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What to Expect From a First Facial

If you are considering getting your first facial, then what are you waiting for? A facial is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable treats you can give yourself, and you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Your skin will look soft and smooth, and even younger and fresher than it has looked in a long time.

Where Should I Go For a Facial?
You have two basic options when you are deciding where to go for your first facial. Many hair salons offer facials as a service. Cosmetologists learn how to do a basic facial when they are training in school. You will get a quality facial from a cosmetologist, but they are not experts in skin care. For that, you need an aesthetician. An aesthetician receives specialized, in-depth training about your skin and learns how to care for it. When you visit an aesthetician, she’ll give you a wonderful facial, but she can also help you with any skin conditions you might be dealing with. She will have access to skin care products you might not be able to find in the drugstore. Keep in mind that many salons, especially those that call themselves spas or boutiques, may have an aesthetician on staff. You can also find aestheticians in a skin spa or other business that is concentrated solely on skin care.

How Do I Choose?
So, how to choose between a cosmetologist and an aesthetician? Price may determine your choice. If your usual hair salon offers facials, it might be most convenient to get a facial there, before or after a brand-new haircut for a truly special pampering. Call around for information on prices. Expect to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $50. You may spend more, and you will probably find that an aesthetician's prices are higher than that. If you are dealing with skin problems, though, an aesthetician is well worth the additional cost. She will be a specialist in skin care, rather than a cosmetologist whose primary training and experience is with hair, not skin.

What Can I Expect When I Get a Facial?
Prepare to be pampered. When you first arrive for your facial, the aesthetician will begin by talking to you about your skin care routine and the type of skin you have, whether it's dry or oily or prone to breakouts or redness. She will also discuss your skin care routine. This conversation will allow her to choose the appropriate products for your skin. Tell her about your routine from start to finish, and be sure to tell her if any products or ingredients have irritated your skin in the past.