There are certain conditions which can make a set of artificial nails painful, risky or even dangerous.

On your first visit to me, a short consultation will be completed. This will check for any contraindications to a set of artificial nails.

There are reasons for carrying out a contraindication consultation:

1. It enables us to determine any health problems or indications of why a treatment should not be given.
2. It helps build up a reflection of your physical health, which is vital to me to ensure accurate diagnosis which in turn leads to the correct treatment.
3. The whole procedure helps to protect the best interests of both client and therapist.

Below is a list of conditions which will determine what sort of artificial nails you can have, if any at all.

Please don't be put off by the list below. It is only there as a guide to allow you to determine if it's worth making an appointment with me.
It will save you visiting me only to be told that you can't have a set of artificial nails.

Please feel free to contact me if you are uncertain about a condition you may have.

Contraindications to ANY set of artificial nails

• cuts and abrasions of the skin's surface
• scar tissue less then six months old
• any undiagnosed lumps or swellings
• any bacterial or fungal infections
• bruising to the area
• a known allergic reaction (allergy to nail products)
• severely bitten nails
• thin, flaking nails