Well the reason's are plenty why there could be contra-indication. :twisted:
Any of those illnesses you have mentioned will require medication.
Medication can affect the way our body behaves.
The Human body is made up of loads of little cells, including the matrix (no not the film), the matrix is like an incubator for the cells that then becomes part of the nail plate. New cells push older cells towards the eponychium and the luna. And then become the Nail as we know it.
The nail plate is made up of Keratin, Keratin is a protein and is a composition of aminio acids.
The medication could change the way the Keratin will behave it'self. It can become sort of naughty or a bit like a teenager with to many hormones and no where to go on a Saturday night.
It could change the texture of a healthy nail, to the texture of an not so healthy nail. Again a bit like a Teenager who thinks no one loves them and no one understands what they are going through.
Enhancements like Extensions would only add to the problem rather then make the nails beautiful.
So natural Manicures would be advised here rather then Extensions.
We ask for a Dr. letter to cover ourself and to compley with our liability insurance. I am not rich enough yet, to be sued but I still tread carefully....
The letter then would be clipped to the client record card.
For future reference and any disputes you may have.
As for preggie Ladies, the body behaves in a strange way when you are pregnand, so you never know, how it will react to exhancements.
Pregnancy diabities aso.
But the good news is, once the pregnancy is over, the body eventualy returns back to normal
As Nail Technicians we are here to beautify and not to assume, so that we don't cause more problems to a client who has already her fair share.
Hence Contra-indications and Dr.'s notes.
I found that Dougs book on nail structure and product chemistry is a great source of information a must read for Technicians.
You could also try to get in touch with a dermatoligist/doctor and quizz him about this, I do it all the time. I am never ill, but always calling in there for some info.
I am sure Gigi , Sam or Samantha could add to this and probl. correct me if I am wrong.
hope this helps
love Ruth xxx