facials
Back Facial + Cupping + Hot Stones (90 mins)
Cleansing, relaxation, deep muscle relief, and increased circulation. (Cleansing, Exfoliation, Extraction & High Frequency (if needed), Cupping, Hot Stone, and Back Massage) Offered on-site by Charm Brows & Beauty
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About this service
Ninety minutes combining a full back facial with cupping and hot stone work — so it treats both the skin and the muscles underneath.
The back facial clears congestion through cleansing, exfoliation, steam and extractions. Cupping uses suction to lift the tissue and increase blood flow to tight areas, and hot stones warm the muscles to release tension through the shoulders and along the spine.
It's the most complete back treatment we offer, and it's as much a massage as a skin treatment. Worth knowing: cupping commonly leaves round marks that can last several days.
Every treatment starts with a consultation. Please tell us about any medication, recent treatments, allergies, or if you're pregnant, as some steps may need to be adjusted.
What's included
- Skin and tension assessment
- Deep cleanse and exfoliation of the back and shoulders
- Steam and extractions where appropriate
- Cupping over tight areas to increase circulation
- Hot stone work through the shoulders and along the spine
- Purifying mask and moisturiser
What to expect at your appointment
Allow an hour and a half. You lie face down, comfortably covered, for the whole treatment.
The skin work comes first — cleanse, exfoliate, steam, extractions. Then cupping, where the cups are placed and moved over tight areas with a pulling sensation that's unusual but not painful. Hot stones follow, worked warm through the shoulders and spine.
A purifying mask and moisturiser finish. The cupping marks appear as round discolourations and typically fade over three to seven days.
Who it's best for
Back congestion combined with muscular tension — desk workers, anyone carrying tension through their shoulders, and anyone wanting the most thorough back treatment available. Not suitable if you're pregnant, take blood thinners, bruise very easily, or have broken or inflamed skin. Tell your esthetician about any medication.
Caring for it at home
Drink water, wear loose clean cotton, and skip the gym, sauna and swimming that evening.
The cupping marks are normal and painless — they fade over three to seven days. Don't book this shortly before an event where your back will be visible.
Afterwards, rinse your back well after washing your hair and change out of sweaty clothes promptly.
Tips from our stylists
- Cupping leaves round marks for three to seven days — don't book before a backless dress
- Tell us if you take blood thinners or bruise easily
- Drink plenty of water afterwards
- Wear loose cotton for the rest of the day
- Ideal if you carry tension across your shoulders
- Rinse your back properly after conditioning your hair
Common questions
- Will cupping leave marks?
- Yes, usually — round discolourations that are painless and fade over three to seven days. Don't book it right before an event where your back is visible.
- Does cupping hurt?
- It's an unusual pulling sensation rather than painful. Your esthetician adjusts the suction to your comfort.
- Is this a massage or a facial?
- Both — it treats the skin with a full back facial and the muscles with cupping and hot stones.
- Who shouldn't have it?
- Anyone pregnant, taking blood thinners, who bruises very easily, or with broken or inflamed skin.
- How long does it take?
- An hour and a half.