.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Beauty - Expert Panel Is a salon the right place for a child? L
Lena Kenna
Spa Manager, Creative Spa
“Under the supervision of an adult and following the completion of a consultation form, it may be acceptable to treat a child under the age of 16 years in a salon to a limited range of treatments. Specific factors would be considered on an individual basis, i.e. age, history of allergies, etc.”
“Is it right to allow a child in a salon whilst the parent is receiving treatment? The answer to this question unfortunately is a categorical NO. The main reason is fi rst and foremost the Health and Safety obligation that the salon has for both the parent and the child.
“In a salon this would include not only the treatment rooms, but also the reception area, Spa area, restroom and all other communal areas, including outside the building.
“Although it may be safe to assume that the child could remain under the supervision of the receptionist, this is certainly not always the case. The reception area is provided to ensure that clients awaiting their treatments can relax and unwind. In most cases, this will be interrupted with the presence of a child. A high percentage of both male and female clients visit the salon to take-out of their daily routine and it can cause distress for both them and the child if this is compromised.
“It can be argued that it is unfair to a client who does not have the support to visit the salon without a child, is not welcome or entitled to enjoy the same time-out from a daily routine, however, in most cases due to the reasons listed above, most salons have listed in their terms and conditions that no children are allowed on the premises. The client must come first!”
Daniela Chandler
Director of SK Clinic +Spa
“Young children, especially girls, are always keen to dress up in mummy’s clothes, wear her high heels and perhaps put on a little bit of lipstick, blusher and paint their nails.”
“On the one hand you want to support their curiosity but on the other hand there is a fine line between that and encouraging children to grow up too quickly.
“Personally I am of the opinion that children shouldn’t be treated in salons until the age of about 11 and even then caution should be exercised regarding suitable treatments; awareness of what is suitable for younger skin and minds needs to be paramount.
“A salon is not the most suitable place for a child and can lessen the experience for other clients if that child is particularly boisterous. Some salons now offer crèche services, which I think is a great way to ensure mums and other clients can comfortably enjoy their beauty treatments.
“However, as this is not suitable for all salons, it is preferable that either alternative childcare arrangements are made or treatments are booked during quieter periods to ensure minimum disruption to other clients.”
Melissa Dennis
Editor, Irish Beauty magazine
“Having a child in the salon whilst I’m having a treatment is just not acceptable. Salons are meant to be sanctuaries not kindergartens!”
“I recently went for a treatment at a local salon whilst the nail technician tried to juggle my manicure with keeping her three year old entertained.
“I understand that childcare can sometimes be an issue, but in my view the salon is simply not a suitable place for a child.
“Although my nails looked great when I left, I felt cheated out of my pampering time and my nerves were fraught after an hour spent with a crying child.
“Of course every salon has to adopt a child policy that is right for them – you may have a lot of young mums amongst your clientele so consider running a morning or afternoon where small children (babies and those in pushchairs) are welcome and can be supervised, making sure that any clients without children are aware of the situation so they have the option of rescheduling should they wish to (check your insurance policy would cover you for this and your health and safety obligations first).”
Marion Creedon- Hegarty
Director of Top Image Ltd
“My priority with children and the workplace would revolve around health and safety.”
“I would never want a child to be in an environment where they are not safe, i.e. hot wax, sharp objects, electrics, etc.
“As much as I love and enjoy children it is not fair on a child to be silent, which is important with some treatments such as massage.
“In my case, I would want children and grand-children to be safe and happy at all times when possible.”
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