A client in 2018 told me my extractions were too rough and it stuck with me.

She said, 'It feels like you're fighting my skin, not working with it.' I realized I was using too much pressure, trying to get every single thing out in one pass. I switched to a gentler, rolling technique with my fingers and started using a warm steam towel for a full five minutes before I even start. It takes a bit longer now, but I get way less redness and better results. Anyone else have a piece of feedback that totally changed your approach?

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mason4171d ago

Oh wow, that's such a good point! I read somewhere that if you have to push that hard, the pore isn't ready to give it up yet. Makes total sense to just back off and try a different way.

mason20916h ago

Yeah, the part about the pore not being ready really hits home. My friend Sarah got a bad infection from forcing one on her chin that just wasn't coming out. She ended up with a red lump that needed a doctor's visit and antibiotics. It took weeks to heal and left a mark that lasted months. It was a hard lesson that sometimes you just have to leave it alone and let your skin do its thing.