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A popular request during the pandemic. With a select team we are available to accommodate hair service requests by appointment. Services will be performed outside in a shaded area or open garage for proper ventilation. We supply all necessary product, supplies, sanitation requirements and heaters if necessary. For your safety and ours, service providers are never allowed to enter your home. Services requiring a shampoo rinse will be done by the client to themselves with the instruction of the stylist. If this is not comfortable, we suggest waiting until its a safer time to visit for services.

Kindly respect that scheduling a home visit without the knowledge of Artistex, is harmful to the sustainability of the business and the job security of its employment team. House calls made without proper preparation, liability and regulation can result in state licenses being revoked. Not utilizing proper policy could create an unknown and potentially unsafe work environment. Home visits scheduled through Artistex are fully insured.

Personal Mani/Pedi Kit - Give yourself an extra level of safety and use your own tools for every manicure & pedicure. Tools are packed into a cosmetic bag and can be kept in the car ready to go for every visit. Includes: Artistex cosmetic bag, cuticle nipper, cuticle pusher, nail trimmers, nail file, nail buffer, callus block. The item is available for curbside pickup or shipping.

Personal polish sets base coat, color polish and top coat starting at $21

Home Coloring Consultation. Purchase a consultation with one of our colorist to discuss your color needs and design a personalized formula. The Home Color Consultation is perfect if you are purchasing a custom home coloring kit for the first time or need a color formula update. Consultations will take place outside weather permitting or on a zoom video conference. 

1. Bring small pot water to a boil
2. Wash face (cleanser then scrub)
3. Pour the steaming water into a bowl (optional; add essential oils like Lavender or Jojoba oil for skin balancing)
4. Place a towel over your head and steam 10 to 15min 
5. If whiteheads are present and ready to be removed; using a q-tip or gauze gently push out sebum. If its deeper and a blackhead using a comedone extractor if available or leave it alone. Do not force the extraction.
6. Use natural witch hazel or toner to close pore and clean area (can be used all over face in general) *tip; a salicylic or benzoyl spot treatment best for blemishes
7. Use a serum hyaluronic. (all skin types) or vitamin c all skin types especially for acne spots and hyperpigmentation or argon oil /retinol for anti- aging skin 
8.  Last step Moisturize and relax your done  

Ashley tells how to properly file nails and steps to a home manicure. Remove old polish and shape nail with a file using these steps;

• File nail in one direction only. Avoid filing in a back and forth motion. 
• Hold file parallel to edge of the nail on sides and tip. Do not angle file, this can thin nail causing breakage. 
• soften or round the corners to create a squoval or oval shape.  

Wash hands of nail dust and dry. If applying lotion, avoid lotion on the nail. This may cause polish to peel. Apply to all nails a clear base coat, 1-2 coats colored polish, finish with a clear top coat. Air Dry. 

Interesting fact; nail polish takes 24 hours to properly dry.