Frequently Asked Questions

Hair

  • All haircut and styling services include a shampoo, conditioning, and blow-dry to ensure your hair looks and feels its best after your appointment.

  • Prices for color services, such as single color, highlights, and balayage, start at a base rate. Additional charges may apply for fashion colors or when transitioning from dark to light hair, as these processes may require multiple steps.

  • Yes, all chemical services, including color and texturizing treatments, come with a complimentary blow-dry to complete your look.

  • We offer several add-on treatments to improve hair health, including:

    • Deep Conditioning Treatment for increased hydration

    • Brazilian Blowout Split End Treatment to repair and seal split ends

    • Olaplex Hair Repair Strengthening Treatment to restore strength and shine

    These treatments can be added to your service for an additional fee.

  • Appointments can be booked online. Simply navigate to the "Book Online" section to schedule your desired service at a convenient time.

Classic Skincare

  • Each Classic Skincare facial at Harper's Valley Spa includes a thorough cleanse, steam, exfoliation, minor pore extractions, treatment masks, and a relaxing massage. These treatments are customized to address your individual skin needs.

  • Harper's Valley Spa offers a variety of facials under the Classic Skincare category, including:

    • Custom European Facial

    • Pore Purifying Facial

    • Deep Hydration Facial

    • Ageless Firming Facial

    • Clarifying Back Facial

    • Express Facials (European, Purifying, Hydration)

    Each facial is tailored to meet specific skin concerns, from deep cleansing to hydration and anti-aging.

  • Classic Facials are comprehensive treatments that include all standard steps and are designed for a full spa experience. Express Facials are shorter sessions focusing on immediate concerns, ideal for those with limited time.

  • Yes, Harper's Valley Spa offers peel add-ons to facials. Peels are available in different levels:

    • Level 1 or 2: $50

    • Level 3 or 4: $75

    These peels can enhance the effectiveness of your facial treatment.

  • Appointments can be booked online. Visit the "Book Online" section to schedule your desired service at a convenient time.

Advanced Skincare

  • We offer a range of advanced skincare treatments designed to address specific skin concerns. These include various chemical peels (Lactic, Glycolic, Salicylic, Clarifying Fruit, Peptide, TCA, Jessner), dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and targeted extraction treatments. Each service is tailored to individual needs to rejuvenate and enhance skin health.

  • The spa offers peels at different levels to suit various skin types and concerns:

    • Level 1 (Lactic Peel): Gentle and suitable for all skin types with no downtime.

    • Level 2 (Glycolic Peel): Targets dullness and fine lines; may cause light to medium flaking after 2–3 days.

    • Level 3 (Salicylic, Clarifying Fruit, Peptide Peels): Address acne, scarring, and pigmentation; expect medium to heavy flaking within 48 hours.

    • Level 4 (TCA, Jessner Peels): Deep treatments for hyperpigmentation and fine lines; peeling varies from medium flaking to sunburn-like peeling after 2–3 days.

    A consultation with an esthetician will help determine the most appropriate peel for your skin.

  • Downtime varies depending on the treatment:

    • Peels: Level 1 peels have no downtime. Levels 2–4 may result in flaking or peeling lasting from 2 to 7 days.

    • Dermaplaning and Microdermabrasion: Generally have no downtime, though some clients may experience mild sensitivity or redness.

    • Microneedling: May cause redness and sensitivity for a few days post-treatment.

    It's important to follow post-treatment care instructions provided by your esthetician to ensure optimal results.

  • Certain treatments are not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers, specifically the Glycolic, Peptide, and TCA peels. Additionally, individuals with specific skin conditions or sensitivities should consult with an esthetician to determine the suitability of advanced treatments.

  • Appointments can be booked online. Visit the "Book Online" section to schedule your desired service at a convenient time.

Lash & Brow

  • A lash lift is a treatment that curls and lifts your natural lashes using a keratin solution, enhancing their appearance without adding extensions. The results typically last 6-10 weeks, depending on your lash growth cycle. In contrast, lash extensions involve applying individual silk or nano-fiber lashes to your natural lashes, adding length and volume. Extensions require regular touch-ups every 1-4 weeks to maintain fullness as natural lashes shed.

  • For 24 hours following your lash or brow treatment, avoid direct contact with water, makeup, sweat, and steam to ensure optimal results. This precaution helps maintain the integrity of treatments like lash lifts, brow laminations, and tints.

  • Brow lamination is a gentle process that lifts, smooths, and sets brow hairs in place, creating a fuller, more defined look. The treatment includes shaping and typically lasts several weeks, depending on individual hair growth and aftercare.

  • Henna brows use a natural, plant-based dye that not only colors the brow hairs but also lightly stains the skin beneath, giving the illusion of a fuller brow. The skin stain can last up to 7 days, while the color on the brow hairs may last 4–6 weeks. Traditional brow tinting primarily dyes the brow hairs and typically lasts 3–4 weeks without staining the skin.

  • To maintain the fullness of your lash extensions, touch-ups are recommended every 1–4 weeks, depending on your natural lash shedding cycle. Pricing for touch-ups varies: $40 for 1 week, $50 for 2 weeks, $70 for 3 weeks, and $90 for 4 weeks. If more than 4 weeks have passed, a new full set may be necessary.

Waxing

  • For optimal results, we recommend allowing at least 3 weeks of unshaven or untrimmed hair growth before your waxing appointment. This ensures the hair is long enough for the wax to effectively adhere and remove it from the root, leading to smoother skin and longer-lasting results.

  • Yes, certain skin care products and medications can make your skin more sensitive to waxing. Clients using Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), or topical/oral acne medications may not be suitable for waxing treatments. It's important to inform your esthetician about any products or medications you're using to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

  • We offer a comprehensive range of waxing services, including:

    • Facial Waxing: Brow shaping, lip, chin, cheeks, nose, ears, and full face.

    • Body Waxing: Underarms, arms (half/full), legs (half/full), back, chest, buttocks, bikini, Cali (bikini line plus backside), and Brazilian (full hair removal in bikini, pelvic, and backside areas).

    Each service is performed using premium wax and gentle techniques to minimize discomfort and irritation.

  • To ensure the best results and minimize discomfort:

    • Hair Length: Allow at least 3 weeks of hair growth without shaving or trimming.

    • Skin Care: Avoid using Retinols, AHAs, or other exfoliating products on the area to be waxed for at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.

    • Sun Exposure: Refrain from sunbathing or using tanning beds for 24-48 hours before waxing to prevent skin sensitivity.

    • Pain Management: Consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever 30-60 minutes before your appointment if you're concerned about discomfort.

    Always consult with your esthetician if you have any questions or concerns before your service.

  • Appointments can be conveniently booked online. Visit the "Book Online" section to schedule your desired waxing service at a time that suits you.

Permanent Makeup

  • Topical anaesthetic numbing products are used before, and during the entire procedure.  Some clients may still experience mild discomfort.  Clients with an allergy or resistance to Lidocaine can opt for a patch test at the consultation.

  • That depends entirely on your desired look!  From natural and invisible, to bold and glam, all things are possible!

  • On your appointment date, your technician will consult with you on your desired outcome, measure and map the area to be tattooed, color matching to find appropriate ink shades, and apply an anesthetic numbing cream to minimize discomfort. The procedure will start when the numbing cream has taken effect. When the procedure is complete, a healing balm is applied, homecare is discussed, and your next appointment is scheduled.

    • Clean, moisturized skin is preferred for all services. 

    • Brow clients are welcome to arrive with their brows drawn/colored in, but should AVOID waxing/tweezing/threading for 72hrs prior to service

    • Eyeliner clients must have lash extensions removed prior to service. 

    • STOP all AHA, retinol, Retin A, acne treatments for at least 2 weeks before and after your appt

    • DO NOT take aspirin, vitamin e, niacin, fish oil or ibuprofen for at least 72hrs before your appt

    • AVOID alcohol, spicy foods, and caffeine for 48hrs before your appt

    • FILLERS & BOTOX are recommended to be performed 2 weeks AFTER your appt, due to the potential for those items to distort the natural appearance of the face, resulting in a possibly uneven tattoo

    • The healing period will take at least 14 days after the procedure

    • You will be given aftercare products and instructions

    • The tattoo color may deepen for the first few days after treatment, the area will then peel lightly, and as healing progresses the tattoo will lighten and soften during the healing process

    • ABSOLUTELY NO direct sunlight, prolonged wetness (swimming, sweating, steam rooms), OR makeup/soaps/lotions should come into contact during the healing process

    • NO picking, peeling, rubbing, scrubbing of the area-it MUST heal and shed naturally

  • In most cases an initial treatment, followed by a retouch treatment within 6-8 weeks.

  • Due to certain product ingredients used during the procedures, we DO NOT perform microblading or PMU on pregnant or breastfeeding women.

  • While most people CAN receive these services, clients on certain medications, or with blood pressure/heart problems, diabetes, and certain immune issues may not be ideal candidates for microblade/PMU.

    In some cases, a physicians release note may be required.

    This will all be addressed and discussed during consultation.

Massage Therapy

  • If it is your first massage ever, you should expect minimal soreness though no too much, followed by extensive relief. Each massage is tailored to the clients needs and is perfected while in session as the client is on the table; through pressure gauging and open communication, the clients soreness level should be very little, to nonexistent.

  • The basic, generic answer is every two weeks. However, life gets in the way and can make bi-weekly appointments hard to keep up with. It is far more important to listen to your body and gauge your therapy needs as you see fit. Through the many modalities that I offer, I try to keep my clients feeling great, as well as a stress and tension free as long as possible. Some clients feel the need to come bi-weekly, others feel relief for four-six weeks. Every BODY is different.

  • YES!!! First trimester pregnancy; Uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure); phlebitis or inflammation of the veins, any recent surgeries or open wounds; any and every communicable skin infection; advanced osteoporosis.

    IF YOU ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN FOR ANY REASON, IT IS ALWAYS NECESSARY TO GET THE DOCTORS APPROVAL 48 HOURS BEFORE ANY BODYWORK APPOINTMENTS, AND NOT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.

  • Results do vary client to client; however, relief has been known to be felt anywhere from: immediately as soon as climbing off my massage table, to a day or two late. BUT, when relief is felt the results are longer lasting than some might think. Again. every body is different, but there have been clients that feel relief up to 3-4 weeks post treatment.

    The belief of having regular massage routine reach far beyond just relaxation and time away from the real world, it helps with: Keeping circulation flowing, gut health regularity, joint mobilization and range of motion optimal, and most importantly; keeping stress level DOWN! The world is chaotic enough on its own, allow yourself the time to relax and decompress in a way that is therapeutic for your body, mind and soul