Frequently Asked Questions

A: Absolutely not. Whether you have a few errant whiskers or heavy stubble, freshly shaved skin is abnormally sensitive and can be quite painful when it comes into contact with spa chemicals like masks, peels, etc. However, if shaving is unavoidable, wait at least 24 hours before treatment.

A: Yes. Treatments like microdermabrasion remove the top layer of skin cells, while also cleaning out pores and even reducing scars in some cases, of which facial hair should not interfere with. In fact, much like the hair on your head, the health of the skin surrounding the hair follicle impacts the health of the hair.

In short, beard owners need not worry about which spa services are available to them and estheticians can breathe easy knowing that unless there is some sort of medical restriction, you are free to pamper away.

A: Yes. As stated above, taking care of the skin your beard grows from is where it all starts. Some potential beard owners will abandon their beardy dreams due to an ingrown hair or sudden acne breakout. As hair follicles become clogged with debris, as can occur with dirty, oily skin, these types of problems can occur, especially in new beard owners.

We also wrote a guide on basic beard maintenance as well if you wanted to check that out to help get you started. If your skin issues persist after 2-4 weeks, please consult your doctor.

A: Excessive sunlight, wind, water, and seasonal factors. If your beard feels scratchy and uncomfortable, it is very likely that the skin underneath it is, as well.

A regular beard maintenance routine that involves beard oil and brushing will help moisturize both the skin and each strand to help combat this.

A: For the uninitiated, the esthetician will typically ask you the questions, like if you have any current skincare concerns then ask follow-up questions in order to recommend the best approach. After that, they will likely walk you through the entire process, introducing each step and talking you through it.