faq
Contraindications
Manicure, Pedicure & Shellac Contraindications
A contraindication is something that prevents you from receiving a treatment as it may make the condition worse. Please take a look at the contraindications listed for your treatment. If you believe that you may have one of the contraindications please contact me before booking.
Contra-indications that prevent a manicure or pedicure treatment:
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Fungal Infections.
These typeof infections spread very rapidly and often thrive in damp areas and can appear soft and spongy. For example: athlete’s foot (ringworm of the foot) ringworm of the hand.
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Bacterial Infections. This type of infection is usually characterised by swelling, tenderness and redness in the area. For example: paronychia, whitlows, onychia.
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Broken sore skin
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Varuccas
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In growing Toe Nails.
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Diabetes
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Tinting Contraindications
A contraindication is something that prevents you from receiving a treatment as it may make the condition worse. Please take a look at the contraindications listed for your treatment. If you believe that you may have one of the contraindications please contact me before booking.
Contra-indications that prevent tinting eyelashes & eyebrows.
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If there has been any reaction to a patch test
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conjunctivitis
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Hayfever
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Any skin irration or hypersensitivity around the eye
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Cut, bruises & abbrasions (eye area)
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recent scar tissue
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Atopic eczema or Psoriasis
Waxing Contraindications
A contraindication is something that prevents you from receiving a treatment as it may make the condition worse. Please take a look at the contraindications listed for your treatment. If you believe that you may have one of the contraindications please contact me before booking.
Contra-indications that prevent waxing
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If you are taking anti-biotics or acne medication.
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Use of skin peeling, skin thinning preparations.
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Varicose Veins.
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Underarms: Mastitis.
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Skin disorders or diseases, such as bruising or recent haemorrhage, Scar tissue (especially recent).
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Warts, Moles and skin tabs (area can be avoided).
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Fractures or Sprains.
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Bruising.
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Diabetes - some people with diabetes have skin that is very slow to heal. The skin will be watched closely to make sure it does not over react to treatments.
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Sensitivity test may be conducted.
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Sunburn.
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Use of sunbeds 24 hours prior to waxing.
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If you are receiving cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation).
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Facial & Pro Power Peel Contraindications
A contraindication is something that prevents you from receiving a treatment as it may make the condition worse. Please take a look at the contraindications listed for your treatment. If you believe that you may have one of the contraindications please contact me before booking.
Contra-indications that prevent facials
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Has recieved a resurfacing skin procedure such as laser, light therapy, microdermabrasion or chemical peel within the past two weeks.
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Has recieved botox or other injectables within the past week.
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has used Retin-A within the past 48 hourse.
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Has used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past six months.
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Has waxed within the past 72 hours.
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Has a contagious skin disease or infection such as an active cold sore.
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is pregnant or lactating.
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