Which technique is described as used before lifting hands from a client's face?

• A. Feathering
• B. Nodding
• C. Tapping
• D. Rubbing

Answer: (A)

Feathering is a very light, feather-like stroke used as you lift your hands off the face. This finishing touch keeps contact with the skin as you transition away, creating a smooth, calming end to the facial sequence and avoiding any abrupt break in touch. It helps prevent tugging or pulling on the skin, leaving the client with a relaxed sensation as you finish.

Other motions are more about stimulation or broader movement and would disrupt that gentle exit—from a percussive tap to a broader rub or a head movement—so they aren’t suited to the moment just before lifting the hands.