Contraindications To All Treatments
Cancel your appointment if you are ill and rebook when you feel better.
Please do not turn up for any beauty appointment with any cold, flu or fever. Hollie is very susceptible to nasties, however you should not be having any treatment while you are ill anyway, at any salon, as they are a contraindication to all treatments.
Please be aware this is not an exhaustive list, you will need to inform Hollie when you fill out your consultation if you have any other disease, disorder, medical issue or are taking any medication, including any not listed below, as many of these can interfere with treatments.
Viral Infections such as colds, cold sores (herpes simplex) or warts.
Bacterial Infections such as impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis or styes
Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis, athletes foot.
Parasitic Infections such a head lice or scabies
Contagious Diseases
Serious Allergies - As this is Hollies home, if you have a very serious allergy eg. breathing in nuts etc it is not safe for you to visit. For any other allergies, please inform Hollie BEFORE your visit in notes, as she uses many different products that contain natural and chemical ingredients and she wants you to be safe while you are here, offering alternatives wherever possible.
Please do not turn up for any beauty appointment with any cold, flu or fever. Hollie is very susceptible to nasties, however you should not be having any treatment while you are ill anyway, at any salon, as they are a contraindication to all treatments.
Please be aware this is not an exhaustive list, you will need to inform Hollie when you fill out your consultation if you have any other disease, disorder, medical issue or are taking any medication, including any not listed below, as many of these can interfere with treatments.
Viral Infections such as colds, cold sores (herpes simplex) or warts.
Bacterial Infections such as impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis or styes
Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis, athletes foot.
Parasitic Infections such a head lice or scabies
Contagious Diseases
Serious Allergies - As this is Hollies home, if you have a very serious allergy eg. breathing in nuts etc it is not safe for you to visit. For any other allergies, please inform Hollie BEFORE your visit in notes, as she uses many different products that contain natural and chemical ingredients and she wants you to be safe while you are here, offering alternatives wherever possible.
Facial Contraindications
Prevent Treatment
The following conditions are contraindications that will prevent the treatment from taking place.
Known sensitivity or allergy to products.
Undiagnosed lumps or swelling
Broken bones
Recent surgery within last 3 months
Herpes Simplex 1 (Cold Sores)
Herpes Simplex 2
Known sensitivity or allergy to products.
Undiagnosed lumps or swelling
Broken bones
Recent surgery within last 3 months
Herpes Simplex 1 (Cold Sores)
Herpes Simplex 2
Restrict Treatment
The following conditions are contraindications that will not necessarily stop the treatment from taking place but they may mean that the treatment is restricted or may have to be adapted.
Cuts/abrasions/broken skin/Open sores
Bruises or swelling
Recent scar tissue (less than six months old)
Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis - for most sufferers a facial is very helpful but for some may cause flare ups. If you are concerned please book a patch test and leave a note that this is why.
Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea
Acne Vulgaris or Acne Rosacea Medications such as roaccutane, retin-a, etc.
Laser Treatment
Skin tags
Milia
Recent sunburn
Claustrophobia
You do not like to be touched
Broken capillaries/veins
Tooth abcess
broken jaw or other facial bone
facial cancer,
ecently consumed alcohol
under the influence of drugs
unstable blood pressure
recent head injury, recent neck injury
fever, contagious disease, recent haemmhorage, recent scarring, severe acne
Cuts/abrasions/broken skin/Open sores
Bruises or swelling
Recent scar tissue (less than six months old)
Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis - for most sufferers a facial is very helpful but for some may cause flare ups. If you are concerned please book a patch test and leave a note that this is why.
Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea
Acne Vulgaris or Acne Rosacea Medications such as roaccutane, retin-a, etc.
Laser Treatment
Skin tags
Milia
Recent sunburn
Claustrophobia
You do not like to be touched
Broken capillaries/veins
Tooth abcess
broken jaw or other facial bone
facial cancer,
ecently consumed alcohol
under the influence of drugs
unstable blood pressure
recent head injury, recent neck injury
fever, contagious disease, recent haemmhorage, recent scarring, severe acne
Massage
You will have a thorough consultation of why you would like a massage, outcomes, recommendations, types of massage.
Please let Hollie know about any knots, pain, discomfort, aches or areas of concern so she can plan how she will massage you - don't wait until you are undressed or on the couch.
Infectious diseases: Massage is not a good idea for someone coming down with the flu or diphtheria, for example, and to make matters worse, you expose Hollie to the virus as well which is not safe for her.
Fever: When you have a fever, your body is trying to isolate and expel an invader of some kind. Massage increases overall circulation and could therefore work against your body's natural defenses.
Inflammation: Massage can further irritate an area of inflammation. Inflamed conditions include anything that ends in –itis, such as phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and so on. In the case of localized problems, you can be massaged around them, however, the inflammation itself needs avoiding.
High blood pressure: High blood pressure means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages, if at all.
Hernia: Hernias are protrusions of part of an organ (such as the intestines) through a muscular wall. It's not a good idea to try to push these organs back inside. Get to your doctor asap.
Osteoporosis: Elderly people with a severe stoop to the shoulders often have this condition, in which bones become porous, brittle, and fragile. Massage may be too intense for this condition.
Varicose veins: Massaging directly over varicose veins can worsen the problem. Please do not be embarrassed to inform Hollie you have these, they are very common. A very light massage next to the problem, always in a direction toward the heart, it can be very beneficial.
Broken bones: A little light massage to the surrounding areas, though, can improve circulation and be quite helpful.
Skin problems: Hollie will avoid anything that looks like it shouldn't be there, such as rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters, for example. Usually these problems are local, so you can still be massaged in other areas.
Cancer: Cancer can spread through the lymphatic system, and because massage increases lymphatic drainage through circulation, it may potentially spread the disease as well and effects are not documented. Simple, caring touch is fine, but massage strokes that stimulate circulation are not. Always check with your doctor first. If your cancer was 4 years ago or more, I only need your permission.
Other conditions and diseases: Diabetes, asthma, and other serious conditions each has its own precautions, and you should seek a doctor's opinion before administering massage.
HIV infection: Loving, soothing contact is extremely important for people at any stage of infection. As Hollie often gets cuts or scrapes from work activities, such as pedicures and nail treatments and her relentless enjoyment of DIY and crafting; she may need to wear thin surgical gloves while massaging an HIV-infected person. They are barely noticeable. Please let her know if you have HIV so she can protect herself as cuts and scrapes aren't always visible. There is no need to hide here, there is no stigma, only care.
Please let Hollie know about any knots, pain, discomfort, aches or areas of concern so she can plan how she will massage you - don't wait until you are undressed or on the couch.
Infectious diseases: Massage is not a good idea for someone coming down with the flu or diphtheria, for example, and to make matters worse, you expose Hollie to the virus as well which is not safe for her.
Fever: When you have a fever, your body is trying to isolate and expel an invader of some kind. Massage increases overall circulation and could therefore work against your body's natural defenses.
Inflammation: Massage can further irritate an area of inflammation. Inflamed conditions include anything that ends in –itis, such as phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and so on. In the case of localized problems, you can be massaged around them, however, the inflammation itself needs avoiding.
High blood pressure: High blood pressure means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages, if at all.
Hernia: Hernias are protrusions of part of an organ (such as the intestines) through a muscular wall. It's not a good idea to try to push these organs back inside. Get to your doctor asap.
Osteoporosis: Elderly people with a severe stoop to the shoulders often have this condition, in which bones become porous, brittle, and fragile. Massage may be too intense for this condition.
Varicose veins: Massaging directly over varicose veins can worsen the problem. Please do not be embarrassed to inform Hollie you have these, they are very common. A very light massage next to the problem, always in a direction toward the heart, it can be very beneficial.
Broken bones: A little light massage to the surrounding areas, though, can improve circulation and be quite helpful.
Skin problems: Hollie will avoid anything that looks like it shouldn't be there, such as rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters, for example. Usually these problems are local, so you can still be massaged in other areas.
Cancer: Cancer can spread through the lymphatic system, and because massage increases lymphatic drainage through circulation, it may potentially spread the disease as well and effects are not documented. Simple, caring touch is fine, but massage strokes that stimulate circulation are not. Always check with your doctor first. If your cancer was 4 years ago or more, I only need your permission.
Other conditions and diseases: Diabetes, asthma, and other serious conditions each has its own precautions, and you should seek a doctor's opinion before administering massage.
HIV infection: Loving, soothing contact is extremely important for people at any stage of infection. As Hollie often gets cuts or scrapes from work activities, such as pedicures and nail treatments and her relentless enjoyment of DIY and crafting; she may need to wear thin surgical gloves while massaging an HIV-infected person. They are barely noticeable. Please let her know if you have HIV so she can protect herself as cuts and scrapes aren't always visible. There is no need to hide here, there is no stigma, only care.
Waxing
Prevent
Contagious skin condition - wait for it to clear before waxing
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Thin or fragile skin - can cause bruising and tearing of the skin which may lead to infection
Use of steroid medication - this can cause a thinning of the skin.
Waxing should not be done whilst using such medication, and not until 3 months after completing the treatment
Unidentified lumps or swelling
Previous allergic reaction to waxing treatment
Allergy to plasters, latex or pine resins. While Hollie uses latex free gloves you must still inform her as wax often contains these ingredients.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Thin or fragile skin - can cause bruising and tearing of the skin which may lead to infection
Use of steroid medication - this can cause a thinning of the skin.
Waxing should not be done whilst using such medication, and not until 3 months after completing the treatment
Unidentified lumps or swelling
Previous allergic reaction to waxing treatment
Allergy to plasters, latex or pine resins. While Hollie uses latex free gloves you must still inform her as wax often contains these ingredients.
Restrict
Raised moles and skin tags. Wax should not be applied directly over them
Abrasions, bites, broken skin, bruises - avoid waxing the affected area until healed
Varicose veins - do not wax over the affected area.
Abrasions, bites, broken skin, bruises - avoid waxing the affected area until healed
Varicose veins - do not wax over the affected area.
Manicure, Pedicure, Hands and Feet Treatments
Foot and toenail infections are still infections and need checking by a GP not a pedicurist. This means athletes foot, etc. Please do not share. Basically if your foot is a weird colour like green, brown, black, yellow, white, something is growing on it or in it; go to a doctor and get it sorted - a pedicure is not for you.
Fungal Infections. These type of 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.
Bacterial Infections. This type of infection is usually characterised by swelling, tenderness and redness in the area. For example: paronychia, whitlows...
Parasitic Infections Eg scabies
Viral Infections. These infections are very common and treatment can be adapted by using a waterproof dressing (you need to provide this) and avoiding the area.
For example:
Fungal Infections. These type of 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.
Bacterial Infections. This type of infection is usually characterised by swelling, tenderness and redness in the area. For example: paronychia, whitlows...
Parasitic Infections Eg scabies
Viral Infections. These infections are very common and treatment can be adapted by using a waterproof dressing (you need to provide this) and avoiding the area.
For example:
- Verruca vulgaris (common warts), verruca plantaris (verruca of the foot).
- Onycholysis. This is a disorder where the nail separates from the nail bed. Noninfectious nails can be manicured or pedicured as long as there is no fungal or bacterial infection.
- Onychocryptosis (ingrowing nails). This may affect the fingers or toes
- Split nails
- Brittle nails
- Blue nails
- Beau's Line
- Nail/finger biting (onychophagia)
- Hangnail
- Splinter haemorrhages
- Overgrown cuticles
- Pits and grooves
- Flaking and breaking nails
- Bruised nails
- Eggshell nails
- Corrugations (or wavy ridges)
- Furrows (depressions)
- White Spots
- Koilonychia (spoon nails)
- Claw Nails.
Eye Treatments
Patch Testing: Eyebrow and lash tinting involves carefully dying the eyebrows with dye. The dye will be left on the brows for a much shorter time than an eyelash tint as the colour will develop much quicker. A patch test is required at leas 48 hours prior to treatment. The test involves putting a tiny amount of the mixed dye onto the skin, either on the inside of the elbow or out of sight behind the ear. This is to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in the products. If you have had a patch test at another salon you will still need a repeat test, as different brands may cause different reactions. If you have ever had an allergy to any hair dye or brow tint, a patch test at any other salon or you have a known PPD allergy, patch testing is not advisable as the chemical that causes the allergy is still present.
PPD allergy is very serious and can arise at any time, even if you have had a tint before with no issue. By having a lash or brow treatment at House Beauty, you accept this risk.
Patch tests are valid for 72hrs, then after you have had the treatment are valid for 5 months and every time you visit for a brow treatment following, this will be considered a re-patch test.
PPD allergy is very serious and can arise at any time, even if you have had a tint before with no issue. By having a lash or brow treatment at House Beauty, you accept this risk.
Patch tests are valid for 72hrs, then after you have had the treatment are valid for 5 months and every time you visit for a brow treatment following, this will be considered a re-patch test.
Prevent
Conjunctivitis
Cold Sores
Stye
Blepharitis
Viral infections
Bruising to the eye or forehead area.
Reaction to a patch test for tinting and perming
Glue allergy
Micropore tape allergy
Watery Eyes - This will stop your lifting lotions working
Cold Sores
Stye
Blepharitis
Viral infections
Bruising to the eye or forehead area.
Reaction to a patch test for tinting and perming
Glue allergy
Micropore tape allergy
Watery Eyes - This will stop your lifting lotions working
