If a client's skin is accidentally cut and bleeds during a service, what should the cosmetologist do?

If a client bleeds during a service, the cosmetologist must stop and follow proper blood-exposure procedures: put on gloves, stop the bleeding and clean/cover the wound appropriately, and clean and disinfect any contaminated surfaces and tools (or discard single-use items). Tools that contacted blood must be properly disinfected before reuse or thrown away if single-use. These precautions prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens. Handling blood exposure correctly is both a safety requirement and a tested exam topic.