SILVER MIRROR FACIAL BAR, DC
1301 19TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
This is your official guide to a facial at Silver Mirror Facial Bar.
From pre-arrival to post-facial care, in this guide, you’ll walk through every step of the Silver Mirror experience.
Keep reading to compare the differences between the Anti-Aging and Just For Men Facial and
learn how each facial will be tailored specifically for your skin type and concerns!
PRE-FACIAL PREPARATION
No prep necessary! Makeup on? No problem. Facial Hair? No biggie. Come as you are.
HOW TO GET THERE
Metro: Dupont Metro Station is the closest stop!
Ride-Share: Uber, Lyft, or even taking a scooter are your best bets to avoid the parking hassle
Car: Parking is $2.30 an hour on most streets in the area
ARRIVAL
If you’re a first-timer, you should head to the front desk to check-in. You’ll fill out your information on an easy-to-use tablet and answer a bunch of questions about your skin concerns and allergies. Returning clients can sign-in at the tablet near the front desk.
STEP 1: FIRST CLEANSE
The first step in the facial is an initial cleanse. It's purpose is to basically “take the day off” - remove any make-up and/or residue that built up during the day.
For the Just For Men Facial, an enzyme cleanser is used to simultaneously cleanse and exfoliate the face. Because of this, men usually skip Steps 2 and 4. A toner is then applied to prep the skin for exfoliations! Next, skip to Steps 3 and 5!
STEP 2: SECOND CLEANSE
For the Anti-Aging Facial, the purpose of the second cleanse is to deep-clean the skin using a moisturizing cleanser. The application of steam opens the pores, preparing the skin for deep absorption of the subsequent treatments. The cleanser is then cleaned off with a hot towel and a solution was applied to my nose area to chemically exfoliate the nose area in preparation for extractions!
STEP 3: SKIN ANALYSIS
After the initial cleanse, the esthetician will examine your face and determine your treatment needs. Although you might’ve had a preference for a particular facial before this stage, they will make recommendations and determine how to tailor your treatment, regardless of what facial type is chosen. Think of the facials as an skincare outline that can be tailored to each client’s skin goals and needs.
The facials that are featured in this article are the Anti-Aging Facial and Just For Men Facial:
Anti-Aging Facial (50-minutes)
Reveal your most youthful skin yet with this age-defying treatment. A light exfoliation renews the skin, followed by a full session of our muscle-stimulating technology to visibly lift the brow, cheek and jawline. The skin is treated with a super-dose of hyaluronic acid and a vitamin-enriched oxygen blast to hydrate, plump and condition. Finish with red LED therapy to boost elasticity, collagen production, and product absorption. A must for achieving smooth, supple, ageless skin.
Skin type: Mature -or- those seeking aging prevention/corrective care
Concerns: Elasticity, wrinkles, dullness, dehydration
Just For Men Facial (30-minutes)
A tailored facial for the fellas, this treatment kicks off with a deep pore cleansing and skin-smoothing microdermabrasion. Next, a neck-focused lactic mask tackles ingrown hairs and shaving irritation, and light extractions decongest the skin. Finally, high-frequency waves and a vitamin-enriched oxygen blast kills acne-causing bacteria while giving skin an intense boost of hydration and nutrition. You’ll head out feeling firmer, brighter and revitalized, basically, like a new man.
Skin type: All skin types
Concerns: Congestion, shaving irritation, dehydration, dryness
As you’ll see, the biggest difference between the 50-minute, Anti-Aging facial and the 30-minute, Just For Men facial is the time. The men’s facial is generally 30 minutes, and therefore, contains less treatments. However, both men and women could choose a 50-minute facial for some extra pampering, or choose a 30-minute facial if they’re on a time crunch.
**The treatments featured in the article are tailored to the client at the time of the facial. Facials may vary in treatment and sequence from what is shown. Although in this article, it’s implied that the Anti-Aging Facial is for women and the Just For Men Facial is for men for the purposes of differentiating the two facial types, Silver Mirror will not discriminate based on gender identity when choosing/tailoring the facial to the client.
STEP 4: professional exfoliation
A pumpkin enzyme mask is used to gently exfoliate the skin of dead cells and buildup. As noted in Step 1, this step is skipped in the Just For Men Facial due to the enzyme cleanser.
STEP 5: EXTRACTIONS
For both types of facials, the esthetician will use a combination of physical and chemical methods to clear out clogged pores of sebum buildup. After extractions, a toner with salicylic acid is used to soothe any inflammation or irritation from the extractions.
STEP 5: HIGH-FREQUENCY WAVE THERAPY
Next, a thin gauze is placed on on the face and a electro-static charge is applied, which creates an oxygen later that kills bacteria, promotes circulation, and reduces inflammation. The purpose of the gauze is to help the tool glide over the skin more smoothly and to make sure that the high frequency is being applied evenly across the skin.
STEP 6: PURELIFT
The all-star treatment of the Anti-Aging Facial is the PureLift. This patented technology uses muscle-stimulating technology to visibly lift the brow, cheek and jawline. The PureLift massager is used on one-side of the face at a time for about 5 minutes per side.
STEP 7: VITAMIN infusion
As an extra treatment in the Anti-Aging Facial, a vitamin-infused mask, containing pure Jojoba oil, rosehip and vitamin A, is then applied to prep the skin for the Oxygen Treatment.
STEP 8: OXYGEN THERAPY
Oxygen Therapy, infused with over 87 skin-healthy vitamins, deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin.
STEP 9: LED LIGHT THERAPY
Following the Oxygen Therapy, red, blue, and green LED light therapy is applied. Each color has a specific purpose:
Red LED therapy penetrates the deepest to boost elasticity, circulation, collagen production, and product absorption.
Blue LED therapy superficially treats the skin to prevent breakouts.
Green LED therapy soothes the skin and reduces inflammation.
POST-FACIAL PREP
The last step is finishing off with a Vitamin-C serum, SPF (very important!), and a hydrating cream. After your facial, your esthetician will go over recommended steps for post-facial care.
Silver Mirror Facials are perfect for those who are want quick and effective treatments to help meet their skin goals.
🎁 Facials make perfect gifts for your loved ones during the holiday season or any other special occasion. Book your facial and gift one while you’re at it! 🎁
On top of the amazing results-driven, attention to detail that clients have come to know and love them for, Silver Mirror is now offering Botox! Silver Mirror's Botox is not diluted, is professionally & privately administered, and costs less than the majority of Botox offerings on the market today.
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Photos Courtesy of Steph Choi of Average Socialite.