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A regular told me my extractions felt rushed, and she was right.
She said, 'You go so fast, it feels like you're just checking a box.' I thought being quick was good, but I slowed down the next time. Now I spend a full minute on each problem area, checking with a magnifier first. Has anyone else had to learn to pace themselves better?
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casey3426mo ago
Checking a box" is such a perfect way to put it. I had to learn that being thorough FEELS different to the client than just being fast.
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david_palmer6mo ago
Watched my buddy do a facial once where he rushed through the inspection like it was a chore. Client looked so tense the whole time. Next visit, he made himself pause and actually look at each section under the light, even mumbled a few notes. Same client totally melted into the table because someone was finally seeing her skin, not just scrubbing it. That shift from task to focus changed everything for him. He said it built more trust in one session than six months of quick, perfect extractions.
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casey3426mo ago
How do you even start to slow down when you're used to being fast? I had to force myself to count in my head during each step, like a ten-second cleanse before I even touch the tool. It felt weird at first, almost too slow. But now I notice way more, like tiny closed comedones I used to miss. The client can tell you're looking, not just doing.
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mason.drew4mo ago
Absolutely this. @casey342 you nailed it with the counting thing. I had the exact same weird feeling at first, like I was moving in slow motion compared to how I used to work. But now I actually talk through what I'm seeing out loud, real quiet, just for myself. It keeps my hands from rushing and lets my eyes catch stuff like congestion hiding under the surface. My clients started commenting that they felt "seen" during facials, not just processed. That's when it clicked for me too.
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