Unit Award Scheme

experienced

1. taking part in a discussion on the health and safety issues related to employees and clients in a hairdressing salon

demonstrated the ability to

2. prepare correctly for working in a hairdressing salon, eg with personal hygiene, dress

3. carry out a hair and scalp examination to look at hair texture, length and condition

4. recognise at least two hair and scalp growth patterns, eg cowlick, widow's peak

5. shampoo, condition and towel dry a client's hair

6. style the client's hair using an appropriate technique, eg combing and brushing, blow drying, tonging

7. communicate and build a professional relationship with the client, eg use topical conversation

8. apply a treatment to hair, eg conditioner

9. use a technique to ornamentally dress hair, eg a plait, a braid

10. care for equipment used in shampooing, drying and styling hair.