What this covers
A beautician, or aesthetician, carries out face and body treatments that are not medical procedures: deep cleansing facials, exfoliation, superficial peels, hydration, waxing, machine-assisted treatments and brow and lash work. Injectables such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers are medical procedures and belong to a doctor.
What people ask for most
- Deep cleansing facial
- Superficial peel for pigmentation
- Ongoing care for acne-prone skin
- Waxing for legs and body
- Brow shaping and tinting
- Eyelash extensions and lifts
- Machine-assisted body treatments
- Hydrating facial before an event
Timing and emergencies
Beauty treatments are the wrong thing to book at the last minute before an event. A deep cleanse or a peel can leave redness and flaking for several days, so schedule one to two weeks ahead and follow the advice you are given about sun. Madeira gets strong sun all year, and after a peel protection stops being optional.
How to choose well
- Ask about their training and which devices and product lines they use
- Ask for a patch test on a small area if your skin reacts easily
- Check how many days of redness or flaking to expect afterwards
- Agree how many sessions the treatment needs and the gap between them
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
Pick a municipality to see what is most in demand there.
FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
How long before a wedding should I have a facial?
Book it one to two weeks ahead, never the day before. A deep cleanse can leave the skin reactive for a few days, and that is exactly what shows up in photographs. If you have never had one, allow even more margin so you can see how your skin responds.
Can a beautician give botox or fillers?
No. Injectables are medical procedures and must be done by a doctor in a proper clinical setting. A beautician works on the surface of the skin, with cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, devices and hair removal. If anyone offers you injectables outside a clinic, walk away.
Can a beautician come to my home in Madeira?
Many do. Describe the treatment you want in HomeFix and name your parish, and the professionals covering that area will say whether they work from a studio, at the client's home, or both. You settle the details in chat before anything is booked.
How is the price of a beauty treatment agreed?
You agree it directly with the professional before starting. Ask whether the price is per session or for a course, and what happens if you stop halfway through. Home-care products are usually charged separately, so confirm that as well.