tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33735471136910492372024-02-07T06:16:40.706-06:00Help for Aestheticians (or anyone in the personal service industry): Starting a businessFocused on helping you start and run your own skin care business. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-56707828632518225882017-09-26T05:30:00.000-05:002020-07-14T11:18:48.011-05:00If you use Yonka-Paris skin care, throw a Gommage Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlRiRGMF8_phJO_9A3_j1T1tNJHaTzNldEKc_KWfgBMEyK48JqfxlhjyqAxoIjpN7Pj7QTckn4PIRxYTUCxQ7nuVCOp7sOCVIdDmr7Q4ZsOyvfbkHh3ToitgRrBMW5U6X5KsYLnPEHAvP/s1600/party1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlRiRGMF8_phJO_9A3_j1T1tNJHaTzNldEKc_KWfgBMEyK48JqfxlhjyqAxoIjpN7Pj7QTckn4PIRxYTUCxQ7nuVCOp7sOCVIdDmr7Q4ZsOyvfbkHh3ToitgRrBMW5U6X5KsYLnPEHAvP/s320/party1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The Gommage Party</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If any of you are using Yonka-Paris products in your salon(s), having a Gommage Party is a fun, albeit m<span style="font-family: inherit;">essy, way to get to know some ne<span style="font-family: inherit;">w, potential clients and give them some great skin care advice. As many of you know, the gommage is not the <span style="font-family: inherit;">easiest product for a client to use at home, so doing a demonstration and having ea<span style="font-family: inherit;">ch <span style="font-family: inherit;">guest</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>do</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">”</span> the gommage with you <span style="font-family: inherit;">is a fun and education<span style="font-family: inherit;">al way to get the word out about this product and, of course, your salon.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Towels are essential </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>for this <span style="font-family: inherit;">exercise</span>.</b> Normally you would use Gommage over a sink in your home. Here, at the party, towels serve as the s<span style="font-family: inherit;">ink</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>in part</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>and keep the mess to a <span style="font-family: inherit;">minimum.</span></span></span> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Make sure you have enough towels for everyone. They don</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t <span style="font-family: inherit;">have to be full-sized bath towels, but a wash cloth will not be big enough. Something in between or just use bath towels. I have many older towels I call <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>utility t<span style="font-family: inherit;">owels</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">”</span> that are clean but not in perfect shape. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You could go to a t<span style="font-family: inherit;">hrift s<span style="font-family: inherit;">tore and get <span style="font-family: inherit;">bath towels for one or two dollars a piece. A well-<span style="font-family: inherit;">worth-it business <span style="font-family: inherit;">expense</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">—</span>and t<span style="font-family: inherit;">ax <span style="font-family: inherit;">deductible</span>!</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have your guests fold their t<span style="font-family: inherit;">owels in front of them while they either sit <span style="font-family: inherit;">on the floor or in a chair or on a couch</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Apply Gommage<span style="font-family: inherit;">, being careful to be sure e<span style="font-family: inherit;">veryone<span style="font-family: inherit;"> uses the correct amount to begin with<span style="font-family: inherit;">;</span> you can always add more later on if need be</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Then start the gommage process (for important detail<span style="font-family: inherit;">s</span>, see <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/yonkas-gommage-instructions.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Gommage<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Instructions</span></b></i></a>)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">When the product starts to come off, that is where the mess</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>or perhaps the fun</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>begins</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Have them gommage onto their towel until the flakes have ceased forming</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Then you can either one by one have them rinse their faces off in the <span style="font-family: inherit;">bathroom</span> or</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can provide some of the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/new-waterless-cleanser-from-yonka-eau.html" target="_blank"><b>waterless cleanser</b></a> (Yonka) and cotton pads for them to remove the residue<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I prefer the rinsin<span style="font-family: inherit;">g-off-with-water <span style="font-family: inherit;">method</span> to be sure <span style="font-family: inherit;">all of the <span style="font-family: inherit;">remaining</span> product is removed</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then you can pass the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/yonka-toners-which-one-should-i-use.html" target="_blank"><b>Yonka Lotion spray toners</b></a> around (have both <span style="font-family: inherit;">toners <span style="font-family: inherit;">available for <span style="font-family: inherit;">those</span> with true-dry or normal to oily skin types). This, too, is a wonderful introduction to a lovely Yonka product—their toner</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In fact, if you decide to not do a full-on Gommage Party, be sure to have the <span style="font-family: inherit;">toners <span style="font-family: inherit;">available</span> to be passed out during your talk so the guests can get the wonderful aromatics o<span style="font-family: inherit;">f</span> the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lotions</span>, even if that is all they will <span style="font-family: inherit;">be sampling</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have samples (or professional sizes to sample from) <span style="font-family: inherit;">available <span style="font-family: inherit;">of many different moisturizers in the Yonka line for all the different skin <span style="font-family: inherit;">types<span style="font-family: inherit;"> or</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps having both the <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/yonkas-pamplemousse-creamsgreat-all.html" target="_blank"><b>Pamplemousse creams</b></a> (PS and PNG to <span style="font-family: inherit;">cover most skin types</span>) would be <span style="font-family: inherit;">a good (and simpl<span style="font-family: inherit;">er) </span>idea. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You</span> won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t have to <span style="font-family: inherit;">bring</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">many different moisturizer samples (<span style="font-family: inherit;">there</span> are so <span style="font-family: inherit;">many</span> in the line) and everyone loves the grapefruit aromatic in those creams</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have your guests apply the cream of their (although it should be <i>your</i>) choice. <span style="font-family: inherit;">They may not put the exact recommended <span style="font-family: inherit;">cream on, since <span style="font-family: inherit;">you won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>t be <span style="font-family: inherit;">analyzing</span> their skin, but each person can get a <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">whiff</span></span> of the <span style="font-family: inherit;">Yonk<span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span></span> aromatic<span style="font-family: inherit;">s </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Pass around a Yonka eye treatment cream</span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">And wallah</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>you</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">re done!</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Their</span> skin will feel a<span style="font-family: inherit;">mazing after using <span style="font-family: inherit;">Gommage<span style="font-family: inherit;">, and you are well on your way to selling products to these ladies going forward as well as seeing <span style="font-family: inherit;">them in your new salon. Plus, it was a fun and <span style="font-family: inherit;">relaxing</span> way to have <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">potential</span> clients try a new product line. You aren</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t pushing <span style="font-family: inherit;">anything</span> on them, they tried the products for <span style="font-family: inherit;">themselves and no doubt fell in love. In essence, the products did a lot <span style="font-family: inherit;">of the <span style="font-family: inherit;">work</span> for you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Obviously if you don</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>t empl<span style="font-family: inherit;">oy Yonka products in your office, you can <span style="font-family: inherit;">substitute</span> with your own product line and fin<span style="font-family: inherit;">d something <span style="font-family: inherit;">for your clients to <span style="font-family: inherit;">try during the party. No matter what you do or use, get out in front of willing <span style="font-family: inherit;">participants</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">so they can meet you and <span style="font-family: inherit;">learn about</span></span> your new business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/throw-party-to-create-interest-in-your.html" target="_blank">Throw a party to create interest in your new business</a></i></b></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GzEpzzPy0yRQlFxJXT4ODywppe9Qp7wDJhov9kyYKT3_Jr_g9in8oSjME8bw9i-Cb_ZgoAjd8JxrDqYxjBmw2kDici-O8UoNbAtgpjUob3kX64M9WiDpnrQI6Lvq1x0tR9CKhcB9bVM_/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="600" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GzEpzzPy0yRQlFxJXT4ODywppe9Qp7wDJhov9kyYKT3_Jr_g9in8oSjME8bw9i-Cb_ZgoAjd8JxrDqYxjBmw2kDici-O8UoNbAtgpjUob3kX64M9WiDpnrQI6Lvq1x0tR9CKhcB9bVM_/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-70847497550936257202016-05-11T09:30:00.000-05:002016-05-12T09:34:13.811-05:00Aestheticians: Stick to your Guns!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHTSQ61YZm-3-hQ2VBJMZ97Gd3qfKq29e2r71fNrVScGT822FILViNtXpYUPaK3u5x2NmTIV4j5E2NK1dHfA4anTwZwqKcizaefQ43n_uNMoEtUcXw5TTb4xBxulg9ZjGCigp1w-7q0wJ/s1600/blog.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHTSQ61YZm-3-hQ2VBJMZ97Gd3qfKq29e2r71fNrVScGT822FILViNtXpYUPaK3u5x2NmTIV4j5E2NK1dHfA4anTwZwqKcizaefQ43n_uNMoEtUcXw5TTb4xBxulg9ZjGCigp1w-7q0wJ/s400/blog.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You may be interested in this article I posted today. <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/aestheticians-stick-to-your-guns.html" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a> to be taken to the post on my layperson’s blogsite.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-57876664584875493582016-01-29T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-20T20:08:10.450-06:00The Facial: all links so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIWgNhyphenhyphen06s_7Kfurl3nSr6o_fobPbHlHbuYc0btzrn0iwfJlYO-HdqUaslxnWl8uDoxsT2kD3mk7j_HirucuG_F_o-pLmN_jYoedmWGuXqoJyhPP-TH5-H3O_hZKT63J_BDSdd9wkgQEm/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIWgNhyphenhyphen06s_7Kfurl3nSr6o_fobPbHlHbuYc0btzrn0iwfJlYO-HdqUaslxnWl8uDoxsT2kD3mk7j_HirucuG_F_o-pLmN_jYoedmWGuXqoJyhPP-TH5-H3O_hZKT63J_BDSdd9wkgQEm/s400/image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-preparation-part-i.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Preparation: Part I </span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-preparation-part-ii.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Preparation: Part II</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/05/when-client-comes-in-sick.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When a client comes in sick</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/one-facial-experiencenot-great-one.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One facial experience—not a great one</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/preparing-for-your-clients-arrival.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preparing for your client’s arrival</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/dont-keep-silent-in-facialmusic-wise.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t keep silent in a facial—music-wise</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/05/preparing-for-your-client-when-you-dont.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preparing for your client when you don’t work alone</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-oops-factor.html" target="_blank">The “Oops” Factor</a></span></span></b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/things-that-go-bumpin-facial.html" target="_blank">Things that go BUMP....in the facia<span style="font-family: inherit;">l</span></a></span></span></b></i><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/details-on-chart-writing.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Details on chart writing</span></span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
</ul>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-50763709564715191172016-01-27T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-20T20:07:29.845-06:00Some of my printed material: all links so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fkvJpFQbJt7ykg2InIlhCY1_q567QMOW6A5OvYHVN8y9-NL5aFMPYva0JK6oLCEvMdym2hefA5iKn9si6OmPry3zEZeBtIlyciBslM2bYG1mdTXbzi-6GQzwwoLLAoae4LfYt6iWVcdG/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fkvJpFQbJt7ykg2InIlhCY1_q567QMOW6A5OvYHVN8y9-NL5aFMPYva0JK6oLCEvMdym2hefA5iKn9si6OmPry3zEZeBtIlyciBslM2bYG1mdTXbzi-6GQzwwoLLAoae4LfYt6iWVcdG/s400/image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/02/business-cardsa-must-have.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Business Cards—a must have</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/thank-yous-and-other-notecards.html" target="_blank"><i><b>“Thank yous” and other notecards</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/client-product-instruction-cards.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Client Product Instruction Cards</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/next-appointment-cards.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Next appointment cards</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/referral-appreciation-discount-takeaway.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Referral Appreciation Discount Takeaway & Postcard</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/special-promotion-discounts.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Special Promotion Discounts</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBLe8rJqcOdjWoGMDXpEid-NiYaXbVRZixRAomEM65-g2Nw3UWvqSPicapjXH6e6nDzODesi2h2KVenqw9N1S8MVRiWy-na48KMXZECH2brSOO4uLUcdF1pn9-Q04vRZTiW2fRRPTH_hX/s1600/image.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBLe8rJqcOdjWoGMDXpEid-NiYaXbVRZixRAomEM65-g2Nw3UWvqSPicapjXH6e6nDzODesi2h2KVenqw9N1S8MVRiWy-na48KMXZECH2brSOO4uLUcdF1pn9-Q04vRZTiW2fRRPTH_hX/s200/image.gif" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/happy-birthday-discounts.html" target="_blank">“Happy Birthday” discounts </a></b></i></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/i-want-you-backdiscounts-and-postcards.html" target="_blank"><i><b>“I want you back!”—discounts and postcards</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/gift-certificates-gcs.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Gift Certificates (GCs)</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/donation-gift-certificates-gcs.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Donation Gift Certificates (GCs)</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/take-awaystake-ones.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Take Aways/Take Ones</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/product-and-other-information-sheets.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Product and other information sheet<span style="font-family: inherit;">s</span> </b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-i.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Client Information Charts—Part I</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-ii.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Client Information Charts—Part II</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/im-moving-postcard.html" target="_blank">“I’m Moving” postcard</a></span></span></span></b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/details-on-chart-writing.html" target="_blank">Details on chart writing </a></span></span></span></b></i></h2>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9dEmWW0ZjRGAwDYdmki8trhJ2YRbDvkC1SMzbFYCQkO67kjWgP0eOKwRCNqBzYcF6MWYXPmQTvkzO693qokEJiL7RMw6xP1ub8kVteYVu7si-zI9wcJRS9QuCCyGo8Ql2H1cLHFM992g/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9dEmWW0ZjRGAwDYdmki8trhJ2YRbDvkC1SMzbFYCQkO67kjWgP0eOKwRCNqBzYcF6MWYXPmQTvkzO693qokEJiL7RMw6xP1ub8kVteYVu7si-zI9wcJRS9QuCCyGo8Ql2H1cLHFM992g/s200/image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-43613629504918310172016-01-25T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-20T20:06:15.275-06:00Misc business ideas and thoughts: all links so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozHdSeWDdxkIencWtV100o4l2HnclucVhoqJ8yZ8gsKErvoCRfWO8WvCTfU6VJ2KMaqperGdPRr9y3FoZOrQQzEFP7DPXb4Qdz6QvsiACN5oSwx7svwZiNFxuWtWOYK_WDR8KXj9xEfZY/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozHdSeWDdxkIencWtV100o4l2HnclucVhoqJ8yZ8gsKErvoCRfWO8WvCTfU6VJ2KMaqperGdPRr9y3FoZOrQQzEFP7DPXb4Qdz6QvsiACN5oSwx7svwZiNFxuWtWOYK_WDR8KXj9xEfZY/s400/image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/02/welcome.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">WELCOME and Congratulations on starting your new business!</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-few-new-aestheticians-looking-for-help.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few new aestheticians looking for help</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/aestheticians-questions.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aesthetician’s questions</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/starting-your-career-in-skin-care.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting your career in skin care</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/some-of-my-philosophy.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of my philosophy</span></span></a></b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/where-in-world-is-your-business.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where in the world is your business?</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/another-aesthetician-helped-with.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another aesthetician helped with Timeless Skin</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/raising-your-prices.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Raising your prices</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/my-appointment-book.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Appointment Book</span></span></b></i></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/my-appointment-book2.html" target="_blank">My Appointment Book—2</a></span></span></b></i><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/when-client-comes-in-late-or-early.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When a client comes in late (or early<span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span></span></span></b></i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSf7kvlK8PnXwza97xn-ZImlN259hNIuUDTM5iCiIV4pdn_YattTh5Aqr8bV3jMx6vvM-sP9JV_9ZUqe0Wt8S5jqr9-DFEO8vLxMRuSSS7aFg3i7XDU9O3AOnAsqx9k5pVL4RlsE8ZW5H/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSf7kvlK8PnXwza97xn-ZImlN259hNIuUDTM5iCiIV4pdn_YattTh5Aqr8bV3jMx6vvM-sP9JV_9ZUqe0Wt8S5jqr9-DFEO8vLxMRuSSS7aFg3i7XDU9O3AOnAsqx9k5pVL4RlsE8ZW5H/s200/image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-79485724589593655632016-01-22T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-20T20:04:34.842-06:00Helping your clients’ skin: all links so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpGhjxn4CZkMzhUVwztPraD1pfI3B9lYD6CZChASfjKr-eZwzop1KWq_e-GOa9oRzviHI1Zpw6q6pdvRtvAua9bWM326xCnro2VmB6I7JmzNc-lhGLnWlyXPjpHEEBWgXZntgjK93VPSG/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpGhjxn4CZkMzhUVwztPraD1pfI3B9lYD6CZChASfjKr-eZwzop1KWq_e-GOa9oRzviHI1Zpw6q6pdvRtvAua9bWM326xCnro2VmB6I7JmzNc-lhGLnWlyXPjpHEEBWgXZntgjK93VPSG/s400/image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/occasionally-i-will-direct-you-to-my.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Sugar & Skin Problems</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/helping-your-clients-skin-using-dry.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Using dry skin products on oily skin—STOP THE INSANITY!</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/helping-your-clients-skin-myth-you-have.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>MYTH: You have to change products</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/please-no-comedone-extractors.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Please NO comedone extractors!</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/helping-your-clients-skin-word-about.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A word about food as products </i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/dermatitises-conditions-you-should-know.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Dermatitises: skin conditions you should know about</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/helping-your-clients-skin-dry-vs.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/sugar-and-your-clients-skin.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Sugar and your clients’ skin</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/monthly-breakouts-help-for-your-clients.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Monthly breakouts: Help for your clients</i></span></span></a> </b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/proactiv-products-and-your-clients-skin.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Proactiv products and your clients' skin</i></span></span></a></b></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-cautionary-calcium-story.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A Cautionary Calcium Story</i></span></span></b></a></h2>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbO0RRmr4uzrXOUNT-9unmqmfoht5dgJCQuHKYaju8NzmsBSaV2uaQPPlIGQZl6F8BU_Uswzf3p2Meb7yPVU1Z2WZrjF1Scnx5CiuY44o07NV_NWVuDlnVo95XRGUiDR8fIoGFBH80b06E/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbO0RRmr4uzrXOUNT-9unmqmfoht5dgJCQuHKYaju8NzmsBSaV2uaQPPlIGQZl6F8BU_Uswzf3p2Meb7yPVU1Z2WZrjF1Scnx5CiuY44o07NV_NWVuDlnVo95XRGUiDR8fIoGFBH80b06E/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-10785368491338085722016-01-20T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-20T20:03:34.430-06:00What you’ll need before you get started: all links<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeDvY6G7dAK0SPeoksdpVqpToQKznWIkfGq4NGeHAcgFOw3iIALfmL5sOPEoFihi3-aIIxFmM4vYl9fn5_7D8Waen0TRMgpSpeIRyYbBqXq64cjlL9kmINHi0cbhyphenhypheno3tMPZUaIbC15FY8/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeDvY6G7dAK0SPeoksdpVqpToQKznWIkfGq4NGeHAcgFOw3iIALfmL5sOPEoFihi3-aIIxFmM4vYl9fn5_7D8Waen0TRMgpSpeIRyYbBqXq64cjlL9kmINHi0cbhyphenhypheno3tMPZUaIbC15FY8/s320/image.jpg" width="304" /></a></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/furniture-youll-need-to-get-started.html" target="_blank">Furniture you’ll need to get started</a></span></span></i></h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><h2>
</h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-essential-equipment-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The essential equipment you’ll need</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-essential-equipment-youll-need.html" target="_blank">
</a><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-trolleypart-1.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The Trolley—Part 1</b></i></a><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-trolleypart-2.html" target="_blank">The Trolley—Part 2 </a></i></span></span></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/odds-ends-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Odds & ends you’ll need</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-few-more-additions-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>A few more additions </b></i><i><b>you’ll nee<span style="font-family: inherit;">d</span></b></i> </span></span></a></h2>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
</ul>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-31986974350891755782016-01-18T09:00:00.000-06:002016-03-25T09:51:32.005-05:00A few more additions you’ll need<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7S3aTaRpxZOkMixgBzLcaUaZJyqeDSqWiTSmuMF0PUdOEk9wV4EVKYLPWTpOBhyphenhyphenm10nSKcn-AIPn-5pNoywyWxxrothlpVVuMw1ckSsiaK0YCHcIx3k9NrMzkwqzk9Pd8rlqn2J81Gd-/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7S3aTaRpxZOkMixgBzLcaUaZJyqeDSqWiTSmuMF0PUdOEk9wV4EVKYLPWTpOBhyphenhyphenm10nSKcn-AIPn-5pNoywyWxxrothlpVVuMw1ckSsiaK0YCHcIx3k9NrMzkwqzk9Pd8rlqn2J81Gd-/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">SOOTHING MUSIC</span></b> is one of the most essential ingredients to have in your facial. Music helps to create a relaxing environment for your client. I have very specific preferences on the music I use in my
facials. I look for a monotone (<i>“</i><i>a voice or other sound unchanging in pitch; without intonation or expressiveness</i><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></span></span></i>), hypnotic sound. I will list a few
of my favorites. Most of these are easy to come by on <a href="http://amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or other music source. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Steven Roach/Quiet Music I, II, III</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stephen Halpern/Spectrum Suite,.and others</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">William Aura/Aurasound l, ll</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brian Eno/Music for Airports</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Iasos/Angelic Music</span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To play this soothing music, you’ll need a CD player or perhaps an iPod. I have always used CD players (and tape players in the ’80s!), but whichever device you prefer to use<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">—</span></span></span></span></span>play music! Silence, unless the client requests it, is deafening. Be sure your CD player has a repeat feature so you don’t have to mess with hitting replay during the facial. For a full list from my facial music library, see <i><b>Don’t keep silent in a facial—music-wise</b></i> (link below)<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have had facials where the aesthetician was playing the radio, set on a “quiet music<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></span></span> station, but it’s the radio, nonetheless, and I don’t recommend it. Nowadays many practitioners (massage, facial, and even therapists) utilize <a href="http://www.pandora.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pandora</b></a>, a free online “radio<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></span></span> station that plays music you choose.</span></span> </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BF72hD1PisQq9SxYfSaS39DUy1tmiF3qKET7qPGofkbuDMLlSBzzp2vYIwz85kP5AME4nT4U5wXmc_bMJgMYRmXI8lTk3z_FdQADBWhFc7FGM69DcMUSCEuAYYzF-nuOpkiTljIOshVh/s1600/blankets.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BF72hD1PisQq9SxYfSaS39DUy1tmiF3qKET7qPGofkbuDMLlSBzzp2vYIwz85kP5AME4nT4U5wXmc_bMJgMYRmXI8lTk3z_FdQADBWhFc7FGM69DcMUSCEuAYYzF-nuOpkiTljIOshVh/s200/blankets.png" width="150" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">SHEETS</span></b>. Flannel sheets
are a welcome covering to any body. They are not only warm but they
just plain feel good! Keeping your client warm is of great importance.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> No one</span> can truly relax if <span style="font-family: inherit;">they are feeling <span style="font-family: inherit;">cool or worse</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span>cold</span></span>. I have both flannel as well<span style="font-family: inherit;"> as 100% cotton sheets. I am actually a stickler with full cotton. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Poly/cotton blends or plain <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">polyester</span> sheet<span style="font-family: inherit;">s just don</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t feel good to me. And if they don</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t feel good to me, they probably won</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t feel good for my clients who are <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">lying</span> on the<span style="font-family: inherit;">m. It doesn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t cost that mu<span style="font-family: inherit;">ch <span style="font-family: inherit;">more to go <span style="font-family: inherit;">the extra mile and get 100% cotton<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and/or soft, <span style="font-family: inherit;">flannel</span> sheets.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">BLANKETS</span></b>. Along with your
flannel or cotton sheets, a <span style="font-family: inherit;">w</span>arm <span style="font-family: inherit;">c</span>otton <span style="font-family: inherit;">b</span>lanket is essential. Be prepared for the cold
blooded. Have several blankets on hand in case your client needs them.
Everyone’s comfort zones are different and some people (I am one of them) cannot keep warm easily while lying still.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I have 3 blankets on my <span style="font-family: inherit;">facial bed (one is over the entire area<span style="font-family: inherit;">; one is fo<span style="font-family: inherit;">lded in half; the 3rd on is for the f<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">eet</span> area). I also have 3 spare blankets on ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">nd for anyone who gets cold.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaWVQ7pgBezyGy3Gtmh21fdBHIo30LOU-i9v5jm8s7OhIXJs6B__2WhkpyvRYgzO1l_3_sRQPHEtDu5ctVidO2Z5pzxcsvC9d2D7gohTTWfwv56NEaYwHNQbHlSQVy78ITfivuGNxE0Hr/s1600/facialbed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaWVQ7pgBezyGy3Gtmh21fdBHIo30LOU-i9v5jm8s7OhIXJs6B__2WhkpyvRYgzO1l_3_sRQPHEtDu5ctVidO2Z5pzxcsvC9d2D7gohTTWfwv56NEaYwHNQbHlSQVy78ITfivuGNxE0Hr/s400/facialbed.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">This looks like a facial bed I want to get into!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HEATED BLANKETS</span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I do use an electric blanket on the very bottom of my table. <span style="font-family: inherit;">The bottom sheet goes over it, so in <span style="font-family: inherit;">essence</span> the client i<span style="font-family: inherit;">s laying on the heated blanket. You can purch<span style="font-family: inherit;">ase an expensive heated pad or blanket from a beauty supply or massage store. I have <span style="font-family: inherit;">found in my years in business that a simple, twin-sized electric blanket from Target does a great <span style="font-family: inherit;">job and is usually at least half the price.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My <span style="font-family: inherit;">heated blanket has a range <span style="font-family: inherit;">of heat from 1-10. <span style="font-family: inherit;">When I am making up the bed for a client, I put the blanket heat on 5. Once the client is in the bed, I tell them the range and ask them if they want me to adjust the heat. Most people are fine starting out then ask me <span style="font-family: inherit;">to raise the heat to 7, 8 or even 10 by the time I have the clay mask on them toward the end <span style="font-family: inherit;">of the facial.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Even in the summer<span style="font-family: inherit;">time, due to air conditioning in the office and the fact that clients aren</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t wearing a lot <span style="font-family: inherit;">of clothing (just a smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">ck and socks), the heated blanket is a wonderful option for your clients. You may be surprised that you use the heat 365.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6Hg8NbR64qvIimBPU-DikivIYKCYbE8NTioHYAvjzNCC0snODwbmtBz230EbkFpHN7BRtdwF2lE7DXZRgbGY5yy2jWcN4T74wOv_4ZLQOgylPTqTTNEwqCHsq-cXHXzhOfuSG2joQHi3/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6Hg8NbR64qvIimBPU-DikivIYKCYbE8NTioHYAvjzNCC0snODwbmtBz230EbkFpHN7BRtdwF2lE7DXZRgbGY5yy2jWcN4T74wOv_4ZLQOgylPTqTTNEwqCHsq-cXHXzhOfuSG2joQHi3/s200/image.png" width="118" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">SMO<span style="font-family: inherit;">CKS</span></span></b>.<b> </b>I think smock<span style="font-family: inherit;">s are ess<span style="font-family: inherit;">ential.</span></span>
I have gotten facials where there was not a smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">ck for me to wear. Although the aesthetician left the room for me to undress and get (naked) in to her facial bed, I still don't like the feeling of having nothing on under the bedding.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All of these <span style="font-family: inherit;">decisions</span> are going to be up to you based on what you like and what you want to do. I usually base my <span style="font-family: inherit;">decisions</span> on my personal likes and dislikes. Since I dislike getting naked for a facial, I always provide a smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">ck for all clients.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have two different smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">cks available. One is a simple <span style="font-family: inherit;">elastic</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">top</span>, the other has <span style="font-family: inherit;">a <span style="font-family: inherit;">Velcro</span> closing. Why have 2 types? Thinner or less busty <span style="font-family: inherit;">clients</span> are fine slipping on the elastic smock. But for women <span style="font-family: inherit;">who <span style="font-family: inherit;">are very full busted or are overweight, they need something that allows for this. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">ve a brand new <span style="font-family: inherit;">client coming in, I usually put both on the bed. When I am explaining about putting the smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">ck on, I grab the one they should use and<span style="font-family: inherit;"> inconspicuously</span> remove the other one. I doubt my clients ever see this slide of hand. And having both smo<span style="font-family: inherit;">cks avoids any <span style="font-family: inherit;">uncomfortable</span> moments. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You</span> would never want to say something like, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>Y</span>ou won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t fit into <span style="font-family: inherit;">this</span>, so I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>ll get you<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a bigger smock.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">” <i>Please don</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t do this!</i> Be <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">prepared</span> and please be <span style="font-family: inherit;">discreet</span>. I <span style="font-family: inherit;">ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">v</span>e</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">heard</span> horror stories of how other <span style="font-family: inherit;">aestheticians have handled basic client <span style="font-family: inherit;">procedures</span> like this.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpg6PIcEKc2IlCZ4rHYR-oftwqd5a5S7hV3EGlqYtpPhwRtRDApbMctXQAJWlkEC26P8v-xciwP8zSuT8pw7VLkiz1vHexqRnyAJjHCKzncSfqIm5zRkQry7UdCk3NqWytfu6Ooj1Jght/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpg6PIcEKc2IlCZ4rHYR-oftwqd5a5S7hV3EGlqYtpPhwRtRDApbMctXQAJWlkEC26P8v-xciwP8zSuT8pw7VLkiz1vHexqRnyAJjHCKzncSfqIm5zRkQry7UdCk3NqWytfu6Ooj1Jght/s200/image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>SOCKS</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I tend to be cold<span style="font-family: inherit;">-</span>natured. Therefore I am sensitive to the needs of people who come to my <span style="font-family: inherit;">salon</span> who also may run<span style="font-family: inherit;"> on the cold side. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I have always <span style="font-family: inherit;">supplied</span> warm, com<span style="font-family: inherit;">fy socks for my clients to wear during their facial treatment. I would say only half of those offered actually wear the socks, but <span style="font-family: inherit;">for those that do<span style="font-family: inherit;">, the sock<span style="font-family: inherit;">s are a<span style="font-family: inherit;"> little extra that are always appreciated. I purchase super soft, thick socks that are easy to find. Don</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t skip this small, seemin<span style="font-family: inherit;">gly <span style="font-family: inherit;">incidental</span> extra.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1SePN4iyZlnJRecnby1nsmqNyCpX3ztzUYQvRszvfQZEF9U5GlGcbDWCx8DNJ-TYP7u9mCfSO9-QNPhPQA762AHyTmRaRdjfxsWFnhejX8SwJLUYZtBzOXAXPIAW2fTWpK66QMSpfjGQ/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1SePN4iyZlnJRecnby1nsmqNyCpX3ztzUYQvRszvfQZEF9U5GlGcbDWCx8DNJ-TYP7u9mCfSO9-QNPhPQA762AHyTmRaRdjfxsWFnhejX8SwJLUYZtBzOXAXPIAW2fTWpK66QMSpfjGQ/s200/image.jpg" width="199" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>T<span style="font-family: inherit;">OWELS</span></b>. You will need towels,
lots and lots of towels.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t think you can have too many towels. </span></span>I prefer to have two towels resting on my lap.
One fully spread out and the second folded in half the long way. The
second, top towel is <span style="font-family: inherit;">“hand towel</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></span></span></span></span> size and</span> is what I wipe my hands on<span style="font-family: inherit;">. T</span>he larger one is a <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>bath <span style="font-family: inherit;">towel</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></span></span></span></span> and stays </span>underneath the hand towel to protect my clothes. I don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t wipe anything on th<span style="font-family: inherit;">is larger, under<span style="font-family: inherit;">neath protective towel. Otherwise my clo<span style="font-family: inherit;">thes could <span style="font-family: inherit;">get product on them.</span></span></span> </span>When I worked at <span style="font-family: inherit;">a fancy spa in Dallas</span>, I
wore very dressy clothing. My friends were always surprised I didn’t
ruin them giving facials.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Other than being careful and relatively neat,
without the lap towels, it would be a disaster.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Y</span>ou also want <span style="font-family: inherit;">a hand</span> towel
under the client</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>s head to catch the dead cells during <span style="font-family: inherit;">gommage or any other exfoliation you may do in your treatment</span>. It
is best if it reaches to her shoulders without being too far under, so
when it is removed, all you have to do is gently lift her head and her
shoulders don’t have to lift up as well. <span style="font-family: inherit;">That</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>s
a minor detail, but <span style="font-family: inherit;">the details count when it comes to your clien<span style="font-family: inherit;">t</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’s<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>comfort and <span style="font-family: inherit;">ability to relax</span>.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, y</span>ou may have a
client <span style="font-family: inherit;">who</span> needs a rolled up towel placed under her neck. S<span style="font-family: inherit;">ome people have back and/or neck pro<span style="font-family: inherit;">blems, so yo will no doubt run into people who need something under th<span style="font-family: inherit;">eir heads. Sometimes rolling a hand towel does the trick; others need a flat, folded to<span style="font-family: inherit;">wel under their head to lift it up a bit.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Having extra towels on ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">nd for cleanup <span style="font-family: inherit;">is also a good idea. I like to have <span style="font-family: inherit;">washcloths</span> under a few of my products (that are not on my working trolley) to keep the drip from ruining <span style="font-family: inherit;">whatever table or trolley<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvahj9APMEaiF_Fbfg8ZnwMh-ILe_akWP_tOjoYxayO-MldRBaRAV5dbNY0FLTNUnmJmMEuKQxcbOdgTOkfhoWp55ekR3ZOXnAK6-H3j8au8h-2khW3z70rHPlVSdi3097WCH0zrygNbJ/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvahj9APMEaiF_Fbfg8ZnwMh-ILe_akWP_tOjoYxayO-MldRBaRAV5dbNY0FLTNUnmJmMEuKQxcbOdgTOkfhoWp55ekR3ZOXnAK6-H3j8au8h-2khW3z70rHPlVSdi3097WCH0zrygNbJ/s200/image.png" width="195" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">MAC<span style="font-family: inherit;">HINES</span></span></b>. Although I don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span>t think you necessarily need machines, I<span style="font-family: inherit;"> am still <span style="font-family: inherit;">including</span> a few words about them here.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use no machines in <span style="font-family: inherit;">my</span>
facials. I never have (except in my first two jobs) and I never will.
This is my personal preference based on having used just about every
machine available back in the 80s and not liking the feel of them in
general and specifically n<span style="font-family: inherit;">ot seeing results or not liking the results from using them<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just about every</span></span></span> aesthetician uses at least steam, if not other machinery. In <i><b>Machines used in facials—are they necessary?</b></i> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">on my <span style="font-family: inherit;">layperson</span> site </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(see link below)</span>,
I discuss the different machines that a client may come across in a
facial treatment. Obviously, I also explain my opinion(s) about the
machinery too. Here I will <i>not</i> go into the various machines you might use in your facials. I will leave that research and experimentation to you.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think I have covered just about ever<span style="font-family: inherit;">ything I use <span style="font-family: inherit;">in my treatments and salon, from odds and e<span style="font-family: inherit;">nds to major pieces of <span style="font-family: inherit;">equipment</span>. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You may find more articles with <span style="font-family: inherit;">things I forgot, but for sure these posts are a good start for anyone!</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more <span style="font-family: inherit;">information</span>, see: </span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/machines-used-in-facialsare-they.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Machines used in facials—are they necessary?</b></i></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/dont-keep-silent-in-facialmusic-wise.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Don’t keep silent in a facial—music-wise</b></i></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/what-youll-need-before-you-get-started.html" target="_blank">What you’ll need before you get started: all links</a></b></i></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtANF4w__pYd8NTDXRpH-MN38DRsYjjTmJ0v8i24a1XLZc0IHlOaw2ZNQVqcYLEYE3OHPDo-2ePhn9IpSAqy0GahT9ks6CNElh3VMigVVO7LGfvkljXPjUh1ePh0iq9SWN3m6a8dQCU21z/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtANF4w__pYd8NTDXRpH-MN38DRsYjjTmJ0v8i24a1XLZc0IHlOaw2ZNQVqcYLEYE3OHPDo-2ePhn9IpSAqy0GahT9ks6CNElh3VMigVVO7LGfvkljXPjUh1ePh0iq9SWN3m6a8dQCU21z/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-90324024676805476212016-01-15T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-15T09:00:18.179-06:00A Cautionary Calcium Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYPasLnJaGkLrD4GIRRI6x00YtmNRlbnP2CRYqBer5PO8HIKQYVj_7mvGdDEQANOUvMKBPRRMULcQohUHsvrIQTQb3_FxRPyAr15XFMhXfm2ud30TUd4p2QCEpRaLZ23MD86TcAK9tSKO/s1600/blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYPasLnJaGkLrD4GIRRI6x00YtmNRlbnP2CRYqBer5PO8HIKQYVj_7mvGdDEQANOUvMKBPRRMULcQohUHsvrIQTQb3_FxRPyAr15XFMhXfm2ud30TUd4p2QCEpRaLZ23MD86TcAK9tSKO/s400/blog.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is an article that talks about an issue that isn</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t about how a client would take care of her skin, but I felt it was important for you to know about in case you have a client who is having similar issues. Click on the link to be taken to <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-cautionary-calcium-story.html" target="_blank"><i><b>A Cautionary Calcium Story</b></i></a>.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-76480257156843659982016-01-13T09:00:00.001-06:002016-01-16T11:26:36.450-06:00When a client comes in late (or early)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwcx_FRcWmUD8dofszwSTwBwzwc3ip1u4ApQJW_k-4ZYjilD5JrePH9Oi_7zMgMjkc3RISymp4jyaMOg9pfxIahrT3O8BjSWWIL7tUtQwUbmoo4TzCC9Ppp4GBPIqiPJFxiZtwin1QGb2/s1600/late.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwcx_FRcWmUD8dofszwSTwBwzwc3ip1u4ApQJW_k-4ZYjilD5JrePH9Oi_7zMgMjkc3RISymp4jyaMOg9pfxIahrT3O8BjSWWIL7tUtQwUbmoo4TzCC9Ppp4GBPIqiPJFxiZtwin1QGb2/s320/late.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clients come in late, they come in early, and most often they come for their facial trea<span style="font-family: inherit;">tments</span> right on time. Their timing depends on many factors on any given day. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Traffic, kids, an office meeting that ran late, there are a variety of reasons a client might not be on time for her treatment as well as entering your office on the early side. Taking the early/late client arrival in stride is something to strive for vs. showing signs of irritation or disapproval. See my personal story below to find out why.</span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I mention in <i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Preparation: Part I</span></b></i>, I tend to be early for appointments I have with other businesses and people. I try not to enter a business <i>too</i> early because I know how it feels when one of my clients comes in 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment. That is too early! </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKiUHm-bWMJ0nAx-2SLIdEPNbq2dxUhD4Z7faze7bXKLsg0B4alRBZGMFmi1sN6Embx74YRbV9kKCywEWf4yEIKVhgJg_hYFPcYiGM2Jw1wEhyiFitGGCvl0_yZPhWnvgKcpuhd19EIxh/s1600/early.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKiUHm-bWMJ0nAx-2SLIdEPNbq2dxUhD4Z7faze7bXKLsg0B4alRBZGMFmi1sN6Embx74YRbV9kKCywEWf4yEIKVhgJg_hYFPcYiGM2Jw1wEhyiFitGGCvl0_yZPhWnvgKcpuhd19EIxh/s200/early.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Several years ago I arrived at a <span style="font-family: inherit;">chiropractic</span> appointment with a new doctor. Because I wasn</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>t sure exactly where his office was, I left my home with <span style="font-family: inherit;">plenty</span> of time to arrive early or at least on time. The office turned out to be closer than I had expected, and I arrived 15 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> before my <span style="font-family: inherit;">appointment</span> time. I walked into his office, which was a large room without any <span style="font-family: inherit;">partitions</span>. In other words, there was no reception area with his personal office in a private area.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>This doctor happened to be eating his lunch. As I walked in, he said in a rather nasty tone, <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>You</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>re <i>early!</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">”</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I was so taken <span style="font-family: inherit;">aback</span> by his tone<span style="font-family: inherit;">;</span> I said I could leave and come back, but he told me to take a seat and he</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>d be with me shortly. To say I felt <span style="font-family: inherit;">uncomfortable</span> (and wanted to bolt out the door) is putting it mildly.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have never forgotten how bad this person made me feel about being a few minutes early to an appointment. OK, fifteen minutes early, but still there was no reason to treat me like I had just dropped a gallon of paint on his office carpet. I told myself then and there to never make one of my clients feel bad about being super early to an appointment. Perhaps in the past I had given a little attitude, but going forward I would be gracious and understanding.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Needless to say, I never went back to this doctor, by the way.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_N1zd1glZ9Hufl73fEXzj2SqajozpcLmEfrXKzvkKIRcRGuoDYOsKnE2_YhJgh_LqnRORSUivRVWyydC68fwKEJc3ca4XtC-I8JfO24LaYlaSd59-BQAaUKBU8s-9AoIQs2nqgrDEcMa/s1600/no_hurry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_N1zd1glZ9Hufl73fEXzj2SqajozpcLmEfrXKzvkKIRcRGuoDYOsKnE2_YhJgh_LqnRORSUivRVWyydC68fwKEJc3ca4XtC-I8JfO24LaYlaSd59-BQAaUKBU8s-9AoIQs2nqgrDEcMa/s200/no_hurry.jpg" width="196" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Y</span>ou have a choice. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Y</span>ou can be irritated about <span style="font-family: inherit;">a client coming in super early or late</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">and</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">come <span style="font-family: inherit;">across</span> irritated with her<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>or you can be calm and friendly. If sh<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>s <span style="font-family: inherit;">really early and you <span style="font-family: inherit;">really can</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>t take her at th<span style="font-family: inherit;">at time, you can get her a glass of water or tea and ask her to sit in the lobby<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Tell her you have a few things to do before you take her, then go into your office and do what you need to do. If sh<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>s late, try not to make <span style="font-family: inherit;">her feel like you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>re rushing around, hurrying to get <span style="font-family: inherit;">her in your chair. You can</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> still get her out in a timely manner but <i>never</i> make her feel like you were <span style="font-family: inherit;">upset</span> or <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">annoyed</span> that she was late</span></span>. Y<span style="font-family: inherit;">ou cannot undo that exchange, and even though your client was late, <span style="font-family: inherit;">she might not come back if you treat her negatively</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>even once.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Usually a client will call or text to let me know she</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>s running behind. It is <span style="font-family: inherit;">therefore</span> essential to always have your <span style="font-family: inherit;">business phone near you when <span style="font-family: inherit;">waiting</span> for a client. Nowadays my business phone is my c<span style="font-family: inherit;">ell phone number. In the past, however, I always had a landline business phone, where my cell phone was my personal number. With the l<span style="font-family: inherit;">andline, I was always in my <span style="font-family: inherit;">office <span style="font-family: inherit;">near the phone, so if a client called to be late I was there to receive the call. (This was al<span style="font-family: inherit;">so before texting was s<span style="font-family: inherit;">o</span> commonplace.) With my iPhone, I take it with me into the lobby area of my office suite <span style="font-family: inherit;">while I await my client</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">s arrival. Then if she calls or texts me with a<span style="font-family: inherit;">n <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>m running 5 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> late</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">”</span> message, I w<span style="font-family: inherit;">on</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>t have to wonder where she is if she is late.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyAKenV-FM43_pWzEUSUHPUGTzwNONz9JSy4TXtZzu9RQ22f204MWhjlQysVYK1CBMNtpx8zllyRyNug7v1k5jFixZvNWwTj298ejRZlWS681SvsW0fORnwsQq5cXXBI_xKo6RfROMFnj/s1600/always_late.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyAKenV-FM43_pWzEUSUHPUGTzwNONz9JSy4TXtZzu9RQ22f204MWhjlQysVYK1CBMNtpx8zllyRyNug7v1k5jFixZvNWwTj298ejRZlWS681SvsW0fORnwsQq5cXXBI_xKo6RfROMFnj/s320/always_late.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One client I had was always 20 minutes later for her 5pm appointment. It was so chronic that I suggested she make a 5:30pm (with me) and perhaps she</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>d be a bit early from now on.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> My only hope was that she then wouldn</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’t sho<span style="font-family: inherit;">w up <span style="font-family: inherit;">at 5:50! Moving her appointment to a later time actually fixed her chronic lateness. It work<span style="font-family: inherit;">ed for me because at that time I was taking as late as a 6pm facial. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Obviously</span> if your last <span style="font-family: inherit;">appointment</span> is a 5pm<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">and</span> you can</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>t take the client later, you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>ll have to have a conversation with her to see what you two can work out.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As you may have read in <i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Information Charts—Part I</span></b></i> (see link below), I mark most things down on my client charts. Chronic <span style="font-family: inherit;">lateness is one such item. Even if a client is late once, I will have marked it on her chart so th<span style="font-family: inherit;">at if it happen<span style="font-family: inherit;">s again, I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ll know th<span style="font-family: inherit;">is could be a growing trend. Same with an early bird. If a client <span style="font-family: inherit;">continues</span> to be 15 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> early</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>always</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>for her <span style="font-family: inherit;">treatments</span>, I <span style="font-family: inherit;">will</span> come in 15 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">before I normall<span style="font-family: inherit;">y wo<span style="font-family: inherit;">uld or make sure I"m ready 15 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> early for he in<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">case s<span style="font-family: inherit;">he, once again, arrives early. As long as this isn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t an <span style="font-family: inherit;">inconvenience</span> for me, I am happy to <span style="font-family: inherit;">accommodate</span> her <span style="font-family: inherit;">without</span> saying a thing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFhbN9m47DokhsJWaWsPe_5gBI5LtUKkXDC6zeXuoAusiOfrXVQLuoDWN59k5qj84l7KinpKtuae9tHA4ozLNHFq6z-03JgZ3nsoMcdhnUGGm6eIGrhIo630NT2VvdDQnCsPDi2dd1STZ/s1600/trim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFhbN9m47DokhsJWaWsPe_5gBI5LtUKkXDC6zeXuoAusiOfrXVQLuoDWN59k5qj84l7KinpKtuae9tHA4ozLNHFq6z-03JgZ3nsoMcdhnUGGm6eIGrhIo630NT2VvdDQnCsPDi2dd1STZ/s200/trim.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Trimming your </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>treatment.</b> If a client is really late and I don</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>t have <span style="font-family: inherit;">enough time to do the entire (<span style="font-family: inherit;">time-wise</span>) treatment, I will simply trim all the steps to the facial, hopefully <span style="font-family: inherit;">in a way that is not <span style="font-family: inherit;">noticeable</span> to the client. Usually when people come in late, that completely <span style="font-family: inherit;">understand</span> if I have to cut <span style="font-family: inherit;">their</span> facial. Cut meaning trim it down to fit into the <span style="font-family: inherit;">time frame I have for her<span style="font-family: inherit;"> now that she</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>s lat<span style="font-family: inherit;">e. If you are careful, you truly can do the entire facial, albeit <span style="font-family: inherit;">cutting things here and there and ta<span style="font-family: inherit;">king less time with each step, and your client won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span>t feel or see the <span style="font-family: inherit;">difference</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s simple to do without removing any critical step from your facial. I don</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t linger with any <span style="font-family: inherit;">particular</span> step. In other words, I click along from one step to another (not <span style="font-family: inherit;">rushing</span>, <span style="font-family: inherit;">though<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>). If <span style="font-family: inherit;">this late client needs a lot of extractions, that step will have to but trimmed down and if she is really late, it may have to be cut <span style="font-family: inherit;">altogether</span>. In this case, say with a 30 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span> late <span style="font-family: inherit;">client</span>, I will <span style="font-family: inherit;">give her choices in terms of what I cut. I<span style="font-family: inherit;">f she really came in for extractions, I will cut something before that in order to give myself time to not only extract her, but al<span style="font-family: inherit;">so put a clay mask on her face afterwards. I just couldn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t extract and have her leave my office <span style="font-family: inherit;">without</span> the clay being on her face for at least 5 <span style="font-family: inherit;">minutes</span>. Clay c<span style="font-family: inherit;">alms and soothes and is essential after extractions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-preparation-part-i.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Preparation: Part I</span></b></i></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/some-of-my-printed-material-client.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Information Charts—Part I</span></b></i></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo8uZXhjeazGARfnS_8BasJv7x4RAcK6UA1jMIKggvNGMNDzB5rHH8I0t7430zOaMWgDzlFPOb-ajsRsFrJbiifRwFKPkaKk-uH3U3yUWtnPbNFgh3pQn8jp-WFrPPwK5s5DRSwOqI5Gb/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo8uZXhjeazGARfnS_8BasJv7x4RAcK6UA1jMIKggvNGMNDzB5rHH8I0t7430zOaMWgDzlFPOb-ajsRsFrJbiifRwFKPkaKk-uH3U3yUWtnPbNFgh3pQn8jp-WFrPPwK5s5DRSwOqI5Gb/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></span></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-36334774773759731252016-01-11T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-11T09:00:07.700-06:00Details on chart writing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY3asIo85HFTBqxw_4WGDiyDFRhpV_h1nSkzpgBsd4_f_vpxcps2tlvhitB5wJrPz4UB30WiywKI6YOJrIyBNK-y4C767VVU23vzAPRK2EYx_MPqRBt8K6iSu2dFdTjnZcrBIH-bKkonE/s1600/Attention-to-Detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY3asIo85HFTBqxw_4WGDiyDFRhpV_h1nSkzpgBsd4_f_vpxcps2tlvhitB5wJrPz4UB30WiywKI6YOJrIyBNK-y4C767VVU23vzAPRK2EYx_MPqRBt8K6iSu2dFdTjnZcrBIH-bKkonE/s1600/Attention-to-Detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">In case you</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span>re interested in what exactly I write on my client charts per facial, here are several examples of actual notes from a few of my client</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>s charts. As you can see, there is a uniformity to the notes although each entry is different in its own way.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">This first entry is from the first facial of a long-term, monthly client of mine. In seven years, I think she has missed or had to cancel only 3 or 4 appointments. She is <i>regular!</i></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<ul>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">10/7/08—Very congested-tons of embedded blackheads. Pustules & papules</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span>not too bad. Esp (R) mouth</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span>phone (knows it). Not eas<span style="font-family: inherit;">y</span> to ext</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>tried to get BHs & any obvious infections. Shorter massage. Used JUV</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>15</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>52</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>D1. Massaged until soaked in. Ac</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>103 & JUV. (s) all. Needs Yonka & my facials for now. Acupuncture weekly. Good self care. <b>P</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>MILK/GEL</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>LPNG</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>15</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>303</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—10</span></span></span></span>3</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>TS</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71TVLd48xxA2O949Z2wCoMuLTmieZHcyhiHHCgO2T321oouNuAZZMAtSNk_YXPTwkU-fNO7kPrwoSpNzB3kKSBG7EWukqcX5gJsDTpgrP51JOtJxXfNOQj27kHSHpoAhMLtf7ZY1ZqfX_/s1600/forgot-to-remember.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71TVLd48xxA2O949Z2wCoMuLTmieZHcyhiHHCgO2T321oouNuAZZMAtSNk_YXPTwkU-fNO7kPrwoSpNzB3kKSBG7EWukqcX5gJsDTpgrP51JOtJxXfNOQj27kHSHpoAhMLtf7ZY1ZqfX_/s1600/forgot-to-remember.jpeg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ve mentioned in previous articles, writing down the details is an important process in chart writing. Thinking you will remember may work for you, but it never really has for me. If I don</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t write while the client is masking, I will miss certain things that may be important. Once the client has left the building any number of things can happen to distract you from writing on her chart. The phone could ring, a text might come in, your next client might be really early. My point is: write things down when they are fresh in your mind. Otherwise you might forget to remember.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span>n the left<span style="font-family: inherit;">, blank area of the chart of the following client,</span> I noted: <span style="color: blue;">5 wks; 15 min early</span>. The five week note just lets me know she was one week later than her usual monthly appo<span style="font-family: inherit;">intment</span>. And as I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span>ve said</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—clients do show up early, so be on time! I noted that because if she continues to be early over and over, I will need to get to the office a bit earlier to be sure I</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>m ready for her</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—vs. asking her to come a bit later. If she was continually 15 minutes late, that might be an issue<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that could be addresse<span style="font-family: inherit;">d<span style="font-family: inherit;"> at some point.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">03/10/15</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—Very worn out. Work is stressful until the end of this month. She was so tired</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—she fell asleep during massage</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—a first! Used MILK</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>GEL</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>303</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>305</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>MICRO</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>GAUZE</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>D1</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>EXT</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>JUV</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>52</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>PG/SERUM</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>MASSAGE</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>Pc/Nc</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>103. <b>P</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—15</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">4/14/15</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looks great. Just a few more BHs than normal but NO INFECTIONS! Said she has been changing her thyroid meds, which seems to help her skin. So</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span>we</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span>ll see. New great realtor who will sell house--she looks much more relaxed than last month. Used MILK</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>303</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>305</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>ALPHA EX<span style="font-family: inherit;">F</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>GAUZE (so sticky!)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>HYD</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>Ext many BHs (some w/lancet help)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>JUV</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>52</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>PG</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>SERUM</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>PAMPNG</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>MASSAGE (slept)-Ac-103. <b>P</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span>EAU (-20%)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span></span></span></span>travel EAU</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">This process has of course evolved over the years. I never entered every single product I used on a client</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’s</span></span></span></span></span></span> skin although I highly recommend you start off doing so. I now write about 10 lines of notes on the chart; in earlier years I may have written just a few. Over time I discovered how invaluable writing <span style="font-family: inherit;">down </span><i>more</i> about each treatment helped me for the next facial with <span style="font-family: inherit;">each</span> client. I certainly can</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span>t remember one month to the next every detail about one client</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span>s facials. Can you?</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">For<span style="font-family: inherit;"> more information, see:</span></span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-i.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Information Charts—Part I</span></span></span></b></i></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-ii.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Client Information Charts—Part <span style="font-family: inherit;">II</span> </span></b></i> </a></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xBrWgtbeQ-neLoMfDBSz-AykzuAxxqDXexSHBCmVAtrQK8QdVIHSiG4jlJNKN8d5D3Z6U_BzEcEjA5my-zU3KSpe3o2vecnavngM80_upjz-WmzGeRfiX3PSYlI6nZQoonPTieaejQue/s1600/forget.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xBrWgtbeQ-neLoMfDBSz-AykzuAxxqDXexSHBCmVAtrQK8QdVIHSiG4jlJNKN8d5D3Z6U_BzEcEjA5my-zU3KSpe3o2vecnavngM80_upjz-WmzGeRfiX3PSYlI6nZQoonPTieaejQue/s1600/forget.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-56083866987128837792016-01-08T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-26T11:33:21.589-06:00Odds & ends you’ll need<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGV9lOz6EV-fIHFvu3dml-sc6ob7qVgrw7IXmAPp1lJRp7EXWJn2gRdKT7gsV018QRHQD2AbjA3pKEkiE_64hgER0iKXn-OMHPOfTVA_6OM8eMipSxi3K48Umhy5lnVe1O7aNrQCxAClPv/s1600/misc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGV9lOz6EV-fIHFvu3dml-sc6ob7qVgrw7IXmAPp1lJRp7EXWJn2gRdKT7gsV018QRHQD2AbjA3pKEkiE_64hgER0iKXn-OMHPOfTVA_6OM8eMipSxi3K48Umhy5lnVe1O7aNrQCxAClPv/s1600/misc.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are many miscellaneous items that you will want to have at the ready in your facial room. Below I have listed those things I have in my treatment room, and perhaps you will want to have as well. Some are obvious while others may be news to you.</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HOKhtLklkMEkWy_87DCGHCiRuxBUzWNrr-6kdOzXMCYQbdirpu917HLMEvWLtZXi9KSpZL2iRWLpdwm8bBqZFExy8Lot9nd5fVJP6c5jeqXukAbEeeSUbw8S1C_4ln-5FHYoYsBRaVIF/s1600/holder.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HOKhtLklkMEkWy_87DCGHCiRuxBUzWNrr-6kdOzXMCYQbdirpu917HLMEvWLtZXi9KSpZL2iRWLpdwm8bBqZFExy8Lot9nd5fVJP6c5jeqXukAbEeeSUbw8S1C_4ln-5FHYoYsBRaVIF/s200/holder.png" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lucite</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">tissue</span></span> holder</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you do extractions, you will need tiss<span style="font-family: inherit;">ue on hand. A<span style="font-family: inherit;">nd if you give Y<span style="font-family: inherit;">onka<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Paris facials, you will definitely need a lot of tissue for the co<span style="font-family: inherit;">mpress that goes over the clay mask. I like this <span style="font-family: inherit;">Lucite</span> holder because it is <span style="font-family: inherit;">virtually</span> invisible yet i<span style="font-family: inherit;">t securely holds the tissue. I don<span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span>t use the top<span style="font-family: inherit;"> with the ho<span style="font-family: inherit;">le in it, <span style="font-family: inherit;">I just have the <span style="font-family: inherit;">tiss<span style="font-family: inherit;">ue s<span style="font-family: inherit;">itting in there ready to grab.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kleenex tissue</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Along with the holder, you will obviously need tissue! I prefer the rougher type <span style="font-family: inherit;">Kleenex, which <span style="font-family: inherit;">nowadays</span> is a bit h<span style="font-family: inherit;">arder to find. I get them in 3-packs and always have extra on hand so I don<span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span>t run out. This is an <span style="font-family: inherit;">integral</span> part of each and every facial in my salon. The reason I prefer a rougher<span style="font-family: inherit;">-type tissue is <span style="font-family: inherit;">because the softer type doesn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t hold the toner mixture wel<span style="font-family: inherit;">l <span style="font-family: inherit;">due to</span> the coating the <span style="font-family: inherit;">manufacturer</span> puts on the<span style="font-family: inherit;">se types of tissue to keep them soft. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I also don</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t like these treated tissues for doing extractions. They are too t<span style="font-family: inherit;">hick and I can</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t <span style="font-family: inherit;">maneuver</span> as well during this <span style="font-family: inherit;">intricate <span style="font-family: inherit;">procedure</span>. I do have a box of the soft-type Kleenex on my office desk for clients (and me)<span style="font-family: inherit;">, but for my facial treatments, I always opt for the inexpensive, rougher<span style="font-family: inherit;">-type tissue.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVw_nV52fnvxEn9eJMtDcZJ1NvkJyYf2_x0-a_vJw4dR2flXpiT-kyZzwKe1NIaVc3ainwldbcVlQR3LpwXJnLRdq0C082NIE2GvlRPjt2Ru9A9FPPlijRcZ1ypYDUswzZxKTpHevO58Dm/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVw_nV52fnvxEn9eJMtDcZJ1NvkJyYf2_x0-a_vJw4dR2flXpiT-kyZzwKe1NIaVc3ainwldbcVlQR3LpwXJnLRdq0C082NIE2GvlRPjt2Ru9A9FPPlijRcZ1ypYDUswzZxKTpHevO58Dm/s1600/image.png" /></a><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">C<span style="font-family: inherit;">anisters for both r</span>ound & square<span style="font-family: inherit;"> cotton</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I keep these two containers on the bottom shelf of my working trolley. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I use one for round cotton, one for square cotton. Why do I use two different shapes? The square cotton is less expensive. I use this to remove eye makeup and cleansers. The round cotton I use for the toner application, <span style="font-family: inherit;">which happens many times throughout the facial. The square cotton has edges, which for me<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>for the client<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>can be more </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">awkward</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> to manage across a face. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Round cotton <span style="font-family: inherit;">doesn<span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span>t <span style="font-family: inherit;">have</span> that issue. I also use round cotton pads <span style="font-family: inherit;">as eye pads <span style="font-family: inherit;">during</span> the clay mask application. Here<span style="font-family: inherit;">, <span style="font-family: inherit;">square</span> cotton is again <span style="font-family: inherit;">awkward</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">due to the edges. I purchased these either at Bed Bath<span style="font-family: inherit;"> & Beyond or the Container Store.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6isFZuPciyYzOml_SdAI-vvxzcp18pPu1C1YpJzd9q7pP05pUYCFjmJGoMBKIDx07c5eq873LqN12pGUnsFKy48xF-4fzgQoHUgJ5wXDW8PdRw1nfeKvUB5RavJFVcWSPMbEYP-DhOv6/s1600/biowaste.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6isFZuPciyYzOml_SdAI-vvxzcp18pPu1C1YpJzd9q7pP05pUYCFjmJGoMBKIDx07c5eq873LqN12pGUnsFKy48xF-4fzgQoHUgJ5wXDW8PdRw1nfeKvUB5RavJFVcWSPMbEYP-DhOv6/s200/biowaste.JPG" width="139" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bio-hazard </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>container</b> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a mandatory piece of <span style="font-family: inherit;">equipment</span> if you use lancets in your facial treatment. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You</span> simply cannot just toss the used lancet needle into your trash. It has to be put in a bio-hazard container, like the one pi<span style="font-family: inherit;">ctured here. You want a small container. One quart is the smallest t<span style="font-family: inherit;">hat is made. You also want <span style="font-family: inherit;">the sturdy, plastic type v<span style="font-family: inherit;">s<span style="font-family: inherit;">. the plastic bag type. Obviously you are depositing used needle points so a bag is not sturdy enough to hold <span style="font-family: inherit;">these sharp obj<span style="font-family: inherit;">ects.<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>You cannot just throw these needles away into </i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>your regular trash.</i> These containers are easy to find at any medical supply <span style="font-family: inherit;">store</span> or on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Becton-Dickinson-Container-58323487-Category/dp/B000052Y44/ref=sr_1_8?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428169608&sr=1-8" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq26bG3qp8Vw3SrdI8s31KLLn3YQNRqgI20ta38XvzH6RuJ3KFdAYGeWRyiulTzyWv9JBJhiwKFhRX1hO8FAh021pFkM9Af4t6aAsJ2gGRcdhuwrYrd5YqMY0XeraQG_-zPz48Dy7QcRsN/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq26bG3qp8Vw3SrdI8s31KLLn3YQNRqgI20ta38XvzH6RuJ3KFdAYGeWRyiulTzyWv9JBJhiwKFhRX1hO8FAh021pFkM9Af4t6aAsJ2gGRcdhuwrYrd5YqMY0XeraQG_-zPz48Dy7QcRsN/s200/image.png" width="131" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Q-tips & Q-tip container</span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I recommend</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> hav<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing a Q-tip holder that has a lid. During the time you are away from the salon, you want to keep dust o<span style="font-family: inherit;">ff of these <span style="font-family: inherit;">cotton swabs. These containers are easy to find at <span style="font-family: inherit;">many different s<span style="font-family: inherit;">tores.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWJ7R8TlNaiyjp75OqqGi0cyYgG3lmH66q4Hgv7cAWx5CXj7bmyYKebmPdf4HZiTF6uIAvZJeHmAnRPQnVOL0NIAziaUJkSXTdNGhbigY6jF2ViJvUu0o-sHkKY8-2pyCmAIdJDUf0Zf2/s1600/gauze.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWJ7R8TlNaiyjp75OqqGi0cyYgG3lmH66q4Hgv7cAWx5CXj7bmyYKebmPdf4HZiTF6uIAvZJeHmAnRPQnVOL0NIAziaUJkSXTdNGhbigY6jF2ViJvUu0o-sHkKY8-2pyCmAIdJDUf0Zf2/s200/gauze.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gauze & <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">C</span>ontainer</span> for gauze </span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the gauze I currently use. Prior to a change in Yonka</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’s Micropeel, I used ro<span style="font-family: inherit;">lled gau<span style="font-family: inherit;">ze from a medical supply company. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Howe<span style="font-family: inherit;">ver now that th<span style="font-family: inherit;">is particula<span style="font-family: inherit;">r pro<span style="font-family: inherit;">duct changed, I needed to change how I removed it from a client</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s face. I find this square <span style="font-family: inherit;">gauze (I use 2 <span style="font-family: inherit;">pieces<span style="font-family: inherit;"> together) does th<span style="font-family: inherit;">e trick. I purchase this on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013CB1FM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <span style="font-family: inherit;">but I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>m sure you can find it <span style="font-family: inherit;">in other places.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJrILlujpLl5EhHCAcThvPgfXyAqHUxoX8FSUmlOH3AGwXigp07WE2xq1hgIg8ol1_r-Bb3HupKoD9wBYMl5jKuN9_b1oIdo1daLQdaiuI3ilJ-EJ6ZzmkkFOkwGoKlVMNUwz1cPTHpb0/s1600/rough_sponges.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJrILlujpLl5EhHCAcThvPgfXyAqHUxoX8FSUmlOH3AGwXigp07WE2xq1hgIg8ol1_r-Bb3HupKoD9wBYMl5jKuN9_b1oIdo1daLQdaiuI3ilJ-EJ6ZzmkkFOkwGoKlVMNUwz1cPTHpb0/s200/rough_sponges.png" width="120" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Facial sponges</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use<span style="font-family: inherit;"> t</span>hese <span style="font-family: inherit;">rough, yellow spon<span style="font-family: inherit;">ges (on the left) to <span style="font-family: inherit;">remove <span style="font-family: inherit;">the clay mask<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span><i>only</i>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They really are too rough to be used <span style="font-family: inherit;">on a client<span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span>s skin otherwise.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> These <span style="font-family: inherit;">can be found at many places from Target to a beauty supply company. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfKQd6AA7mIU1j4x9vMdbdj4Ei_lPhhsgVr0nFXSO_ZT4pZufSY7Yrz9waKQVZOCCsTltDJK2olHOT2kMglSjD1yWzwxBXLbIc0RaO5djd5GCmpKSQdqRA3SL-Uv46wAD-UJ1JMHkwk2W/s1600/sponges.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfKQd6AA7mIU1j4x9vMdbdj4Ei_lPhhsgVr0nFXSO_ZT4pZufSY7Yrz9waKQVZOCCsTltDJK2olHOT2kMglSjD1yWzwxBXLbIc0RaO5djd5GCmpKSQdqRA3SL-Uv46wAD-UJ1JMHkwk2W/s200/sponges.jpg" width="156" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The sponges on the right are from <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/exfoliating-cleansing-sponges/SBS-168306,default,pd.html#q=sponges&start=10" target="_blank">Sally Beauty Supply</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>These little sponges are so soft, many times my clients remark about them<span style="font-family: inherit;">:</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>They are so soft!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">” I use these for everything else I need a sponge for, ex<span style="font-family: inherit;">cept <span style="font-family: inherit;">for</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">the</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">initial removal of the mask. As you will read in another post, I use the rough sponges to take off the bul<span style="font-family: inherit;">k of the clay, then use these softer sponges to <span style="font-family: inherit;">do the end c<span style="font-family: inherit;">lay clean up. Like I said, the <span style="font-family: inherit;">yellow sponges feel rough on a client</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s skin and th<span style="font-family: inherit;">at is a no-no.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMrEux4nFSkAdnZSeS3APqLNh4QrtJIfzCvGLjSvNRSYV1BVPQQva7blalS9UDY3-aK7caJQOxLE4gVB9fM_taf0EGi0k6SqAFdbW2EJxz_lfKqM4C0eEgUReOfzFpsnV0G0knPhiEIFT/s1600/lancets.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMrEux4nFSkAdnZSeS3APqLNh4QrtJIfzCvGLjSvNRSYV1BVPQQva7blalS9UDY3-aK7caJQOxLE4gVB9fM_taf0EGi0k6SqAFdbW2EJxz_lfKqM4C0eEgUReOfzFpsnV0G0knPhiEIFT/s200/lancets.png" width="159" /></a><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lancets</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the years, I have purchased lancets at many different places. Now, I opt for the easiest buy: Target. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I always get the thinnest lancets available, and these are the <span style="font-family: inherit;">lancets I currently use.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Along with the lancets themsel<span style="font-family: inherit;">ves, you</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ll want to have a little container for them. I use <span style="font-family: inherit;">a small tr<span style="font-family: inherit;">ay from Pottery Barn; you can use anything you prefer<span style="font-family: inherit;">. The main thing is to have easy access to them<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I keep <span style="font-family: inherit;">my tray of lancets on the top of my working trolley.</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3b4e_CaLTwOSZOVOztEsHEbdPgjJWDdftzXPr2jUO1gnYcEcjCsvgV-rxj_kAPp2hj0p1_-GK3BzWH2Wx2zUdbp4gAakB2exTJiFBVUHog4ofXEFNGD3MduRd9jm12iK2CFqtsnpAEyPJ/s1600/shot+glasses.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3b4e_CaLTwOSZOVOztEsHEbdPgjJWDdftzXPr2jUO1gnYcEcjCsvgV-rxj_kAPp2hj0p1_-GK3BzWH2Wx2zUdbp4gAakB2exTJiFBVUHog4ofXEFNGD3MduRd9jm12iK2CFqtsnpAEyPJ/s200/shot+glasses.png" width="167" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Small <span style="font-family: inherit;">containers</span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">for</span> ampoules</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use shot glasses to hold my ampo<span style="font-family: inherit;">ules. Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">ese are the p<span style="font-family: inherit;">erfect size and <span style="font-family: inherit;">height and are easy to clean. M<span style="font-family: inherit;">ine <span style="font-family: inherit;">are clear <span style="font-family: inherit;">glass with no words or images. They serve as the best containers for opened ampoules.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scissors</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I keep a pair of scissors on the middle shelf of my working trolley. Once in a while I need to cut a piece of cotton for something or open <span style="font-family: inherit;">something I am using in the facial. I used to use scissors to cut rolled gauze, but now I use the <span style="font-family: inherit;">pre-cut type mentioned above.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaizBBQy5_JQKOEwG3DCvrnLhAsckfCrxXjeUGDWmgx0S8Qdya_u7esEYY2IDWCoS3Tw_HpFi9r39TA7zANoHzjQfJ0Wh2xH7JbWNZ1XHflLzzlDuKvX6uKA-FlxRbIjXaJjSy3iQU4KG/s1600/tubewringer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaizBBQy5_JQKOEwG3DCvrnLhAsckfCrxXjeUGDWmgx0S8Qdya_u7esEYY2IDWCoS3Tw_HpFi9r39TA7zANoHzjQfJ0Wh2xH7JbWNZ1XHflLzzlDuKvX6uKA-FlxRbIjXaJjSy3iQU4KG/s200/tubewringer.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tube wringer</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is an essential tool if you use <span style="font-family: inherit;">Yonka products. They are almost all in metal tubes, which need to be sq<span style="font-family: inherit;">ueezed toward the end of their use to get all the pro<span style="font-family: inherit;">duct out of it. You many not use <span style="font-family: inherit;">Yonk<span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span></span> but <span style="font-family: inherit;">use products in</span> tubes (metal or pla<span style="font-family: inherit;">stic) in your treatment. A tube wringer is a must for you, too!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYrhbA1d_3BwzCX0_17J7M89n0q_WFgOgVtZ9dwysv2PmuEW9XfOkcMbgm6E3zqZinFCNiUO8F2tWOya6sz5M1M1RsClYaBX39HwKHkvGfCRjqGPpjp2YjHd5SJ5YqVGgMmG_LowOmuTo/s1600/clay+jar.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYrhbA1d_3BwzCX0_17J7M89n0q_WFgOgVtZ9dwysv2PmuEW9XfOkcMbgm6E3zqZinFCNiUO8F2tWOya6sz5M1M1RsClYaBX39HwKHkvGfCRjqGPpjp2YjHd5SJ5YqVGgMmG_LowOmuTo/s200/clay+jar.png" width="184" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jars for clay mask</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use Y<span style="font-family: inherit;">o</span>nka</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s clay masks in each and every facial. I have<span style="font-family: inherit;"> never like squeezing the clay out of the tube then applying onto a client</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s face. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Right away I decided to keep the clay masks in small glass <span style="font-family: inherit;">jars. The reason I use <span style="font-family: inherit;">glass is <span style="font-family: inherit;">because essential oils need<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to be housed in <span style="font-family: inherit;">glass or metal to keep the essential oils safe and potent. Because glass does not conduct heat, the clay is usually cold coming out of the jar. I usually sit the jar in <span style="font-family: inherit;">my sponge bo<span style="font-family: inherit;">wl and add <span style="font-family: inherit;">hot water <span style="font-family: inherit;">just before I apply the mask <span style="font-family: inherit;">s<span style="font-family: inherit;">o the client doesn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t have <span style="font-family: inherit;">a cold mask applied to <span style="font-family: inherit;">their</span> skin.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">ve two different jars for the two different masks (<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">normal</span> to oily and normal to dry). I keep the normal <span style="font-family: inherit;">to oily on the <span style="font-family: inherit;">top of my working trolley; the normal to dry on the middle shelf. These jar<span style="font-family: inherit;">s aren</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t marked, but after 30 years of worki<span style="font-family: inherit;">ng, I know which is whic<span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>. In previous years I have put a piece of tape o<span style="font-family: inherit;">n the bottom and <span style="font-family: inherit;">used a Sharpie to mark the name of each clay in <span style="font-family: inherit;">each jar.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW5xVXgrYdFsfABPo7suBJ5qHNKxqj7TgAhyphenhyphen7s-uuad3vN3YPwzTrGdCEEZ6xG3Kn9aZX6ll-sYFdH-n1s8z47VeC9iDdj7_e3ubKtGeiGuCHYw1bzZtZTjtGYalLIs7XLv9NFatCMiQ2/s1600/pyrex.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW5xVXgrYdFsfABPo7suBJ5qHNKxqj7TgAhyphenhyphen7s-uuad3vN3YPwzTrGdCEEZ6xG3Kn9aZX6ll-sYFdH-n1s8z47VeC9iDdj7_e3ubKtGeiGuCHYw1bzZtZTjtGYalLIs7XLv9NFatCMiQ2/s200/pyrex.png" width="200" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Glass b</span>owls</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like <span style="font-family: inherit;">Pyrex</span> bowls. They ar<span style="font-family: inherit;">e thick glass <span style="font-family: inherit;">and in 30 years, I have never had one br<span style="font-family: inherit;">eak. I ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">ve a large <span style="font-family: inherit;">bowl <span style="font-family: inherit;">as my working sponge bowl and a smaller bowl for my toner <span style="font-family: inherit;">emulsion. I suppose you could use something o<span style="font-family: inherit;">ther than glass, but glass is easy to clean and the clear glass has a cleaner look than plastic would. Glass also stands up to very hot water.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<ul></ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7IMhjHS6o6usar1GSScM5g4h_N1KcEng4EIMj6AC01q3H5Q_tdLWqpAC21jEedos8XAyQZ2O0YYvArIWuBFhrSWZLFXLstxPSQK59jD3H4IfGM3Mc8JjyglG-mUH4z5WakiNlT2tL-Ko/s1600/watch.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7IMhjHS6o6usar1GSScM5g4h_N1KcEng4EIMj6AC01q3H5Q_tdLWqpAC21jEedos8XAyQZ2O0YYvArIWuBFhrSWZLFXLstxPSQK59jD3H4IfGM3Mc8JjyglG-mUH4z5WakiNlT2tL-Ko/s200/watch.png" width="127" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">W</span>atch with stop watch/timer</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is an essential tool for me. <span style="font-family: inherit;">When I leave the client with clay <span style="font-family: inherit;">mask on, I can be sure to keep her in there long enough</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span></span>or not too long</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>with the ease of having a little <span style="font-family: inherit;">watch with a timer. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span> watch I use w<span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span>s very inexpensive (I purchased at Target<span style="font-family: inherit;">), but the main feature i<span style="font-family: inherit;">s the timer.</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoaEZW5HK4xe2-fhTZlg7IRm63567AbGMnx69oeXrZJitizOfCmGPPsuzK8AxjGenguhgUD6pMLkdpKLNU7-ms5_AeLvCrRlF6EADLtQp1rPt8_QP5EOdEKHVmEEHM31aR_0y-SxZSnL3/s1600/clipboard.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoaEZW5HK4xe2-fhTZlg7IRm63567AbGMnx69oeXrZJitizOfCmGPPsuzK8AxjGenguhgUD6pMLkdpKLNU7-ms5_AeLvCrRlF6EADLtQp1rPt8_QP5EOdEKHVmEEHM31aR_0y-SxZSnL3/s200/clipboard.png" width="147" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">C</span>lipboard for <span style="font-family: inherit;">client charts</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I begin the facial (with a new client) and every time I leave a client for their clay mask, I have the clipboard with me that has their client chart attached. During the mask, along with my trusty stop watch, I will write on their chart wha<span style="font-family: inherit;">t I did, used, and sometimes what we talked about. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Once the client has le<span style="font-family: inherit;">ft the <span style="font-family: inherit;">building</span>, I will a<span style="font-family: inherit;">lso write what they <span style="font-family: inherit;">purchased</span> that <span style="font-family: inherit;">day</span>.</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2GdhQUfn5B90LiQEHcKBlX5hAH-_9WJYlBLyll0jtviI4EeDJu0PRUez5L08T_j6Bxda_q7P5Jeq42q3HOwhyphenhyphenDKnRggVSstddLDFm867lyvHFxpbF8BXAgYBeowX8Ra8sqZ1PMuUe90A/s1600/pens.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2GdhQUfn5B90LiQEHcKBlX5hAH-_9WJYlBLyll0jtviI4EeDJu0PRUez5L08T_j6Bxda_q7P5Jeq42q3HOwhyphenhyphenDKnRggVSstddLDFm867lyvHFxpbF8BXAgYBeowX8Ra8sqZ1PMuUe90A/s200/pens.png" width="200" /></a></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">F</span>avorite pens</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This may seem <span style="font-family: inherit;">incidental</span>, but for me ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">ving pens<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>several different colors<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>is an ess<span style="font-family: inherit;">ential. If you</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ve read my post<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>on chart writing (see <span style="font-family: inherit;">link below), you</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ll know I use a different color pen each time a client comes in for a facial<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>or even when she just comes to pick up products. The different colors make a marked difference for each chart entry, which makes it easier for me to navigate visually.</span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">P</span>en</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>cils</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I</span> highly recommend never <span style="font-family: inherit;">writing</span> appointments in your book in pen<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>ever. <span style="font-family: inherit;">T</span>hin<span style="font-family: inherit;">gs change all the time and it will make your book hard to read and a mess<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITDUVQdjXacFriX-HRQZJvqjkV8sh0E40B5XBYolOH0IVsUxP40lqHTuMrTEgFt7rey4FyBqjUBPquhNzArYhiTEfVLvmXsGzV16qvIPOoW37xiYGO7nA_TPG9R4_2T4mHjh0IVS4q1ID/s1600/showercap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITDUVQdjXacFriX-HRQZJvqjkV8sh0E40B5XBYolOH0IVsUxP40lqHTuMrTEgFt7rey4FyBqjUBPquhNzArYhiTEfVLvmXsGzV16qvIPOoW37xiYGO7nA_TPG9R4_2T4mHjh0IVS4q1ID/s200/showercap.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Shower caps (lightweight)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A small thing, but have some around. Some usually older
women have hairdos and a headband will crush their hair. A shower cap
will keep the hair off their face and out of your way and will keep
their hair in tact <span style="font-family: inherit;">an</span>d well. If you</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>re ever staying a <span style="font-family: inherit;">nice hotel, there will usually be a shower cap in a nice little box that you can <span style="font-family: inherit;">commandeer</span> and keep in one of your <span style="font-family: inherit;">drawers</span> in the <span style="font-family: inherit;">treatment</span> room. One issue with <span style="font-family: inherit;">someone wearing a shower cap, even the super thin ones, is the <span style="font-family: inherit;">c<span style="font-family: inherit;">onstant crinkling noise. Oh well, the<span style="font-family: inherit;">ir hair will s<span style="font-family: inherit;">urvi<span style="font-family: inherit;">ve the facial mu<span style="font-family: inherit;">ch bette<span style="font-family: inherit;">r <span style="font-family: inherit;">this way.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was a long article<span style="font-family: inherit;">, but I hope it gives you<span style="font-family: inherit;"> some ideas and <span style="font-family: inherit;">information</span> on what you might consider ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">ving available <span style="font-family: inherit;">for your facial treatment<span style="font-family: inherit;">s.</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see: </span></span><br />
<ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/furniture-youll-need-to-get-started.html" target="_blank">Furniture you’ll need to get started</a></b></i></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-essential-equipment-youll-need.html" target="_blank">Essential equipment you’ll need </a></b></i></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-trolleypart-1.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The Trolley</b></i><i><b>—Part 1 </b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-trolleypart-2.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The Trolley—Part 2 </b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/get-every-last-drop-of-your-creams.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Get every last drop of your creams!</b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-i.html" target="_blank">Client Information Charts—Part I </a></b></i></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdBjFU4og12SXzlmK2ilGq3WaT29tvSY4A07n8q4X_0oS8-1j1AFDHHqn5XNIhvdsKeOxWhJQsj9RdPM13ObyRMmYcPbzNOOKZpZyyN97XRaTargrAcIkOzyNW0wjZ8d4xYFK9xNsovyN/s1600/Odds-and-Ends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdBjFU4og12SXzlmK2ilGq3WaT29tvSY4A07n8q4X_0oS8-1j1AFDHHqn5XNIhvdsKeOxWhJQsj9RdPM13ObyRMmYcPbzNOOKZpZyyN97XRaTargrAcIkOzyNW0wjZ8d4xYFK9xNsovyN/s320/Odds-and-Ends.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-84738390223077585632015-12-28T09:00:00.000-06:002015-12-28T10:12:48.575-06:00Proactiv products and your clients' skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh926DEo_XYz663XHA_LdZNP2r5ocpBxT68giAlUNKTOxMiqto7-7Yy8xC6_7kbkGodBg7WWY2kRuM7HO_bkX1rDklmoBMWhAApDCNfrrZ5-CANfUxoMmfu0PAphx5-T6yJ2QLfPDb-ePEQ/s1600/proactiv.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh926DEo_XYz663XHA_LdZNP2r5ocpBxT68giAlUNKTOxMiqto7-7Yy8xC6_7kbkGodBg7WWY2kRuM7HO_bkX1rDklmoBMWhAApDCNfrrZ5-CANfUxoMmfu0PAphx5-T6yJ2QLfPDb-ePEQ/s320/proactiv.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Proactiv Solution is a somewhat popular skin care product line. You will no doubt run into clients who have used it or are currently using it. Read the article, <i><b><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/proactivsolution.html" target="_blank">Proactiv—Solution?</a></b></i> to get my opinion on this infomercial product line.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-22919109147201586842015-12-16T09:00:00.000-06:002015-12-16T10:07:54.636-06:00About Carolyn Ash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMfuqNSIvzymjGyK89J1CFEkPebB1gng0TFraQKJB8b60nh27TfoJ1gc385uv9cgaBMi9_JiRt9Ka6EGrcrK-Plt0WECaPznHFAnlUjt2SCFhyphenhyphenC-IbB6Tju0CfrtjqXT_lXYJRPidNWXX/s1600/about_me.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMfuqNSIvzymjGyK89J1CFEkPebB1gng0TFraQKJB8b60nh27TfoJ1gc385uv9cgaBMi9_JiRt9Ka6EGrcrK-Plt0WECaPznHFAnlUjt2SCFhyphenhyphenC-IbB6Tju0CfrtjqXT_lXYJRPidNWXX/s320/about_me.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was posted on my layperson</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s blogsite (<a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>ageless beauty, timeless skin</i></a>). <b><a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/about-carolyn-ashskin-care-expert.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></b> to be taken to <span style="font-family: inherit;">this</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">article</span> and read a piece that a publicist wrote about me for my business.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-14692962120714470752015-12-14T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-10T11:26:40.571-06:00Good for business: all links so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0E7OEt19nBOMrKDdPHFqdmytzh_Ixf58GXTHZs0BrLcH_lgltWZfNOLLbBPrCV0H4JoUEQPnRLzICXM1oYdpLt1kc33H19K9JC3sbYxdVLVKrpfKf_RjL3FzO5KM-euxf_DLxiECFtgh/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0E7OEt19nBOMrKDdPHFqdmytzh_Ixf58GXTHZs0BrLcH_lgltWZfNOLLbBPrCV0H4JoUEQPnRLzICXM1oYdpLt1kc33H19K9JC3sbYxdVLVKrpfKf_RjL3FzO5KM-euxf_DLxiECFtgh/s400/image.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/02/first-time-client-information-packets.html" target="_blank">First-Time Client Information Packets</a></b></i></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampling-your-products.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The importance of sampling your products</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/02/product-brochures.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Product Brochures—an important sales tool</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/donation-gift-certificates-gcs.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Donation Gift Certificates (GCs)</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-frequency-reminders.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Client Frequency Reminders</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/good-for-business-trading-services.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Trading Services</b></i></a></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/forms-of-taking-payment.html" target="_blank">Forms of taking payment</a></b></i></span></span></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-find-free-advertising.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>How to find free advertising</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/put-your-accomplishments-up-on-wall.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Put your accomplishments up on the wall</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/press-releases-to-promote-your.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Press Releases to Promote Your Business—Skin Care Pro Launches New Website</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNhW1EpHG0GfNsT6lIJruWDIzO7usluVcstUQIMzIYRB8pSHf6w8MdmAwE_65tZoi4SWW6wpmimEU6xYitzXgYgDgz6RchGhJG8ZTcaPCRmP-yuHpJrZjhWaDto-OH_X-gC4EX5eXOS3F/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNhW1EpHG0GfNsT6lIJruWDIzO7usluVcstUQIMzIYRB8pSHf6w8MdmAwE_65tZoi4SWW6wpmimEU6xYitzXgYgDgz6RchGhJG8ZTcaPCRmP-yuHpJrZjhWaDto-OH_X-gC4EX5eXOS3F/s200/image.jpg" width="182" /></a></div>
<h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/press-release-ideaschicago-salon.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Press Release Ideas—Chicago salon</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/confirming-appointmentspart-i.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Confirming Appointments—Part I</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/confirming-appointmentspart-ii.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Confirming Appointments—Part II</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/website-ideas-testimonials-reviews.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Website ideas: Testimonials & Reviews</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/05/more-on-my-cancellation-policy.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>More on My Cancellation Policy</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-importance-of-cancellation-list.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>The Importance of a Cancellation List</b></i></span></span></a><i><b>
</b></i></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/offering-volume-discountsor-not.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Offering volume discounts—or not</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/standing-facial-appointments.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Standing Facial Appointments</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/06/slow-days-at-office.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Slow Days at the Office</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/letting-go-of-clients.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Letting go of clients</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/my-appointment-book.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>My Appointment Book</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/good-for-business-home-basics-magazine.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Good for business: Home Basics Magazine</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/more-on-standing-appointments.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>More on Standing Appointments</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/some-thoughts-about-no-shows.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Some thoughts about No-Shows</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/my-appointment-book2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>My Appointment Book—2</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/throw-party-to-create-interest-in-your.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Throw a party to create interest in your new business</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
<li><h2>
<a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/whats-in-name-what-will-you-call-your.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>What’s in a name—What will you call your business?</b></i></span></span></a></h2>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4qw3-SpmuLl8B3UEJKzoiralayL6aQx3GQXqBg9mZmtsPlbssTKZ9B02wi3Y14XR7WLCVqwvKuoP8RmfiZ2uNPH_MlBcERmTDHU_Ccn9Kc4NVPKcB_5hQtf9xg5ImvL6-PcstAw_xVxJ/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4qw3-SpmuLl8B3UEJKzoiralayL6aQx3GQXqBg9mZmtsPlbssTKZ9B02wi3Y14XR7WLCVqwvKuoP8RmfiZ2uNPH_MlBcERmTDHU_Ccn9Kc4NVPKcB_5hQtf9xg5ImvL6-PcstAw_xVxJ/s200/image.png" width="200" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-33719159467452611622015-12-09T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-10T11:15:00.682-06:00The Trolley—Part 2<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJgoYkzekhWdHfYrRTn_PcYIb5V3lqw91SPEbp-9FnfWSQyRDOVbdSM0IUhLAC7mQZfqdxmwKnSzSp4Uq20A-H0H7Mqb_lsRSdwRP9bDOjlE1DDZeOe-XGUMwfa7-959gegwvIDmoIsjw/s1600/facialroom2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJgoYkzekhWdHfYrRTn_PcYIb5V3lqw91SPEbp-9FnfWSQyRDOVbdSM0IUhLAC7mQZfqdxmwKnSzSp4Uq20A-H0H7Mqb_lsRSdwRP9bDOjlE1DDZeOe-XGUMwfa7-959gegwvIDmoIsjw/s320/facialroom2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This photo is from my Chicago salon. As you can see, I have <span style="font-family: inherit;">drawers and cabinets under the <span style="font-family: inherit;">sink and <span style="font-family: inherit;">countertop</span>. This <span style="font-family: inherit;">is actually one of the only <span style="font-family: inherit;">salons</span> where I had either o<span style="font-family: inherit;">f those things: <span style="font-family: inherit;">drawers and a <span style="font-family: inherit;">countertop</span> along with a sink. As you will see, in my current Boulder salon (a<span style="font-family: inherit;">s well as other spaces where I've had my office) <span style="font-family: inherit;">I use a 2nd trolley in <span style="font-family: inherit;">lieu</span> of <span style="font-family: inherit;">drawers</span>. This sy<span style="font-family: inherit;">stem works just fine in the space I am in<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09jIF9jwNLvfmQlI9gAXdpqvN_fQECa1AcWOR__H1nKcotXh4P3PoQghDWm24IkmYxOxKr4g0r7rBERmJMYS_uzKsV4GOM_oCTJVnfhzmu53Eggpv1OyG3EfpH4aY-LxeejyHkDQaR26P/s1600/trolly_.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09jIF9jwNLvfmQlI9gAXdpqvN_fQECa1AcWOR__H1nKcotXh4P3PoQghDWm24IkmYxOxKr4g0r7rBERmJMYS_uzKsV4GOM_oCTJVnfhzmu53Eggpv1OyG3EfpH4aY-LxeejyHkDQaR26P/s320/trolly_.png" width="185" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span> trolley pictured <span style="font-family: inherit;">to the left</span> was purchased at <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/s/platinum-elfa-mesh-closet-drawers/d?productId=10014860&q=elf%20drawer%20system" target="_blank">The Container Store</a>.</span></span></span> This partic<span style="font-family: inherit;">ular trolley is a bit more expensive than others available, but it serves my p<span style="font-family: inherit;">urposes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> perfectly and is more aesthetically pleasing (to me) <span style="font-family: inherit;">than the salon<span style="font-family: inherit;">-type varieties. I use this for towels, headbands,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and extra p<span style="font-family: inherit;">roduct supplies. The trolley this article is concerned with is the one you'll use as your working trolley with all of <span style="font-family: inherit;">the products you'll need for the facial. In other salons this second trolley was not needed b<span style="font-family: inherit;">ecause I had drawers under the counter where I could store these <span style="font-family: inherit;">other types of supplies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In case you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>re wondering, I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>ll go over what <span style="font-family: inherit;">I have in each drawer. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Top drawer:</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMW32qlEuGbR8u1eNqD9N1x4DxBo4GU8jfmTfDEvu6ynfDuRKPpIP4d67xDixgRRFzNczAf0lcyFpCPX9tCVN1dsjag6f7Tud-ieYvwALmzZ_cqc0NdjvLP8LVOuwJ0HNShUfG8q4uDUrR/s1600/IMG_1968.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMW32qlEuGbR8u1eNqD9N1x4DxBo4GU8jfmTfDEvu6ynfDuRKPpIP4d67xDixgRRFzNczAf0lcyFpCPX9tCVN1dsjag6f7Tud-ieYvwALmzZ_cqc0NdjvLP8LVOuwJ0HNShUfG8q4uDUrR/s200/IMG_1968.jpeg" width="150" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">T</span>h<span style="font-family: inherit;">is is where I keep my clipboard with blank <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/some-of-my-printed-material-client.html" target="_blank">Client Information Charts</a> as well as the <span style="font-family: inherit;">charts I have pulled of the clients coming <span style="font-family: inherit;">in that day/week.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also ke</span></span></span></span>ep various pens (for chart writing), <span style="font-family: inherit;">pencils, lip balm (for me) and other incidentals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpC1L1Qpa7dNASTyNWvmnLDuscvb-8ASMsDuOjnP1iuurXYKP6AgA_I75fZuskSAgv8JeNTSHtro8artLwrtRP86HxXPV_bBroEUtnS2UXjkQK9xSLFBeIXVtiDzL_l02SDKua6OGCby_/s1600/IMG_1967.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpC1L1Qpa7dNASTyNWvmnLDuscvb-8ASMsDuOjnP1iuurXYKP6AgA_I75fZuskSAgv8JeNTSHtro8artLwrtRP86HxXPV_bBroEUtnS2UXjkQK9xSLFBeIXVtiDzL_l02SDKua6OGCby_/s200/IMG_1967.jpeg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUguEInNKFgexnd5cRYxxTUg2JSad1XplkpxHXikbWh3r6sLUmNd1B_wHN2FbVqMwbhofZ26Ogq2vcHYAIgoKiGFtHP1AKHshtc9DojCAv8M7N3vKVoR3XmYQFUUQreKLkk8mn0a1H_cu/s1600/IMG_1966.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUguEInNKFgexnd5cRYxxTUg2JSad1XplkpxHXikbWh3r6sLUmNd1B_wHN2FbVqMwbhofZ26Ogq2vcHYAIgoKiGFtHP1AKHshtc9DojCAv8M7N3vKVoR3XmYQFUUQreKLkk8mn0a1H_cu/s200/IMG_1966.jpeg" width="150" /></a></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd drawer:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is have all <span style="font-family: inherit;">headbands for easy access once I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>m sitting down to give the facial</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<b>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3rd<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and <span style="font-family: inherit;">4</span>th drawers:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
keep all of my extra, unopened professional (big) sizes of the products
I use. When it comes time to order products, I can look in this dr<span style="font-family: inherit;">awer and know if I have backup product to the opened pro<span style="font-family: inherit;">ducts I keep on the other trolley</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7JkTyvpQIIVLFTAITe3QqQvODBkZNaNT11GAQ2JlVS79lnjGtK0dIupNxkOa9YDEW24_5B46_FmdyS7PKNspRAjY4GzIrrEwG9AyHQxj5wpzsH_0JTLwqjJYKYa6lzpdIBYuhNS7vjXo/s1600/IMG_1965.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7JkTyvpQIIVLFTAITe3QqQvODBkZNaNT11GAQ2JlVS79lnjGtK0dIupNxkOa9YDEW24_5B46_FmdyS7PKNspRAjY4GzIrrEwG9AyHQxj5wpzsH_0JTLwqjJYKYa6lzpdIBYuhNS7vjXo/s200/IMG_1965.jpeg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Rp_zobijZcmI45t4WcJUddvxBt7eBllVFI1TQnsXl7ZBpcyb_PA4Mt-ytCCksth4lANnczOqDz29St0TXjfM3dOB2VY2DXvp7mHLnt4J5Iuwnj2jhfWM0r9TRpGHUMUfnN_OFXUpl9xf/s1600/IMG_1964.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Rp_zobijZcmI45t4WcJUddvxBt7eBllVFI1TQnsXl7ZBpcyb_PA4Mt-ytCCksth4lANnczOqDz29St0TXjfM3dOB2VY2DXvp7mHLnt4J5Iuwnj2jhfWM0r9TRpGHUMUfnN_OFXUpl9xf/s200/IMG_1964.jpeg" width="150" /></a></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bottom, large drawer:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I ke<span style="font-family: inherit;">ep towels here<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and socks for the clients use</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul><ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhGCTQy_2yOZt0506ZrvjyACBD7w-qldxsyiYgjXLhuTjX8d3o-e_5o5dC2WXjjcN_f_Xtaqpyih-RdaIuPiCc4L-boJ_TjCey2zCB2LunGsGFSCEcqNqxsYMMCNsiSG0QkFLCVaIYvOe/s1600/IMG_1963.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhGCTQy_2yOZt0506ZrvjyACBD7w-qldxsyiYgjXLhuTjX8d3o-e_5o5dC2WXjjcN_f_Xtaqpyih-RdaIuPiCc4L-boJ_TjCey2zCB2LunGsGFSCEcqNqxsYMMCNsiSG0QkFLCVaIYvOe/s200/IMG_1963.jpeg" width="150" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will find a <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">rhythm</span> and <span style="font-family: inherit;">rhyme</span> to how you keep your supplies and where<span style="font-family: inherit;"> you keep them. I am showing you how I have my products and supplies <span style="font-family: inherit;">situated</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">for examples sake. How you choose to set <span style="font-family: inherit;">up your room will be your own choice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some photos of a <span style="font-family: inherit;">two other</span> offices spaces where my trolleys were set up:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsHOYQF4Otf7G85idsxS9-oA58w75HHvSwo4ES71paXf5-zuBlsqqA8-hw1opClQ5DfGreavXY_X7gqnEo91VkWpq2WNCbonmWaPs3Fv3XeXsdHtsp9OkvZ754GAIl2_8wsAxLsU8D3ZE/s1600/IMG_5875.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsHOYQF4Otf7G85idsxS9-oA58w75HHvSwo4ES71paXf5-zuBlsqqA8-hw1opClQ5DfGreavXY_X7gqnEo91VkWpq2WNCbonmWaPs3Fv3XeXsdHtsp9OkvZ754GAIl2_8wsAxLsU8D3ZE/s200/IMG_5875.jpeg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5TN56WfoXe_4E8U1RTVKgLFuy9BrBGGA-Mm5C2g6JtKKE5v8RT_lA6i8P5WnP8gC005w9hA4PxOauQvwO2qfVtvRdfT4w0VaPzJQQEihxnEF8mQePDbyPwiHKg6I_sNyaLA7PZQj3ZTV/s1600/IMG_3409.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5TN56WfoXe_4E8U1RTVKgLFuy9BrBGGA-Mm5C2g6JtKKE5v8RT_lA6i8P5WnP8gC005w9hA4PxOauQvwO2qfVtvRdfT4w0VaPzJQQEihxnEF8mQePDbyPwiHKg6I_sNyaLA7PZQj3ZTV/s200/IMG_3409.jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see:</span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/furniture-youll-need-to-get-started.html" target="_blank">Furniture you’ll need to get started</a></b></i></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-essential-equipment-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Essential equipment you’ll need </b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-trolleypart-1.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The Trolley—Part 1</b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/odds-ends-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Odds & ends you</b></i><i><b>’ll need </b></i></a></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-89228559824155911162015-12-02T09:00:00.002-06:002015-12-04T10:16:27.724-06:00What’s in a name—What will you call your business?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXPemfybWPpw7bEZVozV1K42WrTuQrsyQP3vAtruxcFiyyDIl96i4PXQr1GYlnnra6ZcVb6f24wu7G7KEtCE7mhRCMdVvDL4qZKlkUMbxPWbnzKiIhcB8UaqHlOO4G56v4AFVUFXQVJgT/s1600/name.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXPemfybWPpw7bEZVozV1K42WrTuQrsyQP3vAtruxcFiyyDIl96i4PXQr1GYlnnra6ZcVb6f24wu7G7KEtCE7mhRCMdVvDL4qZKlkUMbxPWbnzKiIhcB8UaqHlOO4G56v4AFVUFXQVJgT/s1600/name.jpg" /></a></span></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If and when you decide</span> to open your own skin care business, choosing a name will be top on the list of important things to decide <span style="font-family: inherit;">on. I no longer have the paper where I wrote down all of my ideas <span style="font-family: inherit;">for my new business name, but eventually I decided on <b>Carolyn Ash Skin Care</b>.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I knew 100% I <span style="font-family: inherit;">would use</span> my <span style="font-family: inherit;">own name in the business name. I wanted to br<span style="font-family: inherit;">and my <span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span> with name recognition</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—<i>my</i> name. <span style="font-family: inherit;">It will be your choice whet<span style="font-family: inherit;">her you use your name or come up with something else to call your business. I have seen wonderful s<span style="font-family: inherit;">alon <span style="font-family: inherit;">names that didn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span>t<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>resemble a person<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span>s name.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I sold my business in Chicago I didn</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t sell my name (Carolyn Ash Skin Care<span style="font-family: inherit;">). The woman who <span style="font-family: inherit;">purchased the salon <span style="font-family: inherit;">changed the name to Pelle Sa<span style="font-family: inherit;">na Salon. <i>Pelle sana</i> means healthy skin in Italian.</span></span></span></span></span></span> This is a good example of a great name that is easy to remember and has everything to do with your business, in this <span style="font-family: inherit;">case skin care.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to do a google search on the name you end up choo<span style="font-family: inherit;">sing. Unless you</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>re using your own name, someone else may have beat you to the punch. You ce<span style="font-family: inherit;">rtainly don</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t want to similar <span style="font-family: inherit;">salon names in the same city where you will be officed.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I will discuss branding and logos in future post<span style="font-family: inherit;">, <i><b>Creating a company logo</b></i></span>, but for now, <span style="font-family: inherit;">coming</span> up with a solid<span style="font-family: inherit;"> name that you love and can live with for years to come is the most imp<span style="font-family: inherit;">ortant thing to concentrate on.</span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No matter wh<span style="font-family: inherit;">ich way you decide to go, c</span></span>hoosing a name is a long-term decision, and I recommend you take your time with it<span style="font-family: inherit;">. A</span>sk
a lot of people what they think, take in the information, then decide
with great excitement what you will now be calling your business.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure t<span style="font-family: inherit;">o read (upcoming) <i><b>Create a website no matter the size of your business</b></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for another idea to get the word out abut your <span style="font-family: inherit;">new <span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsvuC5AjsHMyxW-bgfoBNARNVtkn5wS_9db0yyLA4bPVETDt5qxyxNtHycw9YFR8LN8XlrkLy83CvnwjfCqIBJGrfudXX0IOd5lqU_1niLX57Oz2qRNtchoZyJnTTxw_0HBEFuNyB6mTV/s1600/names.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsvuC5AjsHMyxW-bgfoBNARNVtkn5wS_9db0yyLA4bPVETDt5qxyxNtHycw9YFR8LN8XlrkLy83CvnwjfCqIBJGrfudXX0IOd5lqU_1niLX57Oz2qRNtchoZyJnTTxw_0HBEFuNyB6mTV/s1600/names.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-53153897949751500772015-11-30T21:00:00.000-06:002016-01-10T11:13:51.406-06:00The Trolley—Part 1<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez0cA41N-WstMkLWRXZwJymLxZf_8YGCgQ8d4mvxgQZuj2gctDY-VUYQQ8KbB6ritq-63p-FWCA0iurRX7DM9tXlhd3HTtVZLW0QhxJPVpJ5OGzJKEB-aV2fp6bTEbUA8Q2qA3VUGWiL-/s1600/trolley.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez0cA41N-WstMkLWRXZwJymLxZf_8YGCgQ8d4mvxgQZuj2gctDY-VUYQQ8KbB6ritq-63p-FWCA0iurRX7DM9tXlhd3HTtVZLW0QhxJPVpJ5OGzJKEB-aV2fp6bTEbUA8Q2qA3VUGWiL-/s1600/trolley.png" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As you have hopefully read in <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Furniture you’ll need to <span style="font-family: inherit;">get started</span></b></i> (see link below), there are many piece of <span style="font-family: inherit;">equipment</span> and furniture items that you will need in your treatment room</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>and salon, if you are <span style="font-family: inherit;">furnishing</span> that. The trolley that sits next to you in the facial room is probably the most important component of all. It holds all the <span style="font-family: inherit;">things</span> you will be using in every facial treatment. Below I will explain what I have on my trolley(s) and why I have them there.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In most of my salons I have only used one trolley. Now, in my Boulder store, I <span style="font-family: inherit;">employ two. The reason for this is I have no other place to keep towels and other items I would have stored in a drawer <span style="font-family: inherit;">system</span> in other salon<span style="font-family: inherit;">s. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Both trolleys are on whe<span style="font-family: inherit;">els, <span style="font-family: inherit;">something</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">I <span style="font-family: inherit;">recommend. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You might be <span style="font-family: inherit;">moving</span> the trolley toward and away from you with each facial, or in my case (<span style="font-family: inherit;">my trolleys remain stationary), <span style="font-family: inherit;">it</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s really easy to move them in order to cl<span style="font-family: inherit;">ean. Maybe you won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t need wheels<span style="font-family: inherit;">, but I do recommend them for ea<span style="font-family: inherit;">se-of-movement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">T</span>he <span style="font-family: inherit;">trolleys</span> I have were <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>not</i> purchased</span> from<span style="font-family: inherit;"> salon <span style="font-family: inherit;">catalogs</span>. The reason being: those <span style="font-family: inherit;">catalogs</span> for professionals se<span style="font-family: inherit;">ll commonly found items (in some cases) for <span style="font-family: inherit;">extraordinarily</span> high pr<span style="font-family: inherit;">ices. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Certain important components</span>, like a <span style="font-family: inherit;">sterilizer</span>, <span style="font-family: inherit;">can only be found in</span> professional <span style="font-family: inherit;">catalogs</span>. But in the case of a trolley, for instance, you can save a lot of money <span style="font-family: inherit;">purchasing</span> this piece of <span style="font-family: inherit;">equipment</span> in <span style="font-family: inherit;">general</span> retail stores.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRG7mky8p43jkcwu5TtK8XQE7CnZlyv8IKep44KjNJsI7sB0AWLRHInB172GS4Mjr43IVHpPj8VZPFISNXzU1Upoto2WgqzRJrtsifjfV6FG60H-kVRzUoFMgN3nOb6Ij0epKwjinnTI0/s1600/trolley.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRG7mky8p43jkcwu5TtK8XQE7CnZlyv8IKep44KjNJsI7sB0AWLRHInB172GS4Mjr43IVHpPj8VZPFISNXzU1Upoto2WgqzRJrtsifjfV6FG60H-kVRzUoFMgN3nOb6Ij0epKwjinnTI0/s320/trolley.jpeg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">is</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> trolley came from <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond</a>. I looked on th<span style="font-family: inherit;">eir website and couldn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t find the exact trolley I have, but if you google <i>trolley with shelves</i> there are many places where you can get a troll<span style="font-family: inherit;">ey fo<span style="font-family: inherit;">r under $50.</span></span></span></span></span> </span>As you can see, th<span style="font-family: inherit;">is piece is covered with towels on the t<span style="font-family: inherit;">op two shelves, so how <span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span>beautiful</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">”</span> your trolley is isn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t that important. Go for function over aesthetics sin<span style="font-family: inherit;">ce you won</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t be seeing much of the t<span style="font-family: inherit;">rolley.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> (The trolley pictured at the beginning of this <span style="font-family: inherit;">article is almost $120, shipping not included.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> It <span style="font-family: inherit;">may</span> look sleeker<span style="font-family: inherit;">, but eventually the trolley will be covered with all your work tools and products, <span style="font-family: inherit;">so the sleekne<span style="font-family: inherit;">ss will give way to function.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">top <span style="font-family: inherit;">of the trolley</span> (below) I have <b>glass bowls</b>; one
filled</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> with aromatic spong</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">e water <span style="font-family: inherit;">and another bow<span style="font-family: inherit;">l</span></span> for my essential oil <span style="font-family: inherit;">toner <span style="font-family: inherit;">mixture</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I use this frequently throughout the facial. I
also have a</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">l</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">l of</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> my cleansers o</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">n top. All open ampoules are kept in <b>smal</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>l </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>glass</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>containers</b></span></span><strike><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">—</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strike><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">actually</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> sho</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t glasses<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
They are</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the perfect size. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here again, you can either</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> wash t</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">hose out at
your salon or you can wash all the glassware (bowls and shot glasses)
in your dishwasher </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">at </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">home. Up until recently, I<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>had a small digital clock on the trolley top. Now I have a large
clock on the wall near my chair</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjtsmTS5s8uHVJmeR2G3lu5JQumbB__vqZrGj_Hska8Dlz7IirjAgZ4AvIxQdfZYJj8eeog__6OKmBPJKC8uvIiWZG7OqiG8NXopM_NKgZBtNyhrykGHCfeoMwZBrANdl3FgqLMm8M17L/s1600/IMG_1956.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjtsmTS5s8uHVJmeR2G3lu5JQumbB__vqZrGj_Hska8Dlz7IirjAgZ4AvIxQdfZYJj8eeog__6OKmBPJKC8uvIiWZG7OqiG8NXopM_NKgZBtNyhrykGHCfeoMwZBrANdl3FgqLMm8M17L/s320/IMG_1956.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the bottom shelf of the trolley I have containers for my round and square cotton These containers can be <span style="font-family: inherit;">purchased</span> at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond. They need to seal so the cotton stays cleans and pristine.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The red container you see in this photo below, which sits on the bottom shelf on my t<span style="font-family: inherit;">rolley,</span> is a <span style="font-family: inherit;">necessary</span> (and actually <span style="font-family: inherit;">mandatory</span>) <b>sanitary <span style="font-family: inherit;">disposal</span> container</b> for any and all use<span style="font-family: inherit;">d lancets. This item is something I discuss further in <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Odds & ends you</b></i></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ll need</b></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (see below).</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIyYxZY_2HHEP-O77kANqXEwGBI30KnA6uS6l6dg3hkB4LIsfVCcDVCCCrB4sldP7gJj5MERSuEj4vTpiSTiBj8Hz9YZpZCiMPQrsxx2eQPZoJ4AxurCdF8FNh4lsYSOvpmaeytePzG-e/s1600/IMG_1958.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIyYxZY_2HHEP-O77kANqXEwGBI30KnA6uS6l6dg3hkB4LIsfVCcDVCCCrB4sldP7gJj5MERSuEj4vTpiSTiBj8Hz9YZpZCiMPQrsxx2eQPZoJ4AxurCdF8FNh4lsYSOvpmaeytePzG-e/s320/IMG_1958.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I keep the containers of cotton (square and round) on this bottom shelf. The containers are large and having them low makes them easy to get to while I</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>m sitting down giving the facial.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see:</span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/furniture-youll-need-to-get-started.html" target="_blank">Furniture you’ll need to get started</a></b></i></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-essential-equipment-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Essential equipment you’ll need </b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-trolleypart-2.html" target="_blank"><i><b>The Trolley—Part 2</b></i></a></span></span></li>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span>
<li><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/odds-ends-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Odds & ends you</b></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>’ll need</b></i></span> </span></span></span></a></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmierVDvVoGwT1NTXKG6g3-9Oqe-qc48s0Y_Pu2fMEiApQUpUtbh1ZAJPIl1r9CnJ6B7oSSfLRv9MJZMrXFrtmKBr5yyiy_i8SxxQFiuZL2VAHJzSgBGoMvN9MeaHMU3uyUUdgLBOl1AU/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmierVDvVoGwT1NTXKG6g3-9Oqe-qc48s0Y_Pu2fMEiApQUpUtbh1ZAJPIl1r9CnJ6B7oSSfLRv9MJZMrXFrtmKBr5yyiy_i8SxxQFiuZL2VAHJzSgBGoMvN9MeaHMU3uyUUdgLBOl1AU/s200/image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-15770100079231323312015-11-18T09:00:00.001-06:002015-12-30T12:08:02.852-06:00Monthly breakouts: Help for your clients<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8StPg14ZXkGCjQSFzjfFl2FAcXBCAQtMKUcaF26XeLDATq8tii-XVH8RYMXwBpE1HP0gbMxiif35NfupDvaakRbwfiVn09bjFF6yWKD35FXN_1DZjKU9viHGYwmiEf_vWXpUh4dkFoIij/s1600/problem_skin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8StPg14ZXkGCjQSFzjfFl2FAcXBCAQtMKUcaF26XeLDATq8tii-XVH8RYMXwBpE1HP0gbMxiif35NfupDvaakRbwfiVn09bjFF6yWKD35FXN_1DZjKU9viHGYwmiEf_vWXpUh4dkFoIij/s320/problem_skin.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I posted this article on my layperson</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>s blogsite today. It has important information for you to help your female clients who have problems with breakout before and during their monthly cycles. <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/problem-skin-q-aspart-ii-monthly.html" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a> to be taken to the <span style="font-family: inherit;">article</span>.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-69000730300892625552015-11-13T09:00:00.002-06:002016-01-10T11:11:44.968-06:00The essential equipment you’ll need<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijybWzcKOLc-6kW06N2p1unDISAzNR1HH1D_jAwNGhlmJS3pZfMIt9eAitXjOtqFtmzN2gPnIpddsarYG0mu-s85dsT0npSe7szjsbsN2hRN8oTggkAZAlNzycejcs80BnvcOW0bkwQ1hx/s1600/important.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijybWzcKOLc-6kW06N2p1unDISAzNR1HH1D_jAwNGhlmJS3pZfMIt9eAitXjOtqFtmzN2gPnIpddsarYG0mu-s85dsT0npSe7szjsbsN2hRN8oTggkAZAlNzycejcs80BnvcOW0bkwQ1hx/s320/important.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are several pieces of equipment that you will need and in some case will be required to have. Every state has a different setup as far as regulations and requirements. You will, of course, need to find out all the ins and outs of the city and state where you live to know what you need to fulfill those requirements.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfD_UoTkWDuiAOSf_Ny67NPI_uVM4qc5bj2WTG8L_y4PO6Odgjkc-iX4CNP2GU1rvqbMfiaqLBPxm8wh9RGFVYeD1YXDmb_B4NLcA0x4taO7Ie_KRxrzLkRb2zQPkXPHyaVWFWZNfFUJj/s1600/maglite.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfD_UoTkWDuiAOSf_Ny67NPI_uVM4qc5bj2WTG8L_y4PO6Odgjkc-iX4CNP2GU1rvqbMfiaqLBPxm8wh9RGFVYeD1YXDmb_B4NLcA0x4taO7Ie_KRxrzLkRb2zQPkXPHyaVWFWZNfFUJj/s1600/maglite.jpeg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Not a regulatory “requirement<span style="color: black;">”</span> but a professional requirement none the less is a <b>magnifying lite</b>, (magnifying lamp or sometimes called a mag lite). Without this essential piece of equipment you simply don’t have the eyes to see a client’s skin. You can find these in (sometimes expensive) industry catalogs; I have found then at the local office supply store like Office Depot or Office Max for a lot less.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It doesn’t really matter where you purchase the light, it does matter how much magnification you will get from it. This depends on your eyes and what you prefer looking through. For me, I have always used an <span style="font-family: inherit;">5</span>-diopter lite. (Diopter is a the measurement of magnification. The higher the number, the stronger the magnification.) When I used a stronger version (8-diopter) I found it was too much magnification and it made it harder for me to do extractions. I realize that sounds counterintuitive, but this was true for me. After returning that higher magnification lamp, I opted for what I had in the past: 5-diopter.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh813ZQxdr0DNoRVhKaEg1hRmk6i937licRlsEo_F4lmDNehD81jJ-W5X8D4HD_nc9RAye5KM000IAIJ8E4QPa_YpXEblStrUVw5B1OP9D2TzEpZONi7MUoFZxebJFd0Qmr5-rhuskGX78i/s1600/sanitizer2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh813ZQxdr0DNoRVhKaEg1hRmk6i937licRlsEo_F4lmDNehD81jJ-W5X8D4HD_nc9RAye5KM000IAIJ8E4QPa_YpXEblStrUVw5B1OP9D2TzEpZONi7MUoFZxebJFd0Qmr5-rhuskGX78i/s1600/sanitizer2.jpeg" width="200" /></a>Next is the <b>sanitizer or sterilizer</b>. This is required piece of equipment—everywhere. This cabinet emits UV (ultra violet) light—just like our sun does—which acts as a sterilizer for your equipment and sponges. You will have to purchase this through one of the (more expensive) industry catalogs or stores. I have never seen the type of unit needed for a facial room anywhere else but in one of these places. They usually start at around $200—however prices vary greatly<span style="font-family: inherit;">;</span> just try to find the best deal on the unit you like.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aesthetics are important to me and since the sterilizer is essentially out in the open for all to see, I always wanted to have one that was pleasing to the eye. Perhaps this would be more expensive, but I haven’t ever had to replace the sanitizers I’ve used in my salons, so it was never an issue to pay a bit more for the one I liked best.</span></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadU8sTvy33C72WOGCrLVzohVtbLlOCSk6GJcCctUHq3GIPomrTIFnp5m5KRPvfBYhyphenhyphenq4JvqPq_lQFN3450q7f9Idh_ZrfbW86VNS9nIFaS4wFkK4cBxGfF0Yt0z6nCIhVARcB0T2cl0Da/s1600/frontroom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadU8sTvy33C72WOGCrLVzohVtbLlOCSk6GJcCctUHq3GIPomrTIFnp5m5KRPvfBYhyphenhyphenq4JvqPq_lQFN3450q7f9Idh_ZrfbW86VNS9nIFaS4wFkK4cBxGfF0Yt0z6nCIhVARcB0T2cl0Da/s320/frontroom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Chicago office lobby area with product on shelves</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Depending on your set up, you will either have a lobby area where you will have your products-for-purchase out for all to see and buy or you may be renting a room in a salon or an office suite and will need to have a place to put your retail products.</span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZP6UsWJW6NOQ1P6kYJ66PivFKUv1qS3BPyKUwA_Lo4v_fVHlEMTfkc_NI9T95T7UfRy8xaoZ0QdH8s5XckBwQQbkUfv9DdnjrMVoNPPrRI4HYVhQNCY5Twh5hYjYmKWLiTqmmsTgedoHv/s1600/IMG_1982.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZP6UsWJW6NOQ1P6kYJ66PivFKUv1qS3BPyKUwA_Lo4v_fVHlEMTfkc_NI9T95T7UfRy8xaoZ0QdH8s5XckBwQQbkUfv9DdnjrMVoNPPrRI4HYVhQNCY5Twh5hYjYmKWLiTqmmsTgedoHv/s200/IMG_1982.jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before I moved to Boulder, all of my office spaces has separate lobbies and facial rooms in a large office space. Now, in Boulder, I have always rented a room in a suite of offices. Therefore I have always had my retail products in my treatment room, along with everything else I need to run my business.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps I</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>m a trusting soul, but up until recently, my retail products have been on bookshelves vs. being under lock and key. A few years ago I was at a consignment store and bought a beautiful antique Asian cabinet that also happens to lock. I now have my products housed in this beautiful case and because it so old, I rarely lock it because I don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>t want the locks to one day stop working.</span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpf5EosQZ8AUnPUzFIbrSSPMj0FezQyDYGyqc7SX4WuziIuk2l8b_8Ixo82pVYxOVSKd5VqZ7lNUmPY0H-qcWTXHIL8yyT3UyK51S2chbPT1ZPNLqFVuhXCZzd65TmYmNf5N9dG08PVwL/s1600/IMG_5871.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpf5EosQZ8AUnPUzFIbrSSPMj0FezQyDYGyqc7SX4WuziIuk2l8b_8Ixo82pVYxOVSKd5VqZ7lNUmPY0H-qcWTXHIL8yyT3UyK51S2chbPT1ZPNLqFVuhXCZzd65TmYmNf5N9dG08PVwL/s200/IMG_5871.jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You may not be so trusting</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span>or maybe you shouldn</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>t be so trusting. I believe that if any of my clients are so bold as to take products (steal) from my office, something will happen to balance that out. That is just how I live my life and therefore I don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>t usually lock up my product stock. You will have to <span style="font-family: inherit;">make that determination for yourself. When I lock the door to my suite, short of the landlord or a worker person needing to enter, the door to my office stays locked when I leave. Your situation may be such that you</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">’</span></span></span></span>ll need to find a locking cabinet for your for-purchase products<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and there are many options <span style="font-family: inherit;">available</span>. From locking pieces such as in this photo (my Asian piece) or something more utilitarian that you get from a salon supplier.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See <span style="font-family: inherit;">these</span> articles </span></span><i><b></b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">that will help complete the list of all the items you will need to get started with your skin care business<span style="font-family: inherit;">:</span> </span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/07/furniture-youll-need-to-get-started.html" target="_blank">Furniture you’ll need to get started</a></b></i></li>
<li><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-trolleypart-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>The Trolley—Part I</b></i></span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-trolleypart-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>The Trolle<span style="font-family: inherit;">y<span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span>Part 2</span></b></i> </span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2016/01/odds-ends-youll-need.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Odds & ends you’ll need</b></i> </span></span></a></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIu7RnZmUV687IQYm4nsJzB2fogBA33NBvB3VrdoeqrladTyRZjaVFt3lmK4pfm9v-D6WTr0q-C7mgub78YDHcIZ9eOMCidS2LsiTfS4IBoqGDbpeb8698CqOkkfsBwht1wfh3AbbW-Jb/s1600/stay_tuned.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIu7RnZmUV687IQYm4nsJzB2fogBA33NBvB3VrdoeqrladTyRZjaVFt3lmK4pfm9v-D6WTr0q-C7mgub78YDHcIZ9eOMCidS2LsiTfS4IBoqGDbpeb8698CqOkkfsBwht1wfh3AbbW-Jb/s1600/stay_tuned.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-62906396036958746632015-11-11T09:00:00.001-06:002015-12-30T12:06:52.217-06:00Sugar and your clients’ skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKCCRzVwI9hdQqMfpTg8QvBMhvaR8CYXgto4g-Sc7xOtI2BtTfpweL_yShrjJx10vtpPcm7b3-cSBinErLzaJ5N_jiQx5j3ZLUr9D9kaQfyd5g0CJLifRGxRCb0jphGVACXoz0neS43xV/s1600/sugar.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKCCRzVwI9hdQqMfpTg8QvBMhvaR8CYXgto4g-Sc7xOtI2BtTfpweL_yShrjJx10vtpPcm7b3-cSBinErLzaJ5N_jiQx5j3ZLUr9D9kaQfyd5g0CJLifRGxRCb0jphGVACXoz0neS43xV/s320/sugar.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have been on my layperson</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">s blogsite, you probably know I write a lot about the <span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span>ffects of sugar on skin and health in general. Click on the title to be taken to the article, <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/2-more-sugar-case-studies-sue-kim.html" target="_blank"><i><b>2 More Sugar Case Studies: Sue & Kim</b></i></a>. Knowing the different outside <span style="font-family: inherit;">ingredients that can influence the health of your clients</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> skin is an important component to being a<span style="font-family: inherit;"> great aesthetician.</span></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-90684821293847984872015-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:002015-11-09T09:00:02.619-06:00Things that go BUMP....in the facial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNOlQoYZ4pSe72SCLXQ7jSDnlgmk_o-iMWl4ATzhwi3KCnWcJFSmSQGwKDTL4vNGBiMpyntnf9rvf-81vZ4_3PV5XvoEl236_3tDnV8USP7hvRXGtkR0hjGXQczlGASd_MnK9tGEPbN4E/s1600/thingsthatgo_bump.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNOlQoYZ4pSe72SCLXQ7jSDnlgmk_o-iMWl4ATzhwi3KCnWcJFSmSQGwKDTL4vNGBiMpyntnf9rvf-81vZ4_3PV5XvoEl236_3tDnV8USP7hvRXGtkR0hjGXQczlGASd_MnK9tGEPbN4E/s1600/thingsthatgo_bump.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you have ever had a facial where the aesthetician wasn’t conscientious about how her movements might affect you, then you will know what I am talking about here.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When my facial table (it</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>s a massage table) is lying completely flat, my knees are very close to the table. In fact, when I wear high heels to work, I have to slip them off once I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>m sitting down to do the facial, otherwise my legs wouldn</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>t fit under the table.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are many times during a facial where, if I wasn</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>t paying close attention, my knees would knock into the table and my client would feel a bump. Since this is unwanted, I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>m very careful about my movements. Although I am conscious of what I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>m doing at every step, it really isn</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span>t that big of a deal to me. What <i>is</i> a big deal is not bumping into the table while I'm giving a facial.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just a little tip to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">remember</span></span> to keep you looking, sounding, and in this case feeling like <span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span> professional. It</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’ll be</span></span></span></span> smooth sailing for the entire treatment.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX50PTyBJGcjTNCOI4N3uRsshPWw_-fkMYLYNcIN6u2tRc-lr0FWAiLlX3jzyWyt6U5-0j1ESaWkXo3o206ZLmeg7PDY08SKASG-Gvg9cuMt0KCzIaLKE0hGhAJG-R4GC2V9_y6V19-3Pn/s1600/smooth_sailing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX50PTyBJGcjTNCOI4N3uRsshPWw_-fkMYLYNcIN6u2tRc-lr0FWAiLlX3jzyWyt6U5-0j1ESaWkXo3o206ZLmeg7PDY08SKASG-Gvg9cuMt0KCzIaLKE0hGhAJG-R4GC2V9_y6V19-3Pn/s1600/smooth_sailing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-87037097102908854122015-11-06T09:00:00.001-06:002017-09-26T19:56:52.228-05:00Throw a party to create interest in your new business<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvxpK5HycXhz8Ju2Qu7SEpuKFwJUIdMNJ29Q0qVsSu9YmaV5ZjARDDpqfzifaLVMRCwLp_Io39bS7uuXF-wvglmePymK40BvAQrb7qiEuxr6VVwHO3vK99oM3VCkGdRSDjx_Art1ItMga/s1600/party.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvxpK5HycXhz8Ju2Qu7SEpuKFwJUIdMNJ29Q0qVsSu9YmaV5ZjARDDpqfzifaLVMRCwLp_Io39bS7uuXF-wvglmePymK40BvAQrb7qiEuxr6VVwHO3vK99oM3VCkGdRSDjx_Art1ItMga/s1600/party.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although I wrote the following for a former employee who is planning on opening her own skin care salon, this information <span style="font-family: inherit;">applies</span> to anyone starting out in business. I thought I</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">d post it here for all to see.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before you make any plans around what I</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">m suggesting, you need to be prepared with a few essentials <span style="font-family: inherit;">to start out with</span>. First and most important: <b>have your <span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span> cards printed and ready to hand out</b>. They literally are your calling cards</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>a small item that gives your clients (or potential clients) access to you and your business. Don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t go into a situation where you are putting on your <span style="font-family: inherit;">aesthetician</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">s hat without them<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the second half of </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>A few new aestheticians looking for help</b></i> (see link below), I made the following suggestion (among others) for a new-to-business </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">aesthetician</span></span></span>:</span></span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conduct some free <span style="font-family: inherit;">seminars</span> locally and<span style="font-family: inherit;"> ... hand out a coupon to the seminar attendees for a discount on their first facial with you</span></span></span></span></i></li>
</ul>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOxoesLIn_sRwQs3VQZE6bapvb00ewb6TRtZABFj5fS3ebCScvNtQklxw4I1TJaXeuPaNqPWWjuqiADa9YeNIrDrdp6OVboHH3GoRwJK3FWb7S-rdzeSgb7lQBSkGxUcoWu3-juMth-fq/s1600/party.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOxoesLIn_sRwQs3VQZE6bapvb00ewb6TRtZABFj5fS3ebCScvNtQklxw4I1TJaXeuPaNqPWWjuqiADa9YeNIrDrdp6OVboHH3GoRwJK3FWb7S-rdzeSgb7lQBSkGxUcoWu3-juMth-fq/s200/party.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a wine and cheese and skin care talk at your house or someone else</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">s house. (You could give the hostess a <span style="font-family: inherit;">facial</span> or two to thank her for the use of her home.) Rather than just a talk, have a Gommage <span style="font-family: inherit;">Party. Be sure you have product on hand to <span style="font-family: inherit;">us</span>e. Samples, too. (See detail<span style="font-family: inherit;">ed instructions below.)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Talk to the attendees about <span style="font-family: inherit;">how and why you started your business. Including your love for skin care and <span style="font-family: inherit;">your interest in helping</span> people with their skin. Personalizing your bu<span style="font-family: inherit;">siness</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">will <span style="font-family: inherit;">certainly</span></span> be a plus. Give away samples and brochures of the product line you are using along with your <span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span> card</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">—</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>always a must!</i> In this casual and fun setting, you can really do a lot to stir up interest in you and your </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be prepared f<span style="font-family: inherit;">or questions. In every talk I</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ve e<span style="font-family: inherit;">ver given, whether with a large audience or in a home setting, a Q & A session naturally took place. After you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>ve given the 411 on you and your business, <span style="font-family: inherit;">open <span style="font-family: inherit;">it up to questions<span style="font-family: inherit;">. You may not know the answers to every question asked, but be <span style="font-family: inherit;">personable and come from your heart and your <span style="font-family: inherit;">humanness</span> will s<span style="font-family: inherit;">hine through.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have preprinted cards<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">for gathering personal information on each guest </span>at the ready during your event.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (<a href="http://vistaprint.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">V</span>istaprint.com</a> is great for <span style="font-family: inherit;">things</span> like this</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">—</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">or you could go to Kinkos and have <span style="font-family: inherit;">something printed there.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>You coul<span style="font-family: inherit;">d have blank paper and simply direct each attendee as to what you want them to fill out, but personally I don</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">t like <span style="font-family: inherit;">leaving anything up to the client<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I would have something printed or pre-prepared by hand if you prefer. Here are the questions I would ask:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First and last name</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mailing address (with zip code)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Email address </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phone number</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Date of birth <b>**</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can ask for <span style="font-family: inherit;">whatever information you want; the above is short and sweet and all you really need<span style="font-family: inherit;"> at this point. If and when they come in for a facial, you will <span style="font-family: inherit;">get</span> many more details on each person. <b>**</b>The reason I would <span style="font-family: inherit;">ask for <span style="font-family: inherit;">their</span> date of birth is so <span style="font-family: inherit;">I can mail them a discount card for their birthday when the time comes. It</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>s a nice thing to do and it is good for business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38q-76EMvt8asQ8dZEKSuGW-pNiyuzAzhPMVaVtpD15awSgM6ofBkSVuN_3jvwF6va56ZTWAXHEIYNZ_lOXTdpZbjOwo_DLemmtrUhuk8L0TKsgxm4Z6GscoBu3Xs3IwOJxCWKm4yx-4u/s1600/appreciation.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38q-76EMvt8asQ8dZEKSuGW-pNiyuzAzhPMVaVtpD15awSgM6ofBkSVuN_3jvwF6va56ZTWAXHEIYNZ_lOXTdpZbjOwo_DLemmtrUhuk8L0TKsgxm4Z6GscoBu3Xs3IwOJxCWKm4yx-4u/s200/appreciation.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let your <span style="font-family: inherit;">attendees know that you will be sending out <span style="font-family: inherit;">discount cards in appreciation for their attendance at your gathering. This way, by filling out the c<span style="font-family: inherit;">ard, they will get <span style="font-family: inherit;">something</span> in return</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">—</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a <span style="font-family: inherit;">discount for a facial with you mailed to their home. I <span style="font-family: inherit;">prefer</span> mailing out later vs. <span style="font-family: inherit;">handing</span> out the <span style="font-family: inherit;">discount</span> card then and there. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When they <span style="font-family: inherit;">see</span> the card a</span></span>fter a few days, they will once again be <span style="font-family: inherit;">reminded</span> of the party (and you) when th<span style="font-family: inherit;">ey receive their <span style="font-family: inherit;">discount</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">card</span> in the mail. (Be sure to be timely and mail out the discount cards the next day or wi<span style="font-family: inherit;">thin in <span style="font-family: inherit;">few days. Don</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t let too much time go by.<span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once the party is over and you are back in your office, I would take each information <span style="font-family: inherit;">card</span> and write out an actual client chart for each person.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">You</span> now have their vitals<span style="font-family: inherit;">: name, phone<span style="font-family: inherit;"> number, and <span style="font-family: inherit;">email</span> address. Hopefully you gave them some <span style="font-family: inherit;">samples</span>; they may have even purchased or <span style="font-family: inherit;">prepurchased</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">products</span> from you that need to be noted on their chart. On the back of the chart you can write the date of the party<span style="font-family: inherit;">, what the party was, and any other <span style="font-family: inherit;">pertinent</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">information</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4/30/15</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>Gommage Party at Mary Jo<span style="font-family: inherit;">hnson</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">s house. Sampled x, y, and z.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Th<span style="font-family: inherit;">en when Mary Johnson or other attendees come in for their facials, you <span style="font-family: inherit;">already</span> have some <span style="font-family: inherit;">of their <span style="font-family: inherit;">chart</span> filled out. You can also include on the charts that today you sent a participation thank you discount and what the discount was.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5/2/15</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>Sent thank you discount for attending the Gommage Party on 4/30/15.</span></span> 20% off facial (or whatever you choose)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Obviously, you can structure this <span style="font-family: inherit;">however</span> it works best for you, but <span style="font-family: inherit;">having</span> a fun girls night with win<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span> and skin care</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">—</span>what could be more fun? And sharing your love for <span style="font-family: inherit;">what you know (skin care)</span> and your <span style="font-family: inherit;">excitement</span> for your new <span style="font-family: inherit;">business</span> will be very gratifying to you, the new business owner. (Be sure to have non-alcoholic<span style="font-family: inherit;"> choices <span style="font-family: inherit;">available</span>, too.)</span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another option, and a better one if available, is to have this event in your new office space. Perhaps this is not possible, but having a party in your new office is a great idea. It helps christen it, gets people in the door, and let's your prospective clients know exactly where you are located. Assuming you did a good job with installation and decorating, this first view of your office can be a wonderful reflection on you and can nudge people further to commit to making an appointment with you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, see:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2017/09/if-you-use-yonka-skin-care-throw.html" target="_blank">If you use Yonka-Paris skin care, throw a Gommage Party!</a></b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-few-new-aestheticians-looking-for-help.html" target="_blank">A few new aestheticians looking for help</a></b></i></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/03/happy-birthday-discounts.html" target="_blank"><i><b>“Happy Birthday” discounts </b></i></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/04/client-information-chartspart-i.html" target="_blank">Client Information Charts—Part I</a></b></i> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">for ideas on what to include on your own client <span style="font-family: inherit;">information</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">charts</span>)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPMTcKbcACXL8llaCOGK54AULke0IJr0l24b3L_FHyP5Wyw4MWhJ5ujfknpZkhfrH_zUxzWWuWlPytJD5F2KG3alRvL7SiBz3w0dI9ryTiY85LmE1CI8vOuhTKkTrU1PLhNN8S5zgIm3T/s1600/done_cat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPMTcKbcACXL8llaCOGK54AULke0IJr0l24b3L_FHyP5Wyw4MWhJ5ujfknpZkhfrH_zUxzWWuWlPytJD5F2KG3alRvL7SiBz3w0dI9ryTiY85LmE1CI8vOuhTKkTrU1PLhNN8S5zgIm3T/s320/done_cat.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-41647498643527094522015-11-04T09:00:00.000-06:002016-01-08T21:25:02.277-06:00Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJkW1LuAHEZ75bQm9pLDIbfz85OTCaDthZgcCvp4iXHhnwrGnnzVf_OpBV7oEbnmezCfsTX9ofSzGABy0oRlyCO9_rcYEenx1S5qUKfEBX6gvKxeprDZHkjwC9ug-vE77fboo5TqN3OJ3/s1600/dry_vs_dehyd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJkW1LuAHEZ75bQm9pLDIbfz85OTCaDthZgcCvp4iXHhnwrGnnzVf_OpBV7oEbnmezCfsTX9ofSzGABy0oRlyCO9_rcYEenx1S5qUKfEBX6gvKxeprDZHkjwC9ug-vE77fboo5TqN3OJ3/s1600/dry_vs_dehyd.jpg" width="303" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How many times have you had someone come into your s<span style="font-family: inherit;">alon</span> who says their skin is dry and upon examination they are simply dehydrated? </span></span>Knowing the difference between true-dry skin and dehydrated skin is essential information that you can pass along to your clients. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I find that there is still confusion<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span>even in our industry<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—</span></span>about these two separate skin conditions. See if this <span style="font-family: inherit;">post</span> on my laypers<span style="font-family: inherit;">on</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;">s</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> b</span>lo</span>gsite helps you to understand the difference. <a href="http://agelessbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/dry-vs-dehydrated-skin-part-ii.html" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a> to be taken to the article.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373547113691049237.post-17348108367279194052015-11-02T09:00:00.000-06:002015-11-06T14:52:00.523-06:00My Appointment Book—2<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After years and years of using the type of book I reference in <a href="http://helpforaestheticians.blogspot.com/2015/08/my-appointment-book.html" target="_blank"><b><i>My Appointment Book</i></b></a>, I decided to give something new and different a try. Because I was in Boulder and my business was not the hectic, busy type I had in both Dallas and Chicago, I opted for a book that fit my now different needs. (The slower rate of my Boulder business has been by choice, I assure you. After decades in skin care and living in large metropolitan cities, my entire life—intentionally—slowed down.)</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although <a href="http://www.daytimer.com/daytimerstore/mwv/product/Armorhide%26reg%3B-Leather-Zippered-1-1-2%22--Planner-Cover-Desk-Size/4064?pageSize=49&rootCatId=Planner_Covers_70&goToPage=1&catId=cat340080&prodId=4064#" target="_blank">Day-Timer</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">®</span> doesn’t make my exact model anymore, this one is very close to the one I currently use. The only difference, really, is mine has one large outside pocket vs. the two divided pockets shown here.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJ4KL7bTMeuUaXpYkzrI-B9IiX7cjid8NxhZYlyeGtMBiPhTMkGTxrcM11ihHMJaEHqr-LsBpoQqvFYed9vRkOQTM5rPT5nTyTGGHtmZNnPB0lpX-_RVt72SNal8LMzogMJNiMItYXvOl/s1600/outside.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJ4KL7bTMeuUaXpYkzrI-B9IiX7cjid8NxhZYlyeGtMBiPhTMkGTxrcM11ihHMJaEHqr-LsBpoQqvFYed9vRkOQTM5rPT5nTyTGGHtmZNnPB0lpX-_RVt72SNal8LMzogMJNiMItYXvOl/s1600/outside.png" /></a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCrWQ6EZhI1dR9mNKikg1W59EFDCHnccgOkQvUFZSHOEWLSya8g38THirc9dDY0Wt9AK3vNXF-it60GoWyx0k2ey7fzWN24uDbKEefBHEXsc9tgpgoEiu0aC3nfN6vMHF7ZiqNPZQg-8G/s1600/inside.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCrWQ6EZhI1dR9mNKikg1W59EFDCHnccgOkQvUFZSHOEWLSya8g38THirc9dDY0Wt9AK3vNXF-it60GoWyx0k2ey7fzWN24uDbKEefBHEXsc9tgpgoEiu0aC3nfN6vMHF7ZiqNPZQg-8G/s1600/inside.png" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">I then use <a href="http://www.dayrunner.com/dayrunnerstore/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=481-485" target="_blank">Day Runner</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">®</span> refills for my appointment pages. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nrPQPAhdEQ0W_TcUF2aZVvzW2fh_wEkXDSasnP_K-Reiunxkabq83Z6259pfMdBOwZRp3P9lk06hM4wx5JOHjrKoNar94U7Mo4It6Cpk1OCNToyEBjlSIK8_XkCxXZKF6X4knTDtuLg2/s1600/refills.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nrPQPAhdEQ0W_TcUF2aZVvzW2fh_wEkXDSasnP_K-Reiunxkabq83Z6259pfMdBOwZRp3P9lk06hM4wx5JOHjrKoNar94U7Mo4It6Cpk1OCNToyEBjlSIK8_XkCxXZKF6X4knTDtuLg2/s320/refills.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I don</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;">t actually recommend this size of appointment book if you are running a busy salon</span>—<span style="font-size: small;">even if it</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;">s just you. The appointment time lines are so narrow and I have to write so small it is almost silly. But because I</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;">m not taking zillions of clients each day, it doesn</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;">t matter to me now. But back in the day I would have never used this type of appointment <span style="font-family: inherit;">calendar</span>. I always needed as much room</span>—<span style="font-size: small;">and more</span>—<span style="font-size: small;">to not only write my clients</span><span style="font-size: small;">’</span><span style="font-size: small;"> appointments but also for my long cancellation list and room for the dozens of phone calls that I would receive in a day.<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>I’m just showing you this for reference. You may enjoy using this type of book right now for all it’s worth.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like this book because I carry my wallet and cell phone in the outside pocket (my wallet is small like a “man’s” wallet). When I get into my office, I take my cell phone out and slip my keys in its place<span style="font-family: inherit;">, c</span>lose the Velcro pocket and put my book away. My iPad also fits nicely inside (without zipping it, which I never do), and that is all I need to bring with me unless I also have clean laundry to take in.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is not earth-shattering information, but if you don</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">’</span>t really have an idea of what you want <span style="font-family: inherit;">or need to use in <span style="font-family: inherit;">your business, <span style="font-family: inherit;">this <span style="font-family: inherit;">article and others <span style="font-family: inherit;">on this blog can help guide you to what you will eventually use.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0T-Ne_3GKQCs-QRG30F9X8uXLuXiSs-GXgNoFsINntXHzK9CUij9aEl5_5W3SuXiTXjfRhMz9AEIM6T2kUUviS0sAAUwUbNDOKU0nscnXgCxTacnqRwiLK0C3erHDYALogQezRuSCNG9x/s1600/helpful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0T-Ne_3GKQCs-QRG30F9X8uXLuXiSs-GXgNoFsINntXHzK9CUij9aEl5_5W3SuXiTXjfRhMz9AEIM6T2kUUviS0sAAUwUbNDOKU0nscnXgCxTacnqRwiLK0C3erHDYALogQezRuSCNG9x/s320/helpful.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com