Commercial - 21/10/15

This week during our session we had 5 external clients booked in for treatments ranging from micro-current facials to ibd fingers and toes. The decision to stop offering ibd in the Heart space and instead base this service back in the commercial salon so far has proved to be the right one as we have been busier, also, we are now promoting this to our external clients instead of staff and students at college who either didn't have the time or the funds for the service. This way we are widening our potential client base and increasing our turnover. I also feel it is good for the students to see how been flexible and willing to change direction if something is not working is how business survive and prosper.

In addition, I reviewed individuals progress with regards to a SMART targets I had previously set for them; this involved them investigating work experience opportunities. I am pleased to state that 2 of our students will no longer be required to attend these work experience sessions as they have found employment in salons. The majority are actively looking and taking their CV's in to potential employers. As for the couple who haven't been inclined to seriously consider looking for work to-date this has helped them to focus on the benefits of gaining experience in industry which will increase their employability. 

We experienced two difficulties during the session which I have asked the people involved to reflect upon via their blogs. The first, was due to a student not completing a thorough enough consultation. This resulted in me having to perform extractions on the clients blocked pores post facial. The client did receive a lovely Eve Taylor facial by the student, however, this has highlighted the importance of identifying the clients needs before starting their treatment. This client has since rebooked for 5 weeks time for a galvanic facial as this will provide a deeper cleanse and includes extractions.The second, involved curing ibd on a clients toes. The LED lamps are too small for the feet often resulting in the polish being knocked. A solution to this would be to use the UV lamps for toes, as a result this will increase curing time and mean longer service time. 

Ann confidently and knowledgeably provided skin and health care advise to her client 

Katie successfully completed a summative assessment in micro-current facial 

Rachels client was very pleased with the ibd polish on her toes  

Week 6 14/10/15

During this session we spoke about work experience in industry. I asked everyone to investigate local salons and websites. We will discuss this next week.

Ella and Ellie worked together to do their client ibd polish on the toes and fingers. They also sold this client an Age Resist night cream and Eve Taylor facial.

Katie performed the 1st of  5 micro-current facials on her client

Jasmine performed an Eve Taylor facial with a peel off mask on her client. She sold over £40 worth of products to her client.

Verity was salon manager. She contributed to the safe and efficient running of the commercial salon.

Commercial 9/10/15

During this commercial session our therapists told their clients about our autumn offer which is a micro-current facial for a reduced rate of £10. This offer is available every Wednesday for the next 5 weeks. A course of 5 treatment was on promotion today only at £45. Everyone did extremely well and passed on the information. They also identifying gaps in their clients home care routine and sharing product advice with their clients . I set each of the group a SMART target to investigate work experience opportunities after their 10 week work experience in college has finished.

Anne completed facial and eyebrow. During the session Anne told her client about our autumn offer and as a result she booked in for a course of 5 micro-current facials.

Katie also sold a course off 5 micro-current facials to her client

Ellas client booked in for ibd gel polish

Takings 9/10/15

Commercial week 4 (2/10/15)

In our level 3 commercial salon this week we had some Spanish exchange students visiting. They provided hand and arm massages plus file and polish to our clients while they were having facials. In Spain these students are training privately in Beauty Therapy and Autistic's at a cost to themselves of 3000 euros per academic year. It was a good experience for everyone involved and while they were with us they all commented how calm and relaxing our salon was and also said that they would like to stay and do there training here.

Rachel doing an Eve Taylor facial while Spanish student provides a hand and arm massage. 

Chloe doing an Eve Taylor facial while Spanish student provides a file and polish.

Ellie doing an Eve Taylor facial while Spanish student provides a file and polish..

Ella doing a facial on Spanish student.

One of  our Spanish visitors doing a clients nails

Alisha doing an Eve Taylor facial while Spanish student provides a file and polish.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A good day was had by all at the Macmillan coffee morning  

Clients enjoyed coffee and cake while in the commercial salon having facials with file and polish 

Ellie collecting money from the sale of coffee and cake

Week 3 (23/9/15)

Ellie & Alana completed Eve Taylor facials on clients. Both will use their blogs to reflect on their experiences 

During feedback we discussed what they had found out about their clients skin care routine and identified gaps for retail 

After 2 week of offering ibd polish and only one paying client we discussed ideas to promote our service. The outcome of this was to offer it at the earlier time of 12.15 which is during lunch instead of 1.45 when the heart space is quite 

Offering free hand and arm massage in order to promote ibd nail services

Jasmine and Chloe practiced micro-current facial

                                     

Takings 23/9/15

                                 

Bosom Buddies Event

Every year Jane Buchanan takes part in an event arranged by members of Bosom Buddies, which is a cancer support group from Calow Hospital. We went along with three level 3 students to provide manicures, pedicures and facials for group members. It was a great day much enjoyed by all involved. Plus, we recruited some new clients for college’s commercial salon and retailed over £100 worth of Eve Taylor and ibd products.

from left to right Jane Buchanan, Alana Westran, Alisha Salt, Ann Hodgkinson, Beth Gittins

All set-up and waiting to do facials

Pedicure Stations

Retail stands

Alisha made the most product sales of the day