By following safety precautions you contribute to the health, welfare, and safety of the community. Always have good hygiene and be professionally dressed. Keep a first aid kit on hand, follow safety regulations, and keep equipment properly sanitized. The following precautions should always be taken with each client:
- Protect clients’ clothing by appropriately draping them.
- Ask clients to remove any jewelry, hair accessories, glasses, etc.
- Keep any and all chemicals away from the eyes. In case of eye contact with chemicals, thoroughly rinse eyes with cold water.
- Wear gloves when dealing with chemicals.
- Remember that anything containing chemically active ingredients must be used carefully to avoid injury to you and your client.
- Maintaining good body posture will eliminate straining in your back, legs, and feet.
- For people who are extremely sensitive, continuous exposure to cosmetic products may cause an allergic reaction.
- Wearing support hosiery and low heel shoes provides added support and comfort, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of varicose veins.