Do you allow your kids to get their face painted ?

jellyhead

aww, i bet the end of his nose look just as good as a face, even cuter, really rather fab :-)

face painters at theme parks, etc. usually have spray paint for hair too, my son loves getting blue hair and it doesn't seem to affect his scalp.

16011996

do any of you let your girls get there hair braided with cotton? mine wants it done, but i think it'll damage the hair.

Sarahsaver

just makes it wiggly
i do it myself so i can save money by using the 'we can do it at home' tactic
ive got a babyliss crazy braid, im sure they are cheap in Boots or Savers

16011996

will have a look for one of those then, our hairdresser charges £5 a time for this.

Glyn

All members of FACE adhere to a code of practice which is really only common sense & should be kept by any face painter worth their salt…. whether or not they become a member of FACE.
1) It is not a good idea to paint anyone with an obvious rash or broken skin… if it is on the face, you could offer to paint their arm, hand or leg instead.
2)If a child has a cold sore or eye infection it is most important not to paint their face as these infections are highly contagious and could be passed to another child very easily… again offer to do another part of them instead .
3) Runny noses are not nice! You’d be surprised at how many mums cannot see the problem in presenting a child with two candles dangling! Just explain to either the child or mum that they need to be cleaned up before you can paint them.(same with chocolate etc all over the face )
4) Some children are so super sensitive to things that they come out in a rash with even the most pure products….so it is a good idea to have a disclaimer on your table just in case. If in doubt ask the child or parent if they have had any bad reactions before…. As I said, Kryolan Aquacolour is very safe… I have never heard of a problem in the 15+ years I have been using it… but a simple patch test on the inner wrist is a good idea if at all in doubt.
5) Hygiene is very important. Keep your water as clean as possible, with frequent changes, and brushes, water pots & sponges should be thoroughly cleaned in hot soapy water after each day’s session. (I put my sponges in a mesh laundry bag through a hot wash in the washing machine every week for a really good wash)
6)Obviously your own hands should be clean to start with, & if you wipe them now & then with a baby wipe or wet cloth, it will keep you feeling clean & more comfortable, as well as avoiding accidental marks from your hands spoiling a fantastic face you have just completed.
7) Some Insurance policy guidelines do not encourage painting the face of a child under three years old. You can offer to paint an arm or leg if you wish

There might be many more questions you may wish to ask… please do so, and I will endeavour to answer them.
The most important thing is to have fun…. Both you and the child you are painting should go home smiling! Lots of people who have been on my workshops have had good fun painting their own, & friends children, or able to help at school plays ,fetes & Bazaars… some are now making a living from face painting…but all are having fun putting those smiles on faces!..... Who knows? You may be the next one!
Glyn can be contacted on enquiries@facepaintingbyglyn.co.uk

Glyn

sorry... I did not mean to advertise myself as such... but I feel so strongly about people having the right information about face painting and painters....I am happy to give any guideance

CharleneUK

I've never thought about this. I don't have my kids faces painted 'cos they have eczema.

The thought of 'one pot of water' wouldn't bother me.

another_facepainter

ANDYPANDY wrote: »

I bought a little kit off the internet (Snazaroo) and a cheap book with loads of "how to do" faces. I have saved myself a fortune!

I also do my children's parties and other friends' too. About time I started making some money out of this I think - especially as I wash the brushes and sponges after each child in hot soapy water too!

I do hope that you have public liability insurance if you are doing other parties. One slip of the brush and you can quite easily cause a nasty accident!

As Glyn mentioned, FACE members follow a very strict code of conduct but there are also face painters out there that follow this conduct without being FACE members.

My advice is to always check whether people are insured and that follow very basic hygiene practices. Using one sponge per face, clean water per face, not painting anyone with visible skin complaints such as cold sores, rashes etc. They will usually post this health and safety information on their website.

To book a reliable painter in your area, or to find out more information on what to look for when booking a painter, then take a look at www.fpi-org.co.uk or www.facepaint.co.uk

sooz

I face paint for a local childrens charity, and we've always been told to not paint on any children with broken skin or spots on their faces (so no teenagers )

We use the same sponge and brushes as we're only allowed 10 mins max per face...infact they rarely sit still that long :rotfl:

The water gets changed regularly though

And I must admit, I am firmly of the camp that belives some germs and dirt are good. Mine like to eat dry cat food, given half a chance, and worms are considered easy meat. Buggy tyres are good for sucking and chewing too. Thankfully the elder has now grown out of this, but the little one is still on a mission to put everything in his mouth. The elder likes to use every public toilet he sees, and preferably hang his willy on it too. Boys :eek:

AnnieH

My kids love having their faces painted. My eldest DD decided she didn't want hers done this weekend, as she has very sensitive skin and the paint irritates her face.

DD2 had hers done at the renault weekend, and the lady was really professional. She could have anything painted, as loong as it was in renault colours LOL so she was a gold and blue butterfly.

DS is 2 and a half, and he had his doine on holiday. The ladies there were very thorough, and made sure he'd be fine having his face apinted. They were amazed at how well he sat as well (he's a really good boy bless him)

I think kids need to be exposed to some germs to build up their immune system, but would hope that face painters would refuse to paint faces that were infectious, or sore.