Dermalogica facials

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Contraindication

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• Allergies specifically nuts, asprin, lavender. ( treatment will need to be modified)

• Pregnancy (treatment will need to be modified)

• Cold sores

• Bacterial skin infections

• Conjunctivitis 

• Styes

• Fungal infections

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After care

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After your facial your skin has been stimulated during your facial, and it is important not to stimulate the skin further as this could cause redness and or irritation.

Over the next 24 hours:

• Avoid wearing make up

• Avoid direct and indirect heat, such as saunas, hot baths & showers.

Over the next 48 hours:

• Do not apply perfume or perfumed products to the treated area

• Do not undertake any other exfoliation or skincare treatment

• Avoid sunbathing or prolonged sun exposure

​Your therapist will advise you further depending on your specific facial & products used

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Dermalogica pro peel

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Contraindications

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• Active acne

• If you are on any prescription acne medication or creams

• Allergies  specifically nuts, asprin, lavender. ( treatment will need to be modified)

• Pregnancy

• Cold sores

• Bacterial skin infections

• Conjunctivitis 

• Styes

• Fungal infections

• Oral blood thinner medications

• Rosacea

• Sunburn

• Eczema or psoriasis 

 

After care

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For 24 hours: No swimming, facial waxing or fake tan application
Up to 48 Hours after: No sauna, sun beds or sun exposure. No injectables, collagen injections or dermal fillers.
For 72 Hours: Do not use any anti-ageing creams, AHA’s, glycolics, retinol or exfoliating products.
At all times during a course, apply SPF 15 (at least) and avoid UV exposure. Regular moisturiser applications are vital to replenish the skin and prevent it becoming dry and peeling.
In short; avoid chemicals, heat treatments, UV exposure and apply your moisturiser regularly with an SPF of 15 or higher!

 

Waxing​​​​​​

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Pre & post care 

Hair should be at least ¼ inch long. That’s about the length of a grain of rice.

Don’t apply creams, lotions, or gels to the area being waxed the day of your appointment.

Don’t sunbathe or use sunbeds 48 hours before or after your treatment.

Some advanced skincare products such as anti-aging products and harsh exfoliants must not be used for a minimum of 3 days prior to facial waxing as the risk of irritation and grazing is greatly increased.

If you take blood thinners, have diabetes or cancer a doctors note will be needed to go ahead with any waxing treatment.
If you are unsure if any medication you are on may effect your treatment please ask your therapist

If you are using any of the following please consult your beautician as your wax treatment may not be suitable.
The following products can make your skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to skin grazing and sensitivity during waxing.

• Acne medications

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)

• Oral Antibiotics

• Topical Antibiotics

•  Retinol

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HD Brows

 

Contraindications

 

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• Eye Infection

• Surgical procedures around the eye and/or eyebrow area within the last 6 months

• Deep facial within the last 4 weeks

• Use of sunbed or sun bathing within the last 24 hours

• Botox or fillers within the last 2 weeks

• Chemical face peel within the last 3 weeks

• Use of Steroid cream or tablets within the last 6 months

• Use of roaccutane products within the last 6 months

• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy within the last 12 months

• Active eczema around the brow area

• Hypersensitive skin

• Active psoriasis around the brow area

• Allergy to PPD

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Under active thyroid

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Pre & post care

• Avoiding excessive rubbing or touching of the treated area for 24 hour
• Avoiding contact with direct sunlight, and the use of sunbeds, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools for 48 hours after your treatment
• Avoiding exfoliating (both acid exfoliators and scrubs) and anti-ageing products around the brow area for three days either side of your treatment
• Avoiding fake tanning products on the face for three days either side of your treatment

 

 

LVL lashes ​

Contraindications

• Skin disorders such as severe eczema or psoriasis on or around the eye area

• Eye infections such as conjunctivitis in the past 6 weeks

• Swellings

• Recent scar tissue (less than 6 months old)

• Weak, thin eyelashes

• Infection

• Allergy to gel patches

 

Pre & post care

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•  Don’t get your lashes wet for the first 24 hours, and avoid steam, saunas and swimming. It’s also worth avoiding the gym or heavy exercise for the first 24 hours

• For tinted lashes, avoid strong sunlight or UV light for the first 24 hours. If you want to top up your tint, just return to your salon after 4 weeks

• Try not to touch or rub your eye area, especially when washing or cleansing your face. If you have had a lower LVL treatment, your lower lashes will appear longer so take extra care when cleansing your under eyes

•  After your treatment, avoid sleeping on your front or side, so your lashes don’t get disturbed whilst they set in place

• Don’t use lash curlers, they can be harsh on your natural lashes. With LVL lashes, you won’t need them anyway

• No oil-based make-up or remover. Our aftercare range offers some simple water-based alternatives

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Eyelash extensions

 

Contraindications 

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• You had a recent eye/nose surgery or permanent make up in the eye area

• Your eyes are swollen, red, itchy or have any other signs of abnormal condition

• there are any signs of eye infection, for example a stye, conjunctivitis or blepharitis

• You have a hypersensitive skin

• You have any condition that makes closing eyes difficult

• You are allergic to eyelash extension adhesive

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Please arrive with no eye makeup to your eyelash appointment, especially waterproof mascara to allow maximum time lashing, or arrive early to remove makeup in the salon. Contact lenses should be removed before eyelash extensions.

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• Don’t get your lashes wet for the first 24 hours, and avoid steam, saunas and swimming until 48 hours after your treatment

• Try not to touch or rub your eye area, as it can transfer oil and bacteria on to your lashes

• Take care when cleansing that you don’t manipulate your lashes into different positions

• Aim to avoid sleeping on your front or side, so your lashes don’t get disturbed

• Avoid lash curlers because they can damage your eyelash extensions and the natural lashes

• Stay away from oil-based make-up or remover.

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Massage 

Contraindications 

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• Fever

• Cancer - requires GP note

• Infectious Diseases

• Some Skin conditions

• Osteoporosis

• Deep vein thrombosis

• Bruising or Inflammation

• Open wounds

• Pregnancy

• Diabetes -requires GP note

• High blood pressure

• Haemophilia

• Sunburn

• Arthritis

• Bone fracture

• Epilepsy

• Hernia

• Neuritis

• Undiagnosed pain

• Heart Disease

• Liver failure

• Oedema

• Anticoagulants (blood thinners)

• Beta Blockers.

• Muscle relaxants.

• Pace maker.

• Joint replacements.

• Any acute injury (less than 72 hrs)

• Allergies.

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After care

After your massage treatment, your body and mind are in a relaxed state. To ensure you receive maximum benefits from your treatment, it is recommended that you read and follow the aftercare advice sheet:

* Drink plenty of water after your treatment. This helps with dehydration, lost fluids, reduces fatigue, as well as helps eliminate toxins from your body.
* Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine containing beverage for 12 hours, as they have dehydrating properties.
* Avoid strenuous activity for the next 12 hours, to help your body relax and de-stress further.
* Massage treatments work best, when performed on a regular basis. Make sure to book your next session promptly.

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Nail or pedicure treatments

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Contraindications

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• Nail and cuticle conditions, such as: fungal infections, e.g. onychomycosis, paronychia, local candidiasis, warts around or underneath the nails, nail psoriasis,

• Loosening of the nail plate from the nail bed (onycholysis)

• Inflammation and allergic reaction

• Nail injuries, infection of the nail and the surrounding area

• Open cuts local to treatment area

• Cuticle and nail inflammation caused during a classic manicure, e.g. during cuticle trimming

• Sensitivity to any of the ingredients

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Gel polish

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After care

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• Always wear gloves when washing up, cleaning or gardening

• Wash hands thoroughly after contact with chlorine, insect repellent or sunscreen 

• Do not use your nails as tools. Never pick or peel the gel off as it will damage your natural nails

• Apply cuticle oil daily

• Professional removal is important to avoid damaging your natural nails, picking the gel or overfilling your natural nails will damage your nails and effect the longevity of any future nail treatments until the damage has grown out completely. Applying gel, acrylic or builder gel to damaged, flexible weak nails will not last as desired.

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Gel & Acrylic nail extensions

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After care

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• Always wear gloves when washing up, cleaning or gardening

• Wash hands thoroughly after contact with chlorine, insect repellent or sunscreen 

• Do not use your nails as tools. Never pick or peel the gel off as it will damage your natural nails

• Apply cuticle oil daily

• Professional removal is important to avoid damaging your natural nails, picking the gel or overfilling your natural nails will damage your nails and effect the longevity of any future nail treatments until the damage has grown out completely. Applying gel, acrylic or builder gel to damaged, flexible weak nails will not last as desired.

• ​Nail maintenance needs to be booked at 3 weekly appointments. This ensures that the enhancement remains structurally sound by ensuring that the apex is put back into its correct place. If enhancements are not maintained regularly, the grown-out product can put pressure on the natural nail underneath and can cause a weak structure, which is more prone to breaking and lifting.

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Nail maintenence

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The natural nail is constantly growing. When enhancements are applied, naturally after a few weeks these grow up with the natural nail and require a follow-up nail maintenance appointment. This ensures that the enhancement remains structurally sound by ensuring that the apex is put back into its correct place.

If enhancements are not maintained regularly, the grown-out product can put pressure on the natural nail underneath and can cause a weak structure, which is more prone to breaking and lifting. The period in between maintenance appointments differ for each individual client, depending on their lifestyle, aftercare, and natural nail growth, leaving your nail extensions past a 3 weekly maintenance can result in lifting and Damaging your natural nail.

If your maintenance appointment is over 3 weeks and you have excessive lifting you will require a soak off & new set. Oiling your nail bed will prevent your natural nail drying out and separating from the nail extension also resulting in needing a soak off. The longevity of your nail enhancement is down to correct after care.

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