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by analyzing hair and scalp for a shampoo service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

by orally stating findings of the analysis

analysis includes determining the degree of hair elasticity as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes determining hair porosity as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes determining the degree of hair density as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes identifying the texture of hair as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes identifying the length of hair as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes classifying hair as dry, oily or normal as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

analysis includes identifying hair as tinted or normal as it relates to shampoo/conditioning

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, separate, and lift hair with a decontaminated comb

you complete analysis within 5 minutes

in a consultation with a client

prior to the shampoo/conditioning service

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

consultation includes discussing client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for hair

consultation includes reviewing client hair history and products

consultation includes recommendations for home hair care methods and products

consultation includes disclosing cost of services

you inform client that the he/she cannot treat diseased skin unless under the direction of a physician, if appropriate

you obtain the consent of the client or the legal guardian of the client prior to providing a cleansing/conditioning service

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

you complete a client consultation within 10 minutes

by selecting tools, equipment and products for a shampoo/conditioning service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using products available for a shampoo/conditioning service

in preparation for a shampoo/conditioning service

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

selection includes tools and equipment for a shampoo/conditioning service

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 hair brushes and combs were cleaned with soap and water, disinfected with a low level disinfectant, and stored in closed containers

selected products are in labeled bottles

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

selected drapes are clean to sight and touch

you complete tool, equipment, and product selection for a shampoo/conditioning service within 10 minutes

in preparation for a shampoo service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

shampoo setup is complete and laid out on a disinfected surface

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

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

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

you ask client to remove jewelry

you brush client's hair free of tangles for non-chemical shampoos

you provide safe and secure work environment

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

you use personal protective equipment

you complete the preparation for a shampoo or scalp treatment within 10 minutes

by administering shampoo manipulations

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using supplies and products available for the manipulations

during a shampoo

you uses the pads of the fingertips to administer manipulations

manipulations follow a patterned sequence

manipulations are used along the hairline

manipulations include relaxing movements

you lift the head to manipulate the neckline

you do not scratch the client with fingernails

you complete shampoo manipulations within 5 minutes

by cleansing the hair and scalp

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using supplies and products available for the cleansing service

during a shampoo

cleansing includes a pre-service hair and scalp analysis

cleansing includes a client consultation prior to the service

cleansing includes preparing the work area and client

cleansing includes selecting products based on client consultation and hair analysis

you turn the cold water on before the hot water

you hold the shampoo nozzle in the right hand

you maintain contact with the water spray with a finger

you use a clean, decontaminated towel for each client

cleansing includes application of shampoo and scalp manipulations

cleansing includes dispensing shampoo in a manner that will not contaminate the unused portion of the product

cleansing includes rinsing the hair free of soap suds

cleansing includes towel drying the hair without matting the hair

cleansing includes covering the neck rest with a clean, decontaminated linen or a towel for each client

cleansing includes wiping up any drips and spills

cleansing includes removing hair from the sink trap

soiled towels, drapes, brushes and combs are stored in covered containers until cleaned and disinfected

you clean and disinfect tools and equipment for shampooing in preparation for the next shampoo service

you disinfect the nozzle and shampoo bowl after use

you complete the hair cleansing within 5 minutes

by administering a conditioning (reconditioning) service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using products available for the conditioning/reconditioning service

following a shampoo

deep conditioning/reconditioning includes a hair and scalp analysis

deep conditioning/reconditioning service includes a client consultation prior to service

deep conditioning/reconditioning service includes preparing client and work area

deep conditioning/reconditioning service follows the shampoo service

instant conditioners are used according to manufacturers' recommendations

conditioning includes application techniques

conditioning includes rinsing hair of excess product

conditioner is dispensed in a manner that will not contaminate the unused portion of the product

you store soiled towels, drapes, brushes and combs in covered containers until cleaned and disinfected

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment and work area

you complete deep conditioning/reconditioning service within 30 minutes

by analyzing hair and scalp for a haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

by orally stating findings of the analysis

analysis includes identifying the amount and position of natural curl patterns in the hair

analysis includes identifying hairline growth patterns, cowlicks, whorls

analysis includes identifying hair porosity as it relates to haircutting

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

analysis includes determining hair texture as it relates to haircutting

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

analysis includes identifying hair that has been chemically treated

analysis includes identifying the shape of a client's bone structure in the head, face, and neck

analysis includes identifying the overall body frame and posture

analysis includes classifying hair as dry, oily, or normal as it relates to haircutting

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, separate, and lift hair with a decontaminated comb

you complete analysis within 5 minutes

in a consultation with a client

prior to the haircut service

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

consultation includes a discussion regarding client's lifestyle and resulting maintenance for haircut

consultation includes reviewing client hair history

consultation includes recommendations for home hair care methods and products

consultation includes disclosing cost of services

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

you obtain the consent of the client or the legal guardian of the client prior to a haircut service

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

you complete the consultation within 10 minutes

by selecting tools, implements, and equipment for a haircut service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

in preparation for a haircut service

selection of tools, implements and equipment is based on client expectations, consultation and hair analysis

selections includes personal protective equipment

selected haircutting tools, implements, and equipment are in good working order

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

selected combs, clips, and haircutting implements were cleaned with soap and water, disinfected with a low level disinfectant, and stored in closed containers

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

selected haircutting drapes are clean to sight and touch

you complete tool, equipment, and implement selection within 10 minutes

in preparation for a haircut service

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for the haircut service

setup is laid out on a disinfected surface

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

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

preparation includes applying drape on the client so that the drape does not come into contact with the skin of the neck

preparation includes maintaining cutting instruments in good working order

you provide a safe and secure work environment

you utilize personal protective equipment

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

you complete the preparation for the hair cutting service within 5 minutes

by sectioning hair

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

when given a specific haircut style/pattern

by verbally explaining while working

sectioning includes a hair and scalp analysis

sectioning includes a client consultation prior to the service

sectioning is based on hair/scalp analysis, client consultation, and haircut selection

sectioning includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

sectioning includes a preparing the client and work area

sectioning does not irritate the scalp

sectioning contains straight parts in various angles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete sectioning within 10 minutes

by creating guidelines for a haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

when given a specific haircut style/pattern

by verbally explaining while working

guidelines are created on the basis of a hair and scalp analysis

guidelines are created on the basis of a client consultation prior to the service

guidelines are created based on selected hairstyle

guidelines are created with safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

guidelines include preparing the client and work area

guidelines include interior guides that address elevation

guidelines include exterior for the perimeter of the haircut

guidelines include traveling guides that move to various positions on the head

guidelines include stationary guides

guidelines are created in various head positions

guidelines are created using shears, razors, and/or clippers

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

by utilizing methods and techniques for haircutting

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment and products available for the haircut service

you selects safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

methods include shear blunt cutting techniques

methods include shear over-comb techniques

methods include clipper over-comb techniques

methods include clipper tapering techniques

methods include finger work techniques with a shear

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

by performing a solid form haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a solid form haircut service

solid form haircut includes a hair and scalp analysis

solid form haircut includes a client consultation prior to the service

solid form haircut includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

solid form haircut includes preparing the client and work area

solid form haircut includes guidelines

solid form haircut is sectioned in 4 or 5 sections

solid form haircut partings are uniform throughout the sections

solid form haircut is accomplished at 0 degree elevation

solid form haircut produces increasing length to the hair

solid form haircut is without tapering or elevation

hair is uniformly dry, damp, or wet

you use equal tension

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete a solid form haircut within 45 minutes

by performing a graduated haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a graduated haircut service

graduated form haircut includes a hair and scalp analysis

graduated form haircut includes a client consultation prior to the service

graduated form haircut includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

graduated form haircut includes preparing the client and work area

graduated form haircut includes guidelines

graduated form haircut is sectioned in 5 or 6 blockings

graduated form haircut partings are uniform throughout the sections

graduated form haircut is accomplished at 45 and 60 degree elevations and combinations of elevations

graduated form haircut contains tapering or elevation

hair is uniformly dry, damp, or wet

you use equal tension

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete a graduated form haircut within 45 minutes

by performing an increased layered haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment and products available for an increase layered haircut service

increased layered haircut includes a hair and scalp analysis

increased layered haircut includes a client consultation prior to service

increased layered haircut includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

increased layered haircut includes preparing the client and work area

increased layered haircut includes guidelines

increased layered haircut is sectioned in 5 or 6 blockings

increased layered haircut partings are uniform throughout the sections

increased layered haircut has a guideline at the crown of the head, with subsequent sections elevated to the crown for cutting at various elevations

hair is uniformly dry, damp, or wet

you use equal tension

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete increased layered haircut within 45 minutes

by performing a uniformly layered haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment and products available for a uniformly layered haircut service

uniformly layered haircut includes a hair and scalp analysis

uniformly layered haircut includes a client consultation

uniformly layered haircut includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

uniformly layered haircut includes preparing the client and work area

uniformly layered haircut includes guidelines

uniformly layered haircut is sectioned in 5 or 6 blockings

uniformly layered haircut partings are uniform throughout the sections

uniformly layered haircut is accomplished at 90 degrees elevation

uniformly layered haircut produces hair at the same length in the haircut

uniformly layered haircut contains uniformity in tapering or elevation

hair is uniformly dry, damp, or wet

you use equal tension

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete uniformly layered haircut within 45 minutes

by performing a combination haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a uniformly layered haircut service

combination haircut includes a hair and scalp analysis

combination haircut includes a client consultation prior to the service

combination haircut includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

combination haircut includes preparing the client and work area

combination haircut includes guidelines

combination haircut is sectioned in 5 or 6 blockings

combination haircut partings are uniform throughout the sections

combination haircut is accomplished using 0, 45, and 90 degree elevations

combination haircut produces hair at various lengths

combination haircut contains tapering or elevation

hair is uniformly dry, damp, or wet

you use equal tension

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete combination haircut within 45 minutes

by cutting a flat top

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a uniformly layered haircut service

flat top includes a hair and scalp analysis

flat top includes a client consultation prior to the service

flat top includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

flat top includes preparing the client and work area

flat top includes guidelines

flat top is accomplished using 90 degree elevations

flat top has a uniform ogee curve at the nape and sides of the head

flat top has a geometric plane at the top of the head that is parallel with the floor

flat top has right angles on the sides of the head to the flat plane on the top of the head

hair is cut dry using a clipper-over-comb technique

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete flat top within 45 minutes

by cutting a fade

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products for a uniformly layered haircut service

fade includes a hair and scalp analysis

fade includes a client consultation prior to the service

fade includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

fade includes preparing the client and work area

fade includes guidelines

fade is accomplished using 90 degree elevations

fade includes a gradual, uniform shading of increasing hair length without a weight line

hair is cut dry using a clipper-over-comb technique

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete fade within 45 minutes

by performing men's taper haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a uniformly layered haircut service

men's taper cut includes a hair and scalp analysis

men's taper cut includes a client consultation prior to the service

men's taper cut includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

men's taper cut includes preparing the client and work area

men's tape cut includes guidelines

men's taper cut has a uniform degree curve at the nape and sides of the head

men's taper cut has uniformly increasing hair length without a solid weight line in the haircut

you self-check the haircut

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete flat top within 45 minutes

by removing excess bulk from haircut

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment and products available for removing excess bulk

bulk removal includes hair and scalp analysis

bulk removal includes client consultation prior to the service

bulk removal includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

bulk removal includes preparing the client and work area

bulk removal includes using techniques and methods appropriate to desired haircut

bulk removal includes thinning hair from excess bulk using shear or razor

texturizing includes various techniques (i.e., chipping)

bulk removal/texturizing includes following a pre-determined pattern

you self-check the bulk removal

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you dispose of hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete bulk removal within 10 minutes

by shaping facial hair

for a client (or mannequin) and client-related hair/face conditions

using tools, equipment and products available for a facial hair shaping service

by documenting the facial hair shaping service

facial hair shaping includes a hair and face analysis

facial hair shaping includes a client consultation prior to the service

facial hair shaping includes selecting decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect

facial hair shaping includes preparing the client and work area

facial hair shaping includes using the clippers, shears, and comb with various techniques

facial hair shaping includes removing excess nose and ear hair

facial hair shaping includes trimming the eyebrows

facial hair shaping includes specific styles

facial hair shaping includes following a pre-determined pattern

you self-check the facial hair shaping

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and the work area

you disposesof hair clippings and trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

you complete facial hair shaping within 30 minutes