contra-indications

Prevents Treatment 

· Nail separation

· Warts

· Severe nail biting 

· Whitlows 

· Cancer (requires GP referral)

· Nail/skin Infections (e.g., Fungal, warts, verruca’s etc.)

· Recent Scar tissue

· Allergic reaction 

Restricts Treatment   

· Diabetic

·Bruised nails

·Cuts/open wounds

·  Minor nails separation

Prevents Treatment 

· A positive patch test result 

· Skin Condition around eye area (Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis)

· Conjunctivitis

· Recent eye infection/inflammation

· Stye(s)

· Cataracts

· Glaucoma

· Diabetic Retinopathy

· Trichotillomania

· Alopecia

· Blepharitis

· Bells Palsy

· Recent laser Eye Surgery (within the last 6 weeks) 

Restricts Treatment    

· Claustrophobia - You will be required to close your eyes for around 45 minutes.

· Contact lenses – ensure removal before procedure. 

· Pregnancy – not within the first trimester 

· Dry Eye Syndrome (requires a GP Referral)

· Post Chemotherapy (requires a GP Referral)

Prevents Treatment 

· High/Low blood pressure 

· Epilepsy 

· Undiagnosed lumps, bumps, swellings 

· Intoxication

· Allergies 

· Perforated eardrum. 

· Grommets.

· Cochlear implants

· Infection of the outer/inner-ear.

· High temperature/fever/heavy cold.

· Auricular Cysts

· Recent head or neck injury.

· Pregnancy - within the first three months.

· Children -  you must have a doctor’s referral letter.

Restricts Treatment   

· Toothache

· Serious medical conditions

· Disorders of the nervous system

· Recent operations/scar tissue

· Bruising

· Sunburn

Prevents Treatment 

· Viral/bacterial/fungal infections

· High Fever

· Undiagnosed lumps, bumps, swellings 

· Deep vein thrombosis

· Severe varicose veins

· Embolism

· Colitis

· Intoxication

· Allergies - Patch test will be required

Restricts Treatment   

· Stroke/Heart Attack (past the acute phase of the condition - requires a GP referral) 

· High/low blood pressure (requires a GP referral) 

· Heart Conditions (requires a GP referral) 

· Thyroid disorders (requires a GP referral) 

· Cancer (requires a GP referral) 

· Skin Condition - (Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis)

· Pregnancy - within the first three months.

· Recent operations/scar tissue (less than 6 months old)

· Varicose veins

· Medication (some products may have and adverse affect - please mention any medication at the time of booking)

· Migraines

· Severe Bruising

· Sunburn

Prevents Treatment 

· Contagious skin conditions

· Thin or fragile skin

Restricts Treatment   

· Raise moles or skin tags

· Abrasions, broken skin, or bruises 

· Varicose veins

· Recent use of tanning beds

· Rosacea/Sensitive Skin

· Products/Medications – the following products/medication can make your skin more sensitive and prone to lifting (dead and live skin) which could in turn leave you open to bacteria and/or scarring. It is advisable to discontinue use for a minimum of 3-5 days prior your waxing appointment and to wait 3-5 days after waxing to use them again.

- Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic), 

- salicylic acid, 

- exfoliants (containing acid based products or white willow bark), 

- medications for psoriasis, eczema, 

- other chronic skin diseases, 

- prednisone, 

- steroids, 

- aspirin, 

- blood pressure and blood thinning medications, 

- a recent chemical peel, 

- microdermabrasion or surgical peel