Draping What is the purpose of draping Draping

Draping What is the purpose of draping?

Draping The drape serves to protect the client from infectious and contagious disease, and protect the clients clothing Comfort and protection of the client must always be considered during cosmetology services

The following instructions are important before draping a client for any type of service l l l Prepare materials and supplies for the service Sanitize hands Ask the client to remove all neck and hair jewelry and store it away Remove objects from the client’s hair Turn the client’s collar to the inside Proceed with the appropriate draping method

Purpose of neck strip A neck strip or towel are used for sanitary reasons, to prevent contact of the cape with the client's skin

Draping for wet hair services l Towel – Drape – Towel – Plastic drape is used l Drape for haircut – Nylon drape is used – A neck strip is used for a haircut – This allows the hair to fall naturally without obstruction

Plastic drape over towel Completed drape Towel Drape Towel over drape

Draping for chemical service Hair color, perms and relaxers require a chemical drape. l Towel –Drape –Towel l Plastic drape is used l

Drape for dry hair services l Neck strip – Nylon drape – Brushing & thermal services l Neck strip – comb out cape – Styling of hair

Conclusion The main purpose of draping is to protect the client from disease and to protect their clothing l Three types of drapes : l – Wet service – Chemical service – Dry service