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5 Reasons Why A Consultation Is Essential For Brow And Lash Services

5 Reasons Why A Consultation Is Essential For Brow And Lash Services

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  • Like many beauty and cosmetic enthusiasts, you might want to jump straight into thrilling treatments to experience their results.
  • However, a reputable brows and lashes salon will likely require that you attend an initial consultation first.
  • Consultations at an eyebrow and eyelash studio inform the technician about the client’s needs, protect the client, and ensure they achieve their desired results.

Eyebrows and lashes are two of your most defining facial features. You can use them as fashion statements or accentuate them to better suit your facial structure. If you want to wow a crowd or stand out at a special event, consider working with a skilled technician to achieve a particular look. 

Any brow and lash salon worth your time and money will require a consultation before its technician performs the service. Jovem Medspa doubles as a salon for brows and lashes for numerous clients. We explain why consultations are essential and what to expect from yours below. 

What Happens at a Brows and Lashes Salon?

A brow and lash bar offers services to enhance your natural beauty. It primarily focuses on the eyebrows and eyelashes but may provide other cosmetic services. You might attend appointments to:

  • Lengthen your lashes.
  • Sculpt your eyebrows. 
  • Make your brows look fuller and thicker.
  • Remove unwanted facial hair.

These services seem simple enough, right? After all, you likely experimented with plucking your eyebrows or adding extensions to your lashes. 

The difference between DIY beauty hacks and professional cosmetic services lies in the details. Experienced technicians can make the effects last longer. They are also more precise than the average store-bought product or YouTube tutorial.

Additionally, they work with countless clients from various backgrounds with vastly different aesthetic goals. They must maintain a clean workspace and sanitized equipment while keeping their clients’ health and cosmetic needs in mind. If you enter a brow and lash spa that offers upfront services upon entry, run—don’t walk—out the door. 

What Are Consultations for?

Brow and lash consultations allow you to learn more about the service, what to expect, and your technician’s capabilities. Your technician should also determine whether you have any allergies or health conditions that could impact the service. These initial discovery meetings are a requirement to help you meet your beauty goals and look your best when you complete the service. 

Checking for Safety or Health Concerns

Your eyes and the areas surrounding them are compassionate and fragile. Your technician should carefully examine your eyes to ensure they look healthy. They should check for:

  • Inflammation
  • Discoloration
  • Skin reactions
  • Signs of infection

They should also ask whether you have any known allergies to ensure their products and tools won’t elicit a negative reaction. Once they confirm your healthy status, they can develop a pre and post-care plan tailored to your needs. 

Familiarizing You with the Service and Aftercare Needs

Like other intensive cosmetic services, lash and brow enhancements require some specific care to ensure a safe, smooth process. Your technician might recommend that you prepare by:

  • Not wearing makeup to the appointment. 
  • Staying away from waterproof makeup since it may leave residue behind.
  • Cleaning the area gently but thoroughly before your appointment. 

Aftercare might involve not touching or using harsh skincare ingredients on the area until it fully recovers. For example, skincare products with retinol can agitate a freshly serviced eyebrow. You should also avoid strenuous activity, as sweat can drip into your eyes and aggravate the area.

Exploring Your Aesthetic Desires

You should walk out of your brows and lashes salon feeling confident about the service you received. The changes should reflect your goals. Communicate what you want with your technician during your consultation.

You can prepare for your consultation by:

  • Creating Pinterest boards featuring looks you like.
  • Listing features you dislike or want to change.
  • Listing traits you want to elevate.
  • Writing down specific questions you have about the service. 

Your technician will carefully consider your examples and concerns to develop an artistic approach that meets your standards. 

Matching You with a Skilled Technician

Finally, not all technicians can handle every client’s desire — and that’s okay! Some styles take years to execute, while others are simple and easy to manage. 

A fully-staffed eyebrow and eyelash lounge has a technician for every need. If the technician who first consults with you isn’t confident they can satisfy you, they will readily match you with someone who can. The salon’s ultimate goal is your complete satisfaction. You should walk away happy with the results. 

What to Consider Before Your Consultation

If you’ve never sought lash or eyebrow enhancements, you might wonder how to prepare for your first consultation. You might know precisely what you want or have yet to decide beyond desiring a different appearance. You’ll find a few preparation tips below to help you get the most out of your consultation appointment and subsequent service booking. 

  • Learn about the shape of your eye. Lash and brow services are like haircuts: not every look will complement your features. Learn the terminology for eye shape to better research different styles. 
  • Look for photographs featuring people who look similar to you. Megan Fox’s seamless smoky eye and Beyonce’s low-key, girl-next-door vibes might not work as your signature look. Seek models with facial structures and eye shapes that resemble yours for the best match. 
  • Explore the salon’s online reviews and testimonials. When you find a potential salon, explore its online reputation. You don’t want to end up in the chair of someone who frequently botches services. 
  • Research do’s and don’ts for service prep and aftercare. Learn more about what to expect and how to care for yourself to prevent complications.  

Book Your Brow and Lash Consultation at Jovem Medspa

Make Jovem Medspa your trusted brows and lashes salon. Call us at 210-900-3945 to book a consultation with a skilled, qualified technician. We’ll enhance your beauty and help you make a bold statement in your daily life through a new signature lash and brow look.

About The Author

Abha Gyani

Abha Gyani

Dr. Abha Gyani is the owner and Medical Director of Jovem MedSpa. Dr. Gyani received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City before moving to Chicago for medical school.

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