GENERAL

We are by appointment only. We generally cannot accommodate walk-in appointments, but, if we can, we will. An appointment is highly recommended!

The easiest and fastest way to book is online. Click the “book now” tab at the top of the website.

We prefer that you cancel your appointment through your appointment confirmation. However, due to our cancellation policy you are not able to cancel yourself less that 36 hours prior.

If you need to late cancel please call or text.

Yes!

• Appointment Confirmation- Upon booking

• Confirmation Request- 72 hours prior

• Appointment Reminder- 37 hours prior

For our late cancellation and no call/no show policy. We require 24-48 hours notice to cancel your appointment.

Please be mindful that “no shows” and “late cancellations” leave our team with empty appointment times that could have been opened up for other clients who are eager to book. It is a lose-lose situation.

To give you some peace of mind, your credit card number is encrypted and we do not have access to it. If you do not save your credit card to your profile while booking we can only “hold it” for no-show protection. If you save your credit card information to your profile we will only use it, with your permission, while checking out.

NAILS

Detailed cuticle work is what sets apart from other nail salons! We use a cuticle remover, push back, buff, nip and e-file. Your cuticles will never look better!

We guarantee our nail services for 10 days.

Manicure: A nail soak followed by trimming, shaping, buffing, and detailed cuticle work.

Kids Manicure: A nail soak followed by trimming, shaping, buffing, and a gentle cuticle pushback.

Pedicure: Trimming, shaping, buffing, gentle cuticle work while soaking in a sanitary, softening foot bath. Callus are treated with gel callus remover and pumiced. We include a lower leg and foot scrub that is removed with warm towels.

Kids Pedicure: A foot soak followed by trimming, shaping, buffing, and a gentle cuticle pushback.

*See below for more info on kids nail services *Add-ons available *Does not include gel polish removal *Express pedicures do not include a lower leg and foot scrub and warm towels

Gel nails are referred to as many, many things but “gel” generally means; gel polish, overlay, soft and hard gel. The overlay, soft and hard gel can be polished with regular or gel polish.

Our technicians never reuse disposable implements. In fact, we give them to you to take home!

Disposable tools are porous and cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected. Reusing them is negligent and dangerous. After each client all reusable, non porous implements are properly cleaned and disinfected. We are always compliant with VA state guidelines and laws that are upheld by the DPOR. *Disposables includes; nail files, buffers, pedicure slippers, (e-file/nail drill) sanding bands, toe rope/separators, orange sticks, etc. Reusable implements include; e-file bits, stainless steel tools, (some) nail files, etc.

Our goal is to use products purchased from US and Canadian based artisan suppliers who produce in small batches. Small batches have many benefits including: eco-friendly, better overall product quality, strong alliances with vendors, fewer allergic reactions, and more. Our Canadian based partners adhere to strict guidelines and laws regarding chemicals and contaminants in beauty products. We make efforts to avoid harsh chemicals and toxins in our products. But don't worry, we have OPI.

Kids services are for kids under 13.

We are not crazy about giving children under 6 nail services. We are willing to make exceptions for attentive and helpful parents with cool kids that can chill.

Kids Manicure- A nail soak followed by trimming, shaping, buffing, and a gentle cuticle pushback. We wrap it up with a light pressure and and lower arm massage. 

Kids Pedicure: A foot soak followed by trimming, shaping, buffing, and a gentle cuticle pushback.

Stone Fox strives to be an acrylic free nail salon and do not offer acrylic nails. Here is why: 

• The smell

• The fumes and airborne particles are harmful and are a common cause of asthma amongst nail technicians 

• Most likely to cause damage, allergic reaction, skin irritation, and worn-down nail syndrome

• Least natural looking

We find gel products superior, below is why:

• They are more flexible and less brittle

• Less damaging to the natural nails

• Look more natural

• Less likely to yellow

• Easier to remove 

We cannot not remove ingrown toenails, this is beyond our scope of practice

A gel overlay is applied over the entire natural nail to help strengthen and protect it. An overlay can be filled in. Filling an overlay is better for your natural nail then continuously soaking off/removing gel polish or dip.

Similar to press on nails. These full coverage nails are made of gel (not plastic) and are applied using gel and are cured under a UV lamp. They come pre-shaped, already buffed and offered in many length and shape combos. These can be filled in. An easy, quick option for a full set of perfect nails.

The strongest and most customizable nail we offer. These nails are sculpted using a form and not glued on plastic tips. A sculpted nail is built on top of your natural nail, it can be any length or shape. They can be filled in.

We have a few options: we offer dip powder which does not require a UV lamp, or can apply sunscreen to your hands or provide UV blocking fingerless gloves.

WAXING

We need a minimum of 2 weeks of growth, 3-4 weeks is preferred or at least ¼-½ an inch long.

It is recommended that you exfoliate regularly as your hair is growing out and the day before your appointment.

We love this for you! We do recommend regular brow appointments throughout this process, it will make it easier and you will be less likely to tweeze. We will trim and shape them, remove unnecessary hair, and will keep you informed on your progress.

It's okay if you want to go for it but it's not a bad idea to start with a bikini wax first and then graduate to an extended bikini.

Approximately every 3-6 weeks, your esthetician will suggest a more specific time frame. We suggest that you commit to at least 3 appointments to achieve the best results.

For the best results please no tweezing, waxing, threading, or trimming 6-8 weeks before your initial appointment or in between appointments.

Breaking out after waxing (or tweezing) is frustrating, but normal. Let us know if this happens to you, we have a few tricks! Make sure to let us know at the beginning of your appointment, we got you!

HAIR EXTENSIONS

Hair extensions add length and fullness. Our hair extensions are fused or sewn on natural hair by incorporating additional human or hair.

We only use 100% Remy human hair which is often considered the gold standard in extensions. It is our preferred choice for hair extensions because it achieves the most natural look.

Remy hair is considered to be the finest quality of human hair because the outermost layer of the hair, known as cuticles, are kept intact and not stripped, like in most other non-Remy hair extensions. Preserving the hairs’ cuticles and aligning them in a unidirectional fashion creates extensions that are completely natural in appearance. This process also ensures that the hair remains super soft, shiny, silky and relatively tangle-free throughout its lifetime.

At Stone Fox we install hair extension using two methods, hand tied or fusion. 

Hand tied hair extensions actually refer to a type of hair extension weft used in an extension installation. A weft consists of a collection of hair strands weaved to their own thread. Hand tied hair extension wefts are sewn to your natural hair typically using a beaded track. The number of rows and the number of wefts depend on your starting point and your goals or the look you are trying to achieve.

When extensions are installed using the hand tied hair extension method, no heat, chemicals, glue, or other adhesives are used to attach your extensions to your natural hair. And because of the application using the beaded row, hand tied extensions are able to lay flatter on your head than other extension types, creating a more natural look. 

The hand tied hair extension method also alleviates tension or pressure points that can come with other hair extension methods, leading to much more comfortable extensions and healthier natural hair. In addition, when properly installed, the beads won't touch your scalp, which means no rubbing or irritation and a healthier scalp. 

Fusion hair extensions (also known as bonding or pre-bonded) are fused to natural hair. Fusion hair extensions uses a heat clamp to bond keratin to the natural hair. Fusion hair extensions are often used to supplement hand tied extensions and are not often our primary method used.

Yes! Please refer to the after care section for more detailed information about washing, styling and coloring your extensions.

A consultation for new installments is required. During your consultation your stylist will assess your hair and discuss your goals (volume and length).

• Traction alopecia- is a form of hair loss caused by prolonged or repetitive tension on the hair due to tight braids, locks, and other hairstyles. The weight of extensions can put additional stress on the roots, so it's important that we match your hair density to avoid unnecessary tension on natural hair. The placement is also essential and will be placed where your hair is the strongest. We will avoid areas along the hairline or the back of the neck, where hair is the most fragile.

• Sore, tender scalp

• Allergic reaction- a reaction can occur to the bond from a fusion hair extension

• Dreadlocks, knotted or matted extensions, or tangling- due to improper care

A maintenance appointment is recommended every 6-10 weeks to remove and move you your extensions. A color maintenance appointment might also be necessary.

On average, your hair will last about a year. At that point your hair extensions will need to be replaced.

The deposit covers the cost of your hair. Your hair is purchased specifically for you.

PERMANENT MAKEUP

Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing, is a type of superficial tattooing that involves applying pigment into the skin’s dermal layer to enhance features such as eyebrows, eyes, and lips.

Given that it fades, permanent makeup is, in actuality, only semi-permanent and needs to be refreshed over time to maintain desired results.

Cosmetic tattooing is an art, not a science and results will vary. They are not necessarily a no maintenance treatment, but a low maintenance treatment. No two sides of the face are the same or perfectly symmetrical and trying to obtain perfect symmetry is always the goal.

They are not. Microblading uses a hand-held device and allows you to achieve realistic looking hair strokes. On the other hand, powder brows generally have a more defined finish, as if you've got them perfectly filled in with your favorite brow pencil. 

• Your lifestyle choices (such as smoking), age, genetics, and skin type will all effect your permanent makeup retention

• Not properly following the provided aftercare instructions

• Sun exposure and not wearing SPF

• Cellular turnover

• Use of anti-aging products or acidic cleansers

• Color selection: lighter colors fade faster

• Bleeding during the procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Alcohol, fish oils, and certain medications act as blood-thinners and should not be taken prior to and following your appointment

You are, if your skin is in good condition. You are not a candidate if your skin is prone to conditions such as complications with eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and dermatitis. See a full list of contraindications on this page.

Most clients typically need a 2nd sessions 6-8 weeks after your 1st session when you skin has fully healed. A refresh is recommended annually or biannually to achieve desired results.

Permanent makeup shouldn't be painful but some discomfort is a normal reaction and is temporary. We use a 5% topical lidocaine to numb clients prior to your service.

Expect your appointment to take 2+ hours. This will ensure enough time for a thorough consultation, shaping/mapping, color selection, numbing and for the service to be completed.

It is advised to get filler 8 weeks before or 8 weeks after your touch up.

It is strongly advised to not get any tattoo done while until 2-3 weeks after tox.

Please have your lash extensions removed for an eyelash enhancement. We advise that you wait until you lids are healed to get a full set of lashes or a lash lift.

• Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours prior to your treatment

• Avoid other skin treatments and waxing

• Stay out of the sun

• Stop taking NSAIDs, fish oil supplements, and other blood thinners

• Oral muscle relaxants must be avoided

The healing process takes 6-8 weeks in which your brows, lips, or lashes will go through healing stages. Stone Fox will explain and provide you with all the healing process information.

• Peel Series

• Dermaplaning

• Microneedling

• Microdermabrasion

• Fillers

AFTERCARE

• Use professional products that are recommended by your stylist, including a sulfate and paraben free shampoo/conditioner.

• Brush hair before washing to remove tangles When shampooing massage shampoo into scalp using zig zag movements. It can be helpful to clip hair half up and wash in two sections. Double wash scalp, deep condition ends and mid hair often.

• Use a boar bristle brush 3-4x per day and apply leave in conditioner, heat protectant, and/or hair oil from mid shaft to ends daily.

• Avoid excess moisture by blow drying on a cool or warm setting and do not go to bed with wet hair. Hold brush vertically, holding pressure at roots to avoid pulling and tension at base. Work your way from ends to roots and section hair if needed.

• Do not use heat above 360 degrees.

• Use silk pillowcase, braid hair, or wear a loose ponytail with silk scrunchie when sleeping.

• Before swimming, wet hair with fresh water, spray with leave in conditioner, and put hair in braid or bun.

• Avoid chemical based sunscreen and opt for mineral based sunscreen. Chemicals can discolor the hair.

• Maintain extensions with appointments every 6-10 weeks and do not wear for longer than recommended.

• Do not alter extensions in any way including cutting, coloring, applying chemicals, or trying to remove them.

• Do not get brows wet or sweat for 24 hours

• Brush brows daily

• Apply facial oil to brows at night, for the following 4-8 weeks

• Avoid retinol and exfoliating products for 72 hours

• Style new growth with a brow gel or wax

• Do not get wet for 24 hours

• No mascara for 24 hours

• Do not sleep on lashes for 48 hours

• No eyelash curlers

• Apply facial oil along the lash line, at night, for the following 6-8 weeks

• Do not get wet for 24 hours

• Do not use any products with oil on your face

• Clean daily with a lash extension cleaner

• Do not sleep on lashes

• Do not rub, pull or pick lashes

• Brush daily or as often as you want

• Lash extension mascara only

• No eyelash curlers

• Avoid direct heat and steam (i.e. steam rooms, ovens, grills, candles, etc.)

• Do not get wet or sweat during the tan development time (4-8 hours)

• Wear dark, loose fitting clothing and open toes shoes during development time

• Keep skin moisturized with an oil free moisturizer and try our tan extender products

• After 4-8 hours take a lukewarm shower to rinse off the bronzer

• Avoid spray sunscreens, heavy oils, tight clothing, daily shaving, and long, hot showers

• Wear SPF- 30 or higher

• Resume use of retinol 3-7 days after

• Do not exfoliate for 24-72 hours after

• Wear 30 SPF or higher

• Avoid sweating and vigorous activity until redness subsides

7 Days

• No waxing, threading and depilatory creams

• Refrain from the use of retinols, acids, exfoliating, or lighting products

14 Days

• Avoid sun exposure

• No cometic injections (such as tox and dermal fillers)

A complimentary aftercare kit will be provided (home care instructions, spoolies, cotton swabs, soap, ointment, + visor)

Day Of

• Do not touch your eyebrows for the first 3-4 hours

• The 1st night- gently wash your eyebrows with the soap provided

• Do not apply ointment

The Next Morning

• Gently rewash your eyebrow with the soap provided

After 24 Hours

• Apply a grain of rice size amount of the provided ointment. If you have an oily skin type, no ointment should be applied and you should dry heal.

Day 2-14

• After the first two cleanses do not get your eyebrows wet for 14 days. Use the water protective shower visor during showers.

• No facials, sweating, long hot showers, baths, hot tubs, or saunas

• Apply ointment once daily. If you have an oily skin type, no ointment should be applied and you should dry heal.

• Try your best to sleep on your back

Day 15

• Wash your eyebrows with the soap provided to remove any remaining scabs

• Start using regular skincare and SPF over the eyebrow area (no retinols, acids, exfoliating, or lightening products)

• You can now get tox and fillers

Day 1-30

• No sun exposure or tanning

On average it takes around 28 days for our skin to heal from any trauma, but it can take longer for some clients. This is why touch-ups are scheduled no earlier than 6 weeks after the first session. This is what you can expect during that time:

Day 1-2

• Your brows will be 20-40% darker, bolder and more solid than your healed results

• Under the pigment, the skin is red, and pigment has been deposited into the layer of skin containing dead skin cells: combined giving the darker appearance.

• There may be minimal swelling

Day 3

• Your brows may begin to itch but do not scratch them

• The pigment may appear somewhat raised

Day 3-5

• The top layers of skin will begin to shed and you will see loss of color. This is normal, and the pigment that was deposited superficially will come off with the skin that is embedded within. Do not pick or peel your skin. If you pull the skin off, you will remove ‘plugs’ of dermal pigment because it has not detached itself completely at this point.

Day 4-6

• The skin will start to rapidly exfoliate and should be left alone so that is sheds evenly

• The color under the exfoliating skin will continue to appear light under the epidermis takes on its more transparent characteristics

Day 30-40

• Skin has had a full cycle of cellular regeneration

• The pigment has not become a part of the dermis, seen under the epidermis

A complimentary aftercare kit will be provided (home care instructions, lipgloss wands, antiseptic wipes, + ointment)

Day Of

• Do no eat for at least 5 hours

• Gently wipe lips with a new antiseptic wipe every 1-2 hours until bedtime

• Do not apply ointment

The Next Morning

• Gently wash lips with room temperature water to remove any overnight lymph buildup

• Apply a thin layer of the ointment provided. Only once!

Day 1-3

• No kissing or oral sex

• Try your best to sleep on your back

• Do not eat spicy, oily, acidic, or greasy food

• Drink through a straw

Day 1-7

• Do not apply lip products

• Do not use any soaps or cleansers

Day 2

• Gently wipe lips with a new antiseptic wipe 2x throughout the day

• Apply a thin layer of ointment 2x throughout the day

Day 3-7

• Apply a thin layer of ointment 3x per day

Day 1-30

• No sun exposure or tanning

General

• Do not pick, pull, or peel on the peeling skin

• Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your lips until they are done healing

• If you get a cold sore, contact your doctor immediately to avoid an infection

On average it takes around 28 days for our skin to heal from any trauma, but it can take longer for some clients. This is why touch-ups are scheduled no earlier than 6 weeks after the first session. This is what you can expect during that time:

Right After

• Lips will be swollen, feel sore and the color will appear bright and bold

• Redness around the lips can be present

Day 1

• Your lips will be appear 50% darker, bolder and more solid than your healed results

• Swelling should have subsided by now

Day 2

• Lips will feel dry and might start cracking slightly on the surface

Day 3

• Your lips might begin to peel, and the pigment may appear to be somewhat raised

• You will see a loss of color where the scabs come off

Day 4-6

• The skin will start to rapidly exfoliate and should be left alone so that is sheds evenly

• The color under the exfoliating skin will continue to appear light under the epidermis takes on its more transparent characteristics

Day 30-40

• Skin has had a full cycle of cellular regeneration

• The pigment has not become a part of the dermis, seen under the epidermis

A complimentary aftercare kit will be provided (home care instructions, lipgloss wands, antiseptic wipes, ointment, + visor)

Day Of

• For the first 4 hours following your procedure, wipe the treated area every hour with an antiseptic wipe

• If needed for swelling, apply an ice pack provided, for 10-15 minutes each hour or the first 4-8. hours following the procedure.

The Next Day

• Wipe the treated area morning, afternoon and evening using an antiseptic wipe

Day 1-7

• Do not get wet

• Do not use soaps, cleansers, lotions, makeup, oils, false eyelashes, and eyelash curlers

• A very thin layer of the provided ointment should be applied consistently throughout the day to the treated area using a clean cotton swab. Do not over apply ointment thus leading to premature permanent pigment fading. Do not apply too much pressure when applying ointment. And do not let the treated area become too dry

• No sweating

• Use the protective shower visor provided when showering

• Avoid dirty and dusty areas

Day 1-30

• No saunas, swimming, hot tubs, sun exposure, steam rooms, long hot showers, massage, facials, eyelash tinting, lash lifts or extensions

• Do not use products containing alcohol, lactic or fruit acids, retinol, glycolic acid, or eyelash serums

General

• Do not pick, pull, or peel on the peeling skin

• Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your eyes until they are done healing

• Use lubricating eye drops if you experience any dryness in your eyes

On average it takes around 28 days for our skin to heal from any trauma, but it can take longer for some clients. This is why touch-ups are scheduled no earlier than 6 weeks after the first session. This is what you can expect during that time:

First Few Days

• Some swelling and bruising around the eyes is expected

• Slight tenderness, tightness and itchiness around the eyes (can last a week)

Day 3-7

• A thin film (like a sunburn peel, not a scab) will appear

• The film will peel off by itself after days 5-7 and may not exfoliate evenly

• Picking the film may cause irritation, can lead to scars, and will lift color from the treated area resulting in unevenness and blank spots

• The color may fade during the healing process

• The color may look cloudy or shiny

4-6 Weeks

• During healing the new skin cells are covering the pigment inside. When skin calms you will notice that the pigment will start lookin darker again

• After your touch-up session, the pigment will hold better and should feel and heal a lot quicker