You may or may not be a good candidate if

• You suffer from seasonal allergies or just find you have the tendency to rub your eyes frequently.
• You have sensitive skin. Although the extensions are not applied directly to the skin, allergic reactions are possible from the adhesive or under-eye pads.
• Have a common cold or sinus infection. This can cause irritation and/or eye secretions which can cause inadequate bonding of the adhesive and premature loss of your eyelash extensions.
• Have recently or are undergoing chemotherapy.
• Have severe alopecia or suffer from trichotillomania or thrichosis.
• Have an eye condition where the eye does not look healthy.
• Have no natural eyelashes

Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions will last indefinitely with routine relashing every 2 or 3 weeks. The natural eyelash grows in, matures and sheds on a natural cycle, typically every two to three months. The lash extension will shed with the natural eyelash. 

The following list of conditions and/or situations are contraindicated for microblading and will determine whether or not you are a candidate:

• Eczema (in the eyebrow area)
• Psoriasis (in the eyebrow area)
• Keratosis Pilaris (in the eyebrow area)
• Dermatitis (itchy and flaky skin in the eyebrow area)
• Moles/Bumps/Piercings, Raised Skin (in eyebrow area)
• Trichotillomania (in eyebrow area)
• Botox (must wait 3 weeks following botox if in brow area)
• Sunburn/Suntan (in brow area – must wait until skin returns to normal color)
• Vacationing (make sure to plan your vacation at least two weeks following your microbladed eyebrows so that they have time to heal before “fun in the sun”)
• Blood Thinners (microblading will create excessive bleeding)
• Heart Conditions (oftentimes taking blood thinners)
• Hemophilia (excessive bleeding if microbladed)
• Pregnant (Absolutely not!)
• Breast-feeding (Absolutely not!)
• Rosacea (skin too sensitive and will not hold color)
• Sensitive Skin (skin too sensitive will not hold color)
• Chronic Acne/Excessively Oily Skin (hairstrokes will blur together)
• Large Pores (in eyebrow area will cause hairstrokes to blur together)
• Natural Redhead (skin is too sensitive and will not hold color)
• Thin-Skinned (skin to fragile and hypersensitive)
• Previous Permanent Eyebrows (microblading will not implant properly)
• Accutane (severe acne medication creates tissue-thin skin – must wait an entire year following Accutane usage to regain skin integrity)
• Retin-A (creates very thin skin and must wait one year following usage of this product)
• Retinol/Vitamin A (discontinue the use of these products on forehead/brow area for at least 30 days prior to microblading procedure)
• Autoimmune Diseases (such as Lupus, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia – skin health is too compromised for microblading)

Microblading, unlike traditional cosmetic tattooing, is less invasive and is considered to be “semi-permanent”. Microblading is designed to generally last 1-3 years, depending upon your age, skin type, skin health, how well you follow your aftercare instructions, your usual skincare routine and environmental factors, particularly sun exposure. As a result, it will be necessary to be sure to include “maintenance” microblading procedures as part of your (approximately) yearly routine.