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28-09-2015 Introduction Health and Safety

Health and safety is extremly important in all industries

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There are many legislations in place which cover all aspects of health and safety. Within a working environment procedures should be followed these include:

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•Hygiene, safety and sterilisation

•well kept record cards and consultation forms

•Preparing the model

•Maintenance of the correct stock

•Correct waste disposal

Hygiene

Hygienic working environment are essential and extremely important this prevents cross infection and contamination. You must ensure all brushes kit and work surfaces are santised and where possible with a disinfectant. A dirty environment and equipment is unprofessional and can spread bacterial, viral, fungal infections and infestations. Infections also occur when a makeup artist works unhygically

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  • To clean brushes use brush cleaners these remove grease, oil and the cosmetics from the brushes. Many brush cleaners contain disinfectant while conditioning the brushes at the same time.

  • Dispose of sponges and heavily soiled powder puffs

  • Wash headbands, towels, powder puffs and makeup gowns

  • Wipe surfaces and products with disinfectant and antibacterial cleaning product

The working environment

  • The room where possible should be a comfortable working temperature and well lit. Depending on your location this may not always be possible

  • Mirrors should be cleaned with glass cleaner. Work surfaces and chairs should be wiped with antibacterial

  • The chair should provide support to the model and should be the correct working height to prevent damaged to your back

  • There should be a bin available. This should be lined and regularly emptied. If this is not possible use a bowl or small bag to dispose of used items

  • Lids should be kept on products to prevent spillages and contamination

Makeup Artist conduct

  • Hair should always be clean. Anyone with long hair should tie it up and worn off the face.

  • Clean clothes must be worn. You should look professional

  • Your nails should be clean and short so you do not scratch the model

  • Jewlellery (rings and bracelets) should be avoided. They can stratch the model

  • You should always cleanse your hands before each model with a handwash or antibacterial

  • You should have good oral hygiene have mints in your kit

  • wounds must be covered

  • Spatuals should be used when removing products from containers. Never dip fingers into the containers

  • Lip and eye pencils should be sharpened before use with a metal sharpner which can be sterillised

  • Brushes should always be washed inbetween models (disinfected)

  • Check if the client has contacts when working around the eye area. Extra care should be taken as this can be uncomfortable for the client

  • It is important to keep the work area clean and tidy

  • Ensure you have good posture

kit

Most makeup artist work from a kit. A dirty and poorly looked after kit is unprofessional kit. products and equipment should be cleaned and disinfected. All products should be clearly labelled. Most cosmetics have a long shelf life. Products should be kept in a cool and dry area away from direct sunlight. Lids should be placed back on the products. If anything is out of date throw the products away.

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The client

  • Gown the client and protect

  • Do not lean on the clients head

  • The makeup chair should be adjusted to a suitable height for both the model and yourself

  • Use a headband to keep the models hair off the face

  • Do not stretch or lean across the client

  • Always carry out a consultation and ask the client

  • A continuity sheet is very important and it makes it possible for a new makeup artist to take over

References

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Conway J (2004) Makeup artist for professional qualification Harlow Essex: Heinemann-Pearson Education Limited


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