makeup post Archives - Soothe https://www.soothe.com/articles/tag/makeup-post/ Soothe: On-Demand Massage & Personal Care Services Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:01:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.soothe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-cropped-soothe-logo-hands-blue-32x32.png makeup post Archives - Soothe https://www.soothe.com/articles/tag/makeup-post/ 32 32 How to Prepare for Your Soothe Appointment https://www.soothe.com/articles/preparing-for-your-appointment/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:23:00 +0000 https://www.soothe.com/?p=79046 A licensed professional comes directly to you when you book with Soothe. Select your appointment type below for a quick guide on how to prepare for for your appointment.  Massage Facial Nails Hair Makeup Lashes Massage Appointments Whether you’re targeting tense muscles with a Deep Tissue Massage or relaxing peacefully with a Swedish Massage, your […]

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A licensed professional comes directly to you when you book with Soothe. Select your appointment type below for a quick guide on how to prepare for for your appointment. 

Massage Appointments

Whether you’re targeting tense muscles with a Deep Tissue Massage or relaxing peacefully with a Swedish Massage, your therapist is equipped to provide a massage that fits your needs.

Plan to shower or bathe before your massage therapist arrives. Clear a 5ft x 12ft space for your therapist’s massage table (or a 10ft x 12ft space for a couples massage), preferably near a sink. Before you begin, make sure your therapist is aware of any injuries, allergies, and preferences you have.

After your therapist sets up, they will leave the room so you can dress down to your comfort level, under a sheet. For this reason, you may want to wear clothing that is easy to remove and put back on.

During your massage, feel free to communicate about what pressure you’d like and problem areas you’d like to avoid or target- remember, your appointment is always in your hands.

Love your Provider? Be sure to add them to your Favorites in your Soothe app and leave a tip and rating to spread those good vibes.

Facial appointments

Facials are a great way to moisturize, cleanse pores, and get a glowy, youthful appearance. Depending on your skin type and needs, you can choose between a Hydrate, Acne, Age-defy, Anti-stress, or Men’s facial. After a licensed professional accepts your appointment, use the Soothe app to chat about your skin and what you hope to achieve.

Before your appointment, you should wash your face and skip the makeup. Avoid facial waxing and laser treatments within 1 and 2 weeks of your appointment, respectively. Exfoliation within 48 hours of your appointment should also be avoided, along with recent botox or fillers. If you’re on Accutane, please consult a doctor before booking.

Your Provider will bring all the products needed for your facial appointment. Feel free to ask questions and get their recommendation for ongoing treatment to best achieve the results you want. If you’d like to continue a regularly scheduled regimen with your Provider, be sure to add them to your Favorites in the Soothe app for future bookings. And don’t forget to leave a tip and rating to show your appreciation.

Nail appointments

Mani-pedis are perfect for those who like to dazzle with color, nourish their nails, or just want some soothing me-time. If you have gel polish on your nails, make sure to add a gel soak-off to your appointment so your Provider is prepared to remove your old polish before a new coat is applied. After your appointment is confirmed, chat with your Provider through the Soothe app to let them know what color, shape, or design you’d prefer.

Your Provider will bring everything, including nail polish colors, top coats, bottom coats, cuticle oil, cuticle nipper, cuticle softener, nail file, clippers, pedicure and hand bowls, nail polish remover, buffer, cotton pads, lotion, scrub, and cleaning supplies.

Prior to your appointment, make sure there’s enough space to sit in a comfortable position for both you and your Provider. If you’re receiving a pedicure,  we recommend non-carpeted spaces, or you may want to place a towel under your feet to soak up any excess water from the pedicure bowl.

If you’re receiving a Classic Nail treatment, remember that you can’t dry right away, so relax for 15-20 minutes. Results can last up to 2 weeks. After a Gel treatment, there’s no time required to dry. You can get going right away, including wearing socks and shoes. Results can last up to 3 weeks.

Keep your nails dazzling all year round by scheduling ahead in the Soothe app. Add your Provider to your Favorites to book with them again in the future, and don’t forget to leave a tip for your tips.

Hair appointments

Haircare and hairstyling are fundamental to looking and feeling great. Select from four different hair services: Haircut, Blowout, Updo, and Braids. If you have facial hair, you can also add on a special grooming service when you book your appointment.

Don’t worry about equipment. For all hair treatments, your Provider will bring professional haircare and styling products, including a cape, blow-dryer, handheld mirror, hairbrushes, sanitation and cleaning supplies, and even hot tools like a straightener and a curling iron.

Before any appointment, make sure your hair is clean and you’ve cleared a space near an outlet. Remember- communication is key! Use the Soothe app to chat with your stylist and  share any allergies to ingredients or products, and let them know what look you’d like to achieve.

If you love your look and want to book the same stylist in the future, head to the Soothe app and add them to your Favorites. Show some love by leaving a tip and a kind rating.

Makeup appointments

When you book a treatment with a licensed Provider, you get a professional cosmetologist who’s there to make you look and feel beautiful for any event or special occasion.

Best of all, your Provider will bring all the supplies: foundation, concealer, primer, lip colors, eye shadow, setting powder, mascara, spoolies, blush, bronzer, setting spray, brow pencil, tissue, mirror, and even an airbrush machine for airbrush services.

Before your appointment, wash your face and apply your skincare routine before your Provider arrives. Chat with your Provider through the Soothe app to discuss skin tone and preferred colors.

Love your look? Be sure to leave a tip for your Provider and rate your experience. Add them to your Favorites to easily rebook for your next glamworthy celebration.

Lash appointments

Whether you’re going for a natural, sultry, or dramatic look, nothing makes a statement quite like a good lash game. Booking a treatment with a licensed professional can help you accentuate your look with gorgeous eyelash extensions.

To ensure a relaxing experience, refrain from consuming caffeine at least 2-3 hours before your appointment. To prepare, wash your face and skip the makeup. Remove your contacts and get into comfortable clothes. Go to the Soothe app to chat with your Provider about what kind of look you’d like to achieve and what to expect.

During your appointment, avoid talking and feel free to take a nap. We recommend listening to music or tuning in to your favorite podcast while your Provider goes to work.

After your appointment, remember to avoid getting your lashes wet for at least 24 hours. Brush them twice a day with a clean mascara wand and wash in oil-free soap, preferably foam soap. Ask your Provider for recommendations! To make them last, avoid picking or pulling and don’t apply mascara.

Want to keep your eyelashes flawless year round? Add your Provider to your Favorites in the Soothe app for easily rebook with them in the future.

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The Glowing Benefits of Staying Hydrated https://www.soothe.com/articles/the-glowing-benefits-of-staying-hydrated/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:48:19 +0000 https://www.soothe.com/?p=77326 We know that water makes up about 60% of the human body, but do you know what water actually does for your body? When you sip on water, you get a host of amazing health benefits. Read on to get a crash course in all things hydration.  Health benefits of drinking water Drinking water is […]

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We know that water makes up about 60% of the human body, but do you know what water actually does for your body? When you sip on water, you get a host of amazing health benefits. Read on to get a crash course in all things hydration. 

Health benefits of drinking water

Drinking water is extremely important to your health. Hydration goes well beyond just quenching your thirst. As part of your daily wellness routine, keeping up with your water intake also: 

  • Maintains your body temperature
  • Detoxifies by eliminating waste throughout your body
  • Helps your heart pump blood
  • Aids in digestion and absorption
  • Transports nutrients throughout the body
  • Keeps skin glowy and healthy

Electrolytes. What are they, anyway? 

Electrolytes are essential minerals the body uses for basic functions. The most widely known electrolytes are sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium. They’re important for motor, digestive, and neurological functions, so optimal hydration keeps all these minerals in balance. 

You lose a lot of electrolytes through sweat. During exercise or on hot days, you’ll need to do more than drink plain water to stay healthy. So, how can you replenish electrolytes? You get most of your daily electrolytes through food, so eating whole foods is a great place to start. If you’re sweating a lot, you may want to sip coconut water, 100% fruit juice, or a sports drink. But beware of some sports drinks. Many marketed electrolyte drinks are high in sugar and contain dyes and other chemicals that aren’t great in high doses.

Beyond H2O: surprising ways to stay hydrated 

  • Use a humidifier. Did you know your skin contains 64% water? Adding more water to your environment can actually help you keep hydrated. A humidifier is a great way to accomplish this, especially in dry desert and winter weather. 
  • Eat foods high in water content. Snacking on lettuce, watermelon, celery, cucumber, strawberries, and tomatoes can help you get extra hydration. 
  • Take care of your skin. Speaking of parched, you can also lose a lot of moisture through your skin. Applying lotions to your body helps protect your skin barrier to retain more moisture. Similarly, getting regular hydrating facials is a great way to get that fresh, supple, and glowy look.

Hydration FAQs

How much water do you need a day?

The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking 3.7 liters (124 ounces) for men and 2.7 liters (92 ounces) for women. However, everyone is different! Your body size, activity levels, and overall health also affect how much water you need.

When is the best time to drink water? 

Ideally, you should be sipping on water throughout the day. But there are a few times where you should pay extra attention to your hydration. Drinking a glass of water right when you wake up is a great way to start the day off right. You should also drink water after a massage and exercise or stretch to help keep soreness at bay. Having water with meals can aid in digestion as well. The weather matters, too. If it’s hot or you’re spending more time outside, you’ll need to increase your water intake.

Can you drink too much water?

Yes. It’s rare, but overhydration is possible! Drinking too much water overloads your kidneys and dilutes the sodium content in your blood. The resulting condition, called hyponatremia, can be life-threatening. This condition is rare in healthy adults, however. 

How to tell if you’re dehydrated

There are a lot of tips for drinking enough water out there. But do you know how to tell if you’re dehydrated? Surprisingly, it’s more than just being thirsty. Becoming dehydrated can happen very quickly and is a very serious condition. So, paying attention to your body and knowing the signs of dehydration is important. 

  • Feeling over-tired or fatigued
  • Headaches
  • Dark urine
  • Dry mouth
  • Flushed skin
  • Fast breathing and increased pulse
  • Dizziness

If you do find yourself dehydrated, it’s important to get some water or fluid quickly. To prevent dehydration, always have water nearby. This may require some planning ahead, especially for long trips.

Have trouble getting enough water? Try these tips.

Some people just can’t seem to meet their water intake needs. If you do not like sipping a glass of water, try these hydration tips to get more water.

  • Sip through a (reusable) straw
  • Infuse your water with lemon, strawberries, or cucumbers
  • Change up your temperature by adding ice or sipping on hot herbal tea
  • Get a cool water bottle to make hydration more fashionable 
  • Use a smartphone app to track your water intake 
  • Replace at least one beverage a day with water 
  • Reward yourself for hitting your hydration goals 

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How to Create the Perfect Home Spa Day https://www.soothe.com/articles/home-spa-day/ Fri, 27 May 2022 00:39:26 +0000 https://www.soothe.com/?p=78484 Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? In serious need of some quality “you” time? A home spa day may be exactly what you need to relax and unwind. Taking time to pamper yourself at home is an easy way to get a spa experience for a fraction of the price. Whether it’s a DIY mani/pedi day with friends […]

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Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? In serious need of some quality “you” time? A home spa day may be exactly what you need to relax and unwind.

Taking time to pamper yourself at home is an easy way to get a spa experience for a fraction of the price. Whether it’s a DIY mani/pedi day with friends or a professional at-home massage, you can choose exactly how you want to treat yourself. Plus, it means you don’t have to leave your house, fight traffic, or deal with parking!

Since the goal of this is to be as relaxed as possible, we put together a complete guide on how to have the best spa day at home. Follow this checklist, and you’ll be on your way to bliss in no time.

7 Steps to Create the Perfect Home Spa Day

1. Create a plan

If you want to have the most relaxing home spa day possible, you’ll need to do a bit of groundwork first. This will allow you to dive into your spa experience without having to make any decisions at the moment or being caught without the right tools.

First, pick your time frame. Is this going to be an all-day venture or just a few hours? When are you going to start, and when will you be ready to enter the world again? Try to avoid scheduling your relaxing day at the same time the loud garbage truck comes barreling down your street, or when you’re expecting a package. Otherwise, there really is no “best” time to have your spa day, other than the time when you’ll be able to fully unwind.

After you have your time frame, you can set your intention. What are your goals? What do you want to focus on? How do you want to feel at the end of it?

If you have all day, you’re only limited by your imagination. Go for the full beautifying experience, complete with a hair mask, manicure, jade rolling, and a mobile spa massage for a Swedish session and a facial. But if you only have a few hours, it’s best to focus on just one or two things so you don’t feel rushed.

2. Choose your location

If you plan on doing a manicure, you’ll need a comfortable place to set up and plenty of light. If you want to soak in some bath salts with a face mask on, well…a bath would be pretty handy.

Once you decide what you want to do, then you can choose where you want to do it. Consider dedicating a room or two for your makeshift spa. Try to choose a location that’s quiet and comfortable, in addition to providing all the resources you need.

3. Gather your tools

You’ve made your plan, and now it’s time to procure your supplies! Based on your intention, you’ll know what you’ll need to have on hand. Here are some items that can help you melt into full relaxation mode:

  • Foot massager
  • Mani/pedi tools
  • Face masks and eye patches
  • Body scrub
  • Bath salts
  • Dry brush
  • gua Sha or jade roller
  • Hair treatments
  • Comfy clothes

If you’re not into a DIY adventure, consider bringing in a professional. Soothe makes it easy to book a professional masseuse for an at-home spa massage or facial. This brings the best of both worlds together, by letting you experience a spa-quality massage within the comfort of your own home. And going this route doesn’t add any preparation details to your plate. With their mobile spa massage, Soothe brings all the equipment to you, and they can tailor the service to exactly what you need. Who knew an at-home spa massage was this easy, now anybody can have a spa day right in the comfort of their home, hotel, or a venue of their choice.

4. Set the scene

Transforming a room into a serene setting is easier than it may seem. Start by focusing on two senses: smell and sound. Set out some candles or an essential oil diffuser. Opt for calming, stress-reducing scents, like lavender, jasmine, peppermint, or ylang-ylang. If you haven’t used these scents before, it may be worth testing them out before your big day. Playing soft music is another way to create a calming atmosphere, especially if you know there will be noises in the area beyond your control. Luckily, there are tons of spa day playlists online that you can choose from. Cue one up, and the scene is set.

5. Get snacks and refreshments

Whether this is an all-day experience or just a few hours, you’ll want to have some refreshments on hand. Spas are known for their water for a reason!

Put together a pitcher of cold water so you can stay hydrated throughout your spa day. Consider refreshing additions like lemons, limes, cucumbers, rosemary, or basil. Herbal teas are a great option, as well, and can help to promote even more relaxation.

If you think you might get snacky, pick a few healthy bites to munch on during the day. Think small, simple, and healthy: a veggie salad, pre-made smoothies, cucumbers or carrots with hummus, small wraps or sandwiches, or cheese and crackers.

6. Eliminate potential distractions

Before your spa day, try to eliminate anything that will pull you out of a blissful state. Alert your family and friends about your plan, and politely ask them not to disturb you when you’re getting into your zen. If you have any two or four-legged friends in your care, you could also kindly ask your friends or family members to watch over them during your spa time.

7. Begin your spa day!

Now that you’ve done all the planning and prep, it’s time to enjoy your perfectly curated home spa day! Sit back, relax, and let yourself be transported into tranquility. Remember that this is all about you feeling your best. You deserve to be pampered.

There you have it, 7 easy-to-follow tips to have an at-home spa day.

Soothe makes it easier than ever to bring the spa experience to your home. You can book a massage in over 70+ different cities throughout the world, planning it weeks in advance or reserving a same-day session. Download the Soothe App to get started!

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