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s estheticians, our role has always gone beyond that of a
service provider. Most clients visit your spa not only for
its healthful treatments but also as a welcome respite
from the hustle and bustle of their daily routines. And
now that the coronavirus pandemic has overtaken
every aspect of our lives, those precious moments of downtime
have become even more dear. A spa visit used to be like hitting
the rest stop on a busy highway, but now it's like finding a
lifesaving oasis in the middle of a brutal, unforgiving desert.
While COVID-19 has placed many obstacles in our way, the
esthetician's role is now more important than ever. The pandemic
has impacted women more greatly than men, in terms of their roles
and responsibilities, which has increased their need for the relaxing,
rejuvenating services found in their local spa.
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The problem is, many
clients are wary of public places and nervous when they're in them,
and service providers are feeling the stress of trying to perform normal
functions in a far-from-normal world. Following are a few simple
ways to find calm and comfort—for both yourself and your clients.
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