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Tips for judging your local beauty salon
Therapists
They should be presented in the following way:
- clean, smart, practical clothing with short sleeves and appropriate footwear
- hair should be tied back if long and neat in appearance
- make up should be minimal but visible
- finger nails should be short, manicured and unpolished
- there should be no perfume scent
- there should be no food, drink or cigarette odour
- polite, friendly and professional manner
Reception Area
This should be presented in the following way:
- inviting, uncluttered and appealing
- range of salon products displayed professionally
- clean, but not sterile
- aromatherapy scent
- appropriate lighting
- quiet music
- water available
Treatment Rooms
This should be presented in the following way:
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- clean, hygienic and uncluttered
- aromatherapy scent
- soft lighting, but with additional lighting available for certain treatments
- quiet music
- fresh, clean, unstained towels
