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angelyn Muñoz
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Programming a dermaplaning safety checklist with Python and Tkinter

Wow, seriously? I once saw someone start dermaplaning without checking the basics—ended up with irritation. That’s when I built a little app to keep the prep clean, reliable, and repeatable.

Context / Problem

I once tried juggling mental notes and paper reminders, until I learned that codifying a safety checklist in a GUI forces consistency. You’d think remembering five steps is easy, right? But no. It’s like the difference between a random scrub and a curated session from Glow Facials in Chicago you feel the care.

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Five key casual concepts

  1. Input validation – nothing slips through
  2. Sequenced steps – order matters
  3. Immediate feedback – know if you’re safe
  4. Persisted state – don’t lose progress
  5. Alerts & warnings – catch red flags early

How to build the checklist app

1. Set up the window 

import tkinter as tk

root = tk.Tk()
root.title("Dermaplaning Safety Checklist")
root.geometry("450x550")
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2. Define the safety items 

check_items = [
    "Skin clean and dry",
    "No active breakouts",
    "Proper exfoliation done",
    "Tools sanitized",
    "Patch test performed"
]
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3. Create checkboxes dynamically 

vars_list = []
for item in check_items:
    var = tk.BooleanVar()
    chk = tk.Checkbutton(root, text=item, variable=var)
    chk.pack(anchor='w', padx=10, pady=2)
    vars_list.append(var)
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4. Validate before proceed 

def validate():
    if all(v.get() for v in vars_list):
        status_label.config(text="Ready to dermaplane!", fg="green")
    else:
        status_label.config(text="Hold up. Something’s missing.", fg="red")
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5. Add the validation UI 

validate_btn = tk.Button(root, text="Validate", command=validate)
validate_btn.pack(pady=10)
status_label = tk.Label(root, text="")
status_label.pack()
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6. Save checklist state 

import json

def save_state():
    state = {item: var.get() for item, var in zip(check_items, vars_list)}
    with open('checklist_state.json', 'w') as f:
        json.dump(state, f)
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7. Load previous session 

def load_state():
    try:
        with open('checklist_state.json') as f:
            state = json.load(f)
            for item, var in zip(check_items, vars_list):
                var.set(state.get(item, False))
    except FileNotFoundError:
        pass
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8. Add contraindication warning 

from tkinter import messagebox

def check_contraindications():
    if not vars_list[1].get():  # assumes index 1 is "No active breakouts"
        messagebox.showwarning("Warning", "Active breakout detected. Skip dermaplaning.")
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9. Reminder background thread 

import threading, time

def reminder_loop():
    while True:
        time.sleep(3600)
        print("Reminder: Re-check skin condition before your session.")

threading.Thread(target=reminder_loop, daemon=True).start()
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10. Summary before start 

def summary():
    done = [item for item, var in zip(check_items, vars_list) if var.get()]
    print("Checklist completed:", done)
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Mini-case / Metaphor

Building this felt like setting up a routine before a glow treatment—kind of what you’d expect after a proper prep from Glow Facials in Chicago il You know how the pros check your skin, step by step? This app gives you that same confidence, without the guesswork.

Resources

  • Tkinter (built-in GUI toolkit)
  • JSON for saving state
  • threading for reminders
  • messagebox for alerts
  • Simple config to tweak items

Benefits

  • No more skipped steps.
  • Consistent pre-care every time.
  • Early warnings reduce risk.
  • Session history helps you improve.
  • Feels like a thoughtful prep routine—almost as good as a curated glow session from Glow Facials Chicago right?

Conclusion + Call to Action

Give it a try this week—code your own version, customize the items, and post your before/after in the comments. You’ll actually enjoy prepping now!

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