Part of English (Levels 1 and 2)Hair and beauty
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Speaker 1: (TO AUDIENCE) I have an appointment with a client for a facial.
Before we do anything, we have a consultation where I ask a series of very focused questions.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) OK, so I鈥檓 going ask you a few questions.
Do you have any allergies or skin conditions?
Speaker 2: No.
Speaker 1: And on any current medication?
Speaker 1: (TO AUDIENCE) During the consultation I handwrite my notes very quickly.
I only write the essential information.
It鈥檚 really important that I catch everything and make sure the notes are really clear.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) So just to summarise, you鈥檝e got no skin conditions or allergies, on no current medication, only use a basic moisturiser.
You鈥檇 like to focus on your frown lines.
(SPEAKER 2 NODS)
(TO AUDIENCE) After the consultation I write up my notes onto a record card in more detail.
Speaker 1: I use full sentences so they can be read fully and clearly by another consultant.
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Speaker 1: (TO AUDIENCE) Throughout the treatment I explain clearly what is happening, what tool I鈥檓 using, what products I鈥檓 putting on.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) So we鈥檙e going cleanse your face first, take any makeup off.
(TO AUDIENCE) I change the way I move and speak according to what situation I鈥檓 in.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) OK, so this is just the cleanser.
(TO AUDIENCE) During the facial the client鈥檚 eyes are closed.
I want to make sure that the client is comfortable and relaxed.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) Are you comfortable there?
Speaker 2: Yes, thank you.
Speaker 1: (TO AUDIENCE) I move gently, I let them know before I have contact with them.
I speak softly. (TO OTHER PEOPLE) So I鈥檓 just going apply some warm water and sponges just to get rid of any of that cleanser.
(TO AUDIENCE) I don鈥檛 make small talk by asking them questions about their day.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) All you鈥檙e going to feel is a slight suction.
(TO AUDIENCE) What I say and how I say it will have a huge impact on the client鈥檚 experience.
Speaker 1: OK, so how was that facial?
Speaker 2: Nice, thank you. Very refreshing.
Speaker 1: (TO AUDIENCE) After a treatment I recommend a good skincare routine for the client.
I always start by being positive and paying them a compliment.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) You鈥檝e got really great skin but you need to look after it.
You need to be using a cleanser every morning.
(TO AUDIENCE) When offering professional advice, it鈥檚 always good to make a personal connection.
I talk about how our skin type is similar or how we use the same product.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) You鈥檝e actually got quite a similar skin type to my mum.
I鈥檝e recommended a product to her that she can use, and it works wonders on her skin, she loves it.
The moisturiser is light, firm and effective.
It鈥檚 infused with vitamins. You can use it on a daily basis, morning and evening.
(TO AUDIENCE) I鈥檓 able to put the information across to the client persuasively because I鈥檝e done my research.
I know all the facts and figures and I believe what I am saying is true.
I鈥檓 offering my own opinion and it feels personal and genuine.
(TO OTHER PEOPLE) So I鈥檒l leave you with a sample and if you like we can book in another one in two weeks鈥 time.
Speaker 2: OK.
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