Clients with colds, rant!

[JemmaBeauty]

So its that time of year again. Today every single one of my clients arrived with a cold. Some of them pretend they didn't have a cold and others told me all about their coughs and runny noses as soon as they walked in!

I actually state on my website that those who arrive with a cold will not be treated, however, it seems as though the majority of clients don't take any notice when making the booking. I do sometimes say something to them after the treatment and they usually seem a bit taken aback as if I'm being unreasonable.

As I mainly do massages and facials, it drives me insane when clients stop me during the treatment because they need a tissue, then they need a drink and then they wriggle about trying not to cough, ...or even worse they wipe their nose on their hand just before the hand part of the massage .
I had one lady in for a facial and she'd suddenly open her eyes and bolt upright like the exorcist movie, because she needed to cough every 5 minutes. She was physically shaking whilst trying her best not to cough in my face
I'm also pregnant so I think it's getting to me even more than usual. Gets on my bloody nerves!

Rant over.

 

[Cindy2021]

I’d rather clients arrive with a common cold than cancel at the last minute.

If it was something more serious then yes I’d expect them to be considerate and I always advise my clients if I’m feeling unwell and allow them to choose whether to attend their appointment or not.

I think with most common viruses you’re at risk of contracting them on a day to day basis through general contact and not necessarily just work

 

[Reidebot]

The other day we had a lady come in. She was fine and then started choking. It's sucky because I have to work while sick. Clients don't respect stylists with these things for some reason. I wish there was an easier way to communicate that we are a very physical job. We dont always get the luxury of sick days..... I guess I'm gonna be having a lot of vitamin C here. At least its the start of spring.

 

[nailpod]

I think it's worse for a nail tech as we have to hold their hands and sit in very close face to face proximity. Luckily my clients don't mind if I get them to wear a face mask.
If they too sick then I ask them to reschedule and won't do facial client if she has a nasal congestion as the steamer and all that makes very diff to breathe .
Massage you not actually meant to do esp if they have had a fever as you actually spread the bacteria. They will feel worse after a massage in some cases.

 

[blossom]

Jemmabeauty your descriptions really made me smile!

I feel your pain, I'd actually rather they cancel than bring their germs. If I catch it, I not only feel lousy but I have to take time off work as I think it's inconsiderate to welcome a client in and then sit there sneezing and coughing all over her, esp as some are carers etc or look after vulnerable relatives so being ill for them is a big issue. If I'm ill i at least message clients and give them the option. If you're sitting 18" from someone with bugs for an hour or so there's a fair chance of catching it imho.

I do use that Vicks first defence straight after if clients come with colds, and chloraseptic throat spray and the combination does seem to ward it off.

 

[Shiv9mbs]

Clients are the worst!
I'm tempted to start wearing full face respirator [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]