What is Nika Protective Mask?

Nika Protective Mask is the hand-held face shield of the NIKA station range: a rigid, shaped panel in glossy black with a ribbed grip handle, held in front of the client's face while hairspray is applied. It keeps lacquer off forehead, eyes and make-up, so the front hairline and the fringe can be sprayed at close range and get the hold they need.

It is held, not worn: nothing is fastened on the client, the panel follows the hand round the temples and the fringe and comes away as soon as the spray has settled. A quick wipe after each client keeps the glossy surface clean for the next finish.

Specifications

Who Nika Protective Mask is for

• Every finish with hairspray, where the front hairline needs the most product and the face is right behind it.
• Updos, bridal and event styling, where fringe and temples are sprayed several times during the appointment.
• Clients with full make-up who want the style fixed and the face left clean.
• Trainers and educators who demonstrate finishing technique on a model in front of a class.

Key features

• Rigid shaped panel: wide at the top and tapered towards the handle, it covers forehead, eyes and nose while the hand stays clear of the spray.
• Ribbed grip handle: a secure hold even with product on the fingers at the end of a service.
• Held, not worn: positioned and moved along the hairline, then taken away, with nothing to fasten on the client.
• Smooth glossy surface: the lacquer wipes off with a damp cloth before it dries.
• Glossy black with NIKA print: it matches the NIKA tools at the station, in full view of the client.

How to use Nika Protective Mask

1. Hold the shield by the handle in the free hand, with the panel facing the client.
2. Position it at the hairline, covering forehead, eyes and nose, close to the face without touching it.
3. The client closes the eyes while the front section is sprayed.
4. Spray with the other hand, keeping the shield between the spray and the face for the whole pass.
5. Move the shield along the temples and the fringe as the work progresses, rather than spraying past its edge.
6. Take it away once the spray has settled.
7. Wipe the panel after each client, before the lacquer dries.

For professionals

• Service: the finish of every style set with hairspray: blow-dry, updo, bridal and event styling, photo shoots.
• At the station: kept next to Nika Hair Spray, so the face is covered at every finish.
• In rotation: one per styling chair, plus one in Nika Bag For Trainer for courses and events.

FAQ

What is Nika Protective Mask used for?

To keep hairspray off the client's face while the hairline and the fringe are sprayed at close range.

How is it held during the finish?

By the stylist, in the free hand, in front of the face; nothing is fastened on the client.

Is it suitable for home use?

Yes: when a style is set with hairspray at home, the shield is held in one hand and the spray in the other.

How many does a salon need?

One per styling chair, so it is always within reach at the finish.

How is it cleaned between clients?

With a damp cloth and a mild detergent, before the lacquer dries on the panel.

Material and care

Wipe the panel with a damp cloth and a mild detergent after each client, before the lacquer dries: a dried film is harder to remove. Avoid acetone, solvents and abrasive pads, which dull the glossy surface, and do not put the shield in a steriliser or a dishwasher. Dry it fully and store it flat or hanging by the handle, with no weight on the panel.