A fluffy facial? Yes. You know. The facial that feels really good, pulls out all those fancy moves, rubs, scrubs, gadgets, but just doesn’t cut it when coming to real care of your skin? Is it that facial salon you go to that professes to have the “Best Facial” or the move em in, move […]
Skin Care
What skincare products are used for facials at Afterglow?
At Afterglow in Providence RI, I use different brands of professional skincare products. This is a brief look at each of the lines that I carry. Glymed Plus-an industry leader, pharmaceutical grade, not cosmeceutical grade skin care products which undergo much more rigorous testing and are held to a higher standard of purity. A 4 step system – […]
What is the difference between an Express facial and other facials?
Here at Afterglow I offer quite a few different facials. One of the facials that I offer is an Express Facial. An Express or mini facial as some may call it, is different from say-my Custom Facial in that it doesn’t include steaming and extractions. The reason it’s called an Express facial is that it is […]
Are you looking for a facial in Providence, RI?
You are? Then I can tell you where you can go for the bestfacial in Providence! It’s Afterglow. So, where is Afterglow located? It is inside 1 Richmond Square, Providence, Rhode Island. Richmond Square and Afterglow is located on the beautiful East Side of Providence in a renovated historic brick mill building. In 1889 the building […]
Take care of your skin when you have a cold
I was out of my salon last week with a horrible cold and coughing that just wouldn’t stop. I felt awful and cancelled my appointments because I didn’t want to share this with my clients! When we have a cold our skin can look dull and lifeless, our noses red and sensitive from blowing our […]
Have you been buying your Facial and Skincare products from the women in the white lab coats at the department store?
You know, the ones that make you think they are Estheticians, and have in depth knowledge of clinical skincare? Well, guess what? They aren’t Estheticians. The only knowledge most of them have is what has been given to them from the company they work for to recommend to the consumer. They have a book, or […]
Are you really using your facial homecare products properly?
A client of mine told me just a couple of months ago that she is using the skincare products she bought from me very “sparingly” so that they last. I asked her “how sparingly”? Are you using them every day” “No” she replied. Then I really got scared to ask, but I had to. […]
It’s almost Summer..are you taking vacation from Facials and Skincare?
REALLY? Yes, you heard that right. Some clients do that. I will see them Fall, Winter, Spring and then…it’s Summertime. And then, they disappear, I might not see them on my books for 3-4 months. Why do I think this happens? 1) They don’t want me to see how much they’ve exposed themselves […]
Ever wondered why facials are priced the way they are?
Well, if you have, this is a great article to read. It’s been written by my friend, Jeffrie Ann Chambers, owner of Jeffrie Ann Chambers Skin Care in Austin, Texas. She has just about covered everything about this subject, so please read and enjoy! Please click the link below. http://www.jeffrieannchambers.com/2016/04/06/no-my-job-isn’t-fluffy-and-why-a-really-good-facial-costs-what-it-does Thanks to Jeffrie […]
What I want when choosing an Esthetician and a Facial
Even though I’m an Esthetician I still love facials! Do I take care of my own skin? Of course I do! I do some peels, extractions, occasional Microcurrent, Diamond Abrasion On myself and of course use great home are products. But I can’t do everything on myself and it’s still awesome to have a facial from […]