CosmeticAli

CosmeticAli is operated by Ali from a second-floor office in Nyack. The building has stairs and an elevator, there is an on-site parking lot, and public parking is nearby. Clients who have trouble finding the office or parking are asked to call ahead.

The stated goal is for clients to leave with healthier skin than when they arrived. The business also says it welcomes clients of any gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion.

Before a visit, clients are asked to gently exfoliate 12 to 24 hours ahead. Face clients should arrive with a clean, makeup-free face and no skincare on it, and body clients should skip lotions and oils on the day. Hair should be between 1/4 and 1/2 inch for full removal. Hair longer than an inch is not trimmed beforehand; the stylist trims it on site. If hair is too short, the stylist offers a choice between waiting or going ahead with less removal. For bikini area services, clients who are menstruating are asked to use a tampon, cup, or disc instead of a pad, and lightly scented or unscented pH-balanced products are recommended.

Afterward, redness, pinpoint bleeding, and stickiness are possible, and clients with sensitive skin may notice light bruising or swelling. Tight clothing, including undergarments, should be avoided on the waxed area that day. For 48 hours, clients should limit sun, intimacy, extreme heat, friction, exfoliation, and heavy sweating.

Booking and payment: a card on file is required for every appointment, and new appointments require a 50% deposit at booking. Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. Arriving more than 7 minutes late forfeits the time slot. Changes and cancellations need at least six hours' notice. Clients who miss more than one appointment or are routinely late may be blocked from booking.

The business aims for clients to leave with healthier skin than they arrived with, and keeps the space open to everyone.

A second-floor studio in Nyack that states it welcomes clients of any gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion.