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Contraindications

Permanent Brows

You are NOT a suitable candidate for permanent makeup if any of the following applies to you:

  • Will have a COVID-19 vaccine dose within the next 14 days (NEW)
  • Had a COVID-19 vaccine dose less than 21 days ago (NEW)
  • Had the 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose and waiting to receive 2nd dose within 4-6 weeks (NEW)
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Dark pre-existing eyebrow permanent makeup/microblading
  • Anyone who has had previous brow work done that has not been pre-approved by us
  • Eyebrow laser removal within the last 6 months
  • Botox within the last 4 weeks
  • Chemical Peel within the last 2 weeks
  • Sunburned or irritated skin
  • Rashes or blisters in the treated area
  • Taken Accutane within the last 12 months
  • Taking skin medications such as but not limited to antasure, ro-accutaine and steroids, which thin and make the skin very sensitive
  • Serious skin conditions (hyper-pigmentation, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea dermatitis, etc
  • Easily triggered Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
  • Prone to keloid scarring or hypertrophic scarring (powder brow technique is OK)
  • Currently/recently under or scheduled for chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Had radiotherapy or chemotherapy less than 45 days ago
  • Transmittable blood disease such as HIV or Hepatitis
  • Heart condition or taking heart medications
  • Active skin cancer in the treated area
  • Insulin-dependent diabetic
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Healing disorders
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Have epilepsy (in the past or presently)
  • Taking blood thinning medications (unless it can be paused 7 days prior)
  • Taking steroids or skin medications
  • Allergies to alcohol
  • Allergies to numbing agents such as lidocaine, tetracaine, epinephrine
  • Allergies to pigmentation, dyes and makeup
The following health conditions will require a doctor’s note:
  • Have other serious health conditions/illnesses not mentioned in the
    contradictions list
  • Non-insulin dependent diabetes
  • Taking serious health medications daily
  • Radiotherapy or chemotherapy less than 6 months ago

Eyelash Extensions

You are NOT a suitable candidate for eyelash extensions if any of the following applies to you:

  • Pregnant
  • Experienced severe allergic reactions to lash extensions in the past
  • Have a difficult time laying down for hours
  • Have sensitive or watery eyes
  • Have large gaps in lash line
  • Have damaged and weak natural lashes – consider using our in-store lash serums to grow them out first
  • Have open wounds around the upper face
  • Have Trichotillomania (tendency to pull or twist hair, eyebrows, and/or eyelashes)
  • Have eye infections / herpes / styes in the area
  • Have Demodex Folliculitis (lash mites)
  • Have Blepharitis or Ocular rosacea (inflammation of the eyelids and eyes)
  • Had a lash lift service less than 8 weeks ago
  • Had semi-permanent eyeliner procedure done within the last 6 weeks
Please consult your doctor for approval if you:
  • Had laser eye surgery within the last 2 months
  • Had an eye-lift surgery (Blepharoplasty) within the last 4 months
  • Have a medical condition related to your eyes, sight or eye area
  • Had Chemotherapy in the last 6 months

Lash Lift

You are NOT a suitable candidate for lash lifts if any of the contraindications below applies to you:

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have claustrophobia and cannot lay down comfortably with eyes closed
  • Are sensitive to glues or dyes
  • Have very sensitive or watery eyes
  • Have large gaps in lash line
  • Have very short natural lashes (should be at least 9mm long)
  • Have damaged and weak natural lashes -- consider using our in-store lash serums to grow them out first
  • Have skin conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema around the eye area
  • Have open wounds around the upper face
  • Have Trichotillomania (tendency to pull or twist hair, eyebrows, and/or eyelashes)
  • Have a stye or eye infections (Conjunctivitis/pink eye)
  • Have Demodex Folliculitis (lash mites)
  • Have Blepharitis or Ocular rosacea (inflammation of the eyelids and eyes)
  • Had semi-permanent eyeliner procedure done within the last 6 weeks
Please consult your doctor for approval if you:
  • Had a recent eye surgery within the last 4 months
  • Had laser eye surgery within last 2 months
  • Had Chemotherapy within the last 6 months
  • Have a medical condition related to your eyes, sight or eye area

Face Waxing

You are NOT a suitable candidate for face waxing if any of the contraindications below applies to you:

  • Skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis on the treated area
  • Sunburns, moles, cuts or abrasions on treated area
  • On Accutane and strong skin medications within the last 12 months
  • Using Retin-A in the treated area within the last 8 weeks

Aesthetics, Quality & Value

At Alinea Beauty, we offer the same, consistently high standards of beauty and attentiveness across all of our treatments and services. From eyelashes and eyebrows to face beauty and more, our goal is to make each client feel good and beautiful. To find out more and to get started on your experience with Alinea, contact us or book with us today!
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