Contra Indications & Contra Actions

Contra Indications

A contra indication is a condition / or state that restricts the treatment or prevents the treatment from going ahead altogether. Any contra indications should be identified at the consultation stage.

If your client displays signs of a contra indication but is unsure of their condition, you MUST NOT under any circumstance make a diagnosis, you are not qualified to do so.

If you establish that your client has a contra indication that restricts the treatment, please ensure you work carefully and avoid that area completely.

If it is a contra indication that prevents the treatment from going ahead, you can politely request that your client waits until the condition has improved before returning or seeks GP advice in the meantime.

There are various Contra Indications, which need to be checked with the Client before proceeding with the treatment. 

Potential reasons that a treatment may not be done – PREVENTS – or require adaptation – RESTRICTS – are outlined in the tables on the following pages.  If you are unsure about a client’s condition it is of the utmost importance that you advise them to seek medical approval from their doctor

Prevents – STOPS the treatment from going ahead

Patch Test Reaction – Any client reacting to the patch test would not be suitable for the procedure.

Cuts/sores – Around the treatment area

Cysts – A lump in the brow area caused by obstruction and inflammation of a glad. Also known as Meibormian, tarsal ore granuloma cyst.

Eczema – Through the brow area as that is an open wound.

RESTRICTS – CAN BE WORKED AROUND

• Recent Scar Tissue (unless pink / under 6 months or not fully healed)
• Slight bruising
• Moles / Warts
• Inflammation or swelling of the skin
• Rashes – as long as it’s not in the area to have Henna
• Minor eczema/psoriasis (ok so long as not weeping/sore) as long as it’s not in the area where you are applying Henna.
• Thin crepey skin
• Sensitive skin
• Recent sunbed/sunbathing (24-hour)
• Recent semi-permanent make up
• Contact Lenses -should be removed prior to treatment
• Dry Eye Syndrome / Glaucoma – GP referral

Please make Clients aware that any fake tan will be removed during the Brow process.

In addition, below we have listed some of the most common conditions that may impact a treatment, but this is not a complete list.  If you are unsure about a client’s condition it is of utmost importance that you advise them to seek medical approval from their doctor.

Psoriasis

Clients with Psoriasis suffer from excessively dry skin characterised by peeling and flaking.  Peeling can make the skin of Psoriasis sufferers extremely tender, which would mean that the procedure would be very difficult to complete. 

Note – Clients with Psoriasis of the facial area are not suitable candidates for an Henna Brow procedure.

Cold Sores – Most common around the mouth area but some people may be affected around the eye area – proceed with caution.

Alopecia – Assess each client individually, it may be that there will not be enough eyebrows to work with. 

Trichotillomania – A condition where people habitually pull out their hair including eyelashes and eyebrow hair.  Clients with Trichotillomania are not suitable candidates for a Henna procedure.

Pregnancy – We would advise against carrying out the procedure on pregnant women.  If there are any complications such as an allergic reaction the doctor may not be able to prescribe certain medical relief.  Many insurance companies prevent treatments being performed on pregnant women.  Check with your insurance company first.

Latex allergy – Avoid wearing latex gloves (always use vinyl).

Skin disorders – Request that the client receives a written approval from their doctor before carrying out the procedure.

Recent hair loss – Request that the client receives a written approval from their doctor before carrying out the procedure.

Chemotherapy – If the Client has had chemotherapy at any stage, they should receive written consent from their doctor prior to the treatment.

Once the Client has completed the health screening questionnaire / consultation form, you will be able to assess your client’s suitability for the procedure.  

All Contra indications will need to be taken into account before deciding whether to proceed with the treatment. 

Contra Actions

A contra action is a reaction to the treatment provided or products used. You should always make your client aware of any contra actions that may occur.

 Such reactions may be visible either during, or immediately after the Henna     treatment or they may occur in the hours or days following treatment once the client has left your care.

Always make a note on your client’s consultation / record card if any reaction does occur.

Contra Actions may include redness of the skin, allergic reactions or skin sensitivity – if any of these occur the Henna should be removed immediately.