Ms. Z's Cosmetology Page: Station Expectations

HOW TO GET AN EDUCATION IN ANY ENVIRONMENT

HOW TO GET AN EDUCATION IN ANY ENVIRONMENT

1. Don't expect to be appreciated. Your only expectation should be to learn.

2. Don't come to school to have personal relationships. Keep your eye on the career you are here to achieve.

3. Don't allow others or your environment to affect who you are.

4. Look for opportunities to improve the classroom atmosphere without commenting on the challenges. Influence your environment in a positive way, don't let your environment infuence you negatively.

5. Each day is an opportunity to learn to work with different personalities. This is a blessing, even when it does not seem so.

6. Do your classwork and services well, remembering your mission is to be a daymaker, not a daybreaker. A cosmetologist is in their career to serve others.

7. Remember to do your best, where you are. Complete your education in a timely manner, without rushing. Keep in mind you are building your career. This building is done in steps, as on a ladder. Learning is done one step at a time. You must place your foot on the step firmly. If you skip a step or place only a part of your foot on the step, you will fall.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Station Expectations - VERY IMPORTANT

I know our salon is not open BUT I do want you to focus on keeping your station clean and clutter free throughout the day, everyday. Word of warning, I'm going to be very picky about station cleanliness going forward. It's time to develop good station cleanliness habits. Always keep in mind Florida Law Salon Sanitation Requirements. It's the law.

Stylists tend to get very possessive of their station and want to decorate or keep the station in whatever condition they are comfortable with. It's not about you. It's about keeping the client happy and comfortable. Remember, you do not own your station, the salon does.

The following is a list of guidelines to keeping a neat station:

1. Clean the mirror

No stickers, please. These are difficult to remove.
No more than 1 photo - think about this, do you want a photo of your kids that some weirdo in your chair can see?

2. Station surface

nothing on the surface other than a few styling products and a water bottle.
Some salons will want nothing left on the surface when you leave for the day.
Dirty towels should be put in the hamper immediately after use.

3. All drawers should be dirt/dust free and neatly organized with clean tools.

Use baskets/containers to keep items separate and organized
Remember, no air tight containers to keep down the growth of bacteria

4. Combs and brushes

CLEAN - no hair or debris
Combs and brushes should be kept separately from all cutting equipment.

5. Chair

clean and disinfect after each client
wiped down top to bottom
base should be clean and shiny.

6. Floor

Sweep after each client - this includes your mannequin
Remember to sweep under your station
End of day move your mat and chair for a thorough sweep/mop

Do you have an empty station next door?

The empty station is not for your clutter. It should be clean and clear.
Take the initiative to wipe down the empty station next to you at the end of each day.

Stand back and look at your station. If you were a client who is an excellent housekeeper, would you be comfortable sitting in your chair for a service?