LESSON 3

PERFORM POST FACIAL MAKE-UP ACTIVITIES

WHAT IS THE LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals with the different make-up cosmetics appropriate for final polishing and
retouching for lasting wear. Care after use of make-up cosmetics, tools, supplies and equipment will be
emphasized. sanitation and safety of the work station is also issued.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
 Check make-up result before final retouch;
 Store make-up product tools and materials according to safety and sanitation rules and
regulations;
 Advice patron on appropriate product and procedure to apply retouch; and
 Clean and prepare work station for next patron.

LET US STUDY!
Definition of Terms:
 Post make-up – final re-touch and polishing for excess make-up debris on face and also on client’s
clothing.
 Make-up Debris – are loose make-up powder and make up creams which need to be removed.
 Working area – refers to the place where the process of makeup application takes place
materials.
 Housekeeping – means cleaning properly, sterilizing, sanitizing and storing of tools and materials
and proper disposal of waste.

Post Make-Up Activities

A post make-up retouch must also be done for the following reasons:
 No blending of eye make-up creams, foundations and concealer.
 Mascara is not properly and evenly applied or eyelashes.
 Cheek rouge is not correctly blended just below the cheekbone leaving lines of demarcation.
 Lip tint or rouge is not velvet and smoothly applied

Please remember that the make-up artist should keep the make-up cosmetics, tools, materials,
supplies and equipment in their proper place.

WORK PLACE
The working area is the place where the process of make-up application takes place. It must be
pleasing and in good condition to satisfy client. It must have:
 Maintenance of workplace and equipment;
 Ventilation;
 Indoor temperature;
 Lighting; and
 Workstations and seating

The salon’s seating should be made of a material that is easily cleaned. It should be washed
regularly with hot water and detergent. After drying the seats can be wiped over with disinfectant or an
antiseptic lotion.

Working surfaces
All surfaces within the salon, including the reception, staff and stock preparation areas, should be
washed down at least once each day. Most salons now use easily maintained wipe-clean surfaces, usually
in some forms of plastic laminate. They can be cleaned with hot water and detergent, and after the
surfaces are dried up they can be wiped over with a spirit-based antiseptic. Don’t use scourers or
abrasives as these will scratch plastic surfaces. Scratched surfaces look dull and unattractive as well as
containing minute crevices in which bacteria will develop

Mirrors
Glass mirror should be cleaned every morning before patrons arrive. Never accommodate a
patron while she sits in front of a murky, dusty or smeary mirror. Glass surfaces should be cleaned and
polished using either hot water and detergent, or a spirit-based lotion that evaporates quickly without
smearing.
Salon Equipment
 Towels and gowns
Each patron must have a fresh, clean towel and gown. These should be washed in hot soapy
water to remove any soiling or staining, and to prevent the spread of infection by killing any bacteria.
Fabric conditioners may be used to provide a luxurious softness and freshness.

Health and Safety: You have a duty to your colleagues and patron to minimize the possible spread of
infection or disease. Hairdressers by the nature of their work are in constant close contact with their
customers and need to pay particular attention to healthy, hygienic and safe working practice.

The Salon
A warm, humid salon can offer a perfect home for disease-carrying bacteria, if they can find food in
the form of dust and dirt, they may reproduce rapidly. Good ventilation, however, providing a circulating
air current that will help to prevent their growth. This is why it is important to keep the salon clean, dry
and well aired at all times. This includes clothing, work areas, tools and all equipment.
A tidy salon is easier to clean, so get into the habit of cleaning up your work as you go.

Safety and Sanitary Measures

Cross-infection – the transmitting of disease from one person to another. may result to
unhygienic use of washbasin, cups, tools, and so on. If you take sensible precautions the salon can be
kept as clean as possible and the risk of cross-infection can be minimized.
 Use only towel and gowns for each customer.
 Use 70percent alcohol, or alcohol wipes, for cleaning tools.
 Keep floors and surfaces clear, tidy and clean.
 Maintain good personal and general hygiene – wash your hands regularly, and clean cups and
mugs thoroughly.

Many patrons are too embarrassed to complain and are reluctant to do so, when they encounter
problems with hygiene. Ideally, the need should not arise, but in case it does, always encourage clients to
inform the salon to personnel know what is wrong so that the problem can be dealt with.

Health and Safety: It is when the salon is busiest that the greatest care needs to be taken. Don’t let your
standards of cleanliness drop, however rushed you may be.

LET US REMEMBER
A beauty salon which observes safety and sanitary procedure of quality service and organized in
all aspects of all the services they are offering to the public is one that the patron will go back to for
beauty service.