It would be impossible to get a facial while wearing a mask, but that doesn't mean that your appointment will look exactly like it did pre-COVID-19. According to celebrity aesthetician Candace Marino, clients should follow their state's guidelines on wearing a mask when they arrive and leave the salon.
"When I begin seeing clients again I will adhere to the CDC/City guidelines in Los Angeles," said Marino. "I'm assuming we will all be required to wear masks, and then obviously, the client will have to unmask during the facial, while the facialist remains masked."
The new face mask policy for specialists will be in addition to the standard protocol skin-care clinicals already follow for keeping the space clean. "Generally speaking, facialists are hyper-sensitive to cleanliness," said Marino. "Not only do we want to protect our clients from all pathogens, but when you work in close proximity to clients all day, you really need to be protecting yourself to ensure your own health and safety."