Hi
I’m a recently qualified facialist and I want to do mobile facials in peoples homes when we are out of lockdown and some time has passed.
I’m wondering what you do for steam when going to people houses?
Currently I have an upright professional steamer on wheels which is fabulous for use at home or if I’m based in a permanent location.
However, it’s not ideal when I’m having to a) transport a large massage table about b) also carrying a small case/rolling suitcase for Products as well. All of this baring in mind I live in London without a car so have to get public transport with these items.
My initial thoughts for mobile steaming was
A) I wondered if buying a small table top professional steamer would be useful and fit in my suitcase. However, the client is unlikely to have a high transportable side table that will be the height of the table to borrow. Besides I think this would be unprofessional to ask anyway.
B) would I use a towel/cloth steeped in hot water?
But 1) where would I get the hot water? Is it unprofessional to ask for hot boiled water from the client prior to the treatment? 2) even if I time perfectly to allow it to cool somewhat, isn’t it risky of potentially burning them? Also I’ve heard hot towels go cold extremely quickly whereas I’m used to giving a 10 minute steam using a proper steamer.
C) do some mobile facialist simply skip the steaming section when doing ones at other peoples houses? If so what do you replace this step with as I always feel steaming is quite vital.
Would hugely appreciate hearing from any mobile therapists on what they do in this situation.
thanks in advance,
Nicole
I’m a recently qualified facialist and I want to do mobile facials in peoples homes when we are out of lockdown and some time has passed.
I’m wondering what you do for steam when going to people houses?
Currently I have an upright professional steamer on wheels which is fabulous for use at home or if I’m based in a permanent location.
However, it’s not ideal when I’m having to a) transport a large massage table about b) also carrying a small case/rolling suitcase for Products as well. All of this baring in mind I live in London without a car so have to get public transport with these items.
My initial thoughts for mobile steaming was
A) I wondered if buying a small table top professional steamer would be useful and fit in my suitcase. However, the client is unlikely to have a high transportable side table that will be the height of the table to borrow. Besides I think this would be unprofessional to ask anyway.
B) would I use a towel/cloth steeped in hot water?
But 1) where would I get the hot water? Is it unprofessional to ask for hot boiled water from the client prior to the treatment? 2) even if I time perfectly to allow it to cool somewhat, isn’t it risky of potentially burning them? Also I’ve heard hot towels go cold extremely quickly whereas I’m used to giving a 10 minute steam using a proper steamer.
C) do some mobile facialist simply skip the steaming section when doing ones at other peoples houses? If so what do you replace this step with as I always feel steaming is quite vital.
Would hugely appreciate hearing from any mobile therapists on what they do in this situation.
thanks in advance,
Nicole