SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Overview This unit is about reshaping beards and moustaches to maintain existing shapes and creating a variety of simple moustaches using scissors over comb, clippers with attachment, clippers over comb and freehand cutting techniques. To carry out this unit, you will need to maintain a high level of health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain a professional personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication skills. The main outcomes of this unit are: 1. maintain effective and safe methods of working when cutting facial hair 2. cut and shave beards and moustaches to maintain their shape 3. provide aftercare advice SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 1 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Performance Maintain effective and safe methods of working when cutting facial hair criteria by: You must be able to: P1 ensuring your client’s clothing and eyes are effectively protected throughout the service P2 ensuring your client’s face and neck is kept free of excess hair cuttings throughout the service P3 positioning your client to meet the needs of the service without causing them discomfort P4 ensuring your own posture and position whilst working minimises fatigue and the risk of injury P5 keeping your work area clean and tidy throughout the service P6 removing waste immediately at the end of the cutting service P7 using working methods that minimise the risk of damage to tools and equipment minimise the risk of cross-infection minimise the waste of products make effective use of your working time ensure the use of clean resources minimise harm or injury to yourself and others P8 ensuring your personal standards of health and hygiene minimise the risk of cross- infection, infestation and offence to your clients and colleagues P9 using tools that are safe and fit for purpose P10 accurately identifying factors likely to influence the service prior to cutting P11 completing the cutting service within a commercially viable time Cut and shave beards and moustaches to maintain their shape by: P12 suitably preparing your client’s facial hair prior to the service P13 confirming with your client the look agreed at consultation prior to commencing the service P14 accurately establishing and following the beard guideline(s) to achieve the required look P15 adapting your cutting and shaving techniques to take account of factors influencing the service and to achieve the desired look P16 changing your own position and that of your client to help you ensure the accuracy of the cut P17 ensuring the finished look is even symmetrical and balanced in relation to your client’s facial contour P18 ensuring the finished look is of an even density throughout the shape P19 removing any unwanted hair outside the desired outline shape P20 consulting with your client during the cutting process to confirm the desired look and that they are comfortable P21 confirming your client’s satisfaction with the finished cut SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 2 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Provide aftercare advice You must be able to: P22 giving advice and recommendations accurately and constructively P23 giving your client suitable advice on the maintenance of their beard shape SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 3 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Knowledge and understanding You need to know and Salon and legal requirements understand: K1 your salon’s requirements for client preparation K2 your salon's expected service times for cutting facial hair to shape K3 your salon’s and legal requirements for disposal of waste materials K4 your responsibilities under the current Electricity at Work Regulations K5 any limitations placed on your use of razors by your local bye laws and legislation You need to know and How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when cutting facial hair understand: K6 the range of protective clothing that should be available for clients K7 why it is important to protect clients from hair clippings K8 how the position of your client and yourself can affect the desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury K9 the safety considerations which must be taken into account when cutting facial hair K10 why it is important to check for infestation and avoid cross-infection K11 why it is important to keep your work area clean and tidy K12 methods of sterilisation used in barber shops K13 methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross- infection and cross-infestation K14 the correct use and maintenance of cutting tools K15 the importance of personal hygiene You need to know and Tools and equipment understand: K16 methods of cleaning and maintaining all the tools and equipment in the range K17 how to safely use all the tools and equipment in the range K18 how to level and test clippers K19 the size of clipper blades and attachments available and the effects that these achieve You need to know and Facial hair and its cutting and shaving techniques understand: K20 the factors that must be taken into consideration prior to cutting (including hair growth patterns in-growing hair, skin disorders, beard density, facial piercing, facial contours, client wishes) K21 how the factors in the range can affect the way the facial hair is cut and shaved K22 the importance of cutting the beard outline to follow the contours of the face K23 how to neaten beards K24 how to create the basic moustache shapes in the range SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 4 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair K25 the importance of consulting with clients throughout the cutting process K26 when to cut facial hair using freehand, scissors over comb, clipper with attachment and clipper over comb cutting techniques K27 the reasons for establishing and following outlines K28 methods of working to create a symmetrical and balanced look K29 the importance of considering density and working with the natural growth patterns of the facial hair K30 the result of cutting against and with the natural hair growth direction K31 the average rate of hair growth K32 the effects of continual close cutting on black skin K33 the potential risk of in-growing hair resulting from continual close cutting You need to know and Information to give to clients on facial hair maintenance and understand: management K34 the recommended time interval between cuts K35 the importance of knowing when and why they need to have their hair cut K36 how their hair texture affects their styling possibilities K37 the maintenance requirements for the beards and moustaches in the range K38 the products to use for home care and those to avoid and why K39 types of equipment suitable for home use You need to know and Communication understand: K40 how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 5 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Additional Information Scope/range 1. Tools and equipment are related to performance 1.1. scissors criteria 1.2. clippers 1.3. clipper attachments 1.4. T-liner 1.5. rotary mesh razor 1.6. pivot mesh razor 2. Factors are 2.1. hair growth patterns 2.2. ingrowing hair 2.3. skin disorders 2.4. beard density 2.5. facial piercing 2.6. facial contours 2.7. client wishes 3. Looks are 3.1. tapered beardline 3.2. full beard outlines 3.3. rooftop moustache 3.4. pencil moustache 3.5. lipline moustache 4. Cutting and shaving techniques are 4.1. scissors over comb 4.2. clipper with attachment 4.3. clipper over comb 4.4. freehand 4.5. dry shave 4.6. skin tensioning 4.7. ear hair cutting 4.8. eyebrow cutting 5. Advice covers 5.1. time between cuts 5.2. maintain of beard shapes 5.3. suitable homecare equipment SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 6 SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair Developed by Habia Version number 1 Date approved March 2007 Indicative review March 2009 date Validity Current Status Original Originating Habia organisation Original URN O24NAH6 Relevant Retail and commercial enterprise; Service enterprises; Personal Service occupations Occupations; Hairdressers and Related Occupations Suite African Type Hair Barbering Standards Key words shampooing, hair and scalp conditions, massage techniques, products, chemically treated SKAAH19 Shampoo and treat hair and scalp for African type hair 7 .