CONTRAINDICATIONS

LASH EXTENSION CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Hypersensitive skin

  • Previous reaction to lash extensions

  • Any contagious skin conditions on or around the eyes or eyelids.

  • Conjunctivitis

  • Eye injuries/bruising (wait until it's healed completely)

  • Diseases such as: madarosis (lack of eyelashes), blepharitis, distichiasis, trichiasis, trichotillomania, alopecia

  • Use of prescribed medicated eye drops or ointment

  • Undiagnosed lumps

  • Stye

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Hay fever

CONTRAINDICATIONS + SPECIAL CARE (REQUIRES A DOCTORS REFERRAL)

  • Pregnant and/or Breast-Feeding

  • Recent Lasik Surgery

  • Dry Eye Syndrome

  • Glaucoma

  • Post Chemotherapy

  • Vitamins/Hormones

LASH LIFT + BROW LAMINATION CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Cataract (a clouding of the natural lens in one or both eyes leading to decreased vision)

  • Cysts ( A dust is a lump of the upper or lower eyelid caused by obstruction and inflammation of an oil gland of the eyelid. )

  • Diabetic Retinopathy ( a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes)

  • Glaucoma

  • Herpes Simplex

  • Blepharitis ( An ocular condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelid )

  • Hordeola/Stye/Styes ( A small collection of puss/abscess on the eyelid )

  • Skin Disease, Skin Trauma, Cuts, Abrasions, Burns, and Swelling in the immediate area.

  • Skin Disorders in the general eye area. ( Dermatitis, Xanthelasma, Syringoma )

  • Eye Infections ( Impetigo, Conjunctivitis )

  • Eye Inflammation ( Uveitis )

  • Recent surgeries around the eyes, head, or face.

  • Scar Tissue

  • Watery Eyes

  • Hypersensitive Skin/Eyes

  • Keratitis ( Inflammation of the cornea of the eye )

  • Cancer or those undergoing Chemotherapy

  • Alopecia ( Loss of hair )

  • Trichotillomania ( Classified as an impulse control disorder )

  • Bells Palsy or any condition that makes closing or opening the eye(s) difficult.

  • Any disease/disorder that causes shaking twitching or erratic movements.

Contraindications and Special Care (REQUIRES A DOCTORS REFERRAL)

  • Pregnant and/or Breast-Feeding

  • Recent Lasik Surgery

  • Dry Eye Syndrome

  • Glaucoma

  • Post Chemotherapy

  • Vitamins/Hormones

waxing CONTRAINDICATIONS

If you are currently using any of the following prescription medications, you cannot receive a waxing service. Discontinue use of these medications for a minimum of three (3) months prior to waxing. The exception is Accutane: You must be off this medication for a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.

  • Accutane (Acne medication)

  • Adapalene (Acne medication)

  • Alustra (Retin A)

  • Avage (Acne medication)

  • Avita (Retin A)

  • Azelex (Peeling agent)

  • Clindamycin

  • Differin (Acne medication)

  • Doxycycline

  • Erythromycin

  • Isotretinoin (like Accutane)

  • Madifloxicine

  • Metronidazole

  • Prednisone

  • Renova (Retin A)

  • Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication)

  • Tazarac (Acne medication)

  • Tazarotene (Tazorac)

  • Tetracycline

  • Tretinoin (Retin A)

Please stop use of the following products for 5-7 days prior to waxing. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

  • Other acne medications not listed above

  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)

  • Oral Antibiotics

  • Topical Antibiotics

  • Retinol

  • Salicylic Acids

  • Any acid based products

  • Exfoliants

THESE PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED

  • You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or microdermabrasion

  • No waxing if you have had a laser skin resurfacing within the past year

  • No waxing if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years

  • Women may experience extra sensitivity to waxing up to a week prior to the beginning of their period

  • No waxing on sunburned skin

  • No waxing on irritated areas

THESE FACTORS ARE KNOWN TO MAKE WAXING MORE PRONE TO “SKIN LIFTING”

  • Taking blood-thinning medications

  • Taking drugs for autoimmune disease

  • Medications for Lupus

  • Taking prednisone or steroids

  • Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases

  • Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery

  • Recent laser skin treatment

  • Severe varicose leg veins

  • Rosacea or very sensitive skin

  • History of cold sores or fever blisters (waxing can cause a flare-up)

  • Using hydroquinone

  • Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, or other acid-based products

WHEN TO BE CAUTIOUS

  • You’re pregnant, taking birth control, hormone replacement, or antibiotics. Your skin may be more sensitive to waxing.

  • Smokers or those with Rosacea. Waxing can irritate dilated capillaries (weak or broken blood vessels) which are common with smokers or people with Rosacea. If the capillaries are very red, stay away from waxing that area.

  • You take blood thinners, have diabetes, phlebitis or want post-cancer hair growth in the side-burn area removed. These all relate to medical conditions so first get a doctors approval before waxing. And bring in said approval on doctors letterhead.

  • The use of powerful exfoliators on your skin. Salicylic, alpha-hydroxy acid, etc.

  • You use any product with white willow bark. White willow bark extract and enzymes all strip cells from the skin. It’s too much exfoliation combined with waxing and could make the skin red, bleed or even lift and turn scabby. 

  • You recently consumed a lot of caffeine. This stimulant in your system can cause skin to be extra sensitive to waxing. Meaning you could get more red or inflamed than usual. 

  • Stop using the above products in the area getting waxed for at least 5-7 days before, and 3-4 days after waxing. If the alpha-hydroxy is over 8% then you should wait months before safely waxing.

Chloe Barber