Thread by @makeupartist524

Almost 3 years of working 6 inches away from peoples faces all day.

One time, in the Fall of 2020, I had a client come in and tell me not to worry “it’s just a cold.” 1/

From that point on, I started communicating to my clients that no one can step foot into my studio with any symptoms of any (contagious) illness. And that’s just one of many steps I take so I can hopefully protect myself and my other clients too. 2/

Every client has respected that rule until yesterday, and honestly I’m heartbroken and super upset by it.

This client is my cousin’s wife who just moved here back in December. Yesterday’s appointment was her 3rd time coming to me. 3/

I sent her the exact same communication I send to everyone.

She walked in and said she wanted to warn me that she sounded terrible because she has a sinus infection and she’s on antibiotics.

She said she had been tested and it definitely wasn’t covid. 4/

I’m mad at myself that I didn’t ask her to leave right then. I would have with any other client. But in that moment, I was flooded with feelings and was overwhelmed. I just went ahead and waxed her brows as quickly as possible. 5/

She’s normally very quiet and doesn’t engage in much conversation with me, but yesterday she talked a lot. Told me how family will be visiting and all that they’ll be doing. I asked a few questions here and there but def wasn’t my normal chatty self. My mind was reeling. 6/

When she left, I opened the window up all the way even though it was 40 degrees outside. I already have both of my hepa air purifiers on the highest setting. I put my coat on, and I just sat there freezing my ass off and sitting in all the feelings. 7/

Her brain fully convinced herself that she didn’t do anything wrong. She fully believes that it’s not covid, she’s not contagious, and she’s on antibiotics.

She sent me an apology text after she left and I wrote her back. I wasn’t mean, but I was very direct. 8/

I wanted her to know that I was absolutely upset and all of my rules apply to everyone, including her. And she can never do that ever again.

Did I mention I always do her brows for free?

Yesterday, via text, was the only time she’s ever offered to pay. 9/

And she only offered to pay because she knew I was angry.

My cousin that lives near me is the only family I have here. He’s my favorite cousin. And now, I will never feel safe to hang out with them. His wife ruined that yesterday.

And I’m beyond heartbroken and angry. 10/