30 basic shampoo conditioning and scalp massage

Summary

This script offers a detailed guide for a professional shampoo service in a salon. It emphasizes the correct positioning of the client, proper water temperature adjustment, and thorough hair washing with a focus on scalp massage techniques. The process includes applying shampoo, rinsing, and conditioning, followed by a series of scalp massages to enhance relaxation. The script concludes with hair care post-shampoo and preparation for the next service step.

Takeaways

• 💺 Ensure client's comfort: Make sure the client's back is against the chair and neck fits the neck rest before shampooing.
• 💧 Start with the right setup: Position the shampoo case correctly and ensure the client's legs are not crossed before leaning back.
• 🚿 Control the water: Turn on the water and adjust the volume and temperature, testing it on your wrist to ensure it's comfortable for the client.
• 🤲 Protect the client's face: Use your free hand to shield the client's face, ears, and neck from the water spray.
• 🧴 Apply shampoo methodically: Start at the hairline and work back, using fingertips to create a lather.
• 💆‍♂️ Massage the scalp: Work the shampoo into the scalp with a back-and-forth motion, lifting the head to reach different areas.
• 🚿 Rinse thoroughly: Use a strong spray to rinse the hair until the water runs clear.
• 🤲 Squeeze out lather: Gently squeeze the hair to remove excess lather before rinsing.
• 🧴 Conditioner application: Apply conditioner only where needed, avoiding the base of the hair near the scalp.
• 💆‍♀️ Continue with a scalp massage: Help the client sit up and adjust the cape, then perform a series of scalp massages using various hand movements.
• 🧽 Dry and prepare for next steps: Partially towel dry the hair, clean the shampoo bowl, and comb the client's hair before proceeding to the next service.

Q & A

What is the first step in preparing a client for a shampoo at a salon?

Ensure the client's back is all the way up against the back of the chair, their neck fits properly into the neck rest, and their legs are not crossed before they lean back into the shampoo bowl.

How should the shampoo case be positioned during the shampoo process?

The shampoo case should be positioned between the chair and the shampoo bowl to protect the client.

What is the correct way to test the temperature of the water before applying it to the client's head?

Adjust the volume and temperature of the spray, then test the temperature on your inner wrist while keeping your fingers under the spray.

How should the shampoo be applied to the client's hair?

Start at the hairline and work back into a lather using pads of fingertips, moving in back and forth motions until the top of the head is reached.

What is the purpose of lifting the client's hair and working the shampoo down about one inch at a time?

This ensures that the entire scalp is covered and the hair is thoroughly cleaned.

How can you protect the client's face, ears, and neck from the spray during the shampoo process?

Use your free hand to shield these areas while applying the shampoo and water.

What is the correct technique for rinsing the client's hair after shampooing?

Use a strong spray of water, lifting the hair at the crown and back to allow the water to rinse through until it runs clear.

Why is it important to apply conditioner only where needed and avoid the base of the hair near the scalp?

This prevents over-conditioning and buildup near the scalp, which can weigh down the hair and make it appear greasy.

What is the purpose of the scalp massage during the conditioner application?

The scalp massage helps to distribute the conditioner evenly, relax the client, and promote circulation.

How should the stylist position their hands to perform a head rotation massage for the client?

Cup the client's chin in one hand, place the other hand at the base of the skull, and gently rotate the head.

What is the final step in the shampoo process before proceeding to the next service?

Remove excess moisture from the hair at the shampoo bowl, partially towel dry the hair, wipe the client's face and ears with the towel ends, and comb the client's hair.

Outlines

00:00

💆‍♀️ Shampoo and Scalp Massage Procedure

This paragraph outlines the detailed process of assisting a client into the shampoo chair, ensuring comfort and proper positioning. It describes the steps to prepare for shampooing, including adjusting the water temperature, applying shampoo, and massaging the scalp. The focus is on the correct application of shampoo, thorough cleansing, and scalp massage techniques to enhance the client's experience. The paragraph concludes with rinsing the hair, applying conditioner, and preparing the client for the next service step.

05:00

🤲 Advanced Scalp Massage Techniques

The second paragraph delves into advanced scalp massage techniques to provide a relaxing and therapeutic experience for the client. It details the hand placements and movements for various scalp massages, including upward spreading, rotary movements, and manipulations using the thumbs and fingers. The summary emphasizes the importance of repeating certain massage patterns multiple times for maximum benefit. The paragraph concludes with instructions on rinsing the hair, removing excess moisture, and preparing the client's hair for styling, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for the subsequent service steps.

Keywords

💡shampoo chair

A shampoo chair is a specialized chair used in salons for washing and treating hair. It is designed to recline and often has a built-in basin for water. In the video's context, it is essential for the client's comfort and the proper execution of the hair washing process, as indicated by the instructions to ensure the client's back is against the chair and neck fits the neck rest.

💡shampoo case

A shampoo case is a protective cover that is placed between the client's body and the shampoo bowl to prevent water from soaking the chair and the client's clothes. It is a crucial part of the setup described in the script, ensuring a clean and comfortable hair washing experience.

💡shampoo bowl

A shampoo bowl is a basin used in salons for washing hair. It is typically attached to a stand and is used in conjunction with a shampoo chair. The script mentions positioning the shampoo case between the chair and the bowl, highlighting its importance in the hair washing setup.

💡water temperature

Water temperature is a critical factor in hair washing, as it can affect both the client's comfort and the effectiveness of the shampoo. The script instructs to adjust the water temperature and test it on the inner wrist, emphasizing the need for a comfortable and therapeutic experience.

💡shampoo

Shampoo is a hair care product used for cleaning the scalp and hair. The script describes applying a small amount of shampoo and working it into a lather, which is a fundamental step in the hair washing process depicted in the video.

💡scalp massage

Scalp massage is a technique used to stimulate the scalp, promoting circulation and relaxation. The video script provides detailed steps for performing a scalp massage, which is an integral part of the hair washing service, enhancing the client's experience.

💡conditioner

Conditioner is a hair care product applied after shampooing to improve the manageability, appearance, and texture of hair. The script specifies applying conditioner only where needed, indicating a tailored approach to hair care based on the client's hair condition.

💡wide-tooth comb

A wide-tooth comb is a hair styling tool with widely spaced teeth, used for detangling and distributing hair products without causing breakage. The script mentions using it to comb through the conditioner, showing its role in evenly distributing the product for effective treatment.

💡rinse

Rinsing is the process of washing out the shampoo and conditioner from the hair using water. The script emphasizes rinsing the hair thoroughly until the water runs clear, which is essential for removing all product residue and achieving clean hair.

💡towel drying

Towel drying is the method of removing excess water from the hair using a towel. The script describes partially towel drying the hair and wiping the client's face and ears, which is a step towards preparing the hair for the next phase of the service.

💡client cape

A client cape is a protective garment draped around a client during hair services to keep their clothes clean. The script mentions adjusting the cape to protect the client from getting wet, illustrating its importance in maintaining comfort and cleanliness during the hair washing process.

Highlights

Ensure client's back is against chair and neck fits into neck rest before leaning back

Guide shampoo case between chair and bowl, with legs uncrossed

Holding hose away from client's head, adjust water volume and temperature

Test water temperature on inner wrist before applying to client's hair

Saturate hair with warm water, protect face, ears and neck from spray

Apply shampoo starting at hairline and work back into lather

Use fingertips to massage shampoo into scalp in back and forth movements

Lift head to massage shampoo into sides and back of head

Allow client's head to relax for hairline massage with thumbs

Repeat steps to thoroughly cleanse hair and scalp

Rinse hair thoroughly with strong spray of water

Cup hand along nape line to force spray against base scalp area

Shampoo and rinse again if needed, then gently squeeze excess water

Apply conditioner only where needed, avoiding base of hair near scalp

Comb conditioner through hair with a wide tooth comb

Perform scalp massage with client sitting up, protecting from getting wet

Use various hand positions and movements for a thorough scalp massage

Rinse hair thoroughly after massage, remove excess moisture before sitting up

Partially towel dry hair and wipe face and ears with towel ends

Drape towel over client's head and massage until hair is partially dry

Clean shampoo bowl and comb client's hair before next service

Transcripts

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help your client into the shampoo chair

by asking her to be sure her back is all

the way up against the back of the chair

making sure the clients neck fits

properly into the neck rest as she is

leaning back be sure to guide the

shampoo case so it is between the chair

and the shampoo bowl and her legs are

not crossed before you ask her to lean

back into the shampoo bowl holding the

hose down and away from the clients head

turn on the water and adjust the volume

and temperature of the spray test the

temperature on your inner wrist and

monitor by keeping your fingers under

the spray saturate the hair with warm

water lifts hair and work it with free

hand protect the clients face ears and

neck from spray

apply a small amount of shampoo begin at

the hairline and work back into lather

using pads of fingertips begin at front

hairline and work in back and forth

movements until the top of the head is

reached continue to the back of head

shifting fingers back about one inch at

a time lift head with your non-dominant

hand and with your dominant hand start

at the top of the ear use back and forth

movement and work to back of the head

drop fingers down about one inch and

repeat the process until the side of the

head has been massaged next allow

clients head to relax into the neck rest

and work around hairline with thumbs in

a rotary movement repeat all steps until

scalp has been thoroughly massaged and

the hair has been cleansed

remove excess lather by squeezing hair

gently rinse hair thoroughly using a

strong spray of water lifts hair at

crown and back to permit spray to rinse

hair until water runs clear cup your

hand along nape line and Pat the hair

forcing spray against base scalp area

shampoo and rinse again if needed

gently squeeze excess water from hair

apply conditioner only where needed

avoiding base of hair near scalp gently

comb conditioner through distributing it

with a wide tooth comb to begin the

scalp massage help your client to sit up

in the chair and adjust her cape to

protect her from getting wet cup the

clients chin in your right hand place

your left hand at the base of the skull

and rotate the head gently

repeat rotating in the opposite

direction place your fingertips on each

side of the clients head slide your

hands firmly upward spreading the

fingertips until they meet at the top of

the head repeat 4 times place your

fingertips again on each side of the

clients head this time one inch back

from where you place your fingertips

before slide your hands firmly upward

spreading the fingertips until they meet

at the top of the head rotate and move

the clients scalp repeat 4 times hold

the back of the clients head with your

left hand

place your stretched thumb and the

fingers of your right hand on the

clients forehead move your hands slowly

and firmly upward repeat 4 times place

the palms of your hands firmly against

the clients scalp lift the scalp in a

rotary movement first with your hands

placed over the clients ears and second

with your hands placed at the front and

back of the clients head

place the fingers of both hands at the

clients forehead massage around the

hairline by lifting and rotating

dropping back one inch repeat the

preceding movement over entire front and

top of the scalp

place the fingers of each hand on the

sides of the clients head starting below

the ears manipulate the scalp with your

thumbs working upward to the crown

repeat four times repeat the

manipulations working toward the center

back of the head place your right hand

on the clients forehead massage from the

right ear to the left ear with the heel

of your hand using a rotary movement

once the massage is completed rinse hair

thoroughly

remove excess moisture from hair at the

shampoo bowl before the client sits up

by partially towel drying the hair and

wiping excess moisture from around the

clients face and ears with ends of towel

open towel and drape it over clients

head by placing your hands on top of

towel and massaging until hair is

partially dry place the towel on top of

the clients head and ask the client to

sit up clean out shampoo bowl removing

any loose hair from the bowl and the

bowl trap

Combe clients hair beginning with the

ends at the nape of the neck redrape the

client according to the service and she

is to receive next now you are ready to

proceed to the next step in the service