Skin conditions
Keloid-prone skin — beauty treatment safety
Also called keloid prone, keloid risk, I scar badly, raised scars run in my family, keloid tendency.
In short
On this page, Keloid-prone skin is checked against 88 treatments: 26 are ones to avoid and 62 are not yet reviewed. The tightest restrictions are in Injectables and Facials.
Every treatment, checked
Every treatment name opens its own page
Facials
25 treatments · 7 to avoid · 18 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified JessnerWhy, and the source — Jessner's PeelKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face)Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needlingWhy, and the source — MicroneedlingKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peelWhy, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facialWhy, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedlingWhy, and the source — RF MicroneedlingKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peelWhy, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Not yet reviewed | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Injectables
11 treatments · all 11 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatiteWhy, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, toxWhy, and the source — Botox / NeurotoxinKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, VolumaWhy, and the source — Cheek FillersKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, BeloteroWhy, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injectionsWhy, and the source — Fat-Dissolving InjectionsKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injectionsWhy, and the source — Lip FillersKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapyWhy, and the source — Mesotherapy (Body)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread liftWhy, and the source — PDO Thread LiftKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injectionWhy, and the source — PolynucleotidesKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injectionsWhy, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatmentWhy, and the source — Tear Trough FillersKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · 1 to avoid · 6 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacingWhy, and the source — Fractional Ablative LaserKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Not yet reviewed | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · all 15 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · 1 to avoid · 5 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysisWhy, and the source — ElectrolysisKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Not yet reviewed | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Nails
10 treatments · all 10 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · all 6 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
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| Avoid | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattooWhy, and the source — Areola TattooKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattooWhy, and the source — Eyeliner TattooKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lipsWhy, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip TattooKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke browsWhy, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading browsWhy, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsKeloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
| Avoid | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattooWhy, and the source — Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Keloids are raised scars that keep growing beyond the original wound, and the tendency to form them runs in families and is more common in deeper skin tones. If you have that tendency, any treatment that injures the skin can start a new one: needling, RF microneedling, PRP, ablative fractional laser, strong peels, injections and permanent makeup all create exactly the kind of micro-injury that triggers it. Earlobe piercings and lip permanent makeup are common culprits. Existing keloids can be treated — with steroid injections, cryotherapy or pulsed dye laser — but that is dermatology, not a salon. Sources: American Academy of DermatologyBritish Association of Dermatologists |
Sources
- American Academy of DermatologyKeloid management guidelines
- British Association of DermatologistsGuidance for skin of colour
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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