Pre-Appointment Instructions
To ensure the best possible experience and results from your visit at The Beauty Anex, please take a moment to review the following pre-appointment guidelines. These steps help us prepare your skin or lashes for treatment, minimize sensitivity, and deliver optimal results.
Your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are our top priorities — thank you for taking the time to prepare!- Complete any intake forms and releases prior to your appointment time.
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to avoid any late fees.
Avoid wearing heavy makeup or skincare products on the area being treated.
Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest prior to your visit.
Let us know if you’re pregnant, on medications, or have allergies/sensitivities.
If you’re feeling unwell, please reschedule out of respect for others and your servicer.
Facials
- Do not book immediately after sun exposure or tanning — unless booking for sun relief facial.
- Pause the use of retinoids, exfoliants (AHA/BHA), vitamin C, and acne treatments at least 3 days prior.
- No waxing or shaving on the treatment area at least 24-48 hours before.
- Come with a clean face — no makeup, SPF, or oils if possible.
- Please notify your esthetician if you’ve had any other skin/medical spa treatments in the last 2 months.
- Bring a list of skincare products you currently use.
Dermaplaning facial
- Discontinue retinoids, exfoliants, and acne treatments at least 3–5 days prior.
- Avoid facial waxing for 7 days before the appointment.
- Come with a clean face — free of makeup, moisturizers, or SPF.
- No active breakouts or open wounds on the skin.
- Not recommended if you’ve had injectables or peels in the last 2 weeks.
- Arrive with clean lashes — no mascara, lash glue, or oily residue.
- Avoid using lash serums 48 hours before.
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free eyes and lashes.
- Avoid heavy moisturizers or serums around the eye area.
- Do not curl your lashes before your appointment.
- Remove contact lenses before the appointment (bring glasses if needed).
- Avoid caffeine — it can make eyelids flutter during application.
- Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, or harsh skincare near the brow area for 3–5 days.
- Do not tweeze, wax, thread, or shave your brows at home before your appointment.
- Arrive with clean brows, free of makeup, oils, or self-tanner.
- If you have any skin conditions, sunburn, or recent peels, let us know beforehand.
- Avoid caffeine — it can make skin more sensitive during waxing.
- Avoid retinol, glycolic acid, or strong exfoliants. 2-3 days prior.
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning, heavy exfoliation 48 hours before.
- Gently exfoliate the area 24 hours prior to help prevent ingrown hairs.
- Hair should be at least ¼ inch long (about a grain of rice) for best results.
- Don’t apply lotions, oils, or deodorant on the treatment area before your appointment.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol day-of — both can increase skin sensitivity.
- Let your esthetician know if you’re on any medications like Accutane, antibiotics, or topical acne creams.