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by analyzing hair and scalp for a hair lightening service for a client and client-related hair conditions

by orally stating the findings of the analysis

analysis includes identifying the depth, level, and tone of previously lightened hair

analysis includes identifying the underlying level, tone, intensity, and amount of grey in the client's natural hair

analysis includes determining if metallic dyes are present on the hair

analysis includes determining the client's natural skin color level and tone

analysis includes determining the degree of hair elasticity as it relates to hair lightening

analysis includes determining hair porosity as it relates to hair lightening

analysis includes determining the degree of hair density as it relates to hair lightening

analysis includes identifying the texture of hair as it relates to hair lightening

analysis includes identifying the length of hair as it relates to hair lightening

analysis includes identifying treatable and non-treatable hair/scalp conditions

you wash hands with soap and running water prior to touching the client

you part, lift, and separate hair with a decontaminated comb

you complete hair analysis within 5 minutes

in a consultation with a client prior to the hair lightening service

consultation includes discussing client expectations and the limitations of the client's hair

consultation includes discussing client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for lightened hair

consultation includes reviewing client hair history, previous chemical applications, and hair lightening techniques

consultation includes recommendations for home hair care methods and products

consultation includes disclosing cost of services

you inform the client you cannot treat diseased skin unless under the direction of a physician (if appropriate)

you obtain the client's consent or the consent of the legal guardian of the client prior to the hair lightening service

client signs a release form

you make a reasonable effort to safely comply with the client's request

you complete the consultation in 10 minutes

by selecting tools, equipment and products for a hair lightening service

for a client and client-related hair conditions using products appropriate to the lightening service by documenting tools, equipment, and products selected for the service

selection of products for a client is based on client expectations, consultation, and hair analysis

selection includes tools and equipment for hair lightening application techniques

selection includes protective creams and cotton

selection includes personal protective equipment

selected tools and equipment are in good working order

selected tools previously contaminated by blood were cleaned with soap and water, disinfected with an intermediate level disinfectant, and stored in closed containers

selected combs, clips, bowls, brushes, bottles, and other lightening equipment were cleaned with soap and water, disinfected with a low level disinfectant, and stored in closed containers

selected hair lightening products and developers are stored in labeled containers

selected towels were stored in a decontaminated condition in a closed container

selected drapes are clean to sight and touch

you identify information for products according to manufacturer's guidelines

you complete tool, equipment, and product selection for a hair lightening service within 10 minutes

in preparation for a hair lightening service for a client and client-related hair conditions using tools, equipment, and products appropriate for the lightening service

hair lightening setup is complete and laid out on a disinfected surface

hair lightening setup includes a topical antiseptic at the work station

hair lightening setup includes all the tools, equipment, and products needed to complete the service

hair lightening includes adding pigment to tone or neutralize unwanted color

preparation includes using decontaminated drapes that are clean to sight and touch

preparation includes placing towels underneath the drape of the client and applying the drape so that the drape does not come into contact with the skin of the neck

preparation includes a predisposition test for aniline-derivative products

preparation includes a preliminary strand test

you follow manufacturers' recommendations

you provide secure and safe work environment

you wash hands with soap and running water before touching the client

you do not irritate the client's scalp in preparation for the service

learner utilizes personal protective equipment

learner completes the preparation for a lightening service within 15 minutes

by performing a virgin lightening for a client and client-related hair conditions

using hair lightening tools, equipment, and products by documenting lightening information

application includes a hair and scalp analysis

application includes a client consultation prior to the service

application includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

application includes preparing the client and work area

application includes selecting lightening products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

application includes applying lightening products according to manufacturer's recommendations

hair is sectioned into quarters before lightening application

quarters are subsectioned into 1/8 inch subsections

application includes first applying lightener 1/2 inch from the scalp, up to, but not through, the porous ends

application includes applying lightener secondly to the hair near the scalp, then through the porous ends of the hair

application includes processing lightening product according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes removing lightening product from the hair and surrounding skin according to manufacturer's directions

application includes using toners according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes a follow-up normalizing/acidifying rinse

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a hair lightening application within 30 minutes

by performing a lightening retouch for a client and client-related hair conditions

using hair lightening tools, equipment, and products by documenting lightening information

application includes a hair and scalp analysis

application includes a client consultation prior to the service

application includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

application includes preparing the client and work area

application includes selecting lightening products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

application includes applying hair lightening products according to manufacturers recommendations

hair is sectioned into quarters before lightening application

quarters are subsectioned into 1/8 inch subsections

application includes applying lightening product up to the line of demarcation, without overlapping

application includes processing lightening product according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes removing lightening product from the hair and surrounding skin according to manufacturer's directions

application includes using toners according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes a follow-up normalizing/acidifying rinse

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a hair lightening application within 20 minutes

by performing a foil technique for a client and client-related hair conditions using tools, equipment, and products appropriate for the foil technique by documenting foil technique information

foil technique includes a hair and scalp analysis

foil technique includes a client consultation prior to the service

foil technique includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

foil technique includes preparing the work area and the client

foil technique includes selecting lightening products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

foil technique includes sectioning the hair into a pre-determined pattern

foil technique includes weaving a predetermined amount of hair from each subsection

foil technique includes applying and securing pre-cut foil sections onto the selected hair according to desired results

foil technique includes applying product on selected hair so that product does not leak out onto the scalp during processing

foil technique includes locking and tucking the foils to prevent product leakage

foil technique includes processing lightening product according to manufacturer's recommendations

foil technique includes using toners according to manufacturer's recommendations

foil technique includes a follow-up conditioning

foil technique includes removing lightening product and foils from the head according to manufacturer's recommendations

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a foil technique service within 2 hours

by performing a free-hand lightening service for a client and client-related hair conditions using tools, equipment, and products appropriate to the service by documenting free-hand lightening service

free-hand lightening includes a hair and scalp analysis

free-hand lightening includes a client consultation prior to the service

free-hand lightening includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

free-hand lightening includes preparing the client and work area

free-hand lightening includes selecting lightening products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

free-hand lightening includes placing application based on desired effects

free-hand lightening includes processing product according to manufacturers recommendations

free-hand lightening includes a follow-up conditioning

free-hand lightening includes removing lightening product and foils from the head according to manufacturer's recommendations

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a freehand lightening service within 45 minutes

by performing a corrective haircoloring service for a client and client-related hair conditions using tools, equipment, and products available for the corrective haircoloring service by documenting haircolor information

color correction includes a hair and scalp analysis

color correction includes a client consultation prior to the service

color correction includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

color correction includes preparing the client and work area

color correction includes deep/reconditioning the hair prior to color corrective work

color correction includes adapting color formulas according to the percentage of white hair on the client's head

color correction includes a preliminary hydrogen peroxide application to soften resistant hair

color correction includes selecting and applying a color filler based upon color theory

color correction includes adapting red color formulas to prevent fading

color correction includes adding color pigment to neutralize/eliminate unwanted tones from hair

color correction includes following the process for a tint back

color correction includes a follow-up normalizing/acidifying rinse

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a color correction service within 60 minutes