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Perform scalp and hair treatments based on client needs and/or scenarios
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, scenario
Criteria
Hair and scalp analysis results in effective treatment suggestion for client
Select product based on the client's hair and scalp needs
Drape the client to protect their clothing and skin from water and products
Measure, mix, and apply all products following manufacturer's instructions
Application avoids contact with the client's eyes or ears
Client is comfortable, strain is prevented for both the barber and the client
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Apply deep conditioning treatment products effectively
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration
Criteria
Select most effective conditioning product based on client's specific needs
Drape the client to protect their clothing and skin from water and products
Hair is shampooed and free of build up before treatment application (to allow maximum product absorption)
Dispense an accurate amount of product without waste
Apply the conditioner evenly and thoroughly
Apply a hot towel or other heat source to enhance product penetration
Follow processing time recommendations
Hair is rinsed thoroughly without leaving any residual product
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Braid hair
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration
Criteria
Determine hair qualities prior to braiding
Determine type of braid to best match client request
Recommend braid style based on facial features
Separate sections using straight lines
Section sizes match the desired style
Braid shows consistent tension
Braid is firm enough to secure the style but not too tight to cause discomfort or scalp stress
Braids and twists are secured at the ends to prevent unraveling
Braiding is completed within specified timeframe
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Practice creating Afros, twists, and locs
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration
Criteria
Afro shape is balanced, symmetrical, and well-defined according to style requested
Afro taper blend is seamless
Afro part (if applicable) is crisp, straight or curved as intended, and evenly sectioned
Afro is picked/combed out and styled to maximize volume and texture
Twists are uniform in size, tension, and direction from root to tip
Transition from twisted/coiled hair to the cut area is clearly defined
Twist sections and parts are neat and uniform
You use effective tension to secure the twist without causing damage or thinning
Twist ends are finished to prevent unraveling
Locs are uniform in size (diameter) and consistent throughout the head, if applicable
Partings for locs (e.g., square, brick-lay) are clean, consistent, and clearly defined at the scalp
Incorporate new growth with effective tension to prevent slippage or breakage
Locs have a clean, neat appearance with all loose hair incorporated, resulting in a tight root
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Practice applying hairpieces, wigs, and/or wefts
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration
Criteria
Differentiate the type of hair (human, synthetic, blended)
Compare the piece to the client's hair
Determine the attachment method
Verify base dimensions match the piece area
Secure the piece to the base
Assess the coverage