Diabetes is a contraindication to which services?

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Diabetes increases the risk of skin injury, infection, and delayed healing due to impaired circulation and nerve changes. Procedures that disrupt the skin or involve heat or deep pressure are more hazardous in people with diabetes.

Waxing pulls on the skin, creating microtrauma. In diabetic skin, healing is slower and infection risk is higher, especially in legs and feet, making waxing unsafe as a general rule.

Massage involves manipulating tissues and altering circulation. In clients with diabetes who have neuropathy or vascular issues, this can worsen tissue damage or lead to healing problems, so massage is not advised.

Lash tinting, facial steam, and manicure aren’t automatically contraindicated, but should be performed with proper assessment and precautions (skin integrity checks, patch tests as needed, sterile tools, and avoidance of any areas of infection or numbness).