Contact Zoe on: Tel: 0161 476 3301 Mobi: 07903 162 041

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If you have any of the following conditions or are unsure, please let me know when you call to book your appointment

Contraindications for All Treatments

TOTAL CONTRAINDICATIONS MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS LOCAL CONTRAINDICATIONS UNFORTUNATELY TREATMENT GP/SPECIALIST’S PERMISSION AREA WILL BE AVOIDED DURING CANNOT BE CARRIED OUT REQUIRED PRIOR TO TREATMENT TREATMENT ALL TREATMENTS: • Contagious or infectious conditions • Cardio vascular conditions • Scar tissue – 6 months for minor including the common cold (Hypotension, Phlebitis, surgery & 2 yrs for major surgery • Skin diseases Hypertension, Hypotension, • Varicose veins • Under the influence of recreational Thrombosis, Embolisms, Heart • Sunburn, skin hypersensitivity drugs or alcohol Conditions e.g. angina, pacemaker • Cuts, bruises, boils, warts, open • Fever/temperature • Diabetes requiring insulin wounds, abrasions – cover with plaster • Recent surgery/operations to the • Gynaecological infections • Undiagnosed pain, lumps, bumps & treatment area • Medical oedema (fluid retention) swelling • Internal bleeding • Severe arthritis • Pregnancy (after 1 st trimester) – avoid • Recent inoculation (wait 48 hrs) • Acute rheumatism abdomen, effleurage only • Allergies to essential oils, base oils, • Osteoporosis • Inflammation talcum powder, creams/ used in • Asthma • Recent heavy meal – avoid abdomen therapy use alternative if possible • Trapped, pinched, inflamed • Fractures/broken bones and Sprains • Seizures nerves (neuritis) that have been treated • Severe or weeping Psoriasis/Eczema • Nervous/psychotic conditions • Menstruation – avoid abdomen • Cancer (unless palliative care & then • Palliative care for the terminally • Contact lenses – will need to be with GP’s permission) ill e.g. cancer, HIV/Aids removed for treatments • Pregnancy – first 12 weeks • If client is on strong medication • Hyper thyroidism and iodine allergy • If client is undergoing medical (for products containing Seaweed which treatment has a high iodine element) • Bells Palsy • Botox (wait 6 weeks), Dermal Fillers • Peripheral neuropathy (loss of (wait 8 wks), Glycolic Peels (wait 12 wks) sensation in parts of the body) for Treatments • Whiplash or other head or neck • Active Acne (all – spread injuries within the last 2 yrs infection) • Slipped disc • Perforation of eardrum, Grommets in • Diabetes if skin is very thin or the ear, Cochlear implants (Ear Candling) easily bruised • Skin conditions aggravated by heat • Pregnancy – history of e.g. psoriasis, eczema, Inflammation, miscarriage or complications Medication with known heat related side • Oedema – Shrinking Violet Body effects e.g. diabetes (Hot Stone massage) Wraps • Prior to surgery or bones needing resetting (Reiki) • Any current or recent eye condition(s) or extremely sensitive skin (eyelash perming and tints) • Previous reaction to spray tan, colourant, henna tattoos, nail extensions, adhesives, sticky plasters (spray tans, lash and tints) • Soya Bean Allergy – (Shrinking Violet Body Wraps) • Thyroxine medication, Progesterone Cream – will reduce effects of SV Body Wrap • Pregnancy or Breastfeeding – (SV Body Wrap) • Highly Sensitive Skin – patch test required 24-48 hrs prior to treatment 1

WAXING – you cannot have on any area where the following has been applied until after the time listed

Retinol A Thins the Skin 6 months after use AHA/BHA Skincare Thins the Skin 6 months after use Skin Peels Peels the Skin 3 weeks after use Accutane Thins the Skin Min 12 months after use Renova or Differin Thins the Skin 2 weeks after use Glycolic, Salicylic Acid Thins the Skin 3 to 5 days after use Steroid Cream Thins the Skin 3 to 5 days after use

ELECTRICAL FACIALS Non Surgical Face Lift/Microcurrent, Galvanic, Vacuum Suction/Blackhead removal, Galvanic Purifying and Radiance Facials, Microdermabrasion

General NOT SUITABLE FOR TREATMENT GP’s PERMISSION • Skin Diseases/Infections • Epilepsy – GP • Eczema, Psoriasis • Diabetes – GP • Extremely Loose tissue • Undiagnosed lumps and bumps – GP • Broken veins • Inflammation/Irritation or Highly Sensitive AVOID AREA Skin • Broken Skin • Diabetics • Cuts/Abrasions • Active Acne (scars ok) • Bruising, moles • Sunburn • Botox (wait 6 weeks) • Dermal Fillers (wait 8 wks) Vacuum suction • Glycolic Peels (wait 12 wks) • Lymph disorders • Circulatory disorders • Glandular swelling • Heart problems • Bony Areas • High/Low Blood pressure • Very Hairy Areas e.g beard • Thrombosis • Kidney Problems • Highly vascular skin, a lot of redness and/or broken capillaries (no micordermabraion) • Pregnancy (faradic, high frequency nor galvanic) • Highly nervous clients • Metal Plates, Pins, Pacemakers, Defribulators, Piercings • Remove all jewellery • Recent scar tissue – wait 6 months • Recent operations – wait 6 months • Nerve Damage

EYELASH TINTS, EYELASH PERMS, CLUSTER LASHES, INDIVIDUAL LASH EXTENSIONS •Positive reaction to the patch test •Conjunctivitis •Clients who have had a lash perm or lash lift within •Sensitive eyes the last 5-6 weeks cannot have lash extensions until •Sty’s the lash perm/lift has grown out •Horeola •Contact lenses use – please remover before •Watery eyes treatment •Cysts in eye area •Skin disease or disorder •Cataract •Enema, dermatitis, psoriasis •Dry eyes •Inflammation or swelling around the eye •Glaucoma •Lack of skin sensation in or around the yes •Eyelid surgery •Eye problems •Alopecia •Eye sensitivity •Any other eye disorder or condition which affects •Recent cosmetic , laser or any other type of eye the eyes surgery •Hay fever •Dust allergies •Sinus problems 2

PRECARE AND AFTERCARE INFORMATION

ALL FACIALS PRECARE FACIALS AFTERCARE - GENERAL • Remove Contact Lenses • Drink plenty of water to aid detoxification for 72 • Wear No Make up or light make up hrs after • If you have had any of the following, please wait the • Avoid Sunbathing, Sunbeds, Sauna, Chlorine, stated time until you have a Facial Swimming, Jacuzzi or any other intense Chemical, UV • Botox (wait 6 weeks) light or heat for 24-48 hrs after your treatment (48hrs • Dermal Fillers (wait 8 wks) recommended for microdermabrasion) • Glycolic Peels (wait 12 wks) • Avoid using strong perfumed products around the face for 24 hrs ELECTRICAL FACIALS • Try to keep other products and make up to a • Remove all jewellery and metal piercings minimum for at least 6 hrs • For Microdermabrasion, it is best to have this treatment • Avoid touching the skin at least 5 days before going on any holiday where you will be • During and after ELECTRICAL FACIALS you sunbathing in strong UV light may taste a metal taste due to the change of Ph in the saliva – this is normal

FACIALS MICRODERMABRASION AFTERCARE • Do not exfoliate your face for 7 days • Wear Sun Cream – minimum SPF 15 • Don’t use Retinol products • Keep your skin moisturised BODY WRAPS PRECARE BODY WRAPS AFTERCARE • Increase your water intake 24 hrs before • Drink plenty of water to aid detoxification for 72 • Shower in the morning and exfoliate but don’t apply body hrs after creams as this may act as a barrier to the product • Avoid excessive heat or overheating e.g. saunas, • Oil Based products will remove fake tan products jacuzzi’s, vigorous exercise for 12 hrs • Wax, Shave, Use Creams 24 hrs before or • Shower after 12 hrs so that the product can be after your treatment properly absorbed into your system • You may find that you pop to the loo more often, this is normal and a sign that your body is eliminating. • As the product works for 72 hrs you can remeasure yourself at home to check for further inch loss. You can remeasure with a tape measure or use 1 or 2 items of clothing which you are know are tight for comparison. • To keep any weight/fat loss off you must a) consume less calories and/or b) burn more calories through exercise.

EYELASH AND BROW TINTS, EYELASH PERMS AND LIFTS, LASH AND BROW AFTERCARE CLUSTER AND SEMI PERMANENT LASHES • Patch Test at least 24 hrs before. This is NOT one of our • Avoid rubbing the eyes or picking at your lashes clients but an example to show the importance of patch tests. • Avoid putting contact lenses in for 24 hrs Even if you have had the treatment done before with another therapist you MUST have one done again as there are many CLUSTER LASHES AND LASH EXTENSIONS different brands of products used. ADDITIONAL AFTER CARE • Lash or Brow Tints must be carried out at least 12 hrs As above plus prior to Spray Tans as the tint can react with the spray tan and • Do not allow the Lash Extensions to come into turn your skin green contact with water for the first 2 hrs • Do not steam your face, have a steam sauna, swim or wash for the face with hot water for up to 2 days after application • Do not perm or tint your lashes • Do not use an Eyelash curler – it will break the extension lashes • Use Oil Free Make Up Remover and Mascaras as the oil with dissolve the lash glue

• Lash Perms/Lifts and Lash Tints are not compatible with • Care must be taken when using skin care those who wish to have Lash Extensions or Cluster Lashes in the products as they may contain oil which will dissolve the near future. The false lashes will not adhere to curly lashes, the lash extension glue lashes need to be straight. • Do not rub your eyes or lashes when washing • Remove contact lenses your face. Clean around the Eyes with a wash cloth. • For those having Lash Perms/Lifts, Tints, Lash • Do not pull or pick at your lash extensions, as it Extensions or Cluster Lashes, remove your eye make up before will take out your own lash as well your treatment with an OIL FREE make up remover • Do not go in a Sauna or have a Facial Steam while wearing Eyelash extensions, the heat and steam 3 will dissolve the glue • Only use a special Mascara designed for Eyelash Extensions or a Lash Coating to help them stay on longer • Do not try to remove the Extensions on your own. • Do not cut the Extensions (you may cut your own lashes) • Clean your eye make up without touching the Extensions • Remember to come in for infills every 2-3 weeks. • Remember your lash extensions will naturally fall out as your natural lash sheds (natural lashes shed daily and each lash has a 2-3 month life span)

WAXING PRECARE WAXING AFTERCARE • You cannot have waxing in any area you have applied • Avoid for 24 hrs: heavily perfumed products, body the following: wraps or massage products, chlorine, sauna, Jacuzzi, • Retinol A -Thins the Skin - 6 months after use sunbathing, sunbeds • AHA/BHA Skincare - Thins the Skin - 6 months after use • Regular exfoliation will help to avoid ingrown • Skin Peels - Peels the Skin- 3 weeks after use • Accutane - Thins the Skin - Min 12 months after use • Avoid Spray Tan for 24 hrs • Renova or Differin -Thins the Skin -2 weeks after use • Avoid make up (for facial waxing) for at least 4 • Glycolic, Salicylic Acid -Thins the Skin - 3 to 5 days after hrs use • Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with • Steroid Cream - Thins the Skin - 3 to 5 days after use unwashed hands. • Wear clean, loose fitting clothes.

MANICURES, GEL POLISHES, NAIL EXTENSIONS PRECARE , GEL POLISHES AFTERCARE • Remove all • Apply cuticle oil and hand cream once or twice a day and after using polish remover • Avoid using your nails as tools • If you are new to false nails take extra care when doing ordinary tasks until you become more used to them • Wear protective gloves when cleaning, washing up, gardening etc. The water and chemicals WILL cause peeling, chips etc • Do not pick or peel your extensions, polish or gel polish even if they are lifting – it will damage your natural nail • Use a fine grit nail file and file in one direction only, no sawing! • Have gel polish/false nails removed professionally • Book regular maintenance treatments for extensions HOLISTIC TREATMENTS PRECARE HOLISTIC TREATMENTS AFTERCARE • For Body Massages make sure you Wax, Shave, Use • Eat light meals Hair Removal Creams 24 hrs before or after your treatment • Drink plenty of water to aid detoxification • Rest as much as you can • In the case of Aromatherapy massages or Body Wraps avoid bathing for 12 hrs to allow the products to penetrate into the system • In the case of Hopi Ear Candles if your ears become itchy, gently put a little warmed (not hot) olive oil in the first part of your ear (not down the hole) with your finger (not a cotton bud) and then wash your hands SPRAY TANS PRECARE SPRAY TANS AFTERCARE • If you have very sensitive skin, please call for a patch After your Tan - whilst your tan is developing test at least 24 hrs prior to your appointment *Continue to wear dark, loose fitting clothes • Shower and Exfoliate the day of your appointment, avoid *Don't exercise, swim, use a sauna, jacuzzi or cause wearing any body creams or products containing oil excessive perspiration during the time that your tan is • Remove all make up and jewellery developing • Don’t wear jewellery, perfume or deodorant, they can *Avoid touching your body with your palms. If you do stain cause your skin to react with the spray tan product and your palms mix a little Bicarb of Soda with lemon and rub it temporarily turn your skin green on your palms to help remove. • Wear old, dark and loose fitting clothes and a pair of flip- *Take care when sitting on light furniture, upholstery or flops if weather permits going to bed on light bedding as the tan may stain. • If you drive a car and have light seating, place an old *Don't use any products on your skin and avoid water. If it towel on the seat, the same applies with sofas and chairs and is sunny outside, remember that you can’t wear any SPF bedding – the tan may stain BEFORE you shower it off Cream/ whilst your tan is developing so avoid sunbathing as you may burn. 4 *Whilst your tan is developing pat a little baby powder under your armpits so that any perspiration does not affect your developing tan. If you develop darker patches under your armpits, wipe with a moisturising baby wipe to remove taking care to avoid the areas of your tan which you are happy with. * Wait at least 8hrs for your tan to develop BEFORE washing your skin. If you can wait 12hrs, then that is even better. Once you are ready to shower, do so with a mild shower gel, DON'T exfoliate and gently pat the skin dry. THIS TIMEFRAME EXCLUDES THE RAPID TAN which develops in 2hrs for a light-medium tan and 3-4hrs for a darker tan, so you may shower after these timescales. Some colour will wash off in the shower. This is normal and just the excess "colour guide" coming off your skin.

Tips to maintain your tan *Moisturise your skin every morning and evening using an OIL FREE moisturiser - avoid exfoliating your skin. *Take Showers, use a soft poof or cloth and use a mild shower gel. Avoid Long Baths, Saunas, Jacuzzis and Swimming - they will fade your tan faster *Avoid with a blunt razor, rubbing your skin too hard when showering or when drying yourself with a towel, just gently pat dry. *Avoid the following products as they will fade your tan faster - bar soaps, alcohol based products such as toners, or products containing ingredients which cause exfoliation such as AHA's, BHA's, Retin A etc please see below for the full list. Removal *Your tan will start to fade on your hands, feet and face before the rest of your body as these areas are washed more often. Once this starts to happen, gently exfoliate your skin. *To remove your old spray tan, apply baby oil to your body and leave for 10 mins. Wash of with an exfoliating mitt and shower gel.

5 Products or Ingredients in Products to Avoid when you have a Spray Tan

This is a list of commonly used body and facial care products that CAN have a detrimental effect on a spray tan. This is not all- inclusive and not everyone will have a problem with these products. This is a Guide only.

The following products or ingredients can lighten, fade a Spray Tan or make it blotchy

AHA’s – Alpha Hydroxy Acids – Glycolic, Lactic, malic, Citric and Tartaric Anti Acne products that exfoliate or dry the skin – Accutane and Salicylic Acid can cause tan fading. Anti aging products that “renew” or “refresh” or otherwise exfoliate the skin Band Aid or adhesive tape including the block pore tape applied to the skin will “pull” the tan off Bar Soaps especially deodorant or antibacterial types, Imperial Leather Soaps and Shower Gel Dove Soap and Dove Shower Gel, Curel Lotions will fade a tan faster on some people. BHA Products (Beta Hydroxy Acids) Body Hair Bleach Products will bleach the skin Bug Spray, Perfumes, Body Sprays when sprayed directly onto the skin can remove or fade the tan. Instead spray clothing or spray a “cloud” of spray you can walk through instead of spraying directly onto the skin Facial masks and exfoliating scrubs Hair Inhibiting Lotions e.g. Jergens tend to make a spray tan turn yellow If you exercise and sweat heavily your tan can fade faster, especially in body fold areas In Winter skin is often dry and your tan will fade faster. Switch to twice daily use. Use a lotion after showering on damp skin. Try a heavier body cream or butter just before bed. Make Up Remover or Wipes, Baby Oil can all strip your tan Retin A type products (Retin A, Renova, Tanzorac, Tretinoin) all will cause faster fading Shaving exfoliates the skin so fades a tan. Use a sharp clean razor as a blunt razor scrapes of more skin and tan. An electric razor or epilator will fade tan less. Bathing in a Jacuzzi or Swimming pool, Chlorine can fade your tan. Even a long hot bath can affect your tan Sweating feet inside shoes or behind knees and arm bends can fade a tan or make the colour guide look greenish or yellow Toners containing Alcohols or Witch Hazel in the top 3 ingredients can fade a tan Wax or Hair Removal Products such as Nair, Veet, Neet etc will fade your tan

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