Service Expectations, Prep, Contraindications, After Care & Potential Side Effects

Waxing, Massage, Facial, Airbrush, Hair, Nails and Make Up

Indigo Salon, Spa & Boutique’s trained certified/licensed technicians commit to providing you and exceptional experience that will exceed your expectations. Indigo’s team members are highly educated in their fields of expertise and will aid you in obtaining the maximum results from any service you have at our facility.  Indigo’s team is also committed to upholding a safe, clean and sanitary environment in all service areas. Below you will find a list of “all there is to know about each of our service departments, what to expect, how to prepare for your service(s), contraindications that will enable us to serve you, after care instruction on how to enhance and/or maintain your service at home, as well as any potential normal side affects that can occur from your service.

 

WAXING

Prep:
Hair must be at least 1/4 in long in order to be waxed. Don’t wear lotions or oils to your wax this makes the wax less likely to grab the hair for removal.

What to Expect:
Your wax will be provided by a licensed esthetician in a private room. You will be advised by your technician of any draping necessary and what to expect from your wax experience according to what area you are having waxed at this time.

Contraindications:
Use of prescriptions and other products:
Any retinol(s), accutane, or the use of any AHA or BHA, or steroids is a contraindication for wax services.

• Accutane (Acne medication) - Must be off this medication/treatment for a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.
• Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip)
• Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
• Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair
• Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
• Oral Antibiotics
• Topical Antibiotics
• Retinol
• Salicylic Acid
• Other skin exfoliants
• Blood Thinning Medications
• Prescription Steroids

Medical Contraindications:

• Currently on Menstrual Cycle {contraindicated for Brazilian Waxing only}
• High or low blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Recent Operations
• Severe Varicose Veins
• Infectious or Contagious Diseases
• Any known allergies
• Undiagnosed Lumps or Bumps
• Localized Swelling, Inflammation, Cuts, Bruises and Abrasions
• Scar Tissue (2 yr for major operation and 6 mn for small scars)
• Sunburn
• Heat Rash or any Other Rashes
• Hypersensitive Skin
• Alcohol Consumption

PRECAUTIONS & AFTER CARE CONSIDERATIONS

• Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed.
• Moles cannot be waxed.
• Self-Tanner, will leave waxed areas left without bronzer.
• You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have been tanning the same day.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing w/i 1yr.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past 2yr.
• No sun/tanning booths for 2 days following a waxing treatment. Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators. Wait 2-3 days to wax before/after tanning with accelerators.
• No hot baths for 24 hours following a body waxing treatment.
• No abrasives for 24 hours following a waxing treatment.
• No deodorants for 24 hours following an underarm waxing treatment

NAIL SERVICES

What to Expect:

A licensed cosmetologist or nail technician will provide your nail service(s), our pedicure services are done while relaxing in our semi private pedicure suite. You will be advised by your technician of what to expect from your manicure or pedicure experience according to what type of manicure or pedicure you’re having.

Contraindications:
For your safety, if you are experiencing any of the following, we will be unable to serve you per MI State Board of Cosmetology Regulations:

• Discoloration
• Lifting
• Thickening of the Nails
• Warts  
• Open Cuts and/or Wounds on Feet or Legs
• Infectious or Contagious Diseases
• Allergies to Topical Products Traditionally Used in Pedicure Services

PRECAUTIONS & AFTER CARE CONSIDERATIONS:

• Shaving of calluses is agains State Board Regulations
• Inform your technician if you have High Blood Pressure or Diabetes
• Recent Operations
• Severe Varicose Veins
• Use of self-tanners before a pedicure can result in removal of bronzer in those areas.
• Be sure to allow ample dry time for polish {with exception of Axxium and Shellac, gel polish applications} which both dry instantly upon application.

MASSAGE SERVICES

What to Expect:

Your massage service(s) will be provided by a certified/licensed Myomassologist {Professional Massage Therapist} all massage services are provided in our private spa treatment rooms {with the exception of our dual massage suite, which accommodates 2 clients together in same room with 2 therapists, available upon request for an additional fee}. Your therapist will evaluate your intake form and advise you of draping and what to expect based upon the type of massage and duration of your service during your private consultation.

Contraindications:

• First Trimester Prenatal Massage: Massage is not advised during first trimester of pregnancy. It is important that expecting mothers consult with their OB/GYN prior to any massage service in any trimester.
• High blood pressure: High blood pressure means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages and should consult their physician for approval prior to having a massage service.
• Cancer: Cancer can spread through the lymphatic system, and because massage increases lymphatic circulation, it could potentially cause complications. Simple, caring touch is recommended, however massage strokes that stimulate circulation are not. Cancer patients should consult their physician for approval prior to having a massage service.
• Blood Clots: Massage increases circulation and your therapist will work in the flow of the lymph system as well as towards the heart. Patients under the care of a physician for blood clots must consult with them for approval prior to having any massage services.
• Communicable Diseases: of any kind is a contraindication for massage service.
• General Illnesses: Can result in increased symptoms from massage. Massage increases circulation and releases toxins, until those toxins have been flushed through the lymph or urinary systems, increased symptoms may occur.
• Alcohol Consumption/Hung Over: Massage will stimulate the circulatory system and may enhance symptoms of alcohol, massage is not recommended.
• Open Wound/Recent Surgery: These areas cannot be touched or massaged.
• Pain Medication or Sedatives: These medications are a contraindication for massage. Pain medications and sedatives decrease the bodies’ ability to acknowledge discomfort. Also, sedatives and pain medications can be accelerated by increased circulation and can cause adverse side affects to these medications to occur.

PRECAUTIONS & AFTER CARE CONSIDERATIONS:

• Self-Tanners may be removed during a massage service.
• Clients with sensitive skin or who break out easily should advise their therapist of this during consult.
• Clients who bruise easily should advise their therapist.
• If you’re ticklish, for your comfort, advise your therapist.
• If there is any area(s) you wish to not have massaged, advise your therapist.
• If the pressure is too much or not enough, let your therapist know.
• If the temperature is uncomfortable, advise your therapist
• It is important that all massage clients double their normal daily water intake the day of a massage service to aid the body in flushing out the toxins released from the muscles during massage services. Detoxifying mineral baths are also recommended post massage. This will aid the client in not feeling groggy or sore the day after a massage, (especially important with deep tissue sessions)

SALON SERVICES

What to Expect:

Your salon service(s) will be provided in Indigo’s State of The Art Salon, with the nation’s most renown product lines, by award winning licensed cosmetologist’s who’ve also been through our extensive continuing education program provided by some of industries most elite educators.

Contraindications:

• Lice- we cannot provide any services to anyone with head lice due to the high contamination and high probability to spread through combs and brushes. No child or adult w/ lice will be permitted onto the salon floor.
• Clients with allergies to hair color or hair color components or professional salon products should advise their stylist immediately prior to service.
• Severely damaged hair (as assessed by our stylists) will either be declined or asked to sign a waiver prior to service. Indigo’s stylists are committed to exerting all efforts to maintain the integrity of your hair.
• Color Corrections- Requesting our stylists to correct at home color application or to fix another stylists work may require multiple processes over time before end result is achieved.
• Prices and expectations will be set upon consultation.