I was steaming faces way too close for way too long

A client last Tuesday said her skin felt tight and hot for hours after her facial, which was a red flag. I checked my steamer manual and realized I had it about six inches from the face for a full ten minutes, thinking more was better. The guide actually says eight to twelve inches for only three to five minutes. I dialed it back on my next three appointments and the difference in client comfort was huge. Has anyone else had to fix a basic technique they learned wrong early on?

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skylerr234mo ago

Sometimes you gotta push limits to see what works.

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jackson.wesley4mo ago

I learned the hard way to always check the manual for proper tool distance and timing.

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finley_walker574mo ago

Huh, did you actually mess something up pretty bad before that stuck with you? What kind of timing or distance got you in trouble?

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