The Velour journal
Aftercare, honest comparisons and bridal planning from the people holding the brushes. New articles every other Thursday.
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Your first brow lamination: what to expect
The appointment takes about 45 minutes and the first day afterwards matters most. Here is how the visit runs and how to keep the shape for weeks.
By Dani Castillo
More articles

How often should you really book a facial?
Skin renews itself roughly every four to six weeks, which is why that rhythm works for most people. Here is when to go more or less often.
By Marisol Treviño

How to make a gel manicure last three full weeks
Seven small habits, from the right cuticle oil to how you open soda cans, that stretch your gel from ten days to twenty-one.
By Priya Raman

Gel-X, dip or classic gel: which one is right for you?
A friendly side-by-side of wear time, strength, removal and price so you can book the service that fits your hands and your calendar.
By Kiki Adeyemi

Your bridal nails timeline, from trial to ring shot
When to book your trial, how to match your bridal party and the day-before routine that keeps your ring photo perfect.
By Marisol Treviño

The pedicure hygiene checklist every Austin guest should know
What clean really looks like at a nail salon, the questions worth asking and the red flags that mean you should walk out.
By Priya Raman
Put the advice to work
Choose a treatment and a time online in about a minute. New guests get a skin or brow consult included with their first visit.
