How to Prepare for Your First Facial in Livingston, Texas

The week before

• Make a list of the skin products you use, especially retinoids, acids or prescription creams
• Note any allergies, recent sunburn, cold sores or skin conditions
• Hold off on starting new strong products on your face
• Avoid waxing or threading the face in the days before, unless your esthetician says it is fine
• If you are pregnant, say so when you book; some treatments are designed for expecting mothers

On the day

• Arrive a few minutes early so you are not rushed
• Come with a clean face if you can; makeup can be removed at the start
• Tell your esthetician what you want to feel or change, in your own words
• Speak up during the treatment if anything feels too warm, too firm or uncomfortable

Afterwards

• Use sunscreen, and follow the aftercare your esthetician gives you.
• Skip heavy makeup and the gym for the rest of the day if you were advised to.
• Write down how your skin felt over the next few days; it helps plan the next visit.

Choosing your first treatment

If you are not sure what to book, a consultation is a low-pressure start. At Selah, Christi Esteves, licensed Texas esthetician (licence #1939424), offers a free 15-minute skin-care consultation, and every facial on the facials menu shows its price and length before you book.

Good to know at Selah

• New clients pay a deposit on some longer facials; the amount is shown before you confirm.
• Cancellations need 24 hours' notice. Less than that, or a no-show, carries a fee of 50% of the scheduled total.
• More than 15 minutes late means the appointment has to be rescheduled.