Frequently Asked Questions – General
We offer a complete range of options, including skin care and analysis, , massage therapy, manicures, make-up, waxing, and holistic options that encourage a lifestyle of health and wellness. Healing Hands Therapy services are available as à la carte items as well as part of packages and custom Pammper parties.
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Healing Hands Therapy provide all the services of a salon or day spa - from tables and candles to luxurious treatments – within the comfort of your home, office, hotel or other location of choice. Our mobility provides you with more convenience and a deeper sense of relaxation than travelling to a salon or day spa.
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Our packages have been carefully chosen to provide the ultimate experience.
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A Scarlett Women party is no ordinary party! Healing Hands Therapy Scarlett Women Pamper Parties are the perfect way to treat yourself and your friends to the luxuries of a salon or day spa in a fun atmosphere at your home, office or event. Like any other form of entertainment that you hire for a party, our spa parties include “treatment stations” where your guests can be pampered. All you do is invite your guests and contact us. We do the rest - from organising the event and setting the mood to providing all the services.
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Healing hands Therapy is perfect for rewarding employees and clients, creating memorable fundraising events, and refreshing trade show attendees. Healing Hands Therapy is also an excellent resource for all event planners and convention coordinators as they look for unique ways to attract and retain visitors. We are also greatly involved in fundraising for many of the local schools.
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As required by law, Healing Hands Therapy uses only top-quality, qualified and insured specialists - waxing therapists, massage therapists, nail technicians, and makeup artists - to perform all of our services. Additionally, we only work with those who have the highest levels of professionalism, courtesy, reliability and responsiveness.
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All treatments are performed on a massage table or suitable equipment. Our therapists arrive to set up. They take great care in insuring y our privacy. Your state of dress depends on your level of comfort. Please make sure that there is appropriate space for the therapist to set up their tables and create the right ambiance. To protect their safety, we ask that you keep all pets and young children in other rooms to avoid any contact with candles or other products that may be harmful. If you have any questions about preparation, please feel free to call or e-mail us.
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If you are pleased with the services you have received, it is customary to give a gratuity to your therapist.
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Healing Hands Therapy will travel up to a 15 mile radius of base location of Monkston , Milton keynes , but are happy to travel to locations further than this but will require a £30.00 minimum spend.
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Clients must be at least 16 years of age. In the case of a Pretty as a picture/teen party, we ask that at least one adult be present at all times and we may require additional supervision in certain instances.
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Our Therapist will refuse a treatment to anyone who has broken skin or lesions and that has not mentioned medical conditions at the time of booking. If you are pregnant, please state your condition prior to treatment.
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We recommend that you have a minimum of four guests to participate in our memorable party.
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Anyone is welcome to be present to witness our memorable spa experiences.
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Weekends book up quickly so we suggest making a reservation well in advance to ensure the time of your choice. We do accept last-minute bookings, so please check with us.
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At present we accept cash or cheques (must be accompanied by a cheque guarantee card) or Paypal.
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Shaving is a form of exfoliation so you should shave about 8 hours before the application. Shaving after will take off some of your tan, so shave before. After your application, be sure to use a new razor as old dull blades can mar your results.
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A reservation deposit of �40.00 at least 4 weeks prior to the party date will be required to hold appointment this is non-refundable.�� Payment of �Balance of Pamper Party bookingis needed�7 days prior to party date.
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The active ingredient is dihydroxyacetone (DHA) causes a chemical reaction with the amino acids on the outer most layer of the skin. This reaction causes the colour of the skin to change, producing a beautiful natural tan. DHA starts to react with the skin within 2 hours of the tan application and continues to do so for a total of 12 hours after which time you can wash.
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Depending on a person's activities and skin type, the tan lasts approximately 5-10 days. With follow up applications, a person can maintain the tan indefinitely.
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For the maximum result, before your session, shower and exfoliate the skin. Make sure your skin is free of perfumes, lotions, oils, deodorants, gels or any product on the skin that would create a barrier. Also, remove all jewelry (and don't put it back on until a few hours after your tan)!
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Attire for women is whatever you are comfortable with. Many things can be done to minimise tan lines. The key is your comfort level. Attire for men is boxers, swim trunks or shorts. Your tanning specialist will use the utmost discretion. Loose fitting clothing should be worn after a Mobile-Tan. DHA can react with wool, nylon, and silk. These fabrics should not be worn during or immediately following your tanning session
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To give the DHA enough time to fully set, it is recommended waiting a minimum of 7 hours after tanning. Showering sooner may diminish the intensity of the tan.
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The colour produced by a tan does not wash off; it simply fades as the upper layers of the epidermis wear away. You can try to speed the exfoliation process by gently scrubbing the skin with a washcloth or loofah sponge. DO NOT OVER SCRUB! It may take a week or more for the "tanned" skin to disappear.
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YES! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most effective products available are sunless or self-tanning products that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA has been used in cosmetic preparations for almost 30 years and was listed with the FDA in 1973. It is declared safe and suitable for use in cosmetics and drugs used to colour the skin. DHA is derived from glycerin (vegetable origin), which is a commonly used cosmetic and food ingredient. DHA is not absorbed into the body and poses no possibility of toxicity.
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Tanning mist has been used in over three million tanning sessions with no adverse reactions documented.
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While no one should purposely inhale or ingest the tan mist, it is known that DHA (the active tanning ingredient) is a non-hazardous compound and causes no adverse reaction in moderate quantities when applied topically or even ingested. DHA has been used as a diet supplement in sports nutrition and is non-carcinogenic. Testing has further shown that DHA is less toxic than aspirin, caffeine and even common table salt.
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Swimming in chlorinated water or salt water can fade the results, cause possible streaking and will diminish the length of your tan.
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No! Spray Tans do not provide any sunscreen protection, so you should apply sunscreen accordingly. Your skin will appear tanned, even though it's not. This is an artificial tan. There is no Sun Protection Factor (SPF) so your skin is still exposed and vulnerable to the sun. If you choose to expose your skin to UV rays either from the sun or a tanning bed, it is important to use a lotion with SPF to protect you from the sun's harmful rays.
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Airbrush tanning is an alternative form of tanning. People with sensitive skin or people who have a hard time tanning, be it natural or in tanning beds will find this form of tanning very comforting. One application with airbrush tanning will be equivalent to approximately 6 tanning bed sessions, there for making it cost effective. Airbrush tanning also spares the skin of excessive wear and tear and free from potential burns caused by the sun or tanning beds.
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