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 I don't recommend threading eyebrows, which it does carry health risks, including the potential spread of the herpes virus and staph infections through dirty threads, the technician saliva, and broken skin.  The threading technicians use their mouths to hold the threads.   Also, most individuals that perform threading do not carry license.  

Hazards of waxing – Skin Lifting.   Skin lifting happens when both dead and live skin are pulled off with the wax, creating an abrasion similar to scraping one's knee. When lifting is visible, the area will be shiny and slightly “dewy” and the client will report a stinging sensation.

If you are currently using any of the following prescription medications, you cannot receive a waxing service just ask to only receive tweezing.  But if you prefer waxing,  discontinue use of these medications for a minimum of 4 - 5 weeks,  prior to waxing.  If you are using Accutane, you must be off this medication for a minimum 4 months prior to waxing.

Accutane (Acne medication), Adapalene (Acne medication), Alustra (Retin A)

Avage (Acne medication), Avita (Retin A), Azelex (Peeling agent) ,Clindamycin

Differin (Acne medication), Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Isotretinoin(as accutane) Madifloxicine, Metronidazole, Prednisone, Renova (Retin A), Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication), Tazarac (Acne medication), Tazarotene (Tazorac)

Tetracycline, Tretinoin (Retin A)

Use Extreme Caution:

If you are using any of the following. The following products can make your skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic), Oral Antibiotics, Topical Antibiotics, Retinol. Salicylic Acids, Any acid based products, Exfoliants.

You must wait a minimum of 7 days before waxing after a light chemical peel or microdermabrasion.

No waxing:

 If you have had a laser skin resurfacing within the past year, a physician peel within the past year.  Women may experience extra sensitivity to waxing up to a week prior to the beginning of their period on sunburned skin or on irritated areas, and if you are in cancer therapy getting chemotherapy or radiation.

For some people the following factors can also play role of skin lifting during wax:

Taking blood-thinning medications, autoimmune disease. Medications for Lupus,

prednisone or steroids, Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases. 

Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery,  laser skin treatment, Rosacea or very sensitive skin, , History of cold sores or fever blisters (waxing can cause a flare-up), Using hydroquinone (fading creams), Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, or other acid-based products.

If you are pregnant, taking birth control, hormone replacement, or antibiotics, your skin may be more sensitive to waxing, best to have a patch test 24 hours before getting waxed. Smokers or those with Rosacea.  Waxing can irritate dilated capillaries (weak or broken blood vessels) which are common with smokers or people with Rosacea. If the capillaries are very red, stay away from waxing that area.

The use of powerful exfoliators on your skin. Salicylic, alpha-hydroxy acid, combined with waxing could make the skin red, bleed or even lift and turn scabby.  Caffeine with some people can cause skin to be extra sensitive to waxing. 

Drinking alcohol the day of or the night before waxing. Alcohol causes the blood to rise to the surface of the skin and can cause the skin to bruise easily.

You currently take Accutane or have stopped taking it for less than a year.

You’re taking any prescription acne medication.