Facial at beauty school?

[fishchick72]

There's a beauty school near me that gives facials for under $20. A friend of mine went & said it was great.......what do you all think.......is it a good thing to do?

Also, am I expected to tip them??? If so, how much?

 

[xXxBeckyxXx]

Yeah, theres nothing wrong with them. All the girls will be trained in facials they all have to practice on eachother before they can work on clients.

 

[susanks1]

I used to go all the time here. They were good facials and only $15.

 

[mehrunissa]

They're supervised by their instructors, and you could probably ask for a student who's just about to graduate. I want to go to one, myself.

 

[Kathy]

I'd do it! It's a school, so they'll be supervised and that's a great price!

 

[han]

dito

 

[fishchick72]

thanks everyone, I'm going tomorrow!

 

[SkinCareFreak]

I want to get this done at a beauty school too, but I'm worried about the extractions :scared:

 

[fishchick72]

do they do extractions? it wasn't mentioned in what I read.....

 

[Dragonfly]

I am so adament about this - Do Not let anyone take a tool to your face unless they are a doctor or nurse! I don't give a **** how many certificates they have.

 

[Shelley]

I go to a beauty school for manicures, pedicure, and facials for the past 5 years. It's been a year since I had a facial, never had any problems in the past. They are all supervised. They didn't use a tool for extractions, can't remember what they did, only hurt slightly.

 

[Manda]

I survived the one my friend gave me at her school and she just got kicked out this week (and its her first semester)! She wasn't bad, just needs a little more practice...

When you go though, you'll get someone who is more experienced and knows what they are doing, it should be totally fine!

 

[beautyshopgirl]

I would definitely go. Beauty schools are a great place to get low cost facials, manicures and hair cuts. A lot of the girls will be in a salon in a short time, so they have had lots of practice.

 

[mle44]

thanks for the great question!

 

[fishchick72]

well much to my embarrassment they refused me because of my acne.......they told me their license won't allow for that & I need to go to a professional.

 

[Leza1121]

Hi,

As a former student, I loved giving facials to clients. Go for it. Regarding the tip, just check with the instructor to see if it's okay. I certainly did mind receiving them (tips). :laughing:

Hi,

Just ask the instructor, if extractions are needed, who will do them and will they use their hands, Q-Tips or a comedone extractor. Personally, hands (latex gloved, index fingers wrapped in cotton or tissue) are the best.

I don't want anyone using a comedone extractor on me.

 

[dreamgirl_leah]

Were you overly broke out or just a little bit? You would think they would want the experience because they are training to be professionals.

 

[Kathy]

Awww...sorry to hear that. Don't be embarrassed. Lots of people have acne. Maybe you're better off getting one from a professional.

 

[fishchick72]

They just said their license didn't allow it. I am certainly not gonna push if they aren't comfortable or skilled to do it.

 

[LipglossQueen]

Sorry to hear that, at least they told you and didn't just do it anyway, but beauty schools are a great place to go for inexpensive treatments any they use their hands to extract (with gloves and tissue).