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2. Set up at home
I will bring my Vittorio approved equipment with me, that is required for your treatment. I will require a table and two chairs and may need access to a plug socket and running water.
3. Your treatment
Lay back and relax while I guide you through some therapeutic massages.
Complementary therapies
Complementary therapies are a range of treatments which can be used alongside conventional medical treatment. These evidence-based therapies can help reduce symptoms and side effects, improve sense of wellbeing, confidence, energy levels, quality of life and help you stay positive, feel more relaxed and in control.
Aromatherapy is the use of plant essential oils for therapeutic purposes. Each oil has its own specific properties, and can be used or applied in a variety of ways, including:
Body massage, in conjunction with oils blended in a carrier oil or cream (this is most preferred way). Essential oils have been used through steam inhalation, diluted in baths and compresses.
What to anticipate
Before commencing the aromatherapy treatment, the therapist will carry out a consultation, asking a variety of questions to choose the correct blend of essential oils, which are tailored to each individual needs.
Aromatherapy can be tailored to personal preferences, but typically be either a full body massage, neck, back and shoulders.
Benefits
When merged with massage, aromatherapy can be either deeply relaxing or uplifting, varying on the oils and massage techniques applied by the therapist.
Some use it to help them manage or cope with specific physical, mental or emotional problems, while others use it as means of relaxation, or to help maintain good health and a sense of general well-being.
Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the soles, tops, and sides of the feet correspond to different areas of the body. In this way, the feet can be seen as a ‘map’ of the body. By applying specialised massage techniques to specific reflex points – using the thumbs, fingers and knuckles – the aim of a reflexology treatment is to help restore balance to the body naturally and improve the client’s general well-being.
Reflexology involves working on the hands, ears and face, however it is the feet that are commonly treated.
What to anticipate
A consultation will take place, asking several questions about your health and lifestyle, to ensure reflexology is right for you.
For the treatment only the removal of shoes and socks are required. To ensure support when the treatment will be carried out on a massage couch, where support will be provided for the back, knees and feet. A gently cleanse of feet before applying a wax, to help provide a free-flowing treatment, and then start gently massaging and stretching your feet and ankles.
The areas treated and pressure applied will be adapted to suit your individual needs.
Treatment generally lasts for 45 minutes to an hour, though shorter reflexology sessions may be more appropriate in some instances.
Benefits
Reflexology can help to relieve anxiety and tension, encourage relaxation, improve mood and aid sleep, though some people use it to help them cope with more specific health challenges.
Swedish massage is a type of therapeutic massage that can be performed with different pressures i.e., light, medium and firm. But will be altered suit everyone. Swedish massage uses a wide range of massage techniques and strokes to promote a relaxation effect. Gentle massage techniques are performed during a Swedish massage to help warm up muscles, increase the blood circulation and release tension. More vigorous types of techniques are used to break down adhesions within soft tissues.
What to anticipate
Before treatment, a full consultation, asking various questions about health and lifestyle, to ensure treatment is right for you. Most full body massage treatments take approximately an hour, though a ‘back, neck and shoulder’ massage may take between 30 to 45 minutes.
Benefits
Massage is used by people for a variety of reasons. Some use it to simply relax and unwind, while others have regular massage to help them manage or cope with specific physical, mental, or emotional problems. When massage is performed on the skin it stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and calmness.
The parasympathetic nervous system controls emotions such as, stress and anxiety and returns them back to calmness. Specific types of therapeutic massage are also used to decrease tension in the muscles. Muscle tension can be the result of muscular trauma or underlying, ongoing emotional stress. A Swedish massage can relax muscles and reduce emotions of stress related to tension. Swedish massage also enhances blood circulation around the body allowing more oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to the muscles.
Treatments will take place on a massage coach, where towels carefully placed to ensure your modesty and keep you warm and comfortable throughout the treatment.
Indian head massage comes from Ayurveda, an ancient method involving natural therapies, which considers the mind, body and spirit.
An Indian head massage usually lasts for approximately 30-45 minutes, although the treatment can be shortened to 15 minutes.
What to anticipate
The treatment involves, the client fully clothed or upper body being wrapped in a sheet or towel.
You will be invited to take a seat and relax on a low backed chair. The use of oils is optional e.g., sesame or grape seed. If oil is used, a towel will be used to ensure your modesty.
Benefits
Indian head massage provides deep relaxation to areas of tension and pain, these include the head, shoulders, upper back, arms, neck, scalp and face. This treatment also provides emotional relief for individuals that feel stressed, restless, withdrawn, anxious and depressed.
The stones used are usually basalt stones. These are smooth, volcanic stones that retain heat well. They are heated in hot water in a stone heater. The stones are used as an extension of the therapist’s hands in massage strokes over your body. They may be used in long flowing strokes.
What to anticipate
A full consultation would take place to understand specific care needs. The treatment will be carried out on a massage couch. The treatment is traditional a full body massage, although this can be altered to specific areas of the body.
Benefits
The benefits of hot stone massage are enhancing the quality of sleep, pain, increasing range of motion, pain and stiffness in arthritic joints, increases blood circulation, provide comfort and enhance general welling.
The experience of a hot stone massage is a luxurious one of deep relaxation and lingering warmth. It is perfect for the cold, dark winter days. Ideally leave some time after your session to enjoy the after effects.
The treatment will start with lighter pressure to warm up your muscles and then works into deeper pressure.
Benefits
Deep tissue massage is a good is beneficial to reduce stress levels. Whether you are experiencing stress at home or at work, getting a massage is a great way to unplug and relax for an extended period of time.
Decrease the pain and tightness in the back, neck and shoulders.
Benefits
This treatment will improve the circulation of blood and the drainage of lymph from the upper and lower areas of the body. A great way to de-stress and enhance a sense of well being.
Massage is a good way to relax and improve circulation. The best position for a massage while you’re pregnant is lying on your side, rather than facedown.
Benefits
It is a wonderful relaxing experience and soothes away any stress and pain, that hip, leg or back muscles may be experiencing as the pregnancy progresses.
Hand and foot therapy can be carried out together or separately as part of a treatment. This therapy is a treat for both the hands and feet, involving massage and thermal treatment. This will provide an ultimate relaxing and uplifted experience.
Starting with cleansing both hands and feet. Thermal mitts will be applied to warm the limbs to offer decrease of pain and provide a sense of wellbeing.
Exfoliating scrub will be applied to the skin, which will increase blood circulation and removal of the dead skin cells. A mask will be applied to help nourish the skin. A light massage treatment will be given. The treatment will end with an application of lotion that will help keep the skin hydrated all day.
The overall benefits of this treatment will be to provide a general sense of wellbeing, Increase the blood flow, aid with tiredness, decrease pain and anxiousness. People will be left feeing relaxed and at peace.
File, Cuticle work, buff, gel application, removal of dead skin, scrub, soak, lotion, massage, heated boots/mitts and cuticle oil.
This for the clients that have their own nail polish not gel. I will file the nails, push back the cuticles, buff the nails and apply the clients own nail polish.
Removal of gel or polish, trimming the nails to the desired length, filing to shape the nails and apply cuticle oil.
Acrylic removal includes using an E-file to the remove the product, then using a file to shape the nails and apply cuticle oil.
Nails are shaped to the desired length, cuticles are prepped. Full set of Nails are applied, cut and shaped to the length that suits. Nail art is included in the price.
If that wasn’t enough a mask will be applied to you’re hands and will be warmed up by heated mitts, a massage will be carried out with lotion and cuticle oil to finish.
Ensuring the hair growth is half an inch thick, this is equivalent to the size of a grain of rice. This will provide less uncomfortable wax
If the hair is longer than this, I would recommend trimming the hair.
Don’t take a bath or shower immediately before the treatment, as soaking softens the hair and causes them to break more and cause the waxing treatment to be less
effective
Aftercare advice
It is recommended to get a wax every 4 to 6 weeks. Over time the hair follicle will have less and less of a grip on the hair to be pulled and the hairs will come out more easily.
It is important to note that everyone’s skin reacts differently to waxing treatments, but you can expect to have temporary redness and minor irritation for a day or two. Slight itchiness may be experienced as the hair grows out. Proper post-wax care will alleviate these symptoms quickly.
Try to avoid heavy exercise that will increase sweating for 24 – 48 hours after waxing
A Length Volume Lift effect, which lasts up to 6-8 weeks. This treatment provides natural looking lashes for long, short or stubborn natural lashes. This treatment is for the ladies who are sick of mascara, extensions and want a treatment that provides a longer result from a typical lash lift and tint.
This treatment will make the lashes and eyes appear more open and youthful as well as saving time in your routine. So, If a low maintenance and natural looking enhancement is what you require then the Nouveau Lashes LVL lash lift will deliver.
HOW DOES THE LVL LASH LIFT WORK?
Following on from your patch test and consultation, the lash artist will apply the appropriate shape shield to your eyelid and your lashes will be pressed against this using a bonding gel.
STEP 1: LIFT
With all the lashes neatly bonded, a lifting balm is then applied which allows the structure and shape of your lashes to change and be lifted at the root
STEP 2: VOLUMISE
Once this has been removed, a 2-in-1 volumising fix and tint is applied, sealing your lashes into their new shape and adding volume and definition.
STEP 3: BALANCE
A pH balancing serum is applied to the lashes, strengthening from within and coating from the outside to help protect, increase shine and prevent over-processing.
STEP 4: MOISTURISE
Finally, a moisturising serum is applied to nourish the lashes, help lock in tint colour and ease them off the shield, revealing beautifully healthy, lifted lashes. Enriched with a film former, it helps to instantly hold the new curl while your lashes are still settling into place.
Aftercare Advice:
To achieve the best results of the LVL treatment please follow the below steps for the first 24 hours:
Don’t get the lashes wet
No touching the lashes (e.g. rubbing the eyes , eyelash curlers or lying on them when sleeping)
Don’t put anything on the lashes such as mascara, eye cream and lash extensions
avoid heat or steam (e.g. saunas, sunbeds and strong sunlight)
Synthetic eyelashes (either single lashes or fans) that are applied to each natural lash, making them look longer and fuller. They generally last for weeks (rather than just for an occasion) and grow out with your natural lashes, unless you decide to continue treatment with regular infills.
How long so Semi-permanent eyelashes last?
Semi-permanent lash extensions can last for up to 8 weeks, with infills around 2-3 weeks after the initial appointment to help them last longer.
How do I clean semi-permanent eyelashes?
After you have avoided water for the first 24 hours and steam or heat for 48 hours, it’s important to keep your semi-permanent lashes clean by washing them regularly. This stops any dirt or debris settling between the lashes and keeps your whole eye area clean.
Follow these 3 steps to keep your lashes perfectly cleansed, hydrated and moisturised:
Step 1
Remove all your eye make-up. Use an oil-free formula to avoid it affecting the adhesive.
Step 2
Clean your eyes with an oil-free lash cleanser everyday.
Step 3
Run a clean mascara wand through the lashes to brush and fan them out to help them retain the perfect curl. With a new set of lashes, tailored just the way you like. It is over to you.
Why should I not pick at my lashes?
Yes, it’s tempting to pull them out by hand, but it’s important that you don’t! Pulling at each lash will prematurely remove the natural lash with it, which is especially detrimental if the lash is still in the ‘anagen’ phase. It could take up to 8 weeks for your regrowth, and repeated pulling could damage the hair follicle, adversely affecting future growth.
