During which procedure is a client most at risk of being scratched by jewelry?

The correct answer is related to the massage procedure. During a massage, the client is often in close contact with the technician, and if the technician is wearing jewelry, there is a potential risk for scratching. For instance, rings, bracelets, or any protruding jewelry can accidentally make contact with the client’s skin as the technician performs the massage, particularly if they are using their hands extensively to apply pressure or perform movement.

The other procedures, such as filing, waxing, and hair cutting, typically involve less direct contact where jewelry could cause scratches. During filing, the focus is primarily on the nails, while in waxing, the technician generally uses a spatula or their hands without the same level of finger movement that could lead to accidental scratches from jewelry. Hair cutting may involve some close interaction, but the risk of injury from jewelry is generally minimized compared to the more intimate nature of a massage.