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Safe and Sound

It seems everyone is on edge right now. Oh, I get it - the uncertainty of COVID-19 is putting everyone in panic mode. And while we may not be able to see into the future, I can assure you of at least one thing: The Makeup Curio uses best practices for safe and sanitary makeup and skin care services all year round.


In addition to the 600 hours of skill and best practice schooling that was required to complete my esthetics program, sanitation practices are required by New York State for any hair, makeup, waxing and esthetics service provider as part of the licensing requirements. This is one of the key differences between a professional and an amateur. Of course we here at The Makeup Curio are conscientious professionals, so here are some of our diligent sanitation best practices to ease your mind: 


  • Hand washing before and after each client. 

  • Wearing gloves for your entire facial treatment.

  • Fresh linens for each skincare client.

  • Scooping makeup out of containers for use on multiple people.

  • Using disposable applicators for all liquid or cream-based products (liquid products are more susceptible to bacteria than powders are).

  • All hair implements (e.g. combs and brushes) are disinfected in Barbicide between uses.

  • All metal implements are disinfected with alcohol and placed in sterilizer for at least 20 minutes between uses.


Your health and safety is top priority, always. We hope these practices, that have been in effect state-wide since 2018, will ease your mind about the safety of our services. Meanwhile, for our safety: if you have flu-like symptoms or have recently traveled on a plane or cruise, please wait at least 14 days to schedule an appointment. And make sure to take care of yourself - get rest, drink water, and eat your veggies (Note: this will do wonders for your skin as well)!


So it’s okay, you can live your life and book a facial, and we’ll get through this - together.

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