WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD
Things may look a little different here for a while. We have some new protocols in place for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and we ask that you please read carefully.
How we protect you
First things firs,t what are we at The Naked Truth doing to protect you and to keep us safe?
- We will be gloved and masked and geared to the nines to keep you safe, clean hands, the works.
- We won’t come to work if we are feeling even a little bit sick so don’t worry about us spreading anything your way, we would sooner shut down if need be to keep us all safe.
- We’ve spaced out the studio nicely to give you room so when you’re there you can spread your wings and still feel safe.
- We’ve taken the World Health Organization infection prevention course and truly understand the inner workings of the Coronavirus and how best to prevent its spread.
- We’ve made our products and pricing easier to see without touching so you can feel safe with your shopping experience.
- We’ve made hand sanitizer accessible for you.
- We’ve reduced our hours from 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only, so that we can all stay rested and healthy to better serve you.
- We’ve cleaned the studio top to bottom and will continue to do so regularly.
- We have reduced the number of appointments we will allow so that there are less people in the waiting room at the same time.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Now what will you need to do and know in order for your appointment to go smoothly and safely?
Most importantly… if you are feeling ill or feverish at anytime prior to your appointment, please phone the studio to reschedule at no charge. Under no circumstances will clients with fever or symptoms be allowed in the studio. We will be taking temperatures with a digital thermometer to ensure our safety as well as yours.
- Please arrive on time, not early, as we are trying to limit the amount of people in the studio at the same time.
- Please use the hand sanitizer provided when you arrive.
- If you aren’t greeted right away as we are limited on staff, please take a seat in one of the pink chairs by the window that have been spaced 2 m apart until someone retrieves you.
- Please do not bring guests with you to your appointment.
- If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please bring one with you. If you do not have one, we may be able to provide you with one at a charge as our supplies are very limited.
- Please no food or beverage in the studio.
- Please keep all your personal items on you.
- Please feel free to shop our retail but keep touching to a minimum and please ask the staff for assistance.
- Please try and pay using a credit card to avoid the transfer of cash.
THANK YOU
Thank you in advance for following our guidelines during this difficult time! It pains me tremendously to take away from the fun, comfortable ambiance we’ve built in this studio but for your safety and well being mean the most to us. Hopefully it won’t be long before we can restore the fun to the studio once more!
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It’s Paarty Time at The Naked Truth Beauty Studio! Why is it Happy Hour you may ask? Because what makes a bunch of women happier than Clothes, Shoes, Handbags and Accessories?
The Naked truth is hosting it’s very own CLOTHING SWAP party. The rules are simple, bring in five things and leave with five things, or bring in 1 and leave with 1, the number of things you bring in is up to you and your closet.
We want everyone to enjoy their “new- to -them” clothes so let’s make sure we bring things that have some good wear left in them, because this can be the most affordable shot at a new wardrobe you’ve ever seen.
Any clothes left behind at the end of the party will be donated to the Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store in Maple Ridge!
Okay okay okay it wouldn’t be much of a happy hour without the beverages so yes there will be wine and champagne and perhaps a snack or two as well. Theres a limit to the number of people we can have here so please rsvp asap through FB, Invite your friends, and start digging asap!
Stay tuned for awesome flash sales, new service releases, and studio news for the day of the event!
You are probably tired of losing the follicle feud, whether you have been shaving, waxing, or tweezing those annoying problem hairs. Laser hair removal is nowadays more prevalent than before and available at dermatologists, laser hair clinic, and day spas, you may be thinking about the equivalent of concrete booties for the hairy interlopers of your skin. However, you might be thinking if permanent hair removal is permanent.
Laser hair removal employs focused light energy to kill individual hair follicles beneath the surface of the skin. However, not all hair has the same growth cycle at any given point in time. It is essential to understand this distinction, as it implies that some hair will not be burnt by the laser and will continue to grow. To target individual hairs during their growth cycles, you will require a series of laser treatments. Despite this, some hair may eventually grow back.
Although permanent laser hair removal is a misleading term, you can expect a marked reduction in hair, after six to eight treatments. Touch-up treatments every six to 12 months can efficiently manage any regrowth.
Laser hair removal treatment feels like the pinch of a heated rubber band on your skin and typically costs $500 to $1,000. You may also smell the odor of burnt hair.
Your skin tone and type of hair and skin tone can affect hair removal as well. The laser hair removal process is most effective when the laser beam can focus on a difference in pigment, like dark hair coming out of the light skin. Because the pigment absorbs the concentrated light, laser hair removal is not so active on people with gray or blonde hair.
Ensure you have taken a couple of skin protection precautions before you show up for your hair removal appointment. Stay at arms distance from anything that could darken the color of your skin — such as sun exposure or tanning beds — and attract the laser beam to the pigment in your skin. You will also have to stop using any products that increase the sensitivity of your skin, such as vitamin C serums or retinol creams. You should not go for laser hair removal if you are consuming medications that increase your skin’s sensitivity to light.
Include some aftercare to your skin maintenance routine, if you plan to go for laser hair removal. Avoid saltwater swims and chlorinated pools for one week after your treatment. Also, do not expose your skin to sunlight, as your skin will be more sensitive after laser treatment.
Laser Hair Removal in Langley, BC
The Naked Truth Skin Care
111-12409 Harris Road
Pitt Meadows V3Y 2J5
(604) 757 – 7772
I have always shared my knowledge about various topical products, but today, I will discuss the most popular treatment — Botox.
What is Botox?
Most of us have heard of the Botox treatment and how the therapy, when done correctly, can make your skin smooth but your face expressionless.
Contrary to what most people believe, Botox is not a chemical that gets injected into the skin. Botox was the original brand of botulinum toxin used for this anti-wrinkle injection in the 90’s.
Botox is one of the most toxic poisons science has ever known. It is a mix of proteins produced by different types of bacteria, the primary of them being Clostridium botulinum. Botox, when injected into the skin, paralyzes the muscles it comes in contact with.
Different uses of Botox
Although botulinum toxin can be quite dangerous if accidentally taken, it has been revealed that injecting a small amount of it into specific muscles is safe.
In the late 1970’s, Botox was initially used to treat overactive eye muscles. Since then, it has been used to treat several disorders connected to dysfunctional muscles, including cerebral palsy, jaw grinding, spasms and chronic migraines. However, when a few ophthalmologists in the early 90s noticed that patients who used Botox to treat eyelid spasms displayed lesser frown lines (glabellas wrinkles) as a side effect, Botox became popular as a cosmetic treatment.
As a cosmetic treatment, Botox is a great option to soften folds, which are prominent when muscles contract, as well as dynamic wrinkles and wrinkles in motion. In most cases, getting a Botox treatment can help eliminate wrinkles. Common types of wrinkles that can be treated with Botox include:
- Forehead wrinkles
- Bunny lines
- Frown lines (the vertical line that appears between the eyebrows)
- Crow’s feet (lines appearing at the edge of the eyes)
Although Botox is not a good option for treating static wrinkles, those visible when you keep your face relaxed can help slow down the speed of the wrinkles in motion, turning into static wrinkles.
Apart from wrinkles treatment, Botox can be used for:
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Excessive sweating
- Lifting nose tip
- Turkey neck
- Jawline contouring
- Gummy Smiles
How Does Botox Work?
Although there are seven types of toxic botulinum, only two are used in cosmetic treatment: types A and B. Both the toxins used in cosmetic treatment similarly paralyze the muscles.
Muscles contract or clench up when triggered by nerve signals. A small gap NMJ (neuromuscular junction) separates the muscles and the nerves. When the nerve releases a chemical (acetylcholine) into the gaps, it sticks to the muscles, causing it to contract.
When Botox is injected, it prevents the nerve from releasing acetylcholine. Due to the absence of acetylcholine, nerves cannot connect with the muscles and get paralyzed.
How long do Botox results last?
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Side-Effects of Botox
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The procedure only involves inserting thin needles into the skin, which is not very painful. While anesthetic cream is usually used to numb the area, most patients require only ice packs and nothing at all.
Common side effects of Botox treatments include swelling, bruising or tenderness in areas that have been injected. However, most of them usually disappear within a few days and can be reduced by using ice packs back before and after injections.
However, significant side effects of the treatment, such as brow lowering, eyelid dropping or downturned lips, are usually caused when too much is injected or has spread in the wrong areas. However, these effects are typically minimized within a couple of weeks or in a maximum of 4-5 months when the Botox wears off.
In addition, medications or various medical conditions can also lead to severe side effects. It is always best to let your doctor know your medical history before you start with the treatment.
Botox Cost
There is no fixed price set for a Botox treatment. The cost is usually set according to the amount of Botox required to get the desired results.
Botox doses are measured in units. According to industry experts, a unit in Canada usually costs between $9 and $15 early this year. Depending on the area that requires the treatment, a patient needs between 25 and 75 units. Men opting for this cosmetic treatment require more units than women because they have stronger muscles.
To get a reliable price estimate, it is always best to consult the clinic where you decide to get the treatment done. After considering your facial muscles and the desired results, they will inform you about the cost.
Factors to consider when choosing a Botox Treatment
The success of the treatment primarily depends on how much is injected, where and how deep, and the types of techniques used during the treatment process. So, you should choose an experienced injector for your treatment.
Choose the right brands. Apart from opting for the original Botox, you can also choose Dysport, a botulinum toxin. Xeomin, though a pared-down version of botulinum toxin, also works well as the full version and is also safe.
Botulinum is a fragile toxin, so bubbles, foaming, and shaking can affect its potency. To get maximum results, check with the clinic whether they use fresh Botox.
Botox Pitt Meadows
The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772
https://thenakedtruthskincare.com/
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2. Cease other treatments during and before laser hair removal
Typically, you should not pluck, wax, bleach your hair, or use depilatory creams three to six weeks before the first treatment as well as during the rest of the treatment period. The laser procedure will not work on light colored hairs or if there are no hairs present (because you have waxed them).
3. Stay out of the sun
There is no point undergoing laser hair removal on sunburned skin. Ideally, you should not have any tan on your skin. This includes making your skin darker with suntan creams. Apply sunblock to exposed areas and keep the area to be treated away from sunlight a minimum of four weeks before the appointment. You should also be wary of exposing your skin to the sun after the laser treatment process.
4. It might not be pain-free
Although many salons advertise that their procedures are pain-free, different people react differently to laser hair removal. You might experience anything from intense pain to slight discomfort. The latter is often referred to as elastic band snapping of the skin. People with coarse hair and dark skin tone experience more pain.
5. Consider taking pain precautions
Take an oral anti-inflammatory pill such as Ibuprofen 30 minutes before the appointment if you have sensitive skin and are worried about the pain. You also have the option of applying anesthetic cream before your appointment. Consult your pharmacist about the best options in case you plan to apply a numbing cream. Do not forget to read the directions on the tube. Apply the cream so that its effect starts during your appointment.
6. Book your appointment around your period
The process of laser hair removal is more painful if you undergo the same around the time you are menstruating. Try your best to schedule your appointment around your period. However, you should consider pain management options seriously, if you cannot avoid going at that time of the month.
7. You must stick to your schedule
You have to go for repeat treatments every four to eight weeks, depending on the area being treated. It is vital that you do not extend your appointment as the schedule is based on the hair growth cycle. Contact your therapist for an alternate schedule if you somehow have to miss an appointment. However, try your best to ensure that you stick to the original schedule, as this plays a significant role in removing the hair successfully.
8. You will require more than one session
Placecol informed us that the majority of individuals require six to eight sessions to achieve the desired results. However, certain lucky individuals are better off as they do not need more than four sessions to complete the laser hair removal process. Here is some good news for you. You will observe hair reduction from the very first session.
9. It is extremely quick
The hair removal sessions are speedy. However, the time required for the treatment is dependant on your skin type and the size of the area from which you want the hair to be removed. The therapist will need to use the laser for only 40 seconds if you have fair skin and want to undergo the laser hair removal procedure to eliminate hair from your underarms. The best part is that you can return to work immediately after the process.
10. It does not work for everyone
Here is some good news as well as some bad news. The new state-of-the-art lasers used by hair salons are safe to use on all skin colors and skin types. Therefore, you have the option of undergoing the laser hair removal procedure if you have dark skin. However, this procedure will not work as well on red, grey, or blonde hair.
11. You will observe results soon, but your hair will not disappear
How does the laser hair removal process work? This method damages the hair follicle but does not do anything to the hair in that follicle. You will leave with the same amount of hair that you came in with after your initial appointment. However, the targeted hair present in the active growth cycle will stop growing and fall out.
12. It is worthwhile
A quick search on the internet will show you that individuals have had hair removed up to 95% and the remaining 5% are usually excellent.
Laser hair treatment is not always permanent, mainly if your body produces more hair follicles that have not been subjected to the laser. Maintenance treatment every few years should solve this issue. Say goodbye to hair plucking, shaving, and waxing.
Laser Hair Removal Maple Ridge
The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772
https://thenakedtruthskincare.com
Laser hair removal works by reacting with the melanin or color in the hair itself. For best results, the laser needs to reach the part of the hair follicle that is at the subcutaneous level. Shaving the hair removal area before the procedure will enhance the lasers ability to reach the melanin inside the hair follicle that lies under the skin. This will improve the results of the procedure.
There is another benefit to shaving the hair removal target area. If there is no hair at the skin surface level the laser will react with the follicle only. This prevents skin damage and minimizes the pain felt during the procedure.
When and How to Shave Before Laser Hair Removal
Shaving is the best method to use as it minimizes skin irritation The best time to shave is the day prior to your scheduled procedure. This will allow enough time for your skin to settle in the case of any irritation due to shaving yet not enough time for new hair growth.
Exfoliate your skin lightly before shaving. Use a hydrating shaving gel to shave as it will minimize razor burn while moisturizing the skin. The gel also acts as a lubricant between your skin and the razor blade, minimizing friction. Avoid using any type of soap product if possible. Hair conditioner is a terrific alternative if you do not have a shaving gel.
If you have sensitive skin there are a couple of tips that can minimize irritation. Do not shave with hot water. Use cool or lukewarm temperature water to shave. Hot water will soften the skin and make it easier to cut and irritate. Another way to minimize irritation is to use an electric razor to shave. The blade will make a blunt cut that lessens the risk of ingrown hairs during regrowth.
Do Not Wax, Use Hair Removal Creams, or Pull
First of all, all of these methods cause skin irritation, but there are other reasons not to use these methods. All of these methods remove the hair from the skin, at the follicle level. In order for hair laser removal to work, there must be some hair, that contains the melanin, remaining in the follicle for the laser to target.
If you are curious about laser hair removal, contact us today! We have specials every month and also feature a happy hour special that is often for this procedure. Ultimately, the costs incurred for laser hair removal will be far less than a lifetime of hair removal procedures and products.
The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772
