Microdermabrasion & 20% Glycolic Peel Facial--What should I charge?

Hi everyone--hope 2015 is shaping up to be a great year for all of you!

I recently purchased a used MD machine and want to add a MD & 20% Glycolic peel facial to my menu. What should I expect to charge? I live in Portland, Oregon and am located downtown. This is what's included:

Aromatherapy, Deep Breaths, Neck Stretches
Double Cleanse using Rhonda Allison Products throughout
Tone
MD
20% Glycolic Peel
Mask with scalp, arm & hand massage
Ice globes
Eye cream, moisturizer, SPF
Aromatherapy

Thanks for your help!

Tags: Glycolic, Microdermabrasion, peel

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on January 20, 2015 at 2:35pm

Glycolic scares me in conjunction with MD. How about Lactic instead? More predictable, less inflammation.

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Permalink Reply by Chelle Yelvington on January 20, 2015 at 5:01pm

I did training with a medical esty and haven't had any issues so far, even on my thin-skinned friend who's a Fitz I. I follow with a calming, cooling, hydrating mask and ice globes. I do have 20% lactic acid for any one who I suspect would have a bad reaction.

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on January 21, 2015 at 3:30am

So, on my menu this would be considered a "Double Peel," and my rate for that is $175, however that would usually be with a SA-containing peel for additional turnover. I know that prices in New Orleans for skincare services are a bit higher than the rest of the country. I would charge 130% of your basic facial price.

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Permalink Reply by Chelle Yelvington on January 21, 2015 at 11:43am

Thank you so much!

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Permalink Reply by Cherrica Myers on January 21, 2015 at 2:01pm

That is a lot you are offering, your time should be considered. The exfoliating facial is good in itself. I would check my competitors prices and stay around the going rate. However the scalp massage should be an add on service $20 with high frequency rake added you could charge $30. Hand and arm massage $20 or $25 add paraffin dip or heated mitts and add $5 or $10. A lot of $20 or $25 add on services helps a lot, to introduce new services or just increase your income. Don't forget eyebrow wax! Have a great day!

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Permalink Reply by Chelle Yelvington on January 21, 2015 at 6:52pm

Thanks for your input--this helps a lot!

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Webb on January 23, 2015 at 10:31am

Minimum $115.00 for all of that.

I charge $80 for my Microdermabrasion treatment and $35 for adding on a light peel to any treatment.

Hope that helps!

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Permalink Reply by Chelle Yelvington on January 23, 2015 at 6:11pm

I decided on $125 and $35 for a light peel add-on (sold one today). I'm running a $99 promo right now to get the word out and to hopefully get clients addicted! ;) Thank you all so much for your help!