How should water temperature be monitored during a shampoo as a safety feature for the client?

Monitoring water temperature during a shampoo is essential for client safety and comfort, and keeping fingers under the spray is an effective method for achieving this. By using your fingers to test the water as it flows from the showerhead or faucet, you can directly feel the temperature and adjust it accordingly to ensure it’s neither too hot nor too cold. This technique provides immediate feedback and is responsive to the conditions at hand, allowing for real-time adjustments as needed.

While using a thermometer can provide a precise measurement, it may not be practical in a salon setting where quick adjustments are necessary. Checking with your wrist can be a method some stylists use, but it is not as reliable since the wrist is often less sensitive to temperature extremes compared to fingertips. Asking the client for their temperature preference can be helpful, but it relies on the client's judgment and comfort level at that moment. Directly feeling the water temperature gives the stylist a more immediate and accurate assessment for the client's safety.