A study on use of makeup by nursing students during clinical training

Abstract

  This study surveyed makeup use by nursing students during practical nursing training in order to ascertain characteristics of makeup application during the training. Two hundred and sixty-four female nursing students at a nursing college were surveyed in October 2014.

  The results indicated that makeup use in private life and during practical training did not change among students of different years of study and with different levels of work experience. However, changes were noted in students of different ages：few students age 25 and over wore makeup during practical training. In addition, use of base makeup, cheek makeup, and eye makeup decreased during practical training, and students were mindful of creating a natural appearance with makeup by avoiding the use of conspicuous colors of eye makeup. During practical training, students were informed about grooming, appearance, and hygiene and the need to be mindful of fragrances and makeup colors. Third-year students with little practical training used few cosmetics, affecting their ability to allocate sufficient time for sleeping and studying. During clinical training, nursing students should use natural colors of makeup and inconspicuous eye makeup. As students progress they become more accustomed to practical training, which presumably allows them to allocate sufficient time to apply makeup.