Client Preparation

Draping

The purpose of draping is to keep water and products off the client. Performed correctly, draping sets a hygienic and comfortable atmosphere.

1. Seat the client and have him or her remove eyeglasses, jewelry, etc. and place these items in a safe place that can be carried to the shampoo bowl. (You should not be responsible for the safety of the client's personal items.)

2. Turn down the client’s collar. 

3. Spread a sanitized cape evenly over the front of the seated client. Bring the neck of the cape near the client’s neck, but do not fasten it.

4. Place one edge of a sanitized towel lengthwise across thetop of the client’s head. The back edge should fall at the client’s neck.

5. Hold the two corners at the back of the towel with your forefingers and thumbs.

6. Cross the ends over each other, under the client’s chin.

7. Holding the towel in place with your subordinate hand, place the neck of the cape over the towel.

 8. Fasten the cape in the nape area.

 9. Check the towel’s position to be sure that the cape does not come in contact with the client’s skin.

10. Distribute the rest of the towel evenly over the shoulders. 

11. Be sure the cape is not too tight, as this can cause discomfort to the client.

12. Check to see that the cape completely covers the client and extends over the back of the chair.

13. After shampooing and conditioning the hair, remove the towel and apply a paper neck strip to keep the cape from touching the skin.