Pre and post care hub
Taking proper at-home care both before and after your service can effect results dramatically. Find your service type to learn how to prep for your appointment and how to care for your hair / skin at home after your service.
Blondes
Pre-Appointment:
- Arrive to your appointment 10 minutes early with clean, dry, product-free hair
- Bring pictures of inspiration
- Wear clothing that does not have a hood or big collar. Do not wear dark colors. While we try to make sure we do not get any lightener on your clothing, it cannot be guaranteed due to moving around, etc. Wear something that you would not be upset if it got bleached
- Please note that using a root spray for grays or dry shampoo greatly affects product penetration.
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After Care:
- Avoid washing for 1-2 days after your appointment
- Use professional, sulfate-free product
- If using a purple shampoo, you won't want to use this every wash. Click our guide below about how to use purple shampoo
- Hydrate! Lightening the hair is all about removing pigment, which also removes moisture. Use a masque once per week!
- Always use a heat protectant and UV protectant
- Use a hard water shampoo and replace shower filter if you have hard water. This will preserve your tone.
- Be cautious with pool water. If you know you'll be in the pool, get your hair wet inside first, apply conditioner, do not rinse. Then braid the hair loosely or use a claw clip.
- Maintain your tone! Professional glosses are customized to neutralize unwanted tones and add the exact tone you're looking for. They also help treat your hair to normalize the pH and seal your cuticle down. This cannot be replaced by purple shampoo and shouldn't be avoided for blondes. Get a gloss every 6-8 weeks!
Bronde, brunette, and ginger
Pre-Appointment:​
- Arrive to your appointment 10 minutes early with clean, dry, product-free hair
- Bring pictures of inspiration
- Wear clothing that does not have a hood or big collar. Do not wear white or light colors. While we try to make sure we do not get any color on your clothing, it cannot be guaranteed due to moving around, etc. Wear something that you would not be upset if color got on it.
- Please note that using a root spray for grays or dry shampoo greatly affects color penetration.
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After Care:
- Avoid washing your hair or getting it wet for 48 hours if possible.
- Use sulfate-free color safe shampoo and conditioner
- Use a heat protectant and UV protectant. The sun can strip your color
- If you have hard water, use a hard water shampoo and shower filter
- Do not use shampoos such as head and shoulders or tea tree shampoos. These can strip your color. If you need a clarifying shampoo or scalp help, ask your stylist! We have options suitable for your color
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Hair cutting and styling
Pre-Appointment:
- For cuts and shampoo/styles, you do not need to wash your hair, but please don't come straight to us from the gym
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After-Care:
- You can wash your hair whenever you please, but all cuts come with a shampoo and style
- Book your next appointment for 4-8 weeks to keep your ends healthy and your shape in-tact
- Use the Redken Bandage Balm at home to prevent unnecessary split ends
Facial treatments
At Storybook Salon, we have master estheticians that provide advanced facial treatment services. It is imperative that you follow the pre-and-post-care instructions for these services. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the service and a late cancellation fee. Please see the attached consent form that includes pre-and-post-care information and text us with any questions at 434-941-2361
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Lashes, waxing, brows
Pre-Appointment:
- You can either come with no makeup or we can remove it
- Do not use brow and lash serums for 48 hours before the appointment
- Do not use skincare with active ingredients (retinol, vitamin C, etc.) in the brow area/ waxing area for 72 hours before the appointment
- Disclose any medications before waxing (See document below)
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After-Care:
- Avoid getting the area wet for 24 hours
- Keep your brows and lashes hydrated with our brow and lash oil. This will help the tint last longer.
- You can resume active ingredients and serums 48 hours after brow, lash, and waxing services
spray tans
Pre-Appointment:
- All exfoliation and hair removal should be done 24 hours before your appointment. If it is hair wash day, this must be done prior to your appointment, and you must dry it completely.
- Do not use lotion, deodorant, or perfume before your appointment
- Wear loose-fitting, dark clothing to your appointment
- Be sure to plan the day to stay completely dry. No sweating, swimming, or rinsing until the time that your service provider tells you
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After-Care:
- Your tan will last up to 7 days with proper after care.
- Rinse at the time your service provider tells you to. You will get a follow-up text immediately after your appointment with thorough guidance
- Do not shave or exfoliate after your tan. Do not use a loofa or sponge.
- Keep moisturized! Make sure you are using a good body moisturizer to keep the tan locked in
- While the tan is processing (before your first rinse), do not sit directly on any light-colored furniture. If the seats in your vehicle are light, place a towel or blanket over the seat before driving home from your appointment.
Formal styles and makeup
Pre-Appointment:
-Arrive to your appointment with clean, dry hair / face. Use only products that are completely approved by the stylist in advance.
- Blow dry your hair completely. Do not air dry
- Using a volumizing mousse when blowdrying is helpful for the style
-Three days before makeup sessions, a hydradermabrasion + dermaplaning combination is highly recommended. You can book these services online on our booking page!
- Disclose any medications and skin concerns with your makeup artist
- If wearing extensions, disclose with your stylist ahead of time, and be sure to have extensions maintenanced within a week of the style appointment
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Aftercare:
- Remove all pins, clips, ties, clip-in extensions, and volume-boosters after your event. Leaving these in overnight will cause discomfort and unnecessary berakage
- Remove your makeup after your event with an oil based cleanser and follow with your regular skincare. Please do not sleep in the makeup, this can cause breakouts, congestion, and irritation.
-Remove false lashes gently, by holding the eyelid taught at the corner with one hand and gently pulling the false lash off at an angle with the other hand. Your service provider can show you how to do this at the time of your appointment.
- Complete nightly hair care and skincare routine, including combing the hair fully and moisturizing your face
- In some cases, your hair will need to be washed after your event. We may use a lot of product that you do not want to sleep in. Your stylist will let you know whether you need to wash your hair that night or if you can simply comb it smooth and use an oil until the next day
