Using consent forms in your lash business is crucial for legal protection, risk management, client education, record-keeping, and even things like obtaining consent for using client images. It helps establish trust and transparency between your business and your clients while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of everyone involved.
Lash consent forms are an excellent & simple way to immediately protect your business, no matter the size of your operation. Read on as we explore how and see why 5,000+ lash businesses choose Vagaro for their booking and form creation needs.
How Lash Consent Forms Work (and Why You Need Them!)
While there’s a seemingly endless list of reasons why you should be using consent forms at your lash business, here are some of the most notable:
Legal Protection: Consent forms serve as a binding document that outlines the terms of your services and confirms that the client has agreed to receive them. In case of any disputes or legal issues arising from the services received, having a signed consent form can provide evidence that the client was informed about the procedure and agreed to it beforehand.
Risk Management: Lash & brow treatments involve certain risks such as allergic reactions, irritation, or other adverse effects, especially if your client has sensitive skin or existing eye conditions. By having clients sign a consent form, you can ensure that clients are aware of the potential risks associated with the treatment and have acknowledged them before proceeding.
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Be sure to check out our risk management trends article for a full in-depth look into what you can do to proactively prevent the risks you might face as a business owner in today’s world.
Record-Keeping: Consent forms allow you to keep client records of their treatment histories, allergy information, and other information that could potentially affect their business with you. This information is valuable for tailoring future treatments to each client's specific needs and ensuring their safety & comfort, which leads to the final, yet arguably most overlooked key benefit of using consent forms at your business.
Professionalism: A streamlined booking process for your business is always a good look, regardless of the type of business you own. When your lash consent forms can be seamlessly integrated into this process, your clients can trust that you value their loyalty, satisfaction, time and safety. It also shows that you take your responsibilities as a lash business owner seriously, and value transparency & clear communication with anyone who might be interested in your business. It’s also a big time saver, and demonstrating that you run a proactive, streamlined business looks really good to anyone thinking about spending their time & money with you.
As you can see, there aren’t really any reasons for you not to be using lash consent forms at your business, but how do you actually make them, though? Where do you even start? Not to worry—we’ve got you covered. Meet: Vagaro Forms.
Creating Your Lash Consent Forms
Our user-friendly drag-and-drop form builder makes creating consent forms for your lash business a breeze. You can choose between eight different preset templates for a quicker form setup, or a blank slate if you’ve already got an idea of how you’d like your consent form to look & function.
Once your form’s been configured the way you like, you can then decide if you’d like your forms to be sent automatically upon all bookings or set it to trigger with things like certain services. Keep in mind, though, while your consent form is 100% customizable by you, most consent forms often include the following elements:
Client Information: In this section, things like your client’s name, birth date, and contact info are stored for future use & reference.
Treatment Description: Here, you’ll include a description of the lash services being provided, including the type of lash extensions or treatments, whether it's a full set, fill, lift, tint, etc. Be sure not to spare any details, as that might cause problems later down the road. An example of this would be a client backing out of a service if they didn’t know the possible side effects or risks ahead of time. The key is to be informative in this section.
Aftercare Instructions: Detailed instructions on how to care for the lashes after the procedure should always be included on your service consent forms. They might include information on avoiding water1, oil-based products, rubbing the eyes, and proper cleaning routines.
Medical History/Allergy & Sensitivity Warning: This section is where a client can disclose any allergies or sensitivities they may have to products used during the procedure, like adhesives or tinting solutions. They can also disclose any relevant medical history or conditions that may affect the lash procedure, such as eye infections, recent eye surgery, or other eye-related issues.
Signature & Date: This is easily the most important section of any consent form, as it indicates that the client has read, understood, and agreed to the terms of the service(s) rendered.
Remember, even with the inclusion of these commonly used components, a lash consent form should still be unique to your business, mission, and the services that you offer. Thankfully, we can help you do just that. Keep those creative juices flowing and see what you can create with our easy-to-use form builder, today!
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