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Style African type hair using thermal styling techniques

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UN3AH30Style African type hair using thermal styling techniques

Through this unit you will develop the skill of styling natural and chemically treated African type hair using a variety of thermal techniques. Being able to identify the capability of your clients hair will allow you to choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to finish the hair to a high standard. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

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Style African type hair using thermal styling techniques

1. Be able to use effective and safe methods of working when using thermal styling techniques

2. Be able to prepare hair and equipment for thermal styling

3. Be able to straighten hair using pressing techniques

4. Be able to create a variety of fashion looks using thermal styling techniques

5. Understand salon and legal requirements

6. Understand hairdressing science for thermal styling services

7. Understand thermal styling products, tools and equipment and their use

8. Understand pressing, thermal styling techniques and problems

9. Understand what information to give to clients on hair maintenance and management

1. Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit.

2. You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for thermal styling African type hair.

3. Your assessor will observe your performance on at least 3 occasions which must include observation of:• a short graduation which includes the

use of pencil irons• thermal styling carried out on a client

with some white hair.

4. From the range, you must show that you have:• used all the thermal styling tools listed• used all the equipment listed• covered all the looks listed• styled all the types of hair listed• taken account of all the factors listed• used all the styling techniques listed• created all the shapes listed• given the advice listed.

5. It is likely most evidence of your performance will be gathered from the observations made by your assessor but you may be required to produce other evidence to support your performance if your assessor has not been present.

6. Knowledge and understanding in this unit will be assessed by an external paper. The criteria that make up this paper are highlighted in white throughout this unit. There is one external paper that must be achieved.

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Achieving observation outcomes

Achieving range

Maximum service times

Achieving observations and range

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Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit.

Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning.

Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved in a single client service.

The range section indicates what must be covered. Ranges must be practically demonstrated as part of an observation. Your assessor will document the portfolio reference once a range has been competently achieved.

Straightening 45 minutes

Barrel curl 30 minutes

Half curl 30 minutes

Blending in 30 minutes

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Observation 1 2 3Criteria questioned orally

Date achieved

Portfolio reference

Learner signature

Assessor initials

Outcome 1

Observations


Date achieved

Portfolio reference

Learner signature

Assessor initials

You can:

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Be able to use effective and safe methods of working when using thermal styling equipment

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a. Protect the client’s clothing effectively throughout the service and position the client to meet the needs of the service without causing them discomfort

b. Keep the work area clean and tidy throughout the thermal styling service and remove waste immediately at the end of the service

c. Use safe working methods that: - make effective use of resources - minimise the risk of harm or injury to yourself and others

d. Make sure personal standards of health and hygiene minimise the risk of cross-infection, infestation and offence to clients and colleagues

e. Take action to ensure the necessary products are available in time for the service

f. Use styling products, methods and tools identified as a result of consultation with the client

g. Use thermal styling tools and equipment that are safe and fit for purpose

h. Test the temperature of thermal styling tools prior to use and continually throughout the service

i. Keep the thermal styling tools at the temperature needed for the hair

j. Keep the thermal styling tools free of product build up

k. Complete the thermal styling service within a commercially viable time

l. Complete client records so that they are accurate, easy to read and up to date

Outcome 2

You can:

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a. Confirm with the client the look agreed at consultation prior to starting the service

b. Choose products, thermal styling tools and equipment to achieve the look agreed with the client

c. Check thermal styling tools and oven are at the required temperature in time for the service

d. Advise the client of the possible discomforts associated with thermal styling

Be able to prepare hair and equipment for thermal styling

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Outcome 3

You can:

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a. Shampoo, condition and dry the client’s hair prior to pressing

b. Part the sections cleanly to enable a consistent and even straightening of the hair from root to point

c. Secure any hair to keep the section clearly visible and accessible

d. Apply suitable protective oils to each section prior to pressing

e. Control the pressure and angle of the pressing comb along the length of the hair and repeat the process, when necessary, throughout the service

f. Check the client’s comfort at regular intervals throughout the service

g. Take suitable remedial action to resolve any problems arising during the service*

h. Confirm the client’s satisfaction with the degree of straightening achieved and give the client aftercare advice

Be able to straighten hair using pressing techniques

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Outcome 4

You can:

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a. Control the thermal styling tools to minimise the risk of damage to the hair and client discomfort and to achieve the desired look

b. Part the sections cleanly and evenly to achieve the direction of the style required and take meshes of hair to match the size of the thermal irons

c. Apply suitable styling products following manufacturers’ instructions *

d. Control the client’s hair during the thermal styling process taking account of factors influencing the service and combine and adapt the styling techniques in an innovative way to achieve the desired look and style

e. Use styling techniques in a way that achieves a smooth, firm finish and the shape of curl required forming the curls from root to point

f. Make sure any straightened hair is even and without indentations from root to point

g. Take suitable remedial action to resolve any problems arising during the service*

h. Make sure the finished look meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client and confirm the client’s satisfaction with the finished style

i. Give the client suitable advice on the maintenance of their style and hair condition

Be able to create a variety of fashion looks using thermal styling techniques

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Range

You must practically demonstrate that you have:

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Used all the thermal styling tools Portfolio reference

Flat irons

C-irons

Barrel curl irons

Pencil irons

Pressing comb

Used all the equipment Portfolio reference

Oven

Heat testing materials

Covered all the looks Portfolio reference

Short graduation

One length

Layered

Styled all the types of hair Portfolio reference

Chemically treated

Natural


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Taken account of all the factors Portfolio reference

Hair cut

Hair re-growth

Hair elasticity

Hair density

Hair texture

Hair length

Head and face shape

Presence of white hair

Used all the styling techniques Portfolio reference

Curling

Waving

Straightening Maximum service time 45 minutes

Blending in Maximum service time 30 minutes

Created all the shapes Portfolio reference

Barrel curl Maximum service time 30 minutes

Half curl Maximum service time 30 minutes

Spiral curl

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Given the advice Portfolio reference

Hair care

Products for use at home

Maintenance for use at home

Potential for style change

Achieving knowledge outcomes

Developing knowledge

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below:

• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies

Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning.

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Achieving the external paper

The external paper will test your knowledge of the criteria highlighted in white. A pass mark of 70% must be achieved. Criteria not achieved will be identified to your tutor/assessor. You will then be orally questioned or asked to produce other forms of evidence as all unit criteria must be achieved.

Your assessor will complete the table below when the 70% pass mark has been achieved.

Paper Date achieved Assessor initials

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Knowledge

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Outcome 5

Understand salon and legal requirements

You can: Portfolio reference /Assessor initials*

a. Explain the salon's requirements for client preparation and what advice to give to clients prior to the start of the service

b. Explain your salon's expected service times for thermal styling

c. Explain own responsibilities under the current Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations in relation to the use of thermal styling and finishing products

d. Explain own responsibilities under the current Electricity at Work Regulations

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external paper.

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Outcome 6

Understand hairdressing science for thermal styling services


a. Explain the physical effects of thermal styling and pressing on hair structure

b. Explain why white hair needs to be treated differently when thermal styling

c. Explain what factors can influence the thermal styling process including the effects of humidity on hair and why hair should be allowed to cool prior to dressing out

d. Explain how protective and styling products work on the hair

e. Explain how the thermal styling process affects previously permed hair

f. Explain the problems caused by the excessive use of protective and styling products and how to resolve them


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Outcome 7

Understand thermal styling products, tools and equipment and their use


a. Explain how and when to use the different types of thermal styling tools and equipment

b. Compare the different types of styling products available for thermal styling and explain how and when to use them

c. Explain the methods of testing the temperature of thermal styling equipment and why it is important to continually test the temperature



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Outcome 8

Understand pressing, thermal styling techniques and problems


a. Explain the importance of cleansing and conditioning the hair prior to pressing

b. Explain why hair needs to be sectioned for thermal styling

c. Explain the circumstances when repeated pressing and added pressure is necessary

d. Explain how and why temperatures should vary for different hair types

e. Explain how the size of the section and the angle at which the hair is curled influences the volume and direction of hair movement

f. Explain the effects that can be achieved by the use of the thermal styling techniques including curling on and off base

g. Explain the types of problems that can arise when pressing and thermal styling and how to correct them


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Outcome 9

Understand what information to give to clients on hair maintenance and management


a. Explain how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients

b. Explain the products to use for home care and how often to shampoo and cleanse the hair according to hairstyle, hair and scalp condition and lifestyle

c. Explain how to protect the hair from reversion caused by moisture (e.g. environmental, sports related, steamy conditions)

d. Explain how to maintain their agreed style and how to protect the hair whilst sleeping and why

e. Explain the importance of knowing when and why they need to have their hair cut

f. Explain how lifestyle can influence their choice of style

g. Explain how the continual use of heat can damage the hair



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