iCandy Beauty

Spray Tanning

1. Can i tan through a spray tan?

   Yes you can as tanning solution contains no spf.
   

2. Is it safe in pregnancy?

   Yes it is although i recommend not during the first trimester as hormonal changes in the skin at this stage can cause the solution to look patchy!
   

3. Is it safe whilst breastfeeding?

   Yes completley! Although i do recommend wearing a bra while tanning or sticking on some breast pads to cover nipple area as wouldnt want baby coming off with a tanned chin!
   

4. Is spray tanning safe?

   Yes! DHA has been approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Canadian Health Ministry and most of the EU member nations. It is considered nontoxic and noncarcinogenic. DHA based Sunless tanning has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, Canadian Dermatology Association, The American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association.

    

   
   

5. How long will it last?

   Your body constantly 'sloughs off' dead skin cells. This is why natural sun tans fade over a few days. Spray tanning only affects the outer skin layer, so again, as your skin cells are naturally shed, the spray tan will fade. Your tan should last 5-10 days, typically 7 days, but longer if you look after your skin by moisturising every day. However, we cannot offer a guarantee as everyone is different.

6. What should I wear for my spray tan?

   You can wear as much or as little as you like. For men we would suggest dark swim trunks or boxer shorts. For women, a dark bikini or dark bra and knickers/g-string. However, you are perfectly welcome to have your tan topless or nude and many people do.

7. Will I go orange or streaky with a spray tan?

   Absolutley not the solution i use gives a flawless deep natural looking brown tan. Application with hvlp gun produces such a fine mist streaks are virtually impossible!
   

Semi Permanent Eyelash Extensions

1. What are eyelash extensions?

   What are eyelash extensions?

   Not to be confused with the self-stick strip falsies of yesteryear or individual clusters of lashes knotted together that are a single-event accessory, these semi-permanent, synthetic extensions are glued one by one onto the natural lash (not the skin) by using a specially formulated glue that last 2-4 weeks.  Eyelash extensions are a new beauty service in Australia which originated in Korea.  Single synthetic eyelashes are applied to your own natural eyelash to achieve a beautiful full luscious and long set of lashes that are natural and you won't even know they are there. 

   
   

2. Should I be careful who applies the eyelash extensions and should they be trained?

   Absolutely, we cannot stress the importance of choosing an eyelash technician who has been taught by a qualified and experienced person.  There are many eyelash extension operators who are claiming to have been professionally trained but have been self taught via the internet and these operators are also using poor quality products bought on ebay.
   

3. Who wears eyelash extensions?

   You don't have to be a celebrity or model to wear eyelash extensions.  Normal everyday ladies  love eyelash extensions and can't bear to be without them. Many clients include nurses, beauty therapists, surgeons, dentists, lawyers, financial advisors, mums, detectives, dancers, business owners, nail technicians, forensic chemists, university students, hairdressers, police women and many more wonderful people.  

4. How are the extensions applied?

   A single natural eyelash is isolated and a synthetic lash is glued to the top of your own natural eyelash approximately 1mm from the eyelid so neither the glue or the lash has contact with the skin.    

5. How long does it take?

   Application and consultation will take 1-1 and a half hour/s
   

6. How long will they last?

   Approximately 2-4 weeks if you respect your new lashes and take care of them.  Remember this is a semi-permanent beauty procedure.  Do not be duped by those who promise “permanent” extensions or attachments that last for 2+ months. A real lash’s life cycle is around 25-28 days, and as yours grow and fall out, so will the synthetic ones that are attached. If your hair and nails grow quickly then that may indicate that your lashes also are growing, shedding and renewing themselves quickly so you may find that your lashes will not last as long as someone whose hair growth is slow.  Your life style and what work you do will also make a difference how long they last.  A ladies lashes working in the food industry where there is alot of heat, steam and oil may not last as well as a lady who works in an air conditioned office.  Eyelash extensions will not last for three months, this is false advertising by salons and inexperienced people.

    

   
   

7. Can i wear mascara?

   You won’t have to.  You can roll out of bed looking great and best of all it will make your lashes look like you’re wearing mascara 24/7 without the clumping, streaking and smudging look that you get with mascara. No more running and streaking mascara which is fantastic for brides on their special day. If desired you can wear a non-waterproof on the lower lashes but remember to use an eye makeup remover that contains no oil.

8. I had eyelash extensions applied a few days ago and a few lashes have fallen out - why?

   As explained above the lash has a growth cycle and unfortunately it is hard to determine which lash is ready to fall out naturally so it is unpredictable when applying the synthetic lashes.  Each day we can loose 3-5 natual lashes, but often they fall out unnoticed unless they fall into your eye, but when eyelash extensions are applied we are more aware of when they shed as we know the extensions are there plus they are longer, darker and thicker.  If you sleep on your stomach with your face squashed into the pillow or you favour sleeping on one side you may notice the lashes may not last as well as the other side.

9. What are in-fills and how often do i need them?

   n-fills are when the natural eyelash has fallen out (due to the eyelash cycle) and there has been an extension lash applied to it.  You will require in-fills every 2-4 weeks if you would like to achieve a constistantly full fresh set of lashes. At the i Candy I take the time to remove any eyelash extensions that have either grown out to far or are not sitting correctly.  Please not that we do not stack the lash extensions as other operators do. Please refer to Eyelash Pricing.   For in-fill bookings allow approximately 1 hour.

10. Waht should i do before my eyelash extension appointment?

    If you have fair eyelashes it is recommended to have them tinted before your eyelash extension appointment which we offer at i Candy Studio. Preferrably arrive with no makeup or at least no mascara and do not perm or curl your eyelashes before your eyelash extension appointment.  If you wear contact lenses please bring your contact lens case as your lenses will need to be removed.