The questions worth getting right

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Waxing and Accutane: how long to wait

Isotretinoin thins the skin for months after the last dose. Here is the waiting period most practitioners use, why skin lifting happens, and what to ask before every appointment.

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Lash extension patch tests: what they prove and what they do not

Patch testing before lash extensions is standard practice, but it is widely misunderstood. Here is what a patch test actually demonstrates, and why allergies appear after years of safe appointments.

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Consent forms for minors: how guardian co-signing should work

Treating an under-18 client puts the paperwork under a different kind of scrutiny. What a guardian consent needs to capture, and the common gaps that make one worthless.

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Are electronic signatures valid on consent forms?

Short answer: yes, for business records like consent forms and waivers. What actually determines whether one holds up is not the signature itself but the evidence stored alongside it.

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Microblading contraindications: the checklist

Which conditions and medications rule out microblading, which need care, and the questions that catch them before pigment goes into skin.

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How long should you keep client consent forms?

Retention periods for consent forms and waivers vary by jurisdiction and treatment. How to think about it, and why the practical answer is usually longer than the legal minimum.

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Photo consent for before-and-afters: getting it right

Your portfolio runs on client photographs. What a photo permission needs to cover, why a tick box in the consent form is not always enough, and how to handle a client who changes their mind.

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Chemical peel consent: what has to be on the form

Peels carry a genuine risk of pigmentation change and prolonged downtime. What the consent needs to say, the contraindications to screen for, and the expectations to set in writing.

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Massage intake forms: what to ask and why

A good intake form finds the things that change your treatment plan without turning into a medical questionnaire. What to include, what to leave out, and where the professional boundary sits.

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Spray tan consent, patch testing and pregnancy

DHA is well tolerated but reactions happen, and clients arrive with moisturiser on more often than not. What the consent should ask, and what to tell them before they turn up.