i passed out while giving a facial today?
Mar 6th, 2010 by admin
today at cosmetology school we started learning facials and the only thing my instructor mentioned was ‘don’t lock your knees’ so i was like leaning side to side and stuff
so then it started getting really hot(it’s usually pretty hot in the classroom) and i took off my smock and then like a minute later i took off my cardigan and then it was so hot and i felt really weird so i stopped massaging her face and i held onto the bed/table and then next thing i know i hear a big crash and my head is like up against the window and i thought i was in my bed? and i realized i passed out and my instructor took me outside to get me some air and she said that usually happens with facials because the knees are locked?
has anyone had something like this happen and do you know why having your knees locked or anything like that would make me pass out? i’m a vegetarian and i eat somewhat healthy. and i ate breakfast this morning as well. also, whenever i’m shampooing someone and i’m reaching to the other side to rinse something out my knees are most likely locked and i get really hot and feel really exhausted but then i lean against the cabinet to get the other side because it helps me feel like i’m not exhausted or anything.
anyone have any tips on how to be more comfortable while shampooing? my back also hurts as well.
thank youu
I have heard of this happening before. This may sound funny, but try it BEFORE you laugh lol….try standing with your legs farther apart than usual, this will bring you closer to the client and it relieves the back pain. I know you think you will look funny and maybe you will if anyone is REALLY watching you but I always say looking a little funny is worth the extra cmfort in the end. After a while you will get used to doing this and won’t think anything of it. People usually stand with their feet at shoulder width apart, by moving each foot about 3 extra inches apart, you won’t believe the difference. At this angle its almost impossible to lock your knees too. Anyways, GOOD LUCK!
I have heard of this happening before. This may sound funny, but try it BEFORE you laugh lol….try standing with your legs farther apart than usual, this will bring you closer to the client and it relieves the back pain. I know you think you will look funny and maybe you will if anyone is REALLY watching you but I always say looking a little funny is worth the extra cmfort in the end. After a while you will get used to doing this and won’t think anything of it. People usually stand with their feet at shoulder width apart, by moving each foot about 3 extra inches apart, you won’t believe the difference. At this angle its almost impossible to lock your knees too. Anyways, GOOD LUCK!
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cosmetology school graduate, but not currently working in a salon:)