oils in IHM/ cleansing hands during routine?

[bookmakermalta]

Would like to know if anyone has any tips about using oils in Indian Head Massage. I only did a short course and we didn't use oils during that time.
The way I have been doing it is like this;
I tie the hair up with clip (if client has hair).
I apply warm oil to neck, shoulders and upper back.
Take out hair clip, comb hair and apply oil .
Clip up hair again then start routine as usual.

This seems to work fine although when I come to doing the face I don't feel that it is nice to massage their face with oil on my hands even though I only use a very small amount. Our teacher said we could cleanse our hands with hand sanitiser in between, but in practise in breaks the smooth routine and you are not supposed to lose contact. I also have the same problem if I'm not using oil and someone has greasy hair. But surley then it shouldn't bother them as it is their own natural oil. Any thoughts on this would be grateful.
Thank you

 

[PeterJohnson]

I was taught using oils only on the hair and cream on the face (or oil, or neither, depending on client peference).

I make sure that I have a few baby wipes (I find huggies particularly good!) on a table next to me before I begin. Between finishing the head and starting on the face I use the wipes to quickly cleanse my hands, one at a time, maintaining contact with the client with my other hand on their shoulder. With practice this can be done without being too disruptive.
Hope this is of some use.

 

[Voristrond]

Thanks Libby, thats really good advice.
I will give it a try with the baby wipes in between doing the head and face.
Thank you for replying to my post

 

[Ur Hunny]

Hi Ilovecyrstals ... I must admit that I don't keep contact with my clients throughout the treatment and this is how I was taught originally. THis is what I do

Hair is tied up if long.
Put oil on my hands, massage back.
Then neck
Extra oil on hands and then shoulders.
I then let hair down, put oil on head.
THen massage the head - I must admit I don't comb it as the oil should detangle the hair. Most clients have normally brushed their hair anyway.
Like Libby I then use baby wipes to wipe my hands - this also helps to get any of the clients' hairs off my hands!!
I then put a little cream on my hands and massage the face to finish off.

I don't know if this feels disruptive to the client. I do the same in my massage as well as I put extra oils on my hands when doing the different parts of the body. Hope this helps

 

[jcezxussibwibtetd]

Hi Bexx,
Thanks for replying with great advice
It's good to hear of different ideas.
I was thinking that it wouldn't really matter to lose contact if it weren't for too long because the client is so relaxed anyway and it wouldn't take too long to wipe your hands.
As you said, you might need to wipe any loose hair from your hands. I think that is better than client having greasy hands/hair on their face and they would appreciate you wiping your hands. If it was me recieving the massage I would prefer it that way. I would also brush my hair of tangles beforehand.
Thanks very much, its made me think and it's good to put yourself in the clients shoes also when thinking of these things.