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During the Session
In addition to the use of masks, you might
notice that your session becomes quieter. This
not only intensifies the focus of both client and
esthetician on the work being done, but it's another
way to cut down on aerosols we emit when we
talk, and the number of droplets in the air.
After the Session
Clients may be urged to wash their hands or
use hand sanitizer before leaving. In addition,
your esty may have some contactless payment
options available for you, or will have a freshly
disinfected credit card reader available for your
payment (many establishments no longer accept
cash). Please be sure to communicate with your
esthetician if you become ill in the week following
your appointment, or if you subsequently find
out you were unknowingly exposed to someone
with COVID-19 before your session occurred.
While things may look a little different at
your next skin care appointment, the context
of the therapeutic interaction you will have
with your esthetician will remain unchanged—
and everyone following best practices can
ensure that good work will be done. ▪
Your esthetician will
rely on you to call
and reschedule your
appointment if you are
feeling ill or have any
COVID-19 symptoms,
including dry cough, sore
throat, chills, fever of 100°F
or higher, shortness of
breath, new skin lesions
(especially on the feet),
new onset of muscle
aches, and new loss of
taste or smell.
