, during, and after your appointments at Salon 241! This page covers common questions, and offers guidance and information about our services.
For questions or to learn more, please email us at salon241@gmail.com
About Our Hair Services
For All Hair Services:
Please arrive at the salon with clean and dry hair!
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Day of Hair Color Appointment - What to Expect
What to Wear
Hair coloring, whether using natural hues or fantasy colors, is a messy and often long process! Come to the salon ready to relax, and wearing comfortable clothes. We have all clients receiving a hair service wear our professional-quality capes and robes, which repel water, hair color, and other products used at the salon. While we do everything we can to prevent excess color from getting on clothing or skin, and can help remove rogue color, avoid wearing cherished clothing that can be easily stained.
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Re-Dyeing Your Hair
Any existing hair color, especially at home hair color, will affect how your hair lightens and how light the stylist can get your hair. When you are looking to go from one dyed hair color to another, we strongly encourage booking a consultation prior to coloring your hair at the salon. These consultations allow your stylist to understand your current hair, your hair goals, and to book a custom-timed appointment that is suited to your needs. Call the salon, or book a consultation online!
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Lengthy Color Appointment
We understand that during long hair appointments, you may get hungry, thirsty, or need to stretch your legs. Do not hesitate to tell your stylist! There are many times during your appointment that you can grab a snack, a drink, or walk around to stretch your legs. They will be able to give you some times during your appointment if you need to order food for delivery.
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About Hair Removal Services
ALL intimate hair removal services are reserved for adults 18 years and older. You may be asked to show your ID at the front desk prior to your appointment. These services include nipples, bikini, Brazilian, and buttocks.
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How to Prepare for a Wax to Avoid Pain and Irritation
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Before your first waxing, come in with about 1/4inch of hair growth. This takes an average of 2-3weeks to grow
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Within 24 hours prior to your appointment, gently exfoliate the area you will be waxing
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Come into the salon with clean skin, avoiding the use of lotion, deodorant, body oils, and tight clothing
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol right before your appointment
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Come in hydrated and well rested
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Take painkillers like Tylenol or Advil 30-45 minutes before your appointment
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Avoid getting a bikini or Brazilian wax 2 days or less before your period and 5-14 days after your period, as your skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation and hyperpigmentation during menstruation
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If getting a Brazilian wax while on your period, you may be more sensitive to the service and may experience more pain than usual during or after the waxing
After-Appointment Care
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Avoid direct sunlight, tanning, exercising, excessive sweating, and swimming for at least 72hours following your wax appointment
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As previously stated, avoid getting a bikini or Brazilian wax 2 days or less before your period and 5-14 days after your period, as your skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation during menstruation
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If getting a Brazilian wax while on your period, you may be more sensitive to the service and experience more pain than usual during or after the waxing.
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We strongly encourage using Finipil antiseptic lotion everyday after bathing and after exercising. This helps soothe open and exposed pores, kills bacteria, and reduces irritation and swelling
About Our Waxes & Products
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A hard, strip-less “wax” that is applied with a stick, and is typically used on more sensitive areas of the body
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This 100% botanical, sugar and wax-free product gently removes hair without sticking to the skin
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Click the product name to learn more on their website!
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Starpil Chocolate Roll On for "Strip waxing"
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A soft “wax”, used along with a paper strip, that allows for larger areas of the body to be waxed
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Often used for less sensitive areas of the body such as arms and legs
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Made with almond oil, sunflower oil, soya bean oil, cocoa, glycerin, vitamins, and other nourishing ingredients that reduce redness and irritation, prevent ingrown hair, and work with small, fine hairs without pain
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Starpil Chocolate wax delays hair growth for several weeks
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Click the product name to learn more on their website!
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This FDA-approved antiseptic lotion can be used everyday after bathing or after exercising. Use of Finipil helps soothe open and exposed pores, kills bacteria, and reduces irritation and swelling
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Great for waxing and hair removal, and for sunburns too!
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Click the product name to learn more on their website!
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Baby (Mineral) Oil is often used after strip-waxing in order to remove any excess product residue from the skin. Please chat with your stylist if you have an allergy to this product.
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*If you have sensitive skin, are acne prone, or have preferences on what type of wax we use,
please chat with your stylist prior to your service!*
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Please read the descriptions on the service options to find the best fit for you!
If you have any questions regarding waxing or threading services, please email, text, or call any time.
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