Health & Safety

At The Beauty Bar Guildford, your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We maintain the highest standards of hygiene, sterilisation and professionalism across every treatment. Every client should feel confident that they are in safe hands.

1. Pre-Treatment Consultation

Before any treatment commences we carry out a thorough consultation. This includes:

A full review of your medical history, skin conditions, medications, allergies and any contraindications.
A discussion of your expectations, desired outcome and realistic results.
Clear explanation of the procedure, possible side-effects, aftercare obligations and healing process.
Written consent (where required) and pre-treatment photographs (if appropriate).

2. Hygiene & Sterilisation

We adhere to strict hygiene and sterilisation protocols:

All equipment that comes into contact with skin is either single-use and disposed after each client, or professionally sterilised between uses.
We use sterile needle cartridges for procedures such as semi-permanent makeup, tattoo removal and other invasive treatments.
Treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected before and after each appointment. Surfaces, equipment and tools meet current regulatory standards.
Our practitioners wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times to minimise risk of infection or cross-contamination.

3. Treatment Safety

Our treatments are performed by fully qualified and experienced practitioners who:

Hold relevant professional qualifications, insurance and registrations.
Use only approved, high-quality equipment and consumables that comply with UK safety and regulatory standards.
Ensure correct treatment protocols are followed, including patch tests where required and strict adherence to manufacturer’s guidelines.
Assess skin types, conditions and suitability before every treatment, and reserve the right to decline or postpone treatments if it is not safe to proceed.

4. Aftercare & Healing

Proper aftercare is essential for safe healing and optimal results. We provide clear instructions post-treatment including:

What to expect: possible redness, swelling, tenderness or sensitivity depending on the treatment.
How to care for the treated area: cleanliness, moisturising, sun protection, avoiding picking/irritation and refraining from certain activities (e.g., swimming, prolonged sun exposure) until fully healed.
Clear contact information for any concerns or unexpected reactions.
Advice on maintenance treatments, follow-up appointments and how to prolong results safely.

5. Contraindications & Risks

While we take every precaution, it’s important you understand that all cosmetic treatments carry some risk. We will discuss:

Contraindications (e.g., pregnancy, certain medications, skin infections, recent sun-exposure, auto-immune conditions) that may mean postponing or declining a treatment.
Potential side-effects (which may include temporary redness, sensitivity, swelling, slight scabbing or pigment variation).
Variability in outcomes due to individual skin response, healing behaviours and aftercare adherence.

6. Complaints, Feedback & Continuous Improvement

Your comfort and satisfaction matter. If you have any concerns or wish to provide feedback:

Please speak to your practitioner immediately during your appointment or contact us afterwards.
We keep full client records and welcome any opportunities to improve our services, hygiene procedures or experience.
All complaints are treated seriously, reviewed promptly and addressed in line with our continuous improvement policy.

7. Regulatory Compliance

We are fully registered and compliant with local authority requirements and health-and-safety standards:

Our premises are registered with Guildford Borough Council (or relevant regulatory body).
We maintain adequate public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
We monitor and review our health & safety policy regularly, updating our procedures and training as needed to meet best practice in the beauty aesthetics industry.

Thank you for choosing The Beauty Bar Guildford. We are dedicated to ensuring your treatments are not only beautiful—but safe, comfortable and professionally delivered.