If you've not had the pleasure of experiencing a professional facial for yourself, you’ve been missing out! You'll wonder why you’ve never done this before because it's not only very relaxing, it also provides amazing results.

A professional esthetician can determine your skin's individual needs and create a personalized skin care procedure to help you keep your skin looking its absolute best!

We thought it might be a good idea to help you prepare and know what to expect at your first appointment, so today, we’ll talk about our top tips to help you get started.

On the day of your appointment, feel free to do your usual morning skincare routine, with the exception of exfoliation. Do not exfoliate for four days leading up to your appointment because this may cause your skin to be sensitive during your facial. Please do make sure to shave so that your esthetician can access your face in its entirety.

At your appointment, we’ll talk about your skincare routine and what you might be concerned about with your skin.This will help us to customize your treatment and recommend the best at home products for your skincare needs.

The condition of your skin will determine how often you should come in for a treatment If you have clogged pores or acne prone skin, you may have to come in every two or three weeks in the beginning so that we can help you to manage the breakouts and pores. Once we get your skin to its ideal condition, you can enter maintenance mode and come in every five or six weeks to maintain your new found healthy skin.

One of the best perks of professional facials is the relationship you build with your esthetician. They can help you learn about caring for your skin’s unique needs, which will help you ensure the health of your skin from home. It’s also great to be able to problem-solve your skin problems with a pro; a professional facial will be customized to your unique problem areas, both long and short term.

Are you ready to try out a Gentlemen’s Facial at Joseph & Friends Salon & Spa? If so, book an appointment at any of our locations online, or download our free mobile app from iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon to book at your convenience.