Contraindications | Beauty@96 by Natalie Lewis | facials, nails and tinting in a cosy relaxing envir

$What might prevent you having a treatment? Before you enjoy one of our treatments, it is important to check that it is the right treatment for you. Please take a few moments to read the advice below to ensure there is nothing to prevent you from having your chosen treatment. At your first appointment, Beauty@96 will complete a client consultation card with you and we will update it at every appointment. This is a legal requirement and is important to ensure we do not put you, ourselves or any other client at risk. A short consultation will also ensure that we give you the best treatment we can and that it fulfils your expectations. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us to discuss them confidentially. All information obtained during a consultation is kept in the strictest confidence and in-line with data protection legislation. Something which may prevent or restrict a treatment is called a contra-indication. The following conditions may prevent you from being treated at the current time or may restrict the treatment we can give, owing to health and hygiene considerations. For some conditions, you may need a doctor’s note before we are able to treat you. This list is by no means exhaustive but reflects the most commonly seen conditions. If you are unsure how a condition may affect a treatment, please do not be embarrassed or scared to ask, we are here to help and strive to never make any client feel uncomfortable. If we are not able to treat you now, we look forward to welcoming you in the near future. Waxing • Bacterial, viral and fungal infections such as Impetigo, Stye, Boils, Cold Sore (Herpes Simplex), Genital Warts, Shingles, Conjunctivitis, Ringworm • Hair, body, pubic lice and Scabies • Bruising, swelling, cuts and abrasions • Psoriasis – a doctors note will be required • Eczema and dermatitis – depending on severity; an open wound cannot be waxed • Diabetes – a doctors note will be required as the skin can be slow to heal • Varicose Veins – a doctors note will be required. The vein is close to the surface of the skin and there is a slight possibility that waxing could cause the vein to rupture. • If you use of Steroids or steroid creams which can cause the skin to thin, a doctors note will be required. • Any acne treatment may thin the skin and for this reason, a doctors note will be required. • Allergies to ingredients in the products used • Sun burnt skin cannot be waxed. It will be extremely painful and may cause further damage. • You must wait a minimum of seven days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion and also after fillers of any kind • Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year • We will not wax a client in their first trimester of pregnancy Eyelash/Brow Tinting *A patch test must be performed at least 24 hours before these treatments and then 6 months after your last appointment. • Any infection of the eye will prevent treatment. Please wait until the infection is completely cleared up before visiting us. • Bruising, swelling, cuts and abrasions • Any adverse reaction to your patch test or subsequent treatment must be reported to us so that it can be noted on your client card. If symptoms persist, medical advice must be sought. • We will not tint a client in the first trimester of her pregnancy • Please do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if you are having your eyelashes tinted Manicure and Pedicure with Lacquer or Gel Polish • Fungal and bacterial infections of the hand, foot or nail are highly contagious and must not be brought into the salon • Viral infections may prevent treatment but may simply restrict it. Covering warts and verrucas for example • Nail separation (onycholysis) is common and is not infectious as long as there is no infection present • Disorders of the nail are similarly common and are likely to restrict the treatment we can offer. They will be worked around but are unlikely to prevent the treatment from taking place. The following list is not exhaustive: Onychocryptosis (ingrowing nails), split nails, brittle nails, Blue nails, Beau’s Line, Nail/finger biting, hangnail, Splinter haemorrhages, overgrown cuticles, pits and grooves, flaking, peeling and breaking nails, bruised nails, Eggshell nails, Corrugations (or wavy ridges), Furrows (depressions), White Spots, Koilonychia (spoon nails) • Allergy to any of the ingredients in the products • We will not massage a client in the first trimester of her pregnancy and advise against any treatment in the first 12 weeks Facials • Diseases and disorders of the skin which are contagious. This list is not exhaustive: cold sores, warts, impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis, styes, ringworm, blepharitis • Common cold or fever • Hypersensitive skin eg. sunburn • Bruising, swelling, cuts and abrasions • Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis • Severe acne • Asthma or severe sinus disorders – please have medication with you • Cancer patients must have a letter from their doctor • Scar tissue younger than 6 months • A recent head or neck injury • Wait at least 7 days after fillers of any kind • Allergy to any of the ingredients in the products Massage Treatments Please contact us if you feel you may be contraindicated from massage. There are many techniques in massage and there is usually something that can be used to help most clients with a doctor or consultants permission. • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea • Fever, cold, chest infections • Contagious diseases • Broken bones, fractures, dislocations, or severe sprains • Torn ligaments, tendons, or muscles • Open or unhealed sores or wounds including areas of open eczema, psoriasis and acne vulgaris • Body areas that are inflamed, swollen, bruised or sunburnt • Varicose veins and phlebitis • Recent surgery • Large hernias • High blood pressure or heart problems • Certain kinds of cancer • History of deep vein thrombosis • Drug treatment with blood thinners (These medications increase the risk of bleeding under the skin.) • Diabetes or loss of skin sensation • Epilepsy • Pregnancy • Depression/anxiety • Joint problems Sunless Tanning • Asthma and bronchial conditions • Eczema and psoriasis • Open cuts and wounds • Dermatitis • Contagious skin conditions • Sunburn • Pigmentation disorders • Insulin dependent diabetes Please see our After Care section for the very important pre - spray tan advice. *** In the event of an allergic reaction to any product, if symptoms persist, you will need to contact your GP and then advise us so that we can update your client record card ***$