Unit 206 Unit 206 Cutting Women's HairCutting Women's Hair

Tutor – Lisa Collins

Why do we cut hair ?Why do we cut hair ?

• To remove damaged or split ends• To Thin and taper hair to reduce bulk• To reduce the overall length• To create new shape/style • To add texture and interest • To achieve the clients wishes

Health & Safety Health & Safety whilst cuttingwhilst cutting In groups, make a

list of all the different health

and safety concerns to

consider when cutting.

• PPE• Sterilised tools and

equipment• Hair continuously swept

up• Clean work area• If you cut your client the

wound must be cleaned wearing gloves

• Cuts to self to be cleaned and covered with plasters

• Scissors to be used and stored safely out of reach

• Razor blades to go in the yellow sharps box

Consultations SkillsConsultations SkillsGood hairdressing is communication and skill. Never shampoo a client without providing a full consultation with open questions using visual aids, being aware of the clients body language, repeat instruction for clarity .The top 3 reasons why people leave their hairdressers are:-1) They always did what they wanted to do2) They didn’t listen to me or suggest anything new3) They did something too drastic.

ActivityActivity

• Work in pairs

• List all the ways we communicate with each other

• What is the most important skill you need to communicate with your client ?

Non-verbal CommunicationNon-verbal Communication

50%Body language

40% Tone of voice

10% Words

As you can see from the pie chart, body language is a very important part of communication

Consultation processConsultation process• List in pairs the

information which must be identified during the consultation.

• Always complete a consultation sheet before you cut anyone’s hair at College..

• Texture, coarse/medium/fine

• Density, sparse/abundant

• Hair condition• Hair growth patterns• Natural hair fall • Degree of curl• Face shape• Head shape• Hair elasticity• Discuss length, shape fringes and partings,

lifestyle• Use visual aids

Hair Growth PatternsHair Growth Patterns can you recognise the following can you recognise the following

Widow’s peak

Double crown

Cowlick

Nape whorl

Discuss how you would cut certain styles that may effect the end result due to hair growth patterns

ProfileProfile

The proportions, balance and distribution will be a

frame for the head and face.

Make sure you feel the head shape, especially if you

Are taking the hair short.

Corrective Face ShapesCorrective Face Shapes

The oval shapeIs a

balanced equal shape

Round Heart

Triangular

Rectangular/Long

Square

Diamond

In green= face shapes

Corrective style grey/white

Complete the table - Cutting wet or dryTutor – answers on next slide

Technique Wet Dry Because

Club yes

Freehand

Thinning (Scissors)

Could remove too much bulk.

Scissor over comb

No

Answers - Cutting wet or dry

Technique Wet Dry Because

Club yes yes It reduces length

Freehand yes yes It blends in the hair better to the natural fall

Thinning (Scissors)

No Yes Could remove too much bulk if wet

Scissor over comb

No Yes You can graduate the hair better and reduce steps when dry

Cutting ShapesCutting Shapes

There are 4 basic cutting shapes you will learn on your VRQ level 2 qualification. Once you have gained confidence and are competent on these shapes, you can then build on these to create a variety of different looks.

1) One length

2) Uniform layer

3) Short graduation

4) Long graduation

This section runs vertically ↕. Vertical sections can go from the centre front hair line to the centre back nape. Sometimes they are shorter.

This section runs horizontally ↔. Horizontal sections can go across the nape, across the crown or round the back of the head from ear to ear.

This section runs diagonally . Diagonal sections can go from left to right or from right to left . They are usually positioned to follow the shape of the head.

Here, the horizontal

guideline runs across the head just above the

ears. The vertical guideline runs from the crown to form a

‘T’.

AnglesAngles

This section of hairhas been lifted 90°

to the head.

These sections ofhair have alsobeen lifted 90°

to the head.

This hair is held down close to the head at a 0° angle.

At what angle is this section of

hair held?

Uniform Layer AnglesUniform Layer Angles

GuidelinesGuidelines

Why is it important to follow guidelines.

How do you cross check a hair cut and why?

To determine the finished length and shape of the required haircut

To ensure a methodical progression of the cut

To enable accuracy

The opposite way to the way you cut (vertically or horizontally)

Use mirror to determine balance

To ensure accuracy

Which are vertical guidelines? ____________________________________

Which are horizontal guidelines? __________________________________

Horizontal = A , D, FVertical = B, C, E

GuidelinesGuidelines

At what angle to the head is each section of hair held?

A = 90 B= 90 C= 45

Can you label the diagram with Can you label the diagram with the correct anglesthe correct angles

180º

0º

Tutor - Answers on next page

Answers

180º

0º

Angles:

A = 90°B = 90°C = 90°

D = 180°E = 45°F = 0°G = 0°

Long graduation # 1

Long graduation # 2

Short graduation

Uniform layers

Complete the table for the following haircuts

Weight distribution

Balance Degree of graduation

Even

Eye level

Varied

One length

UniformShort graduation

Long graduation

Asymmetric

Tutor – answers on next slide

Answers

Weight distribution

Balance Degree of graduation

Perimeter Even 0

Even Even 90

Eye level Even 45 (approx)

Weight at neck

Even 135 (approx)

Heavier one side

Uneven Varied

One length

UniformShort graduation

Long graduation

Asymmetric

Aftercare adviceAftercare advice

When would you recommend a client to return to the salon?

How much does the average hair grow per month?

When the style begins to lose shape

When they experience difficulties styling the hair

According to the rate of the hair growth

1.25cm or ½ inch per month

Curly one length hair cut

One length above shoulder

Short graduation with clipper over comb

Uniform layered haircut

Long graduation haircut

Can you recognise these hair cuts?

Re-CapRe-CapTest your knowledge!Test your knowledge!

Complete the following hand outs given to you to test your learning:

• Hair growth patterns • Angle

• Cutting Quiz