Week 1 - Skin Care 1 - First Impressions & Room Furnishings
The esthetician needs to be able to move around freely, gaining easy access to products and equipment without distracting the client. tf
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To prevent accidents or falls it is important to always help a client on and off a treatment bed.
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At the end of the treatment return the client to an upright position and once again show them the stool that you have thoughtfully placed under their feet. tf
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Trolleys or utility tables with multiple shelves and wheels provide an ideal workstation and can help the esthetician organize their workspace. tf
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Stools are available with or without back support and may be padded with either round, contoured, or saddle style cushions. tf
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To make a first time client feel welcome they should be given a tour of the salon or spa tf
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A clean and tidy work space contributes to building the client's confidence. tf
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The operator's stool should be ergonomically correct, that is, healthy for the human spine tf
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The esthetic chair, more frequently called the facial bed, is the most important piece of equipment in any treatment room. tf
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An adjustable stool allows the practitioner to maintain an ergonomically correct height while working tf
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Sponges are also known as "4 by 4s". tf
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A carefully planned treatment room should take into account the personality and safety of both the practitioner and client. tf
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Whether you utilize more sophisticated technology or a simple bed, the most important criterion for any facial chair is how comfortable it will make the client. tf
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Brushes are useful for applying a product carefully and quickly. tf
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Service providers must practice preventive measures. tf
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There are 2 types of dispensary models. tf
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Furnishings and equipment play a minimal role in operating a successful skin care practice tf
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Each skin care clinic or spa will have its own clientele which will influence the nature of the services performed by the esthetician. tf
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Practicality should be the prime concern when selecting a stool covering for the esthetic treatment room. tf
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The esthetician's supplies and instruments should be out and ready to use at all times tf
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A major contributor to back problems is standing for long periods of time wihout a break tf
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Pads that are to be used for calming are often soaked in camphor. tf
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An economical dispensary model is to keep products outside of the treatment room and this will also deter theft and is easier to control inventory. tf
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Esthetic chairs or beds can be manufactured with hydraulic motorized adjustments that require more electricity to run or they may have a manual hydraulic pedal to assist in the chair adjustment. tf
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Cotton pads are less expensive then processed cotton balls. tf
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Dispensary models refers to the types of bottles, containers, pumps, and flip tops chosen to be used with the spa's treatment product line/s. tf
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Back bar refers to the type of ergonomically correct back cushion found on an estheticians stool tf
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The close proximity of products in the treatment room is one advantage to this dispensary set up; however, products can frequently look untidy and there is the temptation to take more product than is needed. tf
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Chamomile is calming. tf
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