Client Consultation
Prior to each treatment a thorough consultation should be carried out with your client. It is very important that you record all the clients personal details and keep them updated regularly.
The information from each consultation should be included on a client record card and the client should be asked to check and sign this before every treatment.
Consultations should always be confidential and enough time should be booked to accommodate this alongside the treatment.
During the consultation you should establish whether the client has any medical conditions or contra indications and whether they are taking any medications.
If at any point you are unsure of whether to go ahead with a treatment it is best to explain to the client that you are not willing to carry out the treatment and tactfully explain why. You can refer the client to their GP if necessary.
Remember it is not a therapist’s job to diagnose conditions always leave this to the medical professionals. In some cases it will be necessary for you to obtain written permission from the clients own medical practitioner prior to the treatment being carried out.
The consultation should also establish whether the client has any allergies that may be triggered by your treatment or products.
During the consultation you should establish what result the client wants to get out of the treatment.
You can also take this opportunity to thoroughly discuss what the treatment involves so that the client knows what to expect and there are no surprises.
You may also need to ask what products a client currently uses at home as this may affect the success of your treatment. The client should also be given the opportunity to ask any questions that they may have.
It is very important to obtain informed signed consent from your client at the consultation stage in order to establish that the client understands what is involved in the treatment they wish to have. This will also show that they understand any possible contra-actions that may occur during or after the treatment and based on the information that you have provided them with they are happy for the treatment to go ahead. This is known as informed consent.
The client should be asked to sign their consultation card to show that the information they have given is correct. This will help to protect you legally if it transpires that the client has neglected to inform you of a medical condition or any medication that they may be taking.
Where a client has an existing medical condition you must ensure that the client has given you a copy of the written consent from their medical practitioner that states that they are happy for the treatment to go ahead. The record card could also become a vital piece of evidence if ever a client made a claim against you for personal injury following a treatment. It would be required by your insurers to prove that you had carried out the necessary checks to ensure that the treatment was suitable and safe for the client.
After you have been through each stage of your consultation you should check to make sure your client has understood what has been said.
Semi permanent eyelashes are glued individually to the natural lash and therefore can last until the natural lash sheds if looked after correctly.
Correctly applied and maintained semi permanent eyelashes can be worn indefinitely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Are Eyelash Extensions Done?
Firstly you would establish the style your client requires You would then recommend the best length and curl of lashes to suit their needs and based on the condition of their own lashes. The initial application of the semi permanent eyelash extensions will take approximately 1.30-2 hours. Once the you have started the application all the client needs to do is relax and keep their eyes closed.
How Many Eyelash Extensions Are Applied?
Anywhere between 60-120 individual false eyelashes are applied per eye, the final amount will be dependent upon the size and shape of the clients eyes and type of look they want to achieve. Focus on designing and shaping the entire lash line using different lash sizes to create an individually designed look.
How Long Will The Eyelash Extensions Last?
Natural lashes shed and new ones continue to grow in a replenishing cycle. We naturally shed 2 – 4 lashes from each eye in a day. The semi permanent eyelash extensions will last as long as the cycle of your natural lash if they have been applied correctly. Infills are recommended every 2-3 weeks depending on the individual needs the client. Your after care will affect how long your false eyelashes last.
Can Makeup still be worn?
Makeup can continue to be worn with semi permanent eyelash extensions but it is important to use an oil-free make-up remover. No mascara should be worn on the lash extensions.
Can you still Shower And Swim While Wearing Eyelash Extensions?
Direct contact with water should be avoided for the first 24 hours around the eye area but after that time they will be fine in water to come into contact with the lashes. If possible avoid direct contact with the jets of the shower on the semi permanent eyelash extensions and wear goggles when swimming.