Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
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Unit: 3. Cutting, Blow-drying and Depilatory Treatments
Hairdressing and Beauty
Learning Outcome: 1. I can understand the types, shapes and functions of the hair.
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Different hair types: Terminal; vellus;
Hair functions: protects the skin from any infections; maintains body temperature.
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Shapes of hair follicle: Oval; round; kidney-shaped (flattened on one side).
Learning Outcome: 2. I can recognise skin diseases and contraindications to depilatory treatments.
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Skin diseases and contraindications: Sunburn; burns; fungal infections; viral infections; bacterial infections; cuts; abrasions; warts.
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Depilatory treatment plan: Client preparation and protection; workplace protection; setting equipment; health and safety procedures including safe disposal of waste.
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After care advice: Avoid heat; avoid friction; avoid saunas; avoid steam rooms; avoid massage; avoid sunbathing.
Learning Outcome: 3. I can use different depilatory treatment techniques.
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Different methods of depilation: Hot wax; shaving; depilatory creams; tweezing.
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Client consultation: Communicating with clients; checking for any contraindications and limitations;
Different types of wax: Cold; warm wax;
Different areas on the body: Legs; underarms;
Recordkeeping: Recording clients' data and service; recording any limitations.
Learning Outcome: 4. I can understand different factors and techniques used during and before cutting.
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Different face shapes: Oval; round; long; square.
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Factors considered before choosing a hairstyle: Head shape; face shape; physical features; quantity of hair; distribution of hair; style suitability.
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List of tools: Cutting scissors; thinning scissors; cutting combs; sectioning clips; gowns; neck collars; neck brush; razors; clippers; spray gun.
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Guidelines and sectioning: Cutting angles; holding angles; outer perimeter; inner perimeter.
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Different cutting techniques: Club cutting; taper cutting; pointing and texturising; thinning; scissors over comb; use of clippers.
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Styling considerations: e.g. Combination of visualising, designing, creating a personal image, expression of form and shape, balance, durable styling, attractive styling, individual look.
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Procedure: Gown the client; consult with the client; consider the reasons before styling; consider the purpose for styling; assess style limitations; assess hair problems; check physical features; check hair growth patterns.
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One-length hair cut: Cut in a straight line; cut in a 00 angle; cut in a 00 elevation; cut bluntly.
Learning Outcome: 5. I can blow-dry hair.
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Styling products: Setting lotions; mousse; serum; smoothing creams; leave-in conditioners; smoothing paste; volumising lotion; hair protection.
Finishing products: Strong-hold hairspray; medium-hold hairspray; soft-hold hairspray; gels; waxes; hair shine; serum; hair polish.
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Sectioning hair: Clean sections; small subsections; starting from the nape area to the top.
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Blow-dry: Remove 70 percent of water from the hair; use styling products before blow-drying hair; do not apply direct heat; finish with finishing products.