Course

during class

by successfully completing a written multiple choice exam

to a minimum of 70% accuracy

you describe professional dress for a barber/ cosmetologist

you describe professional dress as related to safety and decontamination rules

you describe role of rest, exercise, relaxation, nutrition, personal hygiene and grooming for successful barber/ cosmetologists

you describe personality qualities necessary for a barber/cosmetologist

you model correct posture, stance, and sitting techniques for barber/ cosmetologists

you explain what is involved in effective communication between barber/cosmetologists and clients

you explain the rules of ethics that barber/cosmetologists should follow

during class

by successfully completing a written multiple choice exam

to a minimum of 70% accuracy

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 linen were stored in a decontaminated condition in a closed container

selected haircutting drapes are clean to sight and touch

you identify information for products according to manufacturer's guidelines

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

during class

by successfully completing a written multiple choice exam

to a minimum of 70% accuracy

you select safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

methods include shear blunt cutting techniques

methods include shear blunt 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 analyzing hair and scalp for a trend hair color 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 trend hair color

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 trend hair color

analysis includes identifying the length of hair as it relates to trend hair color

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

learner washes hands with soap and running water prior to touching the client

learner parts, lifts, and separates hair with a decontaminated comb

learner completes hair analysis within 5 minutes

in a consultation with a client prior to the trend hair color service

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

consultation includes discussing client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for trend hair colored hair

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

consultation includes recommendations for home hair care methods and products

consultation includes disclosing cost of services

learner informs client the he/she cannot treat diseased skin unless under the direction of a physician (if appropriate)

learner obtains 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

learner makes a reasonable effort to safely comply with the client's request

learner completes the consultation in 10 minutes

by selecting tools, equipment and products for a trend hair color service

for a client and client-related hair conditions

using products appropriate to the trend hair color 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 trend hair color 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 trend hair color 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

learner identifies information for products according to manufacturer's guidelines

learner completes tool, equipment, and product selection for a hair lightening service within 10 minutes

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

trend hair color setup is complete and laid out on a disinfected surface

trend hair color setup includes a topical antiseptic at the work station

trend hair color 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 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

learner follows manufacturers' recommendations

learner provides secure and safe work environment

learner washes hands with soap and running water before touching the client

learner does 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 trend hair color for a client and client-related hair conditions

using trend hair color 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 trend hair color products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

application includes applying trend hair color products according to manufacturer's recommendations

hair is sectioned into quarters before trend hair color application

quarters are subsectioned into 1/8 inch subsections

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

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

application includes processing trend hair color product according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes removing trend hair color 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

learner wipes drips and spills

learner disposes of trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

learner cleans and disinfects tools, equipment, and work area

learner completes a trend hair color application within 30 minutes

by performing a trend hair color retouch for a client and client-related hair conditions

using trend hair color tools, equipment, and products

by documenting trend hair coloring 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 trend hair color products and strength of developer based on client consultation, hair analysis, and preliminary strand test

application includes applying trend hair color products according to manufacturers recommendations

hair is sectioned into quarters before trend hair color application

quarters are subsectioned into 1/8 inch subsections

application includes applying trend hair color product up to the line of demarcation, without overlapping

application includes processing trend hair color product according to manufacturer's recommendations

application includes removing trend hair color 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

learner wipes drips and spills

learner disposes of trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

learner cleans and disinfects tools, equipment, and work area

learner completes a hair lightening application within 20 minutes

by performing a foil technique using trend hair color

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 trend hair color 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 processing trend hair color 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 trend hair color product and foils from the head according to manufacturer's recommendations

learner wipes drips and spills

learner disposes of trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

learner cleans and disinfects tools, equipment, and work area

learner completes a foil technique using trend hair color service within 2 hours

by performing a free-hand lightening service

using trend hair color for a client and client-related hair conditions using tools, equipment, and products appropriate to the service

by documenting free-hand trend hair color service

free-hand trend hair color includes a hair and scalp analysis

free-hand trend hair color includes a client consultation prior to the service

free-hand trend hair color includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

free-hand trend hair color includes preparing the client and work area

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

free-hand trend hair color includes placing application based on desired effects

free-hand trend hair color includes processing product according to manufacturers recommendations

free-hand trend hair color includes a follow-up conditioning

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

learner wipes drips and spills

learner disposes of trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

learner cleans and disinfects tools, equipment, and work area

learner completes a freehand trend hair color service within 45 minutes

by performing a corrective haircoloring service using trend hair color

for a client and client-related hair conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for the corrective haircoloring service using trend hair color

by documenting haircolor information

color correction using trend hair color includes a hair and scalp analysis

color correction using trend hair color includes a client consultation prior to the service

color correction using trend hair color includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

color correction using trend hair color includes preparing the client and work area

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

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

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

color correction using trend hair color 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

learner wipes drips and spills

learner disposes of trash in appropriate, covered recepticals

learner cleans and disinfects tools, equipment, and work area

learner completes a color correction service within 60 minutes